The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Fem...

Each week a pair of writers and guests talk through one news story we can’t stop thinking about, and unpack what gender has to do with it.

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Sexuality
326
We Just Want Attention Edition
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and June Thomas discuss the book Girls & Sex, the gender neutral pronoun "they," and the latest sexist insult, "She just wants attention."
50 min
327
Ladybits Edition
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and Willa Paskin discuss the "tampon tax," Marcia Clark and what was wrong with 90s feminism, and talk with Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross.
52 min
328
Sex, Death, and Videotapes Edition
Hanna Rosin and Noreen Malone discuss celebrity sex tapes, Hillary vs. Trump, and interview Katie Roiphe about her new book, "The Violet Hour."
50 min
329
#FreeKesha Edition
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and Aisha Harris discuss single women as the new political class, teens and sexting, and Kesha.
55 min
330
Berniebros Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss Berniebros, the CDC's warning to young women about drinking, and Samantha Bee's show Full Frontal on TBS.
49 min
331
Power Pony Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss the power pose, whether we should embrace procrastination, and The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
53 min
332
Slutty Power Lesbian Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss whether David Bowie paved the way for our gender bending lives with Lea DeLaria, Hillary Clinton's youth problem, and coloring books for adults.
55 min
333
So Schlong 2015 Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss the Amazon TV series Transparent, the pussification of America, and the best and worst feminist moments of 2015.
54 min
334
Naked Amy Schumer Edition
DoubleX talks about Tashfeen Malik, false narratives of anorexia, and the 2016 Pirelli calendar.
50 min
335
Cate Blanchett's Mink Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss women in Hollywood with Maureen Dowd, teen suicides in Silicon Valley, and the movie Carol.   Double X is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, the company that makes luxury bedding affordable....
50 min
336
Goodbye Dear Prudence Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss bathroom equality, the new company Need-a-Mom, and Dear Prudie's nearly 10 years of doling out advice with Emily Yoffe.   Double X is brought to you by Club W, leading the "grape to glass"...
46 min
337
Justin Trudeau's Luscious Locks Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss the new book about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg "The Notorious RBG" with authors Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhinik, whether we can call male politicians hot, and Jonathan Franzen and...
50 min
338
Fart of the Eye Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss crying in a professional setting, Playboy's decision to stops publishing nude photos, and bangs.   Double X is brought to you by Squarespace. Start building your website today at...
51 min
339
Live from Washington D.C. Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone are live in Washington D.C. this week at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre and discuss Carly Fiorina, Generation Z, and talk to Anne-Marie Slaughter about her new book, "Unfinished Business: Women, Men, Work,...
60 min
340
Text Me You Love Me Edition
June Thomas, Noreen Malone, and Amanda Hess talk with the Atlantic's Tanahisi Coates about his article "The Black Family in the Age of Mass Incarceration," Laura Bennett about the boom of the first-person essay, and whether we really are lonely in the...
59 min
341
Fat Pig, Slobs, and Disgusting Animals Edition
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone and June Thomas talk about Donald Trump, the misnamed female viagra, and BFFs.
48 min
342
The Call-in Show Edition
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone and June Thomas answer listeners' questions about upspeak, princess culture, male feminism,hyphenated names, and more.   Slate's DoubleX Gabfest is sponsored by Ring, the video doorbell that allows you to see and talk...
55 min
343
Fun Fearless Females Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Laura Anderson talk about Cosmopolitan magazine, Warren Buffett's birth control revolution, and this month's Feminist Movie Club pick—Thelma and Louise.   Slate's DoubleX Gabfest is sponsored by Ring, the...
50 min
344
Manic Panic Armpits Edition
Noreen Malone, June Thomas and Seth Stevenson discuss colorful armpit hair, Planned Parenthood, and the female gaze.   Slate's Double X Gabfest is sponsored by Boll & Branch, making luxury bedding affordable and convenient to order from...
52 min
345
Beazel Better Have My Money
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and June Thomas discuss asexuality, Rhianna's "Bitch Better Have My Money" video with Slate's Katy Waldman and the 1939 movie Women.   Slate's DoubleX Gabfest is sponsored by Boll & Branch, making luxury bedding...
54 min
346
Cover Up in Summer Edition
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and June Thomas discuss why some young women cover up for summer, prison moms, and The Mystery Show podcast with author Sheila Heti and a mystery guest.   Slate's DoubleX Gabfest is sponsored by Smith and Noble,...
57 min
347
The TripleX Edition
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and June Thomas discuss whether Emma Sulkowitz's latest work is art or activism, transgender vs. radical feminists on Caitlyn Jenner, and Aziz Ansari's book "Modern Romance." The DoubleX Gabfest is sponsored by: Smith and...
57 min
348
Thou Shalt Cruise Edition
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and June Thomas discuss "the wife bonus," whether gayness is getting left behind with Slate's Bryan Lowder, and bridesmaids. The DoubleX Gabfest is sponsored by Smith and Noble. Smith and Noble is giving DoubleX Gabfest...
53 min
349
Selfish in Thailand Edition
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and June Thomas discuss the New York Times' nail salon expose, Kim Kardashian selfies, and how men feel about work-life balance. Slate's DoubleX Gabfest is sponsored by Smith and Noble, featuring custom window treatments...
48 min
350
Inside Inside Amy Schumer Edition
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and Jessica Winter discuss the comic memoir turned Broadway musical "Fun Home" with author Alison Bechdel, Instagram envy, and Inside Amy Schumer. The DoubleX Gabfest is sponsored by the Great Courses, offering engaging...
50 min