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The Waves 2022 Rewind: How Gone Girl Changed Pu...
Ten years after its publication, the impact of Gillian Flynn’s thriller looms large.
26 min
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Working: Learning From Failure
22 min
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ICYMI: Encore: We Talked to BYU’s Black Menaces
The group blew up online for its videos asking students about race, gender, politics, and more.
27 min
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Culture Gabfest: Inside the Making of Fleishman...
50 min
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Hang Up: The “Immaculate Reception” Remembered
73 min
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Decoder Ring: The Mailbag Episode
From kids menus to succulents to the chicken that crossed the road, we answer your questions.
34 min
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Working: Revisiting Two Great Books From 2022
63 min
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ICYMI: Encore: All Hail the Liver King
A return to our ancient ancestors’ way of life, via TikTok.
36 min
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A Word: Season’s Streamings
What to watch as you unwind over the holidays.
16 min
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Spoiler Specials: Avatar: The Way of Water
James Cameron finally returns to Pandora.
32 min
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The Waves: Are Women of Color Disappearing From...
Comedian Aida Rodriguez shares her tough road in comedy. And why she’s always trying to lift up “the kids”.
31 min
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ICYMI: Decoder Ring: The New Age Hit Machine
An episode from Slate’s Decoder Ring about how some unlikely musicians went viral before the internet.
25 min
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Culture Gabfest: Avatar: Glorious or Racist Sch...
60 min
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Outward: How Can Queer People Keep Each Other S...
Plus, a conversation with actress Jen Richards about the groundbreaking trans film Framing Agnes.
87 min
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Decoder Ring: Encore: ‘You’ve Got Mail’ Got It ...
Who's afraid of... Barnes & Noble? The now quaint conflict that inspired the 1998 romantic comedy.
36 min
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Hang Up: Argentina Campeón Del Mundo
71 min
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Working: Turning a Novel into a TV Show
56 min
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What Next TBD: Are You Ready For Lab-Grown Meat?
Many of the issues with lab-grown meat directly contradict what makes enthusiasts excited in the first place.
28 min
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ICYMI: Who Gets to Complain About Their Job Onl...
People love to watch videos of workers complaining about customers, but it can easily cross the line.
37 min
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Political Gabfest Reads: Everything You Need to...
Gautam Mukunda explains how to predict presidential success – and how to make the right choice for the job - in his new book, Picking Presidents.
39 min
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Hit Parade: Hits of the Year Edition Part 1
45 min
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A Word: HBCU Football Blues
Deion Sanders said God called him to coach Jackson State University football. Not anymore.
19 min
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Working: Write a Bad Novel!
22 min
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The Waves: Tis the Hallmark Season
Come for the rugged, inn-owning men. Stay for the vibes and attempts at increased diversity.
34 min
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ICYMI: Why Did NBC’s Internet Culture Reporter ...
Peeking into journalist Morgan Sung’s internet diary.
35 min