Slate Daily Feed

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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1001
How To! | Exorcise Your Fitness Demons
Danielle Friedman on building a workout plan around the things you love.
37 min
1002
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
1003
What Next | Why United Healthcare Is Easy to Hate
Many Americans responded with scorn, not sympathy, to CEO Brian Thompson’s death.
23 min
1004
Hang Up | Juan Soto: The New Mr. Met
65 min
1005
Care & Feeding | The Trouble With Tattletales
Slate’s parenting podcast on the secret-to-snitch pipeline.
44 min
1006
What Next | The End of Assad in Syria
Rebel forces have taken Damascus, and the country’s dictator has fled to Moscow. Now what?
26 min
1007
What Next TBD | Spotify Trapped
How to unwrap your musical taste from the algorithm
23 min
1008
Slate Money | The Week of Minor Apocalypses
The UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death has highlighted healthcare outrage, South Korea and France have government meltdowns, and headlights are too darn bright.
49 min
1009
ICYMI: The Internet’s Favorite Moments in Women...
Madeline Hill and Lindsay Gibbs run down the best sports stories of this year, which surprise — were led by women.
43 min
1010
Amicus | Meet Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s New Ro...
Why Trump’s pick for the non-vacant position to lead the FBI is a seriously scary proposition.
46 min
1011
Dear Prudence | My Stepson is a Liar and Attent...
Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by Care & Feeding’s Zak Rosen.
36 min
1012
What Next TBD | The Influencer Administration
Trump is packing his administration with social media stars who are selling products, promoting brands and communicating with the public in unprecedented ways.
25 min
1013
A Word | Good to Go-Go
Go-go, Washington’s DC’s signature music finds a new home.
34 min
1014
Political Gabfest: Is The Democratic Party Doomed?
President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter while President-Elect Donald Trump might un-nominate Pete Hegseth; Democrats ponder what-next; and SCOTUS considers treatment for transgender children.
59 min
1015
Care & Feeding | My Kid Won’t Stop Saying “Stupid”
Slate’s parenting podcast on bad words.
45 min
1016
What Next | Even Trump Loyalists Are Scared Of ...
Members of the last Trump administration cringed at the idea of Patel helping to lead the FBI or the CIA—but there’s no one to say no this time.
24 min
1017
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
1018
Culture Gabfest: Steve McQueen’s Blitz: Dud or ...
This week, the hosts discuss Steve McQueen’s latest film, Get Millie Black, and copyrighting a “vibe”.
55 min
1019
Outward: Masculinity and Muscles with Michael A...
Bryan speaks with writer Michael Andor Brodeur about his new book Swole: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle
36 min
1020
ICYMI: Should I Block My Boyfriend’s Aunt on In...
We ask internet culture writer Steffi Cao how to navigate your best (and worst) behaviors online this holiday season.
41 min
1021
What Next | Martial Law (Briefly) in South Korea
The declaration barely lasted a few hours, but could have lasting effects on the nation’s democracy.
21 min
1022
Decoder Ring | Mystery of the Mullet (Encore)
The history of the mullet is weirder than you think.
46 min
1023
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
1024
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
1025
What Next | Did Biden Break the Presidential Pa...
If he wasn’t Hunter Biden, he wouldn’t be pardoned. But if he wasn’t Hunter Biden, would he have been tried in the first place?
20 min