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
176
Care & Feeding | Sharing Gratitude and the Best...
We're off for Thanksgiving but excited to still share some stuff with you.
60 min
177
Well, Now | More Than Hot Flashes: Breaking the...
A new PBS documentary demystifies and destigmatizes a period of life millions experience worldwide.
32 min
178
How To! | Throw a Party They’ll Remember (Encore)
Priya Parker on the art of gathering.
39 min
179
Death, Sex & Money | Why I Chose Estrangement
Your stories of going no contact with family and friends.
45 min
180
Care & Feeding | Can I Explain Germs To My Todd...
Slate’s parenting podcast on the five-second rule.
38 min
181
Dear Prudence | We Bought A House. Now He Won’t...
Guest Prudie Cheyna Roth is joined by podcast producer Steven Ray Morris.
32 min
182
Care & Feeding | Are Your Kids Safe on Roblox?
Slate’s parenting podcast on being online.
37 min
183
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
184
How To!: Face the Future (Gen Z Edition)
Andrew McPeak on the search for meaning in an out-of-control world.
40 min
185
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
186
Care & Feeding: The Autistic Raccoon Changing P...
Slate’s parenting podcast on Carl The Collector.
44 min
187
Dear Prudence | I Can’t Afford To Support My Gi...
Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by author June Thomas.
38 min
188
Care & Feeding: Parenting Under Trump 2.0
Slate’s parenting podcast on déja vu (derogatory).
44 min
189
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
190
How To!: Man Up About Male Birth Control
Dr. Sarah Miller and Dr. Brian Nguyen on reproductive equity.
39 min
191
Care & Feeding: Tom and Jerry Toddlers
Slate’s parenting podcast on endless squabbling.
34 min
192
Dear Prudence: I’m Sick of Hearing My Friend Cr...
Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by Vox’s Jonquilyn Hill.
34 min
193
Care and Feeding: Letters on Politics, Hallowee...
Slate’s parenting podcast on… you.
54 min
194
Well, Now: Getting to the Heart of Hormonal Health
Alisa Vitti’s advice on balancing your hormones naturally
43 min
195
How To!: Lead Your Local Nonprofit
Malini Sridharan on navigating the dynamics of your local nonprofit board.
35 min
196
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
197
Care & Feeding: Talking To Kids About The Election
Slate’s parenting podcast on talking to that big, little non-voting bloc.
56 min
198
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
199
A Word | Star Man: Merlin’s Tour of the Universe
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson on space, politics, and his new book.
37 min
200
Care & Feeding: Is It Creepy To Photograph Othe...
Slate’s parenting podcast on Halloween.
52 min