1076
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
1077
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
1078
Political Gabfest: Trump Will Be Indicted Next ...
Trump announces his impending arrest; promise or peril from ChatGPT; and unrest in France.
59 min
1079
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
1080
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
1081
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
1082
What Next TBD: The Case Against TikTok
After years of negotiations, and a testy hearing, the government seems set to ban it.
32 min
1083
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
1084
What Next: Why Is Adderall So Hard to Find?
The shortage is starting to impact users of other ADHD medications, too.
21 min
1085
What Next: Atlanta's Battle Over "Cop City"
Protests over the construction of a massive police training center have turned violent—and led to domestic terrorism charges for dozens of “forest defenders.”
23 min
1086
What Next: Could Trump Be Arrested Over Stormy ...
The former president warned supporters his arrest is imminent. Is he right?
20 min
1087
A Word: No More “Black Picket Fence”
Black, unmarried, childfree adults are a growing middle-class force
23 min
1088
What Next TBD: When A.I. Steals Your Voice
Your mom hears you calling in distress, but it’s not really you.
22 min
1089
Political Gabfest: Go Ahead, Call It A Bailout
The Silicon Valley Bank bailout; DeSantis advocates abandoning Ukraine; and free speech fights on campus.
62 min
1090
Slate Money: Normal Bank Failure
Slate Money talks about the latest SVB fallout, the Credit Suisse drama, and the relationship between banks and government.
51 min
1091
What Next TBD: Where Is Silicon Valley Going to...
The easiest money is gone for the industry.
25 min
1092
What Next: Is the SAT Done For?
Colleges are dropping the test requirement to create fairer admissions processes—but what will take its place?
25 min
1093
Hear Me Out: Coming March 21
Slate’s political and cultural discussion podcast, with veteran journalist and author Celeste Headlee.
1 min
1094
What Next: Why Silicon Valley Bank Collapsed
There’s plenty of blame to go around—and Congress should get its share.
26 min
1095
What Next: How Anti-Trans Legislation Cost Rura...
It was already difficult to recruit physicians to rural areas before Gov. Kristi Noem made anti-trans laws her hallmark.
26 min
1096
What Next: A Disability Rights Icon’s Long Legacy
Judy Heumann changed the world for disabled people—and her mentees are the future of this on-going movement.
25 min
1097
A Word: Screaming in Color
Has diversity slayed Hollywood’s racial horror rule?
29 min
1098
What Next TBD: Would You Let A.I. Date For You?
Would your personal profile benefit from an impersonal touch?
26 min
1099
Amicus: Lessons from The Trump Years for SCOTUS
Understanding the FedSoc’s SCOTUS takeover and why the rest of us have a rule of law problem.
46 min
1100
Slate Money: The Banks Special
Slate Money talks retail bank products, neobanks, and the Wells Fargo scandal.
42 min