2076
A Word: How Tech Can Help—or Harm—Racial Justice
Talking about the intersection of technology and the social sciences with Ruha Benjamin.
27 min
2077
The Waves: Why the Law Cares About Your Sex
In Paisley Currah’s new book Sex Is As Sex Does, he asks: why do we classify people based on their sexual identity?
31 min
2078
Culture Gabfest: Mansplaining Marilyn
Slate’s Culture Gabfest on Blonde, Reboot, and the legacy of Loretta Lynn.
49 min
2079
ICYMI: The Internet Is an Invisible Force
The hosts of NPR’s Invisibilia on how the internet shapes the world around them.
32 min
2080
Decoder Ring: McGruff Takes a Bite Out of Crime...
Did a trench-coat wearing dog’s catchy anti-drug anthems actually work?
42 min
2081
Hang Up: Wembanyama Mania
80 min
2082
Working: Movie Poster Design, With Artist Drusi...
42 min
2083
ICYMI: The Bling Ring Wasn’t Possible Without t...
The new Netflix documentary on the Bling Ring reveals just how savvy and desperate for fame these thieves were.
32 min
2084
A Word: Bleeding Heart on the Bayou
Interview With the Vampire actor Jacob Anderson sinks his teeth into an iconic role.
21 min
2085
The Waves: Why Are We Obsessed With Queens?
From real queens to fictional ones, we just can’t seem to get enough.
24 min
2086
Working: Pitching Fiction
25 min
2087
ICYMI: Why an Orthodox Jewish Boys Choir Is Goi...
Everybody on TikTok is bopping to pop music in Hebrew right now.
31 min
2088
Culture Gabfest: Heteronormative Nonsense
54 min
2089
Decoder Ring: McGruff Takes a Bite Out of Crime...
The unlikely origins of the trench-coat wearing bloodhound who tackled personal safety, guns and drugs.
32 min
2090
Hang Up: Who’s to Blame for Tua’s Head Injury?
86 min
2091
Working: Author Annie Duke Explains How to Get ...
51 min
2092
ICYMI: BuzzFeed Set the Try Guys Up to Fail
The recent news about Ned Fulmer’s infidelity reveals how BuzzFeed trapped them in specific and limiting online identities.
37 min
2093
Hit Parade: At Last, My Legacy Has Come Along E...
59 min
2094
A Word: The Case for Critical Race Theory
Critical race theory isn’t taught in public schools. Should it be?
23 min
2095
Spoiler Specials: Don’t Worry Darling
Domestic drama: Don’t Worry Darling gets spoiled by Slate’s Dana Stevens and Marissa Martinelli.
37 min
2096
The Waves: Do Co-Ed Sports Hurt Girls?
Maybe it’s time to rethink the great separation in sports.
30 min
2097
ICYMI: Jojo Siwa Did What on TikTok?
And why is everybody posting Adam Levine’s sexts?
33 min
2098
Culture Gabfest: Hamm Sandwich
56 min
2099
Hang Up: The Brett Favre Welfare Scandal
74 min
2100
Working: Making Lincoln Center More Welcoming
48 min