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
A Word: “Good” Hair; Bad Health
Why popular hair products could be fueling cancer in Black women.
26 min
1002
What Next TBD: Shein’s Newest Offering? An IPO
Shein has already faced criticism over its labor practices and environmental impact. What will it mean if the company goes public?
24 min
1003
Political Gabfest: Is Harvard Antisemitic?
University presidents go to Congress and fail antisemitism test; Special Counsel Jack Smith asks a Trump question of the U.S. Supreme Court; and abortion rights are obstructed by the Texas Supreme Court.
59 min
1004
Mom & Dad: Helping a 5-Year-Old Night Owl Rest ...
Reading in bed wasn’t the solution.
33 min
1005
One Year: 1990 - Art on Trial
Inside the Robert Mapplethorpe exhibition that sparked a First Amendment showdown in Cincinnati.
54 min
1006
What Next: What Texas Abortion Laws Leave Unsaid
The State Supreme Court decides what constitutes “life-threatening.”
25 min
1007
Working: Be Good to Your Body
25 min
1008
Culture Gabfest: Emma Stone’s Horny Frankenstei...
51 min
1009
ICYMI: Our Top Internet Moments of the Year (Pa...
It’s time to crown this year’s funniest, floppiest and most unforgettable moments online
50 min
1010
Outward: We’re Here, We’re Queer, Here’s Some A...
Jules, Bryan, and Danny Lavery talk through some tough relationship problems from a queer perspective.
36 min
1011
What Next: Some Israeli Hostages Came Home. His...
The Gaza ceasefire came and went; his son is still held by Hamas.
26 min
1012
Big Mood, Little Mood: The Lease You Can Do
with guest Max Read, a journalist and screenwriter based in New York.
48 min
1013
Hear Me Out: Race Isn’t Real. The Census Should...
Checking a box is oversimplifying.
39 min
1014
What Next: Pilots' Hidden Mental Health Crisis
Under current regulations, seeking help for mental health can cost pilots their ability to work.
21 min
1015
How To!: Transition From Soldier to Civilian
Bob Beard on how to make long-term plans amid the culture shock of civilian life.
33 min
1016
Hang Up: Baseball’s $700 Million Man
76 min
1017
Slate Money Travel: Hotels That Don’t Rip You Off
Travel guru Pavia Rosati talks finding great hotels in the post-COVID age.
48 min
1018
Mom & Dad: Why Is My Kid So Controlling During ...
Finding moments of calm when friends are over.
20 min
1019
What Next: War in Gaza; Violence in the West Bank
Violent assaults by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank have doubled since October 7.
17 min
1020
Working: Where a Crime Writer’s Ideas Come From
43 min
1021
What Next TBD: Musk's War on Free Speech
He may not like what you have to say—and he'll file frivolous lawsuits to discourage you from saying it.
28 min
1022
Slate Money: The War on Self-Checkouts
Slate Money talks high-tech Christmas shopping, airline mergers, and the podcast biz.
47 min
1023
ICYMI: The Internet’s Biggest Sports Moments of...
Bomani Jones and Tamerra Griffin on sports stories the internet couldn’t stop talking about
38 min
1024
Amicus: Billionaires Had a Bad Week at the Supr...
Are oligarchs getting the return they deserve on their SCOTUS investments?
45 min
1025
A Word: Is “The Talk” Too Much?
Black parents have long warned kids about police violence. Does it help?
25 min