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Slate’s parenting podcast on getting a dog (or a boyfriend).

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Alison Green on the pitfalls of constructive criticism.

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Vivian used to track and restrict her calories, now she tracks and restricts her spending.

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Slate’s parenting podcast on tidying up.

Tracyanne Campbell of Camera Obscura talks about writing new music after the band's long hiatus.

Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by author and host of Savage Lovecast, Dan Savage.

Ta-Nehisi Coates blasts the lack of leadership on the Middle East.

Slate’s parenting podcast on being the matriarch.

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