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Double X Gabfest: The Bechdel Test vs. the Jigg...
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and June Thomas discuss Arianna Huffington's new focus on well-being, the revolt of the NFL cheerleaders, and box-office smash The Other Woman.
53 min
377
Double X Gabfest: The Friends Every Night Edition
In this week’s Gabfest, Outward editor June Thomas talks with New York editor Noreen Malone and Slate senior editor Jessica Winter about the confidence gap between the sexes, the state of the stay-at-home mom, and how to identify a Basic Bitch.
53 min
378
Double X Gabfest: The Conscious Uncoupling Edition
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and June Thomas discuss affairs in happy marriages, Gwyneth Paltrow's conscious uncoupling from Chris Martin, and the rise of the female chef. 
46 min
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Double X Gabfest: The Stranger Danger Edition
Listen to Slate’s show about the Atlantic story on our safety obsession, Danah Boyd’s new book, It’s Complicated, and the New Yorker’s weird Scarlett Johansson profile.
54 min
380
Double X Gabfest: The Blinded Me With Science E...
A special Double X from Sixth & I Synagogue in Washington, D.C. Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss the science of relationships, the Washington Post's Date Lab with guest Christina Antoniades, and whether an equal marriage means less sex.
73 min
381
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: The City vs. Suburbs ...
Listen to Slate's parenting podcast about losing the Asperger's diagnosis, and the great debate: Where is it better to raise kids, in the city or the suburbs?
39 min
382
Double X Gabfest: The Sex & Ambition Edition
Listen to Slate’s show about Wendy Davis, seniors and sex, and sexual assault at God’s Harvard.
57 min
383
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: Everything Is Awesome...
Slate's Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt talk to the creators of American Promise, a documentary that follows two black boys from kindergarten through high school graduation, and discuss the Lego Movie.
39 min
384
Double X Gabfest: The Triple Package, Triple Ax...
Double X editor Hanna Rosin, Slate editor June Thomas, and New York's Noreen Malone discuss Dylan Farrow's allegations of abuse against Woody Allen, the tiger mother's new book, and the women of the winter Olympics.
44 min
385
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: I Am The Standard Edi...
Slate's Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss gap years before college and are joined by author Jennifer Senior to discuss "All Joy and No Fun", her new book about modern parenting.
34 min
386
Double X Gabfest: The Well-Heeled, Middle-Aged ...
On this week's Gabfest, DoubleX editor Hanna Rosin joins Outward editor June Thomas and New York magazine editor Noreen Malone to discuss the online harassment of women, the mainstreaming of gay people on television, and Michelle Obama's 50th birthday.
47 min
387
Mom And Dad Fighting: The Be Present Edition
Slate's Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss the pros and cons of summer camp and are joined by blogger Carla Naumburg to talk about mindful parenting.
33 min
388
Double X Gabfest: The Weiner, Weed and Workout ...
In this weeks’ Gabfest, DoubleX editor Hanna Rosin joins Outward editor June Thomas and New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone to discuss the Jennifer Weiner, whether weed culture is hostile to women, and what your workout gear says about you.
49 min
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Double X Gabfest: The Stay Seated Bro Edition
Noreen Malone, Hanna Rosin, and June Thomas answer year-end questions from listeners in the first ever Double X call-in show.
56 min
390
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: The Holiday Swirl Edi...
Slate's Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss parental "hate reads", and are joined by author Susan Katz Miller to talk about holidays in interfaith families.
34 min
391
Double X Gabfest: The Superfriend Edition
Noreen Malone, Hanna Rosin, and June Thomas discuss the San Antonio Four, Wall Street husbands, and male friendship.
50 min
392
Mom and Dad Are Fighting Ep. 1: Don't Test My Kids
Slate editors Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois discuss the small but growing number of parents who opt their children out of standardized tests, and the new Disney movie Frozen.
30 min
393
Double X Gabfest: The Chanksgiving Edition
Allison Benedikt, Hanna Rosin, and June Thomas discuss the feuding Cheneys, Goldieblox feminism, and Thanksgivvukah.
44 min
394
Double X Gabfest: The Emo Comedian Edition
Listen to Slate’s show about the Ethiopian adoptee abuse story, Elizabeth Warren’s 2016 chances, and Sarah Silverman’s feud with male comedians.
47 min
395
DoubleX Gabfest: The Juice Cleanse Edition
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and June Thomas discuss rape victims speaking out, juice cleanses, and the rise of the lady business traveler.
46 min
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Stop The Binge Drinking Ed...
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone and June Thomas discuss whether women Senators were key to the budget deal, a controversial article telling young women not to binge drink or they put themselves at risk of assault, and a New York self esteem campaign.
45 min
397
DoubleX Gabfest: The What the Heck Is Dry Shamp...
Hanna Rosin, Allison Benedikt, and June Thomas talk about why the government shutdown disproportionately affects women. They're then joined by Willa Paskin to discuss the new crop of network TV offerings and an eyerolling Buzzfeed listicle.
43 min
398
DoubleX Gabfest: The Pajama Party Edition
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and Dan Kois discuss tech bros, sexual assault in the military, and pajama chic.
55 min
399
DoubleX Gabfest: The Marshmallow Test Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas and Noreen Malone discuss if American schools are too conformist, whether online dating is making us more politically polarized and the rising mortality rate among poor white women.
44 min
400
Double X Gabfest: The Female Gay Mike Bloomberg...
Listen to Slate’s show about Orange Is the New Black, Christine Quinn, and the case of the Craigslist Killer.
45 min