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2401
A Word: Colorism, Cluelessness, and Carefree Bl...
Writer Zeba Blay on how Black women writers are flipping the script in pop culture criticism.
24 min
2402
Outward: Who Owns Queer Aesthetics?
65 min
2403
The Waves: Taylor Swift and Adele Take Differen...
As Taylor Swift and Adele release new music, we reflect on the place they’ve taken in our hearts and ears, and what’s next for each of them.
33 min
2404
ICYMI: The Yassification of the Internet
Plus: High Speed Downloads on Shailene Woodley and a beef between Vin Diesel and the Rock.
23 min
2405
Culture Gabfest: Sexiest Man Alive
59 min
2406
Decoder Ring: The Alberta Rat War
Rats live wherever people live, with one exception: the Canadian province of Alberta.
37 min
2407
Slate Money Succession: “Belligerent Zucchini”
A spoiler-filled discussion of Succession, Season 3, Episode 5
51 min
2408
Working: Documentary Filmmaker Stanley Nelson o...
49 min
2409
ICYMI: Taylor Swift Knows the Internet All Too ...
She’s always loved to leave a trail of breadcrumbs for her fans, and the rollout for her re-release of Red is no different.
27 min
2410
Spoiler Specials: Eternals
Dana Stevens, Nadira Goffe, and Sam Adams spoil the newest Marvel film.
43 min
2411
A Word: Lights, Camera, Revolution
The Black Film Archive turns a spotlight on decades of cinematic innovation from African American artists.
23 min
2412
The Waves: What the Debate Over ‘Pregnant Peopl...
We unpack the recent discussion over whether it’s time to move forward from “pregnant women” and talk through what the trans community really wants.
37 min
2413
Culture Gabfest: Eternals Return of the Same
57 min
2414
ICYMI: The Life Hacks They Don’t Want You to Kn...
TikTokers are revealing all the free stuff that companies want to hide in their fine print.
23 min
2415
Decoder Ring: The Great Helga Hype
In the summer of 1986, both Time Magazine and Newsweek ran blockbuster cover stories on the same subject: a secret cache of provocative, intimate paintings by Andrew Wyeth, one of America's most famous artists.
49 min
2416
Slate Money Succession: “Goons and Stooges and ...
A spoiler-filled discussion of Succession, Season 3, Episode 4
56 min
2417
Working: Cartoonist Dami Lee on Freelancing, Pi...
48 min
2418
ICYMI: The Spon-Con Video That Accidentally Cap...
It features TikTok’s fastest rising star, the “metaverse,” and a very desperate Mark Zuckerberg.
24 min
2419
The Waves: Daddy Love Me! Breaking Down the Men...
From toxic masculinity to glass cliffs, Succession manages to be one of the bro-iest shows on TV.
41 min
2420
ICYMI: The Real Housewives of Social Media
If you’re not following the Bravo-lebrities online, then you’re only getting half the story.
28 min
2421
Culture Gabfest: Dancing Queen
58 min
2422
Slate Money Succession: "Caucasian Rich Brain"
A spoiler-filled discussion of Succession, Season 3, Episode 3
49 min
2423
Working: Leslie Ann Sebert on Movie Makeup Magic
41 min
2424
ICYMI: The Untold Story of "Spooky Scary Skelet...
Plus, a grab bag of other internet Halloween treats.
26 min
2425
Spoiler Specials: Dune
Dana Stevens and Sam Adams spoil the epic space opera.
41 min