1676
A Word: Is Rikers Island a Death Trap?
This year, a record number of prisoners could die at the infamous jail. Why?
19 min
1677
The Waves: The World Record Book of Racist Stories
Comedians Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar explain why humor is the only way to get through the pain
34 min
1678
ICYMI: What Is a Kevsexual?
TikTok doesn’t understand the female gaze.
34 min
1679
Culture Gabfest: Is Spirited a Holiday Triumph ...
58 min
1680
Decoder Ring: How Preppy Became Streetwear
Ralph Lauren’s modern Ivy style was remixed by ’Lo-Heads.
32 min
1681
Hang Up: What’s Next for U.S. Men’s Soccer?
73 min
1682
Working: Understanding Bong Joon Ho’s Brilliance
46 min
1683
ICYMI: Online for the Holidays
What we love and hate about the internet during the holiday season.
33 min
1684
Hit Parade: Angry Young Men Edition Part 2
52 min
1685
A Word: Bot Battling in the Age of Elon
Has Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover boosted disinformation, or just fear?
22 min
1686
The Waves: Fleishman - and Middle Aged Marriage...
Hulu’s new series, Fleishman Is In Trouble, uncovers how mid-life crisis and divorce are different for women.
28 min
1687
Working: Balancing Parenthood With Creative Work
21 min
1688
ICYMI: Goncharov, Tumblr’s Fake Scorsese Film
Tumblr users are always the most committed to the bit.
35 min
1689
Culture Gabfest: Raiders of the Lost Childhood
60 min
1690
Decoder Ring: The New Age Hit Machine
How a PBS pledge drive turned Yanni and John Tesh into rock stars.
24 min
1691
Hang Up: Who Is Jerry Jones?
75 min
1692
Working: Creating a Piece of Immersive Theater ...
51 min
1693
ICYMI: Decoder Ring: The Truth About #TheDress
An episode from Slate’s Decoder Ring about the dress whose color the internet couldn’t agree on.
34 min
1694
Slate Money: Fleishman is in Trouble
Slate Money talks with Fleishman is in Trouble author Taffy Brodesser-Akner about wealth and class.
35 min
1695
ICYMI: An ICYMI Friendsgiving with Normal Gossip
What funny, memorable, and horny internet moments are we thankful for this year?
33 min
1696
Outward: How to Read a NYT Story About Trans Kids
Plus, a conversation with James Roesener, the first out trans man to win a seat in a U.S. state legislature.
70 min
1697
What Next: Ticketmaster's Swift Meltdown
The trouble with Ticketmaster began long before the Eras Tour, with a grunge band’s defiance and a controversial decision from the U.S. Department of Justice.
29 min
1698
Culture Gabfest: She Said, He Said
55 min
1699
Decoder Ring: The Butt and the Bustle
It may be old-fashioned, but the bustle still has a lot to tell us about race, sex and power.
41 min
1700
Hang Up: An Opening Draw for the USMNT
72 min