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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1901
Well, Now: How ER Taught Thousands Of Viewers A...
Behind the beautiful actors and high-stakes surgeries, medical dramas have found ways to communicate important health information to thousands.
25 min
1902
Culture Gabfest: American Fiction, Oscar Conten...
52 min
1903
ICYMI: Nicki Minaj’s 72-Hour Spiral
The internet history of Nicki Minaj’s beef with Megan Thee Stallion
36 min
1904
Hear Me Out: Actually, Trump Supporters Are Del...
“Death cult” may sound hyperbolic, but it also might be true.
35 min
1905
How To!: Be Free of Body Shame
Ronald Young Jr. on weight, societal change, and why you actually don’t need to love your body.
43 min
1906
Money Talks: Is Pop Finance Rubbish?
In a special bonus episode, Yale professor James Choi weighs the advice of personal finance books against real economic theory.
38 min
1907
What Next: Inside America’s First Execution By ...
“It was the most violent thing I’ve ever seen.”
24 min
1908
Hang Up: Conference Title Game Agony and Ecstasy
66 min
1909
What Next: Are Two States Still the Solution?
Both sides seem to agree on at least one point: the status quo is untenable.
26 min
1910
Care & Feeding: Is My Toddler Having Panic Atta...
Slate’s parenting podcast on sudden separation anxiety.
25 min
1911
Working: How Children’s Book Ideas Begin
49 min
1912
What Next TBD: Why Is Everybody Sick?
No, you're not imagining it.
19 min
1913
Slate Money: The Rent is Still Too Damned High
The Money crew talks record-breaking rental prices, infant apparel brand Kyte’s baby blues, and the marketing secrets of Josh wine.
47 min
1914
ICYMI: Why YouTube Loves Video Essays
How longform, academic-leaning rants are finding success in a shortform digital landscape
30 min
1915
Amicus: Donald Trump and the Apex of MAGA Misogyny
What the E. Jean Carroll Trials Tell Us About Republicans’ Devolving Views on Women
32 min
1916
Hit Parade: And the Grammy Goes to… Edition Part 2
49 min
1917
What Next TBD: Are You Ready for the A.I. Elect...
Don’t trust your ears; just count the fingers.
22 min
1918
A Word: Fix Your CROWN
“CROWN” laws are supposed to stop discrimination over Black natural hairstyles. Why aren’t they working?
20 min
1919
Dear Prudence: My Husband Stopped Using Soap an...
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by writer and advice columnist Cheryl Strayed.
34 min
1920
Political Gabfest: The Election No One Wants
Yes, it will be Trump v. Biden again in 2024; the “vibecession” may be over; and no, the immigration fights will not be ending any time soon.
57 min
1921
Care & Feeding: I Think I Smelled Weed On My 13...
Slate’s parenting podcast on highs and lows.
36 min
1922
What Next: Biden Needs Abortion
It’s a winning issue for Democrats, but what does Biden have to say about it?
24 min
1923
Working: Breaking Stubborn Habits
22 min
1924
Well, Now: Breaking Up With Diet Culture
Diet culture is all around us. We’ve got some practical ways to dismantle it.
29 min
1925
ICYMI: The TikTok Joy of Mychal the Librarian
How Mychal Threets turned a mean comment into a moment of resilience for library kids everywhere
29 min