Working

Hosts Isaac Butler, Ronald Young Jr., and June Thomas interview creative people about how they write, compose, paint, and more.

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Working Beautifully: Nail Artist Vivian Cam
Nail Artist Vivian Cam helps her clients have healthy and beautiful nails
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Working Beautifully: Tailor Cheryl Lofton
Self-described "tailoress" Cheryl Lofton brings new life to clothes.
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Working Beautifully: Makeup Artist Christin Mic...
A freelance makeup artist helps clients feel beautiful inside and out
37 min
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NMAAHC Opening Special: The "How Does a Museum ...
Meet Mary Elliott, a researcher who developed exhibits for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture
37 min
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Working at the White House: Horticulturist Jim ...
Jim Adams keeps every plant at the White House healthy and beautiful as the Supervisory Horticulturist
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Working at the White House: Protester, Philipos...
An advocate for nuclear disarmament who has been supporting a peace vigil across from the White House for over 30 years.
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Working at the White House: Former Intern Chase...
Chase Woods interned at the White House this summer
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Working at the White House: Quick Break
We're taking a short vacation.
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Working at the White House: Legislative Affairs...
Meet the President's chief negotiator in Congress, Amy Rosenbaum
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Working at the White House: Management and Admi...
Meet Maju Varghese the man in charge of keeps the White House running day to day
38 min
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Working at the White House: Washington Post's B...
Juliet Eileprin tells us about covering the White House for the Washington Post
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Working at the White House: Head Speechwriter C...
Cody Keenan writes speeches for the President.
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Working at the White House: Director of Schedul...
Gregory Lorjuste plans every one of the President's days and tells us about some of his favorites.
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Working at the White House: Update
We aren't able to bring you an episode this week.
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Working at the White House: Public Engagement D...
Paulette Aniskoff has to figure out what real Americans think—and helps the president hear their voices.
33 min
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Working at the White House: Director of Preside...
Fiona Reeves sorts through all of the President's mail and picks the ten letters he'll read each night.
28 min
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The "How Does Slate's Director of Events Work?"...
Meet Faith Smith, the woman behind Slate's live podcast tapings, happy hours, conferences, and parties
25 min
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The "How Does the Chief Scientist of NASA Work?...
Hear how NASA's Chief Scientist Dr. Ellen Stofan helps us better understand our universe.
27 min
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The "How Does a Museum Specialist Work?" Edition
Meet Mary Elliott, a researcher developing exhibits for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture
37 min
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The "How Does a Book Seller Work?" Edition
Visit a used book store to learn what goes into all the buying and selling of old paperbacks
27 min
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The "How Does a Dog Walker Work?" Edition
Meet the Dog Walker Who Looks After the Pups of Washington, D.C.
23 min
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The "How Does a Butcher Work?" Edition
Learn how the sausage gets made with a butcher who combines traditional meat preparation with fine dining.
29 min
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The “How Does a Bartender Work?” Edition
Meet a bartender who designs a new menu of literary cocktails every week.
22 min
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The “How Does a Landscape Designer Work?” Edition
Slate’s Jacob Brogan talks to a landscaper who creates yards that express their owners’ selves.
21 min
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The “What’s It Like to Be a Twerking Instructor...
Meet a fitness instructor who teaches people how to twerk.
27 min