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Amicus: Is A New Supreme Court Emerging?
What week two of not getting punched in the face by SCOTUS tells us about what’s going on at the High Court.
6 min
802
What Next: After They Testified: The Rabbi Lead...
A religious community in Missouri steps up to defend their trans neighbors—and family.
25 min
803
The Waves: Your Period Deserves Respect
How cultural embarrassment around periods is hurting menstruating people, with author Kate Clancy.
32 min
804
Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas - Ep. 3: I’m...
To understand who Clarence Thomas was in the 1980s, you need to hear from the women who knew him best.
51 min
805
What Next: The Culture Wars Curriculum
How the rhetoric of Christian homeschooling has taken over conservative politics.
24 min
806
Amicus: Can Trump Outrun The Law?
The case against the former President is “airtight”, but is that enough?
6 min
807
Hear Me Out: A Little Racism Can Be A Good Thing
We don’t always have to be a melting pot.
25 min
808
What Next: How This Trump Trial Is Different
The making of a federal case.
23 min
809
How To!: Quit Your Calling
Daphne Gomez on leaving a job you loved to save your sanity, part two.
36 min
810
What Next: The Liberal Case Against Affirmative...
Can a “class-based” approach be fairer and make for more diversity on campus?
26 min
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What Next TBD: Are You Ready For A.I. Generated...
The future actors are worried about may be waiting in the wings.
29 min
812
A Word: Hollywood Shuffle
Striking Black screenwriters fear an unhappy ending without a new deal.
25 min
813
Political Gabfest: Chris Christie Kamikaze Camp...
Mike Pence, Chris Christie, and Doug Burgum join the fight for the Republican presidential nomination; Oklahoma okays Catholic public-charter school; and Saudi LIV Golf tees up PGA Tour.
55 min
814
Amicus: The Trump Indictment
Jack Smith lays out the charges against former President Donald J Trump
54 min
815
Slate Money: The SEC’s Crypto Crackdown
Slate Money breaks down SEC lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase
51 min
816
The Waves: Finding Love Without Romance
Author Amy Key explores a life without romantic love, but with a lot of Joni Mitchell.
32 min
817
Political Gabfest: Trump Is Indicted – Again
Donald Trump is indicted for a second time; this time he faces the feds. And the Supreme Court holds off on ending the Voting Rights Act – for now.
27 min
818
What Next TBD: Is Crypto Toast?
Lawsuits against two of the biggest crypto exchanges show exactly what the SEC thinks of the industry.
30 min
819
Amicus: Did John Roberts Really Just Save Votin...
The surprise opinion in voting rights blockbuster Allen v Milligan, from a court in search of a new center (and some respect).
6 min
820
What Next: After They Testified: The Drag King ...
A drag performer and lip-syncer speaks their own truth to Texas lawmakers.
24 min
821
Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas - Ep. 2: Smi...
Racial preferences gave Clarence Thomas a leg up. They also made him feel degraded.
45 min
822
What Next: How Putin’s Chef Became Putin’s Butcher
The Wagner Group has been crucial to Russia’s war in Ukraine — but now, its leader says the Russian military is targeting… them.
23 min
823
How To!: Help Teachers Thrive
Daphne Gomez on supporting educators, part one.
31 min
824
Hear Me Out: Corporate Pride is Tacky, Pointles...
The first Pride was a protest, after all.
42 min
825
What Next: Can the Feds Lower Your Rent?
The housing crisis is a nationwide, local problem.
25 min