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Death, Sex & Money | Betting on America: Two Ga...
In this episode, we talk to two men who gambled on the presidential election: “Mike,” a Latino Democrat who bet $10,000 on Kamala Harris winning, and Jordan, a white conservative who risked $60,000 on Trump's victory.
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Hang Up | Juan Soto: The New Mr. Met
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Care & Feeding | The Trouble With Tattletales
Slate’s parenting podcast on the secret-to-snitch pipeline.
44 min
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What Next TBD | Spotify Trapped
How to unwrap your musical taste from the algorithm
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ICYMI: The Internet’s Favorite Moments in Women...
Madeline Hill and Lindsay Gibbs run down the best sports stories of this year, which surprise — were led by women.
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Dear Prudence | My Stepson is a Liar and Attent...
Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by Care & Feeding’s Zak Rosen.
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What Next TBD | The Influencer Administration
Trump is packing his administration with social media stars who are selling products, promoting brands and communicating with the public in unprecedented ways.
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A Word | Good to Go-Go
Go-go, Washington’s DC’s signature music finds a new home.
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Care & Feeding | My Kid Won’t Stop Saying “Stupid”
Slate’s parenting podcast on bad words.
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Well, Now: Staying Sober This Holiday Season
Former ‘Bachelorette’ contestant Zac Clark shares his path to sobriety and how it inspired a passion to help people like him.
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Culture Gabfest: Steve McQueen’s Blitz: Dud or ...
This week, the hosts discuss Steve McQueen’s latest film, Get Millie Black, and copyrighting a “vibe”.
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Outward: Masculinity and Muscles with Michael A...
Bryan speaks with writer Michael Andor Brodeur about his new book Swole: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle
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ICYMI: Should I Block My Boyfriend’s Aunt on In...
We ask internet culture writer Steffi Cao how to navigate your best (and worst) behaviors online this holiday season.
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Decoder Ring | Mystery of the Mullet (Encore)
The history of the mullet is weirder than you think.
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How To! | Plan an Estate (Before It’s Too Late)
M.P. Dunleavey on talking with parents and elders about wills, power of attorney, and more.
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Death, Sex & Money | From Social Work to Improv...
Actor Jeff Hiller talks about his urge to help others, his unusual knack for improv comedy, and his role on HBO’s wonderful series Somebody Somewhere.
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Hang Up | Tennis Reckons with Doping
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Care & Feeding | The Santa Problem
Slate’s parenting podcast on magic and truth.
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ICYMI: Max Read on Gawker, “Sculder” Fanfiction...
How Substack writer Max Read decides what to drop in the group chat, and what backlash he received after his eponymous post about the “Zynternet.”
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Dear Prudence | Encore: I Am Swamped With Plans...
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by New York Times best-selling author and journalist Carvell Wallace.
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A Word: Trump’s Team America: The Sequel
What a cabinet of D.E.I. haters and cable news blowhards could mean for Black America.
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Care & Feeding | Sharing Gratitude and the Best...
We're off for Thanksgiving but excited to still share some stuff with you.
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Well, Now | More Than Hot Flashes: Breaking the...
A new PBS documentary demystifies and destigmatizes a period of life millions experience worldwide.
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Culture Gabfest: Wicked and Gladiator II in the...
This week, the hosts discuss Wicked, Gladiator II, and the 25 most important American recipes of the past 100 years.
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ICYMI: Our 2024 ICYMI Friendsgiving Spectacular
From the cursed Glasgow Willy Wonka experience to the domination of ClubChalamet, we give thanks to our favorite internet moments this year.
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