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1601
Outward: What Was Corporate Pride?
We always knew that rainbow-washing was bogus. So why do we miss it?
52 min
1602
ICYMI: The Super Bowl of Private Chef TikTok
As the rich flee New York City for the summer, so do their content-making chefs.
36 min
1603
Hang Up: The Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Problem
79 min
1604
The Waves: TRAILER: ...And Just Like That Recap...
Every week The Waves will be talking about the latest episode of the Sex and the City sequel.
2 min
1605
Hear Me Out: Descendants Of Slaves Don’t Need R...
Being stuck in the past might not help us make progress.
43 min
1606
Working: A Painter Reveals the Beauty of Bicycles
40 min
1607
ICYMI: Was the MirandaSings Controversy Inevita...
How an early YouTube icon came under fire for inappropriate behavior with fans.
47 min
1608
Political Gabfest Reads: The Case for Treating ...
The 1975 Animal Liberation Now gets an update by author and animal-rights activist Peter Singer
30 min
1609
Hit Parade: Yes We Can Can Edition Part 1
47 min
1610
A Word: More Than A Hashtag
Police shooting survivor Leon Ford hated cops. Now he works with them.
37 min
1611
Dear Prudence: I Tested My Partner’s Parenting ...
He said he felt “disrespected for having to pass a test.” What do you think, good idea or disrespectful?
35 min
1612
The Waves: Your Period Deserves Respect
How cultural embarrassment around periods is hurting menstruating people, with author Kate Clancy.
32 min
1613
Working: Working on Oneself
24 min
1614
Outward: Lesbian Bars: A Love Story
Krista Burton and Naomi Gordon-Loebl visited every U.S. dyke bar.
29 min
1615
ICYMI: The TikTok Comedian Caught In A Ticketma...
How Nick Cannon’s protege Matt Rife sold out a world tour
44 min
1616
Culture Gabfest: Closed Captions: On or Off?
51 min
1617
Hear Me Out: A Little Racism Can Be A Good Thing
We don’t always have to be a melting pot.
25 min
1618
Hang Up: Novak Djokovic Stands Alone
78 min
1619
Working: The Art of the On-Mic Interview
50 min
1620
ICYMI: Why “The Ultimatum: Queer Love” Ultimate...
The show, much like it’s participants, can’t commit.
42 min
1621
A Word: Hollywood Shuffle
Striking Black screenwriters fear an unhappy ending without a new deal.
25 min
1622
Dear Prudence: I Think My Husband Is Quiet Quit...
I think he is having an emotional affair. Should I confront him or just ignore it?
35 min
1623
The Waves: Finding Love Without Romance
Author Amy Key explores a life without romantic love, but with a lot of Joni Mitchell.
32 min
1624
What Next: The Drag King Who Loves Performing f...
A drag performer and lip-syncer speaks their own truth to Texas lawmakers.
24 min
1625
Culture Gabfest: The Spider-Verse Proliferates
51 min