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What Next TBD: Tesla’s Out of Juice. But Are EVs?
Tesla isn’t the whole story. Cars aren’t even the whole story.
23 min
202
Amicus: Michael Cohen and the Trump Lawyers Who...
Why are lawyers willing to risk it all to serve the former president?
4 min
203
Slate Money: What the Heck is Going on in Japan?
The Money team discusses Japanese market troubles, Google’s monopoly case, and whether a new CEO can turn Boeing around.
46 min
204
What Next TBD: Google’s a Monopoly. What About ...
The Department of Justice proves it can take on Big Tech and win.
20 min
205
Political Gabfest: These Walz Could Talk
Will the vice presidential nomination of Governor Tim Walz have an impact on the Democratic ticket?
47 min
206
What Next: The Olympics Meet the Culture Wars
Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting have been pulled into the long, ugly history of sports sex testing.
25 min
207
Outward: Is Telehealth the Answer for Gender Af...
Jules is joined by journalist Sohini Desai to dissect how useful trans telehealthcare options really are
35 min
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What Next: Why It Had to Be Walz
What is the Minnesota governor bringing to the ticket?
24 min
209
What Next: How Trump Got Ice Cube
Straight outta Compton…and eventually to the GOP?
25 min
210
Hear Me Out: The Olympics Are a Tool of Oppression
We shouldn’t ignore the path of destruction left in host nations.
37 min
211
Hang Up: The World’s Fastest Human (Barely)
Morgan Campbell, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss Noah Lyles’ stunning win in the men’s 100 meters and Sha’Carri Richardson’s silver in the women’s.
52 min
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What Next: Project 2025 Isn't Dead, It's Born A...
The Trump era is about being loud and proud—but the less said about their extremely unpopular, unpalatable policy goals, the better.
22 min
213
Well, Now: How to Avoid Heat-Related Illness
Tips to stay cool and hydrated — and how to care for those who aren’t — from a surgeon general in one of the country’s hottest states.
42 min
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What Next TBD: If They Can Get Sydney Sweeney T...
Why telecom networks are terrible at holding our sensitive data.
22 min
215
Amicus: Why Donald Trump Sues Everyone
“All lawsuits, all the time” was Trump’s business model. Now it’s his campaign strategy.
35 min
216
A Word: “Momala” and “Papa Bear”
The Second Gentleman speaks up for his wife, and out against Donald Trump.
24 min
217
What Next TBD: Why Are More Young People Gettin...
Can a new colon cancer test help?
22 min
218
A Word: Guest Wrong: Trump at NABJ
Trump has repeatedly attacked Black journalists. So why was he invited to their convention?
30 min
219
Political Gabfest: These [Republicans] Are Weird
The new Democratic line against JD Vance and Donald Trump; the Kamala Harris Veepstakes; and President Biden’s attempt to reform the Supreme Court
59 min
220
What Next: Israel Targets Hamas in Iran. Now What?
Following strikes in Lebanon and Iran, is a regional war now more likely than a ceasefire?
23 min
221
What Next: America’s Avocados; Mexico’s Problem.
The American love of guacamole is tied to water shortages, cartel violence, and even earthquakes across the border.
23 min
222
Outward: Project 2025 with Orion Rummler
Bryan and reporter Orion Rummler break down what Project 2025 has in store for the LGBTQ community
23 min
223
What Next: Olympic Gymnastics is Back. But Is I...
The problem has always been bigger than Larry Nassar.
24 min
224
Hear Me Out: Pop Stars Run Politics Now
They’re everywhere, they’re so Julia.
38 min
225
Hang Up: Simone’s Back (and Calf)
Gymnastics writer Rebecca Schulman joins to assess whether a calf injury might derail Simone Biles’ quest for redemption.
50 min