951
Hear Me Out: Childbirth Should Be Free
Slate’s new podcast on the cost of delivering an American baby.
31 min
952
What Next: Trump Heads to Court
After a history-making indictment, the nation turns its attention to a Manhattan courtroom.
21 min
953
What Next TBD: Seeking Asylum Via App
CBP’s glitchy smartphone app leaves desperate people searching for instructions, wifi and even phones to use it.
33 min
954
A Word: Build Black Better
Black Women Build harnesses community spirit to restore Baltimore.
20 min
955
Political Gabfest: Why Netanyahu Blinked
Benjamin Netanyahu stands down, democracy stands up in Israel; TikTok goes to Congress; and will Chris Christie challenge Donald Trump?
43 min
956
Slate Money: The Layoff Dopamine Hit
This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by Kevin Delaney, co-founder of Charter.
53 min
957
The Waves: What the Hart Family Murders Reveal ...
When Devonte Hart and his siblings were killed by their foster moms, why were those women viewed as victims?
31 min
958
Gabfest Special: What the Trump Indictment Means
Donald Trump Is Indicted: Will He Be Handcuffed?
23 min
959
What Next TBD: When A.I. Denies Your Health Care
A predictive algorithm tucked into Medicare Advantage plans is routinely denying coverage for patients, leaving them with little recourse.
26 min
960
What Next: The Diagnosis Was Fatal. She Couldn'...
Lauren Hall was traumatized by the lack of care. Now, she’s pregnant again—and suing the state.
27 min
961
What Next: March Madness Comes to Capitol Hill
College sports still has a money problem.
26 min
962
How To!: Bounce Back From a Layoff
Career coach Susan Peppercorn on how workers (and companies) can do better.
33 min
963
What Next: Why Israelis Are Protesting
What started as judicial reform could cost Netanyahu his coalition.
23 min
964
Hear Me Out: Secession Could Be A Good Thing
Slate’s new podcast tackles increasing, nationwide calls for secession.
33 min
965
What Next: Will Crime Decide Chicago’s Mayoral ...
Police reform, carjackings, and abortion have shaped the race between Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas.
24 min
966
Slate Money: Succession S4 Ep1: High-Calorie In...
This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by author and journalist Jim Stewart to recap episode one, season four of HBO’s Succession.
54 min
967
A Word: When a Race War Threat Was Real
Martin Luther King Jr.’s murder broke Black America’s spirit. It never fully healed.
28 min
968
What Next TBD: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Woes
Cost cutting, regulators, and Elon’s obsession with Twitter have cast doubt on Tesla’s promise of a fully autonomous vehicle.
29 min
969
The Waves: We Need to Talk About Postpartum Psy...
It’s one of the “worst psychiatric emergencies.” But the United State’s system for treatment isn’t working.
34 min
970
Slate Money: Too Big, To Fail, Too Furious
This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the rescue of Credit Suisse.
62 min
971
Political Gabfest: Trump Will Be Indicted Next ...
Trump announces his impending arrest; promise or peril from ChatGPT; and unrest in France.
59 min
972
Amicus: What To Expect When You're Expecting An...
Analysis of a trio of nested investigations into the former President, and a call for patience from Andrew Weissmann.
44 min
973
What Next TBD: The Case Against TikTok
After years of negotiations, and a testy hearing, the government seems set to ban it.
32 min
974
What Next: Why Biden Broke his Promise on Drilling
The Willow Project from ConocoPhillips may be one of the last of its kind—but environmental advocates still worry about its impact on the Arctic.
23 min
975
What Next: Why Is Adderall So Hard to Find?
The shortage is starting to impact users of other ADHD medications, too.
21 min