Slate Conversations
A feed of the up close and the personal, drawn from Working and across the Slate podcast network. Let’s talk.
151
Death, Sex & Money: My Father Planned His Death...
At first Jason thought his father’s choice was the ultimate “act of narcissism,” but over the next few months, his perspective changed.
44 min
152
Care & Feeding: Abby Wambach Is Parenting the W...
Slate’s parenting podcast on horseshoes, not circles.
37 min
153
Dear Prudence | My Widowed Dad Is Now The “Othe...
Guest Prudie Nadira Goffe is joined by Candice Lim and Cheyna Roth.
43 min
154
Care & Feeding: How Do I Raise Jewish Kids Righ...
Slate’s parenting podcast on Rosh Hashanah.
44 min
155
Well, Now: What It’s Really Like to Take Ozempic
In Magic Pill, journalist Johann Hari dives into the science and history of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, all the while taking Ozempic himself.
49 min
156
Death, Sex & Money: My Secret Life as a Hoarder
None of Elizabeth’s family members or colleagues know the reality of what’s inside her apartment. Instead, she hosts an anonymous podcast about it.
44 min
157
How To!: Care for an Aging Parent
Dr. Allison Applebaum on preparing for a loved one’s final years.
47 min
158
Money Talks: It’s Time to Work Less
Author and journalist Brigid Schulte explains what's wrong with American work culture.
42 min
159
Care & Feeding: My Mom’s Obsessed With My Baby
Slate’s parenting podcast on sending pics… every day?
42 min
160
Dear Prudence | My Friend Keeps Disappearing an...
Guest Prudie, Cheyna Roth, is joined by actress and comedian Rachel Bloom.
32 min
161
Care & Feeding: There Are Mean Girls in… Kinder...
Slate’s parenting podcast on being so not fetch.
43 min
162
Well, Now: The Truth About IUDs
IUDs are safe and extremely effective, but they could be much better.
30 min
163
How To!: Grow Your Podcast
Lauren Passell on finding your audience.
41 min
164
Death, Sex & Money: Bob the Drag Queen says Pol...
The stand-up comedian and drag star talks to Anna about growing up around her mom’s queer club, bringing drag to small American towns, and making time for romance.
33 min
165
Care & Feeding: Making (And Keeping) Parent Fri...
Slate’s parenting podcast on the care and keeping of best buds.
49 min
166
Dear Prudence | I Didn’t Wish My Sister a Happy...
Guest Prudie, Ashley C. Ford, is joined by comedian and host Akilah Hughes.
32 min
167
A Word: Yvette Nicole Brown: Caring and Community
The actress on comedy, caregiving, and her new podcast Squeezed.
30 min
168
Care & Feeding: My Kid’s Bad At Baseball (And H...
Slate’s parenting podcast on entering the Sandlot.
51 min
169
Well, Now: Who Cares for the Caregivers?
In ‘How Do You Feel?’ a psychiatrist tries to bring the humanity back into healthcare for caretakers and caregivers.
52 min
170
How To!: Rethink Screen Time
Richard Culatta on tech guidelines that actually work for your family.
40 min
171
Money Talks: Under the Spell of Someone Else’s ...
Author Rumaan Alam’s new novel Entitlement explores how proximity to the rich can transform us.
32 min
172
Care & Feeding: Parenting With Astrology (Serio...
Slate’s parenting podcast on what’s in the stars.
52 min
173
Dear Prudence | Revisiting Advice from Ashley C...
The author of the bestselling memoir Somebody’s Daughter joins the Dear Prudence podcast to discuss what to do when your partner’s chronic lateness ruins a vacation.
41 min
174
Care & Feeding: My Wife’s Making Me A Deadbeat Dad
Slate’s parenting podcast on who’s in control.
35 min
175
Well, Now: How to Prepare for Back-to-School Se...
A pediatrician’s tips on how families can thrive all year long.
37 min