1801
What Next: A Sex Crimes Lawyer's New Mission
A new law in New York might not get survivors "justice." But it could get them money.
27 min
1802
How To!: End Political Violence (from an Ex-Gan...
Curtis Toler on using the future to reduce violence in the present.
34 min
1803
What Next: Mr. Santos Goes to Washington
He’s made it to Congress—but what exactly did he get away with?
21 min
1804
What Next: McCarthy’s Road to Speaker
After 15 votes, he got the gavel. Now the real work begins.
23 min
1805
What Next TBD: How War in Taiwan Could Short-Ci...
Why the Biden administration views microchip manufacturing as an issue of national security.
22 min
1806
A Word: Dying for Football?
Damar Hamlin’s collapse reminded fans of football’s dangers. Can anything make it safer?
23 min
1807
Political Gabfest: Kevin McCarthy In Hell
The GOP’s speakership debacle; fabulist Rep. George Santos; and improving access to medication abortion.
47 min
1808
The Waves: The Myths About Fat People
Maintenance Phase’s Aubrey Gordon discusses her new book, “You Just Need to Lose Weight” And 19 Other Myths About Fat People.
36 min
1809
What Next TBD: Will Southwest Be Held Accountable?
Why consumers can’t vote with their feet when it comes to flying.
25 min
1810
What Next: Trapped on the Streets of El Paso
Thousands on the border are watching the uncertain future of a COVID-era immigration order.
22 min
1811
What Next: The "Grooming" Panic's Real Origins
The Respect for Marriage Act was signed against a backdrop of violent threats being leveled at the LGBTQ community—what’s behind the backlash?
22 min
1812
How To!: Prevent Another Jan. 6
Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld on how all of us can help protect democracy, Part 1.
32 min
1813
What Next: Nancy Pelosi’s Legacy
What the strongest Speaker of the House of the modern era got right…and wrong.
27 min
1814
Political Gabfest: Conundrum 2022 with Alison B...
Emily, John, and David close out 2022 puzzling over life’s perplexing questions—with special guest Alison Bechdel!
53 min
1815
The Waves 2022 Rewind: How Gone Girl Changed Pu...
Ten years after its publication, the impact of Gillian Flynn’s thriller looms large.
26 min
1816
One Year 1942: When Internment Came to Alaska
The U.S. military claimed it was protecting Indigenous Alaskans during World War II. The real story is much darker.
38 min
1817
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
1818
One Year 1942: The Year Everyone Got Married
In 1942, matrimony was a national obsession. How would those weddings change America?
40 min
1819
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
1820
Slate Money: In Defense of Nepotism
Slate Money talks about 401(k)s, nepo babies, and the golden age of cocaine.
47 min
1821
A Word: Season’s Streamings
What to watch as you unwind over the holidays.
16 min
1822
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
1823
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
1824
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
1825
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