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
Amicus: Alito’s Stars and Gripes
What the Justice’s upside down American flag tells us about SCOTUS’ declining legitimacy.
57 min
1002
What Next TBD: Too Stonks Too Furious
Meme stocks are back—wait, they never really went away.
21 min
1003
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
1004
Dear Prudence: My Mom Forgot to Take Her Medici...
27 min
1005
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
1006
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
1007
Care & Feeding: Why I’m Choosing Single Motherhood
Slate’s parenting podcast on getting a dog (or a boyfriend).
38 min
1008
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
1009
Working: Keeping the Faith
23 min
1010
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
1011
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
1012
Well, Now: Is Biohacking a Scam?
Or is it only for the rich?
45 min
1013
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
1014
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
1015
Hear Me Out: Trump Isn’t a Bug. He's a Feature.
The founders weren’t exactly anti-authoritarian.
41 min
1016
How To!: Handle Feedback at Work
Alison Green on the pitfalls of constructive criticism.
40 min
1017
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
1018
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
1019
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
1020
Hang Up: The WNBA Takes Flight
68 min
1021
What Next: MAGA Eating Itself Alive
When your knee-jerk contrarian movement chases everyone else from the room, who’s left to rebel against?
23 min
1022
Care & Feeding: Conquering the Messy Bedroom
Slate’s parenting podcast on tidying up.
26 min
1023
Working: The Evolution of One of Scotland’s Bes...
Tracyanne Campbell of Camera Obscura talks about writing new music after the band's long hiatus.
48 min
1024
What Next TBD: Would You Choose Your Child’s Sex?
Almost every country has banned the practice—but in the US, its growing.
25 min
1025
John Dickerson’s Navel Gazing: The Sneaky Pitfa...
Wearing your to-do list, the teachers we remember, and more are explored in this week’s audio essay from John Dickerson.
35 min