576
Political Gabfest: Donald Trump Takes The Bait
Kamala Harris sinks Donald Trump in the presidential debate; Taylor Swift jumps into campaign politics and endorses Harris; and Professor Nathaniel Persily dives deep on election integrity
62 min
577
What Next: The Pandemic Lessons We’ve Forgotten
A long summer COVID surge—and outbreaks of mpox and bird flu—have mostly been met with a shrug.
24 min
578
What Next: Trump and Harris, Head to Head
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump make their cases to the nation.
24 min
579
Outward | Kamala Harris’ Record on Trans Rights
Christina Cauterucci speaks to journalists S.I. Rosenbaum and Josie Riesman about their Slate article looking back on Kamala Harris’ political track record on trans rights.
29 min
580
What Next: Her Sister Died in 9-11. She Almost ...
After 23 years, a plea deal seemed in reach—then the Secretary of Defense canceled it.
29 min
581
Hear Me Out: Podcasting Is Dead
At least, podcasting as we knew it.
41 min
582
Hang Up: The NFL's Nine-Figure Quarterback Crisis
61 min
583
What Next: Should Parents Face Charges for Kids...
Prosecuting parents seems like another way to treat a symptom and ignore the disease.
26 min
584
A Word: The Dark Side of the Force
Why racism charges have always dogged New York police, and how can the force be fixed.
33 min
585
TBD | The Misguided Buzz About Mosquitoes
21st century mosquitoes need 21st century solutions.
20 min
586
Well, Now: What Drag Queens Can Teach Us About ...
Navigating the healthcare system as a person of trans experience can be tough. Miss Peppermint shares her best practices.
41 min
587
Slate Money: The Chase Glitch Proves Checks Are...
The Money squad discusses the Chase infinite money glitch, the “founder mode” craze, and the menace of Japanese knotweed.
46 min
588
Amicus: Subvert the Election, But Make It Legal
MAGA learned a lot about election law in 2020 so they’re changing the rules for 2024
55 min
589
What Next TBD: US v. Google… Again
The Justice Department won its case against Google’s search monopoly. Now it turns its focus to Google ads.
20 min
590
Political Gabfest: Why Isn’t Harris Doing Better?
Kamala Harris is beating Donald Trump in national polls – but just barely; Israelis are demanding a hostages-ceasefire deal; and Russia and China are interfering in U.S. politics.
55 min
591
What Next: Who—and Why—Israelis Are Protesting
Can a general strike and mass protests sway Netanyahu’s government—or will it just double down?
23 min
592
What Next: Could Arlington Cost Trump Military ...
We’ve reached that stage where the candidates try to prove they’re the ones who truly love the military.
24 min
593
What Next: Why Shein and Temu Are At War
It’s tough out here for fashion brands—and for Chinese tech companies with American customer bases. It’s even tougher being both.
23 min
594
Hear Me Out: Presidential Pardons Need Reform
But yes, they’re a force for good, too.
34 min
595
What Next TBD: Telegram's CEO Just Got Arrested...
Why you should be paying attention to Pavel Durov’s arrest.
25 min
596
Well, Now: Eating for Health
How to develop a healthy relationship with food despite society’s push to look a certain way.
38 min
597
A Word: Prayer, Politics, and Power Shifts
Trump and Harris both want Black church support. Do they know how to find it?
39 min
598
Slate Money: Is This Company Keeping the Rent T...
The Money three discuss the rent price-fixing suit against RealPage, Nvidia’s hyped-up earnings report, and Australia’s new “right to disconnect” rule.
44 min
599
Amicus: The Legal Fallout of Trump’s Immunity (...
How SCOTUS’ Trump v. United States decision is impacting all the Trump cases two months later
6 min
600
What Next TBD: Back To School… Without Phones
Are smartphones really a detriment to learning—or a scapegoat?
26 min