Slate Conversations
A feed of the up close and the personal, drawn from Working and across the Slate podcast network. Let’s talk.
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Well, Now: Is Longer Life Really Possible?
A surgeon’s journey out of what he calls America’s “disease-care system.”
30 min
277
How To! | Exorcise Your Fitness Demons
Danielle Friedman on building a workout plan around the things you love.
37 min
278
Death, Sex & Money | Betting on America: Two Ga...
In this episode, we talk to two men who gambled on the presidential election: “Mike,” a Latino Democrat who bet $10,000 on Kamala Harris winning, and Jordan, a white conservative who risked $60,000 on Trump's victory.
35 min
279
Care & Feeding | The Trouble With Tattletales
Slate’s parenting podcast on the secret-to-snitch pipeline.
44 min
280
Dear Prudence | My Stepson is a Liar and Attent...
Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by Care & Feeding’s Zak Rosen.
36 min
281
Care & Feeding | My Kid Won’t Stop Saying “Stupid”
Slate’s parenting podcast on bad words.
45 min
282
Well, Now: Staying Sober This Holiday Season
Former ‘Bachelorette’ contestant Zac Clark shares his path to sobriety and how it inspired a passion to help people like him.
42 min
283
How To! | Plan an Estate (Before It’s Too Late)
M.P. Dunleavey on talking with parents and elders about wills, power of attorney, and more.
34 min
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Death, Sex & Money | From Social Work to Improv...
Actor Jeff Hiller talks about his urge to help others, his unusual knack for improv comedy, and his role on HBO’s wonderful series Somebody Somewhere.
52 min
285
Care & Feeding | The Santa Problem
Slate’s parenting podcast on magic and truth.
36 min
286
Dear Prudence | Encore: I Am Swamped With Plan...
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by New York Times best-selling author and journalist Carvell Wallace.
38 min
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Care & Feeding | Sharing Gratitude and the Best...
We're off for Thanksgiving but excited to still share some stuff with you.
60 min
288
Well, Now | More Than Hot Flashes: Breaking the...
A new PBS documentary demystifies and destigmatizes a period of life millions experience worldwide.
32 min
289
How To! | Throw a Party They’ll Remember (Encore)
Priya Parker on the art of gathering.
39 min
290
Death, Sex & Money | Why I Chose Estrangement
Your stories of going no contact with family and friends.
45 min
291
Care & Feeding | Can I Explain Germs To My Todd...
Slate’s parenting podcast on the five-second rule.
38 min
292
Dear Prudence | We Bought A House. Now He Won’t...
Guest Prudie Cheyna Roth is joined by podcast producer Steven Ray Morris.
32 min
293
Care & Feeding | Are Your Kids Safe on Roblox?
Slate’s parenting podcast on being online.
37 min
294
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
295
How To!: Face the Future (Gen Z Edition)
Andrew McPeak on the search for meaning in an out-of-control world.
40 min
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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
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Care & Feeding: The Autistic Raccoon Changing P...
Slate’s parenting podcast on Carl The Collector.
44 min
298
Dear Prudence | I Can’t Afford To Support My Gi...
Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by author June Thomas.
38 min
299
Care & Feeding: Parenting Under Trump 2.0
Slate’s parenting podcast on déja vu (derogatory).
44 min
300
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