Slate Conversations

A feed of the up close and the personal, drawn from Working and across the Slate podcast network. Let’s talk.

Society & Culture
251
Well, Now: Creating an Exercise Routine That’s ...
Retired professional volleyball player Gabby Reece gives realistic tips on incorporating performance-level fitness to any exercise routine.
31 min
252
How To!: Face the Future (Gen Z Edition)
Andrew McPeak on the search for meaning in an out-of-control world.
40 min
253
Death, Sex & Money: How a Betrayed Spouse Becam...
Therapist Lauren LaRusso explains how a betrayal in her own marriage led to a lot of reflection…and a whole new career path.
49 min
254
Care & Feeding: The Autistic Raccoon Changing P...
Slate’s parenting podcast on Carl The Collector.
44 min
255
Dear Prudence | I Can’t Afford To Support My Gi...
Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by author June Thomas.
38 min
256
Care & Feeding: Parenting Under Trump 2.0
Slate’s parenting podcast on déja vu (derogatory).
44 min
257
Well, Now: Being a “Likeable Badass” Could Impr...
Psychologist Alison Fragale dives into the science behind how people – especially women – can best leverage social influence for their benefit.
45 min
258
How To!: Man Up About Male Birth Control
Dr. Sarah Miller and Dr. Brian Nguyen on reproductive equity.
39 min
259
Care & Feeding: Tom and Jerry Toddlers
Slate’s parenting podcast on endless squabbling.
34 min
260
Dear Prudence: I’m Sick of Hearing My Friend Cr...
Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by Vox’s Jonquilyn Hill.
34 min
261
Care and Feeding: Letters on Politics, Hallowee...
Slate’s parenting podcast on… you.
54 min
262
Well, Now: Getting to the Heart of Hormonal Health
Alisa Vitti’s advice on balancing your hormones naturally
43 min
263
How To!: Lead Your Local Nonprofit
Malini Sridharan on navigating the dynamics of your local nonprofit board.
35 min
264
Death, Sex & Money: A Celebration (and Critique...
Alynda Segarra (AKA Hurray for the Riff Raff) saw their loved ones grind it out in an American System that offered them little reward. They decided to take a different path.
44 min
265
Care & Feeding: Talking To Kids About The Election
Slate’s parenting podcast on talking to that big, little non-voting bloc.
56 min
266
Dear Prudence | My Wife Won’t Stop Correcting M...
Guest Prudie Ashley C. Ford is joined by entertainment writer and comedian H. Alan Scott.
38 min
267
A Word | Star Man: Merlin’s Tour of the Universe
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson on space, politics, and his new book.
37 min
268
Care & Feeding: Is It Creepy To Photograph Othe...
Slate’s parenting podcast on Halloween.
52 min
269
Well, Now: Weed’s Growing (and Alarming) Side E...
More people report using cannabis regularly than drink alcohol. What are the costs of America’s most popular drug?
32 min
270
Outward: Building Movements with Gender Liberat...
Jules Gill-Peterson sits down with the lead organizers of the Gender Liberation March to talk movement building, the fight for bodily autonomy needs us all, and organizing in an election year
38 min
271
How To!: Face Your Fear of Dying (Encore)
I’m a comedy writer who can’t stop imagining my own death.
28 min
272
Death, Sex & Money: The Making and Unmaking of ...
Author Kendra Adachi explains why she no-longer adheres to the self-help industry’s impossible standards.
45 min
273
Care & Feeding: Revisiting Modern Puberty, Expl...
Slate’s parenting podcast on remembering the awkward years.
26 min
274
Dear Prudence: My Husband Wants More Sympathy T...
Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by Care and Feeding Co-host Lucy Lopez
48 min
275
Care & Feeding: My Son Can’t Read The Room
Slate’s parenting podcast on knowing your audience.
35 min