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3126
New Abnormal Edition
The panel discuss their feelings in the aftermath of the election, the art we use to take solace in dark times with Slate writers Jamelle Bouie and Bryan Lowder, and how to think about Trump and Hitler with contributor and historian Ron Rosenbaum.
66 min
3127
Regnal Name Generator Edition
The panel discuss Netflix's new show The Crown, about the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II, Loving, the new film about the Loving Vs. Virginia case, and Making Gay History, the new podcast from writer Eric Marcus
50 min
3128
Sad Eagle Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, Dana Stevens, Aisha Harris, and Will Oremus discuss ABC's hit drama Designated Survivor, Netflix's new documentary 13th, and the death of Vine, the 6-second video platform.
50 min
3129
Beige Goo Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss Barry Jenkins' new film Moonlight, Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize and subsequent snub, and taste test Soylent, the tech world's attempt at food disruption.
48 min
3130
Live From Santa Monica Edition
Dana Stevens, Julia Turner, and guest Karina Longworth are live in Santa Monica to discuss Nate Parker's new film Birth of a Nation, D.W. Griffith's 1915 film The Birth of a Nation, and their favorite Hollywood films about Hollywood.
49 min
3131
Sympathy For The Devil Edition
The Gabfest team discuss the new Netflix Documentary Amanda Knox, Jack Hamilton discusses his new book Just Around Midnight: Rock and Roll and the Racial Imagination about how rock and roll became white, and the mystery and unmasking of Rachel Brewson.
52 min
3132
Darkness On The Edge Of Reason Edition
The Culture Gabfest team discusses Westworld, Bruce Springsteen's memoir, Born To Run, and the unmasking of Elena Ferrante.
65 min
3133
Get A Load Of This Clown Edition
The Culture Gabfest team discusses Fleabag, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce, and the history of American Girl dolls.
61 min
3134
Pop, Race, & the ’60s episode 1: Bob Dylan and ...
"Blowin' in the Wind" (1963), "A Change is Gonna Come" (1964)
52 min
3135
Don't Exhale Edition
The Culture Gabfest team discusses Don't Breathe, High Maintenance, and Harry Potter mega fandom.
46 min
3136
Epistemological Meltdown Edition
The Culture Gabfest team discusses Atlanta; how landmark scientific studies are being debunked more and more frequently; and they take a look back at the 90s film Walking and Talking.
71 min
3137
Marconi Plays the Mamba Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss Amazon's pilot TV show I Love Dick, bad songs, and what a dismal summer at the box office means for the movie industry.
65 min
3138
Smart Brick Edition
The Slate Culture Gabfest team discusses Werner Herzog's documentary Lo and Behold, how Michelangelo's David could crumble at any moment, and what it takes to make a great children's book.
77 min
3139
"And Now It's Dead" Edition
Dana Stevens, Dan Kois, and Jessica Winter discuss the end of Gawker, the animated film Kubo and the Two Strings, and their favorite cultural depiction of vacations.
60 min
3140
Live from Steve's Porch Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens are live from Steve's porch this week and answer listeners' calls.
46 min
3141
Live from The Mount Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens are live from The Mount in the Berkshires this week to discuss the film Idiocracy, cultural pilgrimages, and how technology is trying so hard to infantilize us.
69 min
3142
Avada C'mon Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the Netflix series Stranger Things, the Harry Potter play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," and the case against the media by the media.
52 min
3143
Summer Strut 2016 Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens talk about their Summer Strut picks for 2016 with Slate music writer Chris Molanphy.
60 min
3144
Gotta Bust'em All Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the Ghostbusters reboot, Pokemon Go, and Chuck Close.
57 min
3145
Calamities Ensue Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and guests discuss HBO's series Night Of, the Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami, and the flap over actresses and plastic surgery.
58 min
3146
Steve is a Mocap Golden Retriever Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and guests discuss the film The BFG, the beefcake noir television show Animal Kingdom, and Facebook's new algorithm.
49 min
3147
Independence Duh Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss Independence Day: Resurgence, Angels in America, and Judith Butler.
52 min
3148
Jalapeños on Your Eyeballs Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Laura Bennett discuss the latest Pixar film Finding Dory James Corden's Carpool Karaoke, and UnReal Season 2.
50 min
3149
Followers of Satin Edition
Julia Turner, Stephen Metcalf, and Dana Stevens discuss the ESPN's documentary "OJ: Made in America", men's fashion with Simon Doonan, and Dana weighs in on the topics she missed.
64 min
3150
Lonely Cilantro Edition
Julia Turner, Stephen Metcalf, and Dana Stevens discuss Maria Bamford's Netflix series Lady Dynamite, the film Popstar, and Paul Simon's latest album and his career.
68 min