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What Next: Diddy’s Reckoning
How one video transformed how the world saw the media mogul, after years of allegations—and even Department of Homeland Security raids—did not.
27 min
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Outward: Behind the Scenes of ‘Gays Against Bri...
Bryan and Christina reunite to talk about the new season of Slow Burn
38 min
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Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs - Ep. 1: A Hotbe...
In the 1970s, California played host to the biggest gay rights fight the country had ever seen.
45 min
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Well, Now | “As Little Regulation as Guns”: How...
Minors are facing a mental health crisis, and data supports social media as a culprit. One city health commissioner is helping fight back in the courts.
37 min
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Culture Gabfest: Can Babes Make Childbirth Funny?
This week, the hosts discuss Babes, Interview With the Vampire’s second season, and Billie Eilish’s new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.
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Decoder Ring: Why Are We Still Using Fat Suits?...
The fat suit is so much more than prosthetics. It’s an embodiment of all our cultural hang-ups about fatness.
32 min
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ICYMI: The Aftermath of a Layoff
Yowei Shaw’s new podcast Proxy investigates the psychological and emotional residue of a layoff — starting with her own
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Death, Sex & Money: The Night Magic Mushrooms a...
Before an accident, outdoorsman Jim Harris craved adventure. When paralysis forced him to settle down, magic mushrooms started him on a new journey of movement and healing.
45 min
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Hear Me Out: Colonialism Never Ended
…And other ideas Florida doesn’t want to teach you.
36 min
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How To!: Confront a Vindictive Neighbor with Ti...
The standup comedian helps our listener stand down and have some laughs.
29 min
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Hang Up: The Wolves Chomped the Champs
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Working: A Much-Needed History of Queer Women’s...
Writer June Thomas talks about bringing journalistic rigor to a subject that’s close to her heart.
42 min
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Gabfest Reads: Why Americans Care About Animals
Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy’s new book, Our Kindred Creatures explores the evolution of our feelings about animals.
31 min
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John Dickerson’s Navel Gazing: Moving in New Yo...
Renting before Zillow, the orange carpet of the garret, September 11th, and more are explored in this week’s audio essay from John Dickerson.
40 min
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ICYMI: Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show Makes Rea...
The comedian’s latest project is simultaneously enthralling and utterly repellant.
46 min
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Hit Parade: Be My Baby-Baby-Baby Edition Part 1
What is a girl group? In the ’60s, harmonizing ladies saved rock & roll. In the ’90s, sisters with voices gave pop some TLC.
60 min
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A Word: Hit After Hit: Rap in a Post Kendrick v...
The Compton lyricist humbled the Canadian rapper on the charts. Why, and what’s next?
38 min
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What Next TBD: Too Stonks Too Furious
Meme stocks are back—wait, they never really went away.
21 min
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Dear Prudence: My Mom Forgot to Take Her Medici...
27 min
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Care & Feeding: Why I’m Choosing Single Motherhood
Slate’s parenting podcast on getting a dog (or a boyfriend).
38 min
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What Next: Why Miss USA is Imploding
Miss USA’s resignation letter is vague. But the first letter of each sentence spells out “I am silenced.”
25 min
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Working: Keeping the Faith
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Culture Gabfest: Damn Dirty Apes
This week, the hosts discuss the latest Planet of the Apes saga, John Mulaney’s live comedy special, and Steve Albini’s legacy.
58 min
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ICYMI: Street Fights and Moissanite Rings: Redd...
Netflix’s hit reality show has spurred spinoffs, real estate celebrities and a community of more than 250,000 rabid fans
46 min
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Well, Now: Is Biohacking a Scam?
Or is it only for the rich?
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