1251
One Year 1942: The Info Wars of World War II
How the Nazis used radio propaganda as a weapon against the United States.
44 min
1252
Political Gabfest Reads: Everything You Need to...
Gautam Mukunda explains how to predict presidential success – and how to make the right choice for the job - in his new book, Picking Presidents.
39 min
1253
One Year 1942: The Year Everyone Got Married
In 1942, matrimony was a national obsession. How would those weddings change America?
40 min
1254
Slate Money: In Defense of Nepotism
Slate Money talks about 401(k)s, nepo babies, and the golden age of cocaine.
47 min
1255
Political Gabfest: Inciting Insurrection
The January 6th Committee’s findings; Josh Partlow on the brewing water crisis in the West; and looking back on 2022.
52 min
1256
The Waves: Are Women of Color Disappearing From...
Comedian Aida Rodriguez shares her tough road in comedy. And why she’s always trying to lift up “the kids”.
31 min
1257
A Word: Season’s Streamings
What to watch as you unwind over the holidays.
16 min
1258
What Next TBD: One Year - 1942: The Most Hated ...
In 1942, it was up to Leon Henderson to stop inflation. He became a nationwide villain.
43 min
1259
What Next: 2022 Retrospective | Dua Lipa’s Copy...
Did the "Levitating" singer rip off other artists? Or should courts stop rewarding musicians for being so litigious?
23 min
1260
What Next: 2022 Retrospective | How Soccer's Be...
The US Women’s National Soccer team fought for six years to secure equal pay for equal work.
26 min
1261
What Next: 2022 Retrospective | Amazon Gets Its...
A scrappy group of Davids has bested Goliath.
24 min
1262
What Next: 2022 Retrospective | What the Sackle...
The people behind Purdue Pharma and the reckless marketing of OxyContin are about to pay out billions in return for civil immunity.
25 min
1263
What Next TBD: Are You Ready For Lab-Grown Meat?
Many of the issues with lab-grown meat directly contradict what makes enthusiasts excited in the first place.
28 min
1264
A Word: HBCU Football Blues
Deion Sanders said God called him to coach Jackson State University football. Not anymore.
19 min
1265
Slate Money: Should You Care About the Dot Plot?
Slate Money talks about the Fed’s dot plot, Microsoft’s attempted acquisition of Activision, and SBF’s arrest.
47 min
1266
The Waves: Tis the Hallmark Season
Come for the rugged, inn-owning men. Stay for the vibes and attempts at increased diversity.
34 min
1267
Amicus: “Is This How We Do Law Now?”
What happens when the Supreme Court decides to ignore precedent and trial records––and the need for actual cases, controversies, or even standing.
53 min
1268
Political Gabfest: Is Kyrsten Sinema Toast?
Sinema ditches the Dems; Republicans’ good turnout, poor performance midterms; and the Pelosi documentary.
42 min
1269
How To!: House Everyone in Your City
Theo Henderson and Larry Morrissey on human-centered solutions.
36 min
1270
What Next TBD: SBF's Worst Week Yet
Legal action against the former head of FTX and hearings on Capitol Hill expose just how bad things are at the once-dominant crypto exchange.
33 min
1271
What Next: Germany Cribs From the QAnon Playbook
How the conspiracy that says Donald Trump will take out a cabal of pedophiles fits into the plot to topple the German government.
19 min
1272
What Next: Inside the Right-Wing Judicial Machine
A candid call with a conservative judge.
27 min
1273
What Next: The Magic of Messi
As he laces up for his last World Cup semifinal, a lookback on how Messi reached the top of the soccer world.
32 min
1274
Mom & Dad: Why You Need Narcan
Slate’s parenting podcast on the “miracle” you should have in your emergency kit.
29 min
1275
What Next: The Last Time NYC Tried to Hospitali...
The best way to help New York’s mentally ill homeless population is just by providing them a place to live.
27 min