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The Slate Daily feed includes new episodes from more than 30 shows in the Slate Podcast Network. You'll get thought provoking analysis, storytelling, and commentary on everything from news and politics to arts, culture, technology, and entertainment. Discover new shows you never knew you were missing.

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Working: A Much-Needed History of Queer Women’s...
Writer June Thomas talks about bringing journalistic rigor to a subject that’s close to her heart.
42 min
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What Next TBD: The Dark Side of GoFundMe
Even when it succeeds, it’s evidence of a broken system.
28 min
453
John Dickerson’s Navel Gazing: Moving in New Yo...
Renting before Zillow, the orange carpet of the garret, September 11th, and more are explored in this week’s audio essay from John Dickerson.
40 min
454
Gabfest Reads: Why Americans Care About Animals
Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy’s new book, Our Kindred Creatures explores the evolution of our feelings about animals.
31 min
455
Amicus: Alito’s Stars and Gripes
What the Justice’s upside down American flag tells us about SCOTUS’ declining legitimacy.
57 min
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ICYMI: Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show Makes Rea...
The comedian’s latest project is simultaneously enthralling and utterly repellant.
46 min
457
Slate Money: Biden Zaps Chinese EVs
The Money team discusses new China tariffs, Congress debating AI, and Melinda French Gates’ departure from her foundation.
51 min
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A Word: Hit After Hit: Rap in a Post Kendrick v...
The Compton lyricist humbled the Canadian rapper on the charts. Why, and what’s next?
38 min
459
Hit Parade: Be My Baby-Baby-Baby Edition Part 1
What is a girl group? In the ’60s, harmonizing ladies saved rock & roll. In the ’90s, sisters with voices gave pop some TLC.
60 min
460
Dear Prudence: My Mom Forgot to Take Her Medici...
27 min
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What Next TBD: Too Stonks Too Furious
Meme stocks are back—wait, they never really went away.
21 min
462
Political Gabfest: How Bad Was The Poll For Biden?
Joe Biden is losing the presidential-poll horserace in battleground states but is ready to rumble and debate Donald Trump who is silent inside the courtroom but talking through surrogates outside?
57 min
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Care & Feeding: Why I’m Choosing Single Motherhood
Slate’s parenting podcast on getting a dog (or a boyfriend).
38 min
464
What Next: Why Miss USA is Imploding
Miss USA’s resignation letter is vague. But the first letter of each sentence spells out “I am silenced.”
25 min
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Working: Keeping the Faith
23 min
466
Culture Gabfest: Damn Dirty Apes
This week, the hosts discuss the latest Planet of the Apes saga, John Mulaney’s live comedy special, and Steve Albini’s legacy.
58 min
467
Outward: Evolving Our Social Scripts - Queer Ad...
Bryan, Jules, and Mathew tackle who can say ‘they’, the sir/ma’am binary, and navigating what to wear to a straight wedding
34 min
468
What Next: Can Fox News Still Sway an Election?
The network couldn’t launch DeSantis, but its thumb can still tip the scales this fall.
24 min
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ICYMI: Street Fights and Moissanite Rings: Redd...
Netflix’s hit reality show has spurred spinoffs, real estate celebrities and a community of more than 250,000 rabid fans
46 min
470
Well, Now: Is Biohacking a Scam?
Or is it only for the rich?
45 min
471
Money Talks: Can Math Really Crack the Stock Ma...
Planet Money host Mary Childs joins Felix to discuss stock prices, the mathematics of investing, and the nature of the universe.
45 min
472
How To!: Handle Feedback at Work
Alison Green on the pitfalls of constructive criticism.
40 min
473
What Next: The Fight for Joe Manchin’s Seat
It takes a special kind of Democrat to win in West Virginia—but he thinks he can pull it off.
22 min
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Death, Sex & Money: My Eating Disorder Turned I...
Vivian used to track and restrict her calories, now she tracks and restricts her spending.
41 min
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Hear Me Out: Trump Isn’t a Bug. He's a Feature.
The founders weren’t exactly anti-authoritarian.
41 min