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For readers who are listeners, for listeners looking for something to read—this feed includes book discussions and conversations with authors from across the Slate Podcast network.
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ICYMI: Should We Quit Romance Novels?
How Goodreads and TikTok turned romance novels from supermarket secrets into industry bestsellers
28 min
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How To!: Age Like an Elite Athlete
Jeff Bercovici on training for long-lasting fitness.
39 min
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Gabfest Reads: One Woman Show
Christine Coulson’s new book, “One Woman Show,” the life of the rich-and-beautiful Kitty is told in 75-word labels.
41 min
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The Waves: In Defense of Lean In Feminism
Sheryl Sandberg didn’t get feminism right ten years ago. That doesn’t mean she was wholly wrong.
27 min
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Working: Where a Crime Writer’s Ideas Come From
43 min
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A Word: Black Cop, White Mob
How January 6th still haunts Capitol Police.
25 min
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Dear Prudence: I Want to "Cancel" My Bad Boss B...
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by attorney and writer Elie Mystal.
47 min
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Dear Prudence: Revisiting Advice from LeVar Burton
I’m About to Blow Up on the Snack Thieves at Work. Help!
33 min
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ICYMI: The Year in Celebrity Memoirs
From Prince Harry to Britney Spears, we look back at the biggest bombshells that hit the shelves this year
44 min
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Political Gabfest Reads: Watership Down
Cartoonist James Strum unpacks the classic novel and how he brought beloved characters to new life.
24 min
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Slate Money: The Fund
Author Rob Copeland on his newest book on Ray Dalio, Bridgewater Associates, and the Unraveling of a Wall Street Legend.
43 min
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Decoder Ring: The Rules
The Rules became a controversial bestseller and sparked instant debate. But was the advice any good?
33 min
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How To! — Side by Side: The Sacred Art of Coupl...
Caryl and Jay Casbon on growing together—and as individuals—in coupledom.
41 min
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What Next: Romney: A Reckoning
The author of the new biography explores the rift between the GOP and its one-time presidential nominee.
30 min
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A Word: A F—ing Funny Lady
The comedy star sounds off in her new book “Leslie F—ing Jones: A Memoir”
31 min
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What Next: Sedition Hunters
The online community helping—and in some ways surpassing—the FBI.
22 min
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Working: Writing Bestsellers With Anderson Cooper
42 min
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Dear Prudence: Maeve Higgins, I’m Making Bitchy...
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by writer and comedian Maeve Higgins.
34 min
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Political Gabfest Reads: Exit Interview
Kristi Coulter’s new memoir, Exit Interview, reveals the good, the bad, and the hilarious of working for Amazon.
29 min
70
Dear Prudence: Roxane Gay, Is It Okay to Ghost ...
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by writer and commentator Roxane Gay.
35 min
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Mom & Dad: This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty E...
Slate’s parenting podcast on guiding kids through the awkward years.
30 min
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The Waves: The Case For Taking A Sabbatical
Because sometimes the grind demands a hard reset.
36 min
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ICYMI: How a Substack Revived the Dracula Fandom
How Dracula Daily brought a 1897 novel into the Tumblr age
31 min
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Dear Prudence: My Girlfriend Is Always Late! He...
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by author and podcaster Ashley C. Ford.
39 min
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A Word: Black Grief, White Grievance
Why white feelings often seem to matter more than Black lives.
24 min