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1801
Hit Parade: Hits of the Year Edition Part 2
92 min
1802
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
1803
Working: Learning From Failure
22 min
1804
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
1805
Culture Gabfest: Inside the Making of Fleishman...
50 min
1806
Hang Up: The “Immaculate Reception” Remembered
73 min
1807
Decoder Ring: The Mailbag Episode
From kids menus to succulents to the chicken that crossed the road, we answer your questions.
34 min
1808
Working: Revisiting Two Great Books From 2022
63 min
1809
ICYMI: Encore: All Hail the Liver King
A return to our ancient ancestors’ way of life, via TikTok.
36 min
1810
A Word: Season’s Streamings
What to watch as you unwind over the holidays.
16 min
1811
Spoiler Specials: Avatar: The Way of Water
James Cameron finally returns to Pandora.
32 min
1812
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
1813
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
1814
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
1815
Culture Gabfest: Avatar: Glorious or Racist Sch...
60 min
1816
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
1817
Hang Up: Argentina Campeón Del Mundo
71 min
1818
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
1819
Working: Turning a Novel into a TV Show
56 min
1820
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
1821
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
1822
Hit Parade: Hits of the Year Edition Part 1
45 min
1823
A Word: HBCU Football Blues
Deion Sanders said God called him to coach Jackson State University football. Not anymore.
19 min
1824
Working: Write a Bad Novel!
22 min
1825
The Waves: Tis the Hallmark Season
Come for the rugged, inn-owning men. Stay for the vibes and attempts at increased diversity.
34 min