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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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1701
What Next: Does Netanyahu Have an Exit Strategy?
Israel’s war cabinet is splintering as the pressure grows for Netanyahu to explain his “day after” plan for Gaza.
22 min
1702
Well, Now | “As Little Regulation as Guns”: How...
Minors are facing a mental health crisis, and data supports social media as a culprit. One city health commissioner is helping fight back in the courts.
37 min
1703
Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs - Ep. 1: A Hotbe...
In the 1970s, California played host to the biggest gay rights fight the country had ever seen.
45 min
1704
Culture Gabfest: Can Babes Make Childbirth Funny?
This week, the hosts discuss Babes, Interview With the Vampire’s second season, and Billie Eilish’s new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.
52 min
1705
Decoder Ring: Why Are We Still Using Fat Suits?
The fat suit is so much more than prosthetics. It’s an embodiment of all our cultural hang-ups about fatness.
32 min
1706
Hear Me Out: Colonialism Never Ended
…And other ideas Florida doesn’t want to teach you.
36 min
1707
How To!: Confront a Vindictive Neighbor with Ti...
The standup comedian helps our listener stand down and have some laughs.
29 min
1708
Death, Sex & Money: The Night Magic Mushrooms a...
Before an accident, outdoorsman Jim Harris craved adventure. When paralysis forced him to settle down, magic mushrooms started him on a new journey of movement and healing.
45 min
1709
What Next: Is Killing a Protester Still a Crime?
The pardoning of Daniel Perry raises the question: who has the right to self-defense?
23 min
1710
Hang Up: The Wolves Chomped the Champs
64 min
1711
Care & Feeding: Should My Kid Stop Wandering Ar...
Slate’s parenting podcast on when it’s time to cover up.
23 min
1712
What Next: What Are Presidential Debates For?
It’s not the most scintillating viewing experience, but it still matters.
23 min
1713
What Next TBD: The Dark Side of GoFundMe
Even when it succeeds, it’s evidence of a broken system.
28 min
1714
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
1715
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
1716
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
1717
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
1718
ICYMI: Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show Makes Rea...
The comedian’s latest project is simultaneously enthralling and utterly repellant.
46 min
1719
Amicus: Alito’s Stars and Gripes
What the Justice’s upside down American flag tells us about SCOTUS’ declining legitimacy.
57 min
1720
Dear Prudence: My Mom Forgot to Take Her Medici...
27 min
1721
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
1722
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
1723
What Next TBD: Too Stonks Too Furious
Meme stocks are back—wait, they never really went away.
21 min
1724
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
1725
Care & Feeding: Why I’m Choosing Single Motherhood
Slate’s parenting podcast on getting a dog (or a boyfriend).
38 min