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What Next TBD | The Post-Election Social Media ...
Is this the end of having one, shared “digital public square”?
24 min
177
Political Gabfest: Are These Trump Tariffs for ...
Donald Trump’s tariff threat will get real for the next Treasury Secretary; the incoming Federal Communications Commission Chair might endanger free speech; and the “bro-economy” could create financial havoc.
49 min
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Outward: Sarah McBride’s Win and the Rise of An...
Sarah McBride’s win is inspiring, but it comes as anti-trans politics reach unprecedented levels
36 min
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What Next: Which Came First, the Bird Flu or th...
Bird flu has made the leap to mammals and the impact is already at the grocery store.
21 min
180
Slate Money Talks | RIP DEI?
Simone Foxman joins to discuss the conservative backlash to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs in corporate America.
34 min
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What Next | A New Strategy for Banning Abortion
The latest attempt to ban medication for abortions uses some old, ugly arguments in a new, ugly way.
20 min
182
What Next | When Jesus Is on the Curriculum
The Texas State Board of Education takes a particular—and potentially unconstitutional—point of view of religion and history.
22 min
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Well, Now: Creating an Exercise Routine That’s ...
Retired professional volleyball player Gabby Reece gives realistic tips on incorporating performance-level fitness to any exercise routine.
31 min
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What Next: TBD | Is Sickle Cell Anemia…Cured?
The new treatment is painful and expensive. It could also be life-saving.
28 min
185
A Word | A Mother of a Crisis
Opening the book on untold stories of pregnancy loss.
43 min
186
Amicus | Can The Senate Save Us?
From Cabinet confirmations to judicial vacancies, will the Senate supercharge Trump’s lawlessness, or curb it?
40 min
187
Slate Money | Is Bluesky the New Old Twitter?
Bluesky is flying high, Adani is busted for fraud, and being “anti-woke” is now a business strategy.
39 min
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What Next TBD | What's Google Without Chrome?
Does the search giant’s break-up begin with its browser?
20 min
189
Political Gabfest: Trump’s Cabinet Keeps Gettin...
Donald Trump continues to fill his Cabinet; Texas plans to teach the Bible in public elementary schools; and The Washington Post’s Dan Diamond educates us on health care policy in the next administration.
60 min
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What Next | Mass Deportation How?
It seems unimaginable, but it’s not without historical precedent.
23 min
191
ICYMI | "Women in Male Fields," Princess Treatm...
Vox’s Rebecca Jennings helps us decipher whether we’re in the midst of an online gender war.
40 min
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What Next: Trump’s Shadow Cabinet
The unelected czars running the Trump administration — no Senate approval required.
25 min
193
What Next: Welcome to Trump City, USA
Why did Democrats lose so many urban voters in 2024?
24 min
194
Hang Up: The Tyson-Paul Punchline
66 min
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What Next: Jamie Raskin: “We Can’t Let The Fear...
He led Trump’s second impeachment effort. Now he’s preparing for Trump’s second term.
21 min
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Well, Now: Being a “Likeable Badass” Could Impr...
Psychologist Alison Fragale dives into the science behind how people – especially women – can best leverage social influence for their benefit.
45 min
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A Word: The (Small) Winners’ Circle
Observers are watching for the new Black power players in Washington.
21 min
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What Next TBD: The X-odus
So long and thanks for all the clicks
22 min
199
How To!: Man Up About Male Birth Control
Dr. Sarah Miller and Dr. Brian Nguyen on reproductive equity.
39 min
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Amicus | Matt Gaetz And The Clown Car Crash Int...
Justice and free speech are getting crushed in the name of “justice” and “free speech.”
73 min