951
John Dickerson’s Navel Gazing: Remembering Geor...
Easing into the day, remembering his dog George, feeling absences in your bones, and more are explored in this week’s audio essay from John Dickerson.
24 min
952
Working: How Fact-Checking Can Improve Your Fic...
Novelist Julia Hannafin and ecologist Adam Rosenblatt talk about Julia’s new novel Cascade and its commitment to scientific accuracy.
45 min
953
Political Gabfest Reads: Can America Survive It...
David Sanger’s book, New Cold Wars, delves into America’s volatile relationships with nuclear powers – China and Russia.
39 min
954
ICYMI: How a Chinese Glycine Manufacturer Took ...
Donghua Jinlong is enjoying an unprecedented amount of success.
44 min
955
A Word: Freaknik: Party in the Black
Remembering the freedom, fun and –sometimes– foolishness of 1990s Black spring break.
22 min
956
Dear Prudence: My Wife’s Bipolar Diagnosis Is C...
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by author and mental health advocate Bassey Ikpi.
31 min
957
Working: Collaborating Through Conflict
17 min
958
Culture Gabfest: Civil War, What Is It Good For?
This week, the hosts discuss Alex Garland’s Civil War, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, and an essay about “gaslighting.”
61 min
959
Well, Now: We Don’t Need to Cure Autism
“If your kid didn’t have autism anymore, they would be a different person. A person that doesn’t exist.”
37 min
960
ICYMI: Ann Maddox on Scandoval, Reddit and Grief
How Tom Sandoval’s former personal assistant had to change her Reddit boundaries after Vanderpump Rules’ biggest scandal to date
32 min
961
Outward: A History of the Gay Right with Neil J...
Bryan and Neil dive into the history of his new book Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right
31 min
962
Death, Sex & Money: A Sociopath's Guide to Deat...
Patric Gagne says being a sociopath is like having an emotional learning disability. In this episode, she talks about the good and the bad of having limited access to shame and guilt, how she overcame violent compulsions, and becoming a wife and mother.
44 min
963
Hear Me Out: Legalize Weed, But Not Like This
Smoke and mirrors.
34 min
964
How To!: ‘Do the Work’ of Racial Justice
Garrett Bucks on a case study for difficult conversations
35 min
965
Hang Up: The Meaning of O.J. Simpson
53 min
966
Working: A Clarinetist Finds His Flow State
Anthony McGill, principal clarinetist for the New York Philharmonic, explains what it’s like to both perform and take in the beauty of the orchestra simultaneously.
45 min
967
John Dickerson’s Navel Gazing: Sending our Son ...
Drawing grand conclusions, neon lights, dorm room greeters, giving advice, and more are explored in this week’s audio essay from John Dickerson.
24 min
968
ICYMI: What “Quiet on Set” Leaves Out
The 5-part docuseries skirts around important details that leave viewers questioning and interrogating its intention online.
48 min
969
Hit Parade: We Want It That Way Edition Part 1
61 min
970
A Word: Candace Owens: Back to Black?
What’s next for the conservative provocateur’s redemption tour on Black media.
39 min
971
Dear Prudence: I Lost a Lot of Weight and Now I...
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by the host of Death Sex and Money, Anna Sale.
35 min
972
Culture Gabfest: Dev Patel Goes John Wick
This week, the hosts discuss Monkey Man, Ripley on Netflix, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ podcast Wiser Than Me.
59 min
973
Decoder Ring: Can the “Bookazine” Save Magazines?
Why is there a magazine all about Robert Redford in the CVS checkout lane?
33 min
974
Well, Now: Most Skincare Products are BS. Here ...
It comes down to three things: a cleanser, a moisturizer, and sunscreen. The rest is extra.
35 min
975
ICYMI: What Next: TBD: Google’s Scam Obituary P...
An episode of What Next: TBD on what happens when your loved one’s death becomes clickbait
26 min