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Working: The Evolution of One of Scotland’s Bes...
Tracyanne Campbell of Camera Obscura talks about writing new music after the band's long hiatus.
48 min
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John Dickerson’s Navel Gazing: The Sneaky Pitfa...
Wearing your to-do list, the teachers we remember, and more are explored in this week’s audio essay from John Dickerson.
35 min
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ICYMI: Never Post: Everyone is a Journalish
On today’s episode the second and final installment of our two part collaboration with Never Post.
60 min
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A Word: Between the World and Us
Ta-Nehisi Coates blasts the lack of leadership on the Middle East.
42 min
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Dear Prudence: I’m Queer and Here—Just Not to M...
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by author and host of Savage Lovecast, Dan Savage.
28 min
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Culture Gabfest: Ryan Gosling Falls for Emily B...
This week, the hosts discuss The Fall Guy, Jane Schoenbrun’s I Saw the TV Glow, and the nationwide student protests with New York Times opinion columnist Lydia Polgreen.
56 min
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Outward: Queering the Map with Lucas LaRochelle
24 min
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Decoder Ring: How the Jalapeño Lost Its Heat
For more than a century, Americans have been obsessed with Mexican food – and changed it.
29 min
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ICYMI: How Kate Middleton’s Disappearance Redef...
We break down one of 2024’s biggest internet stories and ask: what’s the recipe for a rare monocultural event?
49 min
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Well, Now: Overcoming a Complicated Pregnancy
Half of pregnancies will experience complications. Here’s how patients and their partners can best advocate for the proper care.
37 min
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How To!: Flirt With Confidence
Jeff Guenther on telling your crush how you really feel.
36 min
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Death, Sex & Money: Filling the Health Care Gap...
Nurse practitioners Teresa and Paula deliver life-saving care–and botox and fillers–to communities that keep getting left behind.
39 min
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Hang Up: So Long Sixers
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Working: Writer Anne Lamott’s Difficult Persona...
The Bird By Bird author discusses her new book about love, her proclivity for deeply honest memoir writing, and some of her go-to advice about writing and publishing.
49 min
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John Dickerson’s Navel Gazing: Remembering Earl...
Getting used to a new city, work advice, passing on wisdom, and more are explored in this week’s audio essay from John Dickerson.
41 min
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ICYMI: How Challengers Took Over the Internet
It’s Zendaya’s world and we’re all just living in it
36 min
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A Word: Flint's Decade of Disappointment
The legacy of the Flint water crisis: disability, disinvestment, and despair.
26 min
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Dear Prudence: My Brother Is a Budding Alex Jon...
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by writer, producer, and host Heben Nigatu.
30 min
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Care & Feeding: Kid-Friendly Kitchen Adventures...
Slate’s parenting podcast on global flavors, sans jetlag.
38 min
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Working: Staying Accountable To Yourself
25 min
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Outward: Mary & George Brings the Historical Drama
Bryan and Jules review the new series from Starz with guest host June Thomas
38 min
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ICYMI: The End of Foxtrot and Outdoor Voices
How the abrupt closure of two popular venture-backed brands will affect yuppie lunch culture and cult brand-ism
41 min
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Culture Gabfest: Zendaya Plays Doubles
This week, the hosts discuss Challengers, Netflix’s Baby Reindeer, and the state of magazines.
58 min
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Well, Now: How a Former Surgeon General Took on...
Even surgeon generals get sticker shock. Here are Jerome Adams’s suggestions for how to fight back.
40 min
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How To!: Carvell Wallace on Another Word for Love
Courtney Martin talks with Carvell Wallace about writing, interviewing—and his new memoir.
32 min