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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1501
Hear Me Out: The Olympics Are a Tool of Oppression
We shouldn’t ignore the path of destruction left in host nations.
37 min
1502
Death, Sex & Money: A Former Debt Collector's U...
For 15 years, it was Angela’s job to hound people for unpaid bills. But after she fell into debt, the tables turned.
31 min
1503
Hang Up: The World’s Fastest Human (Barely)
Morgan Campbell, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss Noah Lyles’ stunning win in the men’s 100 meters and Sha’Carri Richardson’s silver in the women’s.
52 min
1504
Care & Feeding: I’m Struggling to Love My Daughter
Slate’s parenting podcast on feeling mismatched.
37 min
1505
What Next: Project 2025 Isn't Dead, It's Born A...
The Trump era is about being loud and proud—but the less said about their extremely unpopular, unpalatable policy goals, the better.
22 min
1506
What Next TBD: If They Can Get Sydney Sweeney T...
Why telecom networks are terrible at holding our sensitive data.
22 min
1507
Working: How a Stand Up Comedian’s Sense of Hum...
Comic and Daily Show writer Dina Hashem explains why it’s getting harder and harder to make herself laugh.
46 min
1508
ICYMI: The 2024 Internet Olympics
We rank the best memes, moments, and main characters of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
50 min
1509
Slate Money: How the Olympics Has Changed Paris
The Money group are joined by Henry Grabar and Anna Szymanski dig into an unemployment spike; the Olympics, and a Florida experiment going wrong.
49 min
1510
Amicus: Why Donald Trump Sues Everyone
“All lawsuits, all the time” was Trump’s business model. Now it’s his campaign strategy.
35 min
1511
A Word: “Momala” and “Papa Bear”
The Second Gentleman speaks up for his wife, and out against Donald Trump.
24 min
1512
What Next TBD: Why Are More Young People Gettin...
Can a new colon cancer test help?
22 min
1513
Dear Prudence: My Friend Told Our Friend Group ...
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by Slate’s senior writer and co-host of Wondery’s Scamfluencers, Scaachi Koul.
31 min
1514
A Word: Guest Wrong: Trump at NABJ
Trump has repeatedly attacked Black journalists. So why was he invited to their convention?
30 min
1515
Political Gabfest: These [Republicans] Are Weird
The new Democratic line against JD Vance and Donald Trump; the Kamala Harris Veepstakes; and President Biden’s attempt to reform the Supreme Court
59 min
1516
Care & Feeding: We’re Friends With a Flaky Family
Slate’s parenting podcast on not making any promises.
31 min
1517
What Next: Israel Targets Hamas in Iran. Now What?
Following strikes in Lebanon and Iran, is a regional war now more likely than a ceasefire?
23 min
1518
ICYMI: Cody Ko Has Become the Misogyny He Mocks
What the Cody Ko allegations tell us about victim-blaming, credibility, and YouTube’s history of silent misogyny
45 min
1519
Decoder Ring: Standing Up for Sitting Down
Sitting has, once again, stepped into the spotlight as a kind of villain.
35 min
1520
Well, Now: How to Avoid Heat-Related Illness
Tips to stay cool and hydrated — and how to care for those who aren’t — from a surgeon general in one of the country’s hottest states.
42 min
1521
Culture Gabfest: Deadpool & Wolverine #%&$ the ...
This week the hosts discuss Deadpool & Wolverine, the internet’s obsession with Kamala memes, and generative documentary Eno.
61 min
1522
What Next: America’s Avocados; Mexico’s Problem.
The American love of guacamole is tied to water shortages, cartel violence, and even earthquakes across the border.
23 min
1523
What Next: Olympic Gymnastics is Back. But Is I...
The problem has always been bigger than Larry Nassar.
24 min
1524
Death, Sex & Money: Olympic Legend Greg Lougani...
The four-time gold medal winning diver explains what it was like to compete at the highest level while undergoing treatment for HIV.
38 min
1525
Hear Me Out: Pop Stars Run Politics Now
They’re everywhere, they’re so Julia.
38 min