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Amicus: John Roberts’ New Year Blame Game
The Chief chose to misappropriate some civil rights history for his end-of-year victimhood claiming.
60 min
277
Political Gabfest: The “Thank You, Jimmy Carter...
President and Citizen Jimmy Carter: Elon Musk v. MAGA; and Citizens’ Assemblies
59 min
278
What Next TBD | Musk vs. MAGA
Elon Musk and the base discovered their opinions on immigration are actually pretty far apart.
22 min
279
What Next | The Struggle to Get Aid to Gaza
In 2025, it’s about to get a lot more difficult to distribute humanitarian assistance.
27 min
280
How To! | Talk Politics With Your Dad (Without ...
Mónica Guzmán breaks down the tape of one family’s contentious conversation.
49 min
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What Next | The Trump Restoration
The good news is this year is ending, but alas, another is on its way.
20 min
282
Hang Up | Who Gets Christmas: The NFL or NBA? W...
The franchises are battling it out for who gets to be the main event while viewers open presents.
55 min
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What Next | Jimmy Carter’s Legacy
White evangelicals are now a Republican constituency. But Carter—a Democrat—was the first one in the Oval office.
18 min
284
What Next TBD | The Cost of Suicide Prevention ...
Is this the best way to address an urgent mental health crisis? The data isn’t there yet.
24 min
285
Slate Money | The Truth Behind Donald Trump’s T...
Paul Krugman joins to talk us through tariffs, Biden’s economic legacy, and more.
45 min
286
Amicus | Dead Amendment Walking
We answer your smart, incisive, sometimes panicked, questions about the courts, the law, and the constitution, as we slide into Trump 2.0
47 min
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What Next | 2024 in Review: What the WNBA Salar...
Caitlin Clark’s $76,000 pay is shocking—but the story is bigger than her.
26 min
288
Political Gabfest | The “2024 Conundrums” Edition
Emily, John, and David end 2024 answering questions, big and small.
52 min
289
What Next | 2024 in Review: Why Miss USA is Imp...
Miss USA’s resignation letter is vague. But the first letter of each sentence spells out “I am silenced.”
25 min
290
What Next | 2024 in Review: Wait, Is JUUL Banne...
Through the haze of FDA review, bans that didn’t remove JUUL from the marketplace, and its provisional green light.
23 min
291
How To! | Talk Politics With Your Dad (Without ...
Mónica Guzmán on aiming for understanding—not agreement.
37 min
292
Hang Up | Rickey Henderson Was Ahead of His Time
Rickey Henderson reshaped the game in his image, and left a legacy that can’t be topped.
63 min
293
What Next | 2024 in Review: Would You Die For M...
Contestants on his new show got more than they bargained for—it sounds like MrBeast did too.
24 min
294
Well, Now: The Future of Wellness
How can we ensure healthy, well-balanced lives are attainable for all?
36 min
295
What Next TBD | Influencer vs. Influencer
When everyone’s aiming for the same target, some convergence seems inevitable.
27 min
296
Slate Money | Who Elected Elon?
Elon Musk tweets away a bipartisan spending bill, Brazil’s economy is in trouble, and Starbucks and Amazon workers strike.
51 min
297
Amicus | Defamation Stations!
Journalism will need to lawyer up and build up courage if it’s going to survive Trump’s blizzard of litigation against the fourth estate.
43 min
298
What Next TBD | Drones!??!!!?!!!
Everyone please calm down.
19 min
299
Political Gabfest | The Shutdown and the Great ...
The capitulation of media and corporate America to Donald Trump; the government shutdown and surrender of House Republicans; and the appeal of TikTok.
58 min
300
What Next | Can More Grocery Stores Fix Food De...
If you build it, they still might not come.
22 min