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1051
A Word: Sidelined by Racism?
Football journalist Jim Trotter says his tough questions cost him his job.
35 min
1052
The Waves: Get on the WNBA Train Already!
Women’s sports are increasing in popularity. Here’s what you need to know to not get left behind.
44 min
1053
The Waves: The Golden Bachelor Recap - WTH, Ger...
It’s the most important rose ceremony to date as Gerry has to decide which women he wants to move onto hometown dates.
36 min
1054
Slate Money: Why Dimes Shouldn’t Exist
Slate Money is a cashless podcast now
45 min
1055
What Next TBD: SBF Takes the Stand
It’s a high risk move, but he’s running out of options.
22 min
1056
Political Gabfest: The “Live from Madison!” Edi...
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers joins the hosts on stage; Mike Johnson is the new Speaker of the House; and Sidney Powell, Kenneth Chesebro, and more are the latest witnesses against Donald Trump.
80 min
1057
Amicus: Watching Trump Shrink in Court
As a slew of flipping alleged co-conspirators reveal, inside a courtroom may be the only place where the Venn diagram between LOL hilarious and actual meaningful democratic accountability overlaps.
50 min
1058
What Next TBD: Self-Driving Cars Crash Into Rea...
If autonomous vehicles aren’t safe in California, where ARE they safe?
26 min
1059
What Next: How Extremists Won the Speaker Fight
After 22 days, the House settles on Mike Johnson.
21 min
1060
What Next: The State Dept. Official Who Quit Ov...
He worked in arms transfers for 11 years—and found the typical human rights debate within the department stifled.
22 min
1061
ICYMI: A Former School Shooter is a TikTok Star...
Jon Romano’s platform raises thorny questions about online life after prison.
46 min
1062
Hear Me Out: You Don’t Need to Post About Israe...
Social media is never compulsory.
37 min
1063
What Next: Why We Still Don’t Have a Speaker of...
Weeks after Kevin McCarthy was ousted as House Speaker, Republicans don’t seem any closer to picking a replacement.
20 min
1064
What Next: Abortion Providers in the Line of Fire
She’s faced threats of violence, arson, and the assassination of colleague—and persisted.
25 min
1065
The Waves: The Golden Bachelor Recap - The ‘D W...
Gerry continues his journey to love, and the topic of divorce finally enters the conversation.
49 min
1066
The Waves: On The Golden Bachelor, Reality Dati...
Gerry Turner is the first Golden Bachelor, but the show’s franchise is still working from its 20-year-old playbook.
36 min
1067
A Word: Courting a Voting Rights Disaster
Drawing racist voting maps is illegal. But how do you prove it?
24 min
1068
What Next TBD: Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard ...
After a fight with regulators, Microsoft officially owns Activision Blizzard, the studio behind Call of Duty. Will gamers pay the price?
24 min
1069
Political Gabfest: Still No House Speaker
52 min
1070
Amicus: Donald Trump's John Gotti Moment
Sidney Powell could be the former President’s “Sammy the Bull”, but that won’t necessarily protect democracy.
52 min
1071
Slate Money: The Cable Sports Apocalypse
54 min
1072
What Next TBD: Inside Hamas' Social Media Strategy
Since war broke out, Hamas has been using social media to spread its message in ways we’ve never seen.
24 min
1073
What Next: Biden to Israel; Bombs to Gaza
America’s credibility in the region, even among allies, is faltering.
22 min
1074
What Next: Bob Menendez: Secret Foreign Agent?
Gold bars, cash, and a Mercedes—and yet the case against the New Jersey senator has gotten still stranger.
21 min
1075
What Next: Does Trump’s Violent Rhetoric Matter?
Following his indictments, the number of Americans who agree that force is justified to restore Trump to office rose, according to researchers.
23 min