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The Slate Daily feed includes new episodes from more than 30 shows in the Slate Podcast Network. You'll get thought provoking analysis, storytelling, and commentary on everything from news and politics to arts, culture, technology, and entertainment. Discover new shows you never knew you were missing.
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Cubbie Chats is your backstage pass to the world of pop culture and collectibles! Hosted by Cubbie from Cubbie Collects, an avid collector and true enthusiast, this podcast brings you closer to your favorite celebs and content creators. Join Cubbie as he dives into fascinating conversations about all things entertainment, fandoms, and the art of collecting. Whether you’re into movies, comics, video games, or just the culture that makes the world of fandom so special, Cubbie and his guests ar ...
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Join me Ernie A. were I discuss all things nerdy! from video games, comics, movies, TV everything a nerd loves.
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Join Pandaamaruu self proclaimed “The Coolest Blerd” around! As he talks about the latest Gaming and Anime news each week. And whatever else nerds get excited about!!! Cover art photo provided by Lweendo Hachileka on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@lweendo
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Nerd out with us every week! We don't judge! We are also on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Find us on your favorite podcast app! Producer/Host: Amy Roberts Host: Casey Suddeth
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Nerd Podcast Radio was made by three friends that decided to sit down and talk about the thing that we love most, being nerds. We decided to record it, seeing how we all moved to different cities and didn't want to see our friendships fall to the wayside. In this podcast, we get together every other week, and talk about whatever nerdy topic that comes to us. Sometimes there are more of us, sometimes there are less of us but we're always Nerd Podcast Radio.
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This is about me and my daily life also talk about some topics around the world I want to discuss like celebrities government other countries and sometimes at my home
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Somewhat best friends, Mike & Josie, gather every week to talk about the nerdy things we love, hate, and love to hate with Pod Nerdy 2 Me.
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Join Chef Kim & Pastor J where they talk about the greasy and graceful aspects of all things offered in the lives we live. Each week they’ll serve up a unique blend of humor and insight, offering a fresh perspective on life through the lens of their diverse professions. From dissecting current events to riffing on pop culture and exploring unexplored topics, they’ll leave no stone unturned. Each episode a delightful mix of laughter, wisdom, and everything in between.
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Nicque Marina, comedy content creator and recording artist, sits down with other creators, interesting people....and her husband😂 to talk nerdy stuff, mental health, and just life in general. Tune into the aggressive positivity 🙌🏽
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This is whatever I want to talk about. Life,gaming,drama anything nerdy and geeky I feel like. This is my way of expressing my self when I’m just laying around.
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Hoops and pop culture talk that intertwines with one another and society. A passion project podcast brought to you by Megan Hines. You will get these takes from all things “nerdy” to hoops commentary. For topic suggestions and show feedback, find me on Twitter @meggsnhines.
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Just a girl who loves to babble. Some segments will be: #Talk nerdy to me, #relatable, #couplesgoals, #idk google it, and just some #random babbles. Come hang, laugh, and listen to me babble on in life :) Instagram: Jannel_Babbles Email: [email protected] Wordpress: adabbleintomybabbles.wordpress.com Pinterest: Jannelbabs CHECK OUT MY FACEBOOK PAGE: A Dabble into my Babbles
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A (sometimes) weekly look at our culture and the events that impact it. We try to be the only thing real, which makes us the only thing fake. Check it out.
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Hello there and welcome to Luminous Ponderings. My name is Max and I love nerdy out with nerdy people! I cover all sorts of content from Star Wars, Anime, Video Games, and much more! I also have a YouTube channel "PMP's Den of Antiquities", where I exclusively talk about Star Wars. So come on this journey with me, and ponder the fandoms we all know and love.
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Nerd'ish Nerdy Nerd News (NNNN) explores, discusses, and nerd’splains some of the most interesting nerd topics of the day. The podcast consists of Fergal and Tim, (the weakest links by a country mile) who ask some seriously basic questions of co-hosts Kristian and Jess. Kristian (who is very nerdy) will actually help you understand things a little better while Jess (the TURBO NERD) has some real answers to fascinating topics of the day. This podcast is set in the town of Moose Jaw, Saskatche ...
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The Pop Chatr Podcast is about Pop Culture, Past, Present and Future
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The best nerdy podcast that keeps you up-to-date with all the news about Marvel, Star Wars, DC and others!
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Learn the insider tricks to mastering technology. Technology isn't really complex is just that not explained properly. I've shown hundreds how to master technology, and now it's your turn! - Orman Beckles aka The Hi Tech Nomad YouTube: http://youtube.com/thehitechnomad
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The Do it to Em' podcast hosted by Sean Hellensmith. Because I had too. This is a random podcast about stuff that interest me and I may have guests in the near future. I'll be talking about tech, games, and nerdy stuff in general. Me and my friends always have funny conversations that we always say should be a podcast. So why not?!
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At Live by Experience, we will talk about movies and film, nerdy things, pop culture, events, school, and life. This is a place for me to get my experiences out there and hopefully here about your own experiences as well!
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Hello everyone! My name is Clay, and I run Terminally Nerdy! What is Terminally Nerdy? Its a Website, its a youtube channel, its a a twitch channel, its a twitter, and now its a Podcast on top of everything else. This podcast came about because of a suggestion from a twitter follower, where I could use my long commute to and from work (around an hour and a half one way!) to just talk about the stuff that interests me. What has been created is this: a raw and mostly unedited stream of conciou ...
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Greeting, folks! Welcome to the official "Bookworm History" podcast, where we talk about the great stories behind great books, interesting and out of the way places to connect with history, and random bits of trivia and fun facts! Basically it's a celebration of all things nerdy and fascinating. So take a listen! I hope you find something that interests you! If you do, by all means let me know! If you'd like to know more about a topic or have something you find interesting that you'd like to ...
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Apple Snacks is for the crazy Apple enthusiasts who want to hear little snippets about Apple every week. Anything Apple-related could become a short Podcast Episode. Your hosts (Gage Milton @iGageit) and His Brother Briggs Milton have a passion for Apple technology and loves talking about their new iPhones, M1 Macs, Software features, or just something that he has noticed and wanted to share about this tech giant. Let's get nerdy and talk about Apple! Feel free to reach out to me on Instagra ...
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I have always dreamt of traveling and sharing my experiences and views. Follow me as i share my experiences even though they may be crazy. This podcast is about my view on sports, rap, entertainment, and my travel experiences. I listen to rap almost every day and am a die hard fan. I break down albums and review them. I also attend sporting events frequently. Listen to my views while i try not to be biased even though my favorite teams are the Colts and Thunder. You will occasionally listen ...
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Welcome to Decrypted, Ars Technica's weekly podcast that follows TV shows like Mr. Robot and Westworld. We'll be diving into the shows in a way only Ars can—which is to say it'll be thorough, we'll talk with experts, and no detail is too minute or nerdy. Mr. Robot S2 starts 7/13/16. Westworld starts 10/2/16.
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A podcast featuring four idiots bickering and laughing about all things geeky, from sci-fi to fantasy and everything in between. Boldly going where nobody else thinks is particularly funny. Listen to our show, or the Baby Yoda gets it.
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Going along with my weekly comics and geek culture blog, a new podcast to talk about all things comics industry, from a female perspective. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Check in Mondays for Comic Book Culture and News, comics in other media and pop culture news, and New Comic Release Discussions from that week! If it has to do with comic books, I’ll cover it here. Special Edition Podcast Episodes are uploaded at least monthly, covering comics history, character backgrounds, MCU and DCEU discussions, ...
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Have you ever wondered what Gen Z and other interesting people talk about? Do you want to hear your nerdy best friend/host reference a show you heard about from “that guy” at work who leers at the water cooler? Maybe you just need to kill an hour. If any of this is true, welcome to Monster of the Week. My name is Jonah Katz and I'll be your host. Every week I will bring you a one-hour discussion about anything, with a friend of mine or anyone else kind enough to kill an hour with me. The onl ...
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Sunshine and Flower desperately need new bones to ease the ache of life. Until those bones come in, they'll talk about whatever makes the pain a little more bearable.
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The most chaotic Outlander podcast you'll find! Join JeSuisPrest and MistressPandora on a hilarious adventure through the Outlander universe, as we make our way though a rewatch of the entire series from a Lord John-centric lens. Shenanigans, irreverent humor, wild bullshit, baseless headcanons, the odd legitimate fact, and maybe some actual commentary on the show will abound. If you love Outlander but hate being serious, this is the podcast for you. Spoilers are all over the place and occur ...
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Jay and Dan are sweltering in the heat, both on the other end of having bloods taken for various tests, talking about all the sci-fi TV that they've been watching. Listen to Jay deliriously explain the ALIEN franchise to DAN and more in this episode. Head over to www.talknerdy.uk for more nerdy content…
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Talk Nerdy to Me: The £50 Gadget That Knows You Better Than Your Mum
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🎙️ Episode Summary: Terrance is back with a proper chinwag about the latest AI-powered wearable buzzing into the scene—the Bee Wearable (as in B-E-E 🐝, not buzzing bees... though it does buzz with features). In this episode, our cheeky guide takes a gander at how this fifty-quid device listens to your every word—literally—and turns your daily mutte…
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What Next: TBD | End of an Electric Avenue
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An Inflation Reduction Act subsidy for electric vehicles is being shut down by the Trump administration at the end of September, and automakers are preparing for sales of EVs to slow. Can this nascent industry survive? Guest: Ryan Felton, reporter covering the automotive industry for the Wall Street Journal Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Sla…
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Slate Money | What Do You Pay the Man Who Has Everything?
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This week: Tesla offered Elon Musk an incentive package worth a trillion dollars. Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck discuss Tesla's motivation and why Musk, already the richest man in the world, would be tempted by the outrageous number. Then, the big antitrust case against Google went out with a whimper, with the Judge ruling that the…
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ICYMI | The Gaylor Fandom Is Going Through It
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On today’s episode, hosts Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by Spitfire News writer Kat Tenbarge, who came to the defense of the Gaylor fandom (people who believe Taylor Swift is secretly queer) after they were accused of “crashing out” in light of her engagement to Travis Kelce. But who are the Gaylors, really? And why are they always the bu…
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Amicus | How To Fix Our Broken Constitution
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There is a “stuckness” to American political life right now, which has become a seemingly inexorable centrifuge of polarization, victimization and power grabbing. The constitution is brandished as sword and shield, and also as though it is the word of God. Americans, it seems, have lost the ability to think creatively and expansively about the cons…
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What Next: TBD | Is the A.I. Bubble Bursting?
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We’ve been told that artificial intelligence can write, code, generate images—it can do everything…except feasibly turn a profit. But investing in A.I. has nevertheless become a pillar of the U.S. economy. Where is this leading us? Guest: Ed Zitron, author of the newsletter Where’s Your Ed At and host of the podcast Better Offline. Want more What N…
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This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss what the spate of legal defeats for the Trump administration portends as cases wind toward the Supreme Court, the real world effects of RFK Jr. gutting the CDC with guest Dr. Josh Sharfstein, and whether Democrats should compel government shutdown or avoid it now that Congress is bac…
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From the gold accents going up in the White House, to his orders to bring back classical design to federal buildings, Donald Trump is a president with a very specific aesthetic sensibility—which often is a manifestation of his politics. Guest: Abdallah Fayyad, policy correspondent at Vox Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-fre…
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Care & Feeding | How to Help a Kid Stop Thumb-Sucking
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Today on the show: What to do when your kid won’t stop sucking their thumb. Lucy, Elizabeth, and Zak offer guidance for moving on from thumb-sucking—without turning to bribes or battles—as well as alternative methods of self-soothing. In ‘triumphs and fails’ Elizabeth and Zak wrestle with airports and big international moves, while Lucy deals with …
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What Next | Can Congress Stop Trump's Takeover?
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Donald Trump has been working to expand his presidential influence into places that are supposed to operate independently, like the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve, and even into Congress’s constitutionally appointed “power of the purse.” As Congress returns to Washington, is this nominally co-equal branch of government willing t…
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ICYMI | Is $55K Enough To Work At Your Favorite Podcast?
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Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay talk about the backlash surrounding The Cutting Room Floor, a fashion podcast you may know from its Leandra Medine Cohen episode or its viral Steve Madden interview. Last week, host and creator Recho Omondi went on TikTok to hire a full-time staffer who would be an office administrator, bookings coordinator, and persona…
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Culture Gabfest: Austin Butler Is Caught Cat Sitting Edition
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This week, Steve, Julia and guest host Isaac Butler visit a pre-gentrified 1990s New York to discuss the gritty crime romp Caught Stealing directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Austin Butler (no relation). Next, it’s off to Cooper’s Chase, an English manor turned retirement community, to take up the case of The Thursday Murder Club, Netflix’s n…
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs discuss college football’s wild week one, including Bill Belichick’s disastrous debut with the Tar Heels and Arch Manning’s early struggles. They dissect the baffling Micah Parsons trade, and later welcome Syracuse sports management professor Lindsey Darvin to explore whether the world of video …
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From selling hats, NFTs and cryptocurrency, to stock boosts, swaps and golf-course deals made abroad, the Trumps are taking this presidency to the bank—for what looks to be billions. You can call it distasteful, but has it tipped over into “illegal”? Guest: David Kirkpatrick, staff writer at the New Yorker. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate P…
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Slate Money | Money Talks: The Paradoxes of Patagonia
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In this Money Talks: Felix Salmon is joined by author and New York Times reporter David Gelles to discuss his new biography of enigmatic Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, Dirtbag Billionaire. David does a deep dive into what makes the brand and its founder so unique, including the paradoxes of a wildly successful company trying to remain environmen…
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Krystina used to host gatherings all the time. Then came kids and the pandemic, and the parties ground to a halt. She’s feeling a renewed urge to bring people together—specifically her inspiring, badass female friends—but every time she starts to plan something meaningful, she balks. On this episode: How To!’s Courtney Martin connects Krystina with…
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Death, Sex & Money | Sex-Positive Parents, Crass Grandparents, and a Weird and Wonderful Childhood
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When comedy writer Tamara Yajia talks about her childhood, she’s sometimes unsure what tone to strike. Her new memoir Cry for Me Argentina: My Life as a Failed Child Star depicts a very fun nuclear family with parents and grandparents who are loud, crass, and sex-positive. There are hilarious moments and situations that seem wildly inappropriate. I…
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Promposals, Pep Rallies, and Pizza Fridays (High School)
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High school: the four-year sitcom where everyone’s trying to be cool but most of us just ended up with questionable yearbook photos. In this episode, we dive into the drama of cliques, the terror of pop quizzes, and the unforgettable scent of the cafeteria. From awkward dances to legendary senior pranks, we leave no hallway locker unopened. We laug…
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Care & Feeding | From How To! | How To Raise a Kid in a Polarized Family
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Sarah loves her in-laws, even though their politics send her running for the exits. Now, her daughter is starting to ask questions about her grandparents’ patriarchal, conservative views. How can Sarah raise her kid to be self-assured, justice-oriented, and open-minded—without spoiling the connection between her in-laws and the grandchild they ador…
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A24 rose from “small budget indie movie studio” to “one of the most respected brands in cinema” on a reputation for treating filmmakers like auteurs. But as the studio is growing and exploring how to integrate artificial intelligence, it’s at odds with some of the very directors who helped A24 establish itself. Guest: Alex Barasch, culture editor a…
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Slate Money | Sycophantic Suck-Up Machines
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This week: Fed governor Lisa Cook is suing the Trump administration over her dismissal. Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck, along with guest Kashmir Hill of The New York Times, discuss the weak fraud case being used to oust the Biden-appointed Fed governor and its significance in the fight to preserve the independence of the Federal Res…
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On today’s episode, hosts Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by Slate staff writer Luke Winkie, whose piece “Is This What It Takes to Beat Trump?” examines Gavin Newsom’s latest social media strategy: shitposting. The California governor has started tweeting in the style of Donald Trump to ridicule the president and promote his new redistricti…
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Amicus | Is The National Guard Coming To Your City?
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In this episode of Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick discusses the recent deployment of the National Guard in Washington D.C. and its implications for checks and balances in the U.S. legal system. She is joined by Elizabeth “Liza” Goitein from the non-partisan Brennan Center’s Liberty and National Security Program, a leading expert on all things Posse Comita…
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David, Brian, and Áine bond over music. Some of us don't remember band names, but all of us love music and have different and eclectic tastes. A particular interesting conversation point is the idea of people who don't like music.By Nerd Podcast Radio
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Hit Parade | The White and Nerdy Edition Part 2
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Sped-up voices. Wacky instruments. Songs about cavemen, bathtubs, bikinis, and mothers-in-law. From the dawn of rock ‘n’ roll through the 1970s—the age of streaking, CB radios, disco and King Tut—novelty songs could be chart-topping hits. But by the corporate ’80s, it was harder for goofballs to score hits on regimented radio playlists. Until one p…
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What Next: TBD | The Great Celebrity Spotify Playlist Hack
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The playlists of dozens of high-level government officials and tech executives were suddenly broadcast to the world on a website called “the Panama Playlists.” But the information wasn’t taken by sophisticated hackers infiltrating any mainframes—it was all already publicly available. Guest: Mike Isaac, New York Times Silicon Valley correspondent. W…
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Political Gabfest | Dial M for Mortgage Fraud
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This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Trump’s brazen effort to smash Fed independence by wielding allegations of mortgage fraud against Fed governor Lisa Cook, the expanding law enforcement role of the National Guard in DC and other cities, and the inexplicable folly of Trump’s all-out assault on the renewable wind indus…
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Chris has a very video game centric day, both retro and current gen. Is it Anime or RPG? And the 17 pitched shows for the original WWE Network - how many made it to the network? Are they any good? Plus so much more!
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What Next | Could Artificial Blood Save Lives?
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Blood has a very short shelf life, even under the best of conditions—and you can picture the less-than-ideal conditions where blood is frequently needed—which is why scientists have been working on a blood alternative. The results are promising. Guest: Nicky Twilley, host of “Gastropod” podcast and author of Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our…
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Care & Feeding | Extra Parenting, Extra Guilt
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This week on Care and Feeding, Zak, Lucy, and Elizabeth help a parent who is doing ‘extra’ parenting for one of her kids. She’s worried her other kid will feel resentful. The hosts have helpful strategies for balancing fairness while preserving your sanity. In Triumphs and Fails: international moves, heartbreaking goodbyes, and a snack-money gremli…
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What Next | What the John Bolton Raid Means
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John Bolton isn’t exactly beloved by the right or the left. But sending the FBI to raid his house fits a pattern: Either tell the president what he wants to hear, or face the consequences. Guest: Shane Harris, staff writer covering national security and intelligence for The Atlantic. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free li…
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On today’s episode, host Candice Lim tells Kate Lindsay about two recent BookTok conventions that went off the rails. While the first convention become known as the “Fyre Fest” of BookTok, the other faced troubling allegations of sexual assault against an employee. Is BookTok or social media to blame for how often attempts to bring a fandom togethe…
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Decoder Ring | Jane Fonda’s Workout, Part 1: Jane and Leni (Encore)
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In 1982, the Jane Fonda Workout became the best-selling home video of all time. Over decades, it and its 22 follow ups would spawn a fitness empire, sell more than 17 million copies, and transform Fonda into a leg-warmer-clad exercise guru. And 40 years after its initial release, when the COVID pandemic hit, the workout had a moment yet again. Peop…
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Culture Gabfest: Denzel and Spike Remix a Classic Edition
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On this week’s show, Dana, Julia, and Steve are joined by special fourth guest host: Wesley Morris of the New York Times. The foursome wield their sharpest critical tools for a discussion of the horror hit Weapons. Whether the twisty thrill ride hits its intended target— and what exactly is said target— is up for debate. Next, they take up the late…
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What Next | The Man Behind Trump’s Firing of Lisa Cook
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Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte has led investigations into Senator Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Leititia James, and the Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook for mortgage fraud. With a background a lot like Trump’s—and a little like Mr. Beast’s—who is Pulte? And what kind of damage could a vengeful FHFA director do? Guest: Rache…
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When Kelly volunteered to be the head coach for his son’s baseball team, he was nervous. He had no formal training, but he knew he wanted his players to have equal playing time—and have fun. Which they did, until the yelling started and the season ended in a stunning loss (and quite a few tears). What can Kelly do better next season? In this encore…
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They say moving is one of life’s most stressful events. We asked for your stories about why you’re doing it. Plus, Heidi Reinberg was priced out of a Brooklyn neighborhood she loved. Where did she end up? Death, Sex & Money is produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus. Members get ad-…
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Hang Up | ESPN Gambles on Streaming
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs discuss ESPN’s new $30-a-month streaming service, and the media giant’s attempt to maintain a streaming service without cutting off its cable cash cow. The panel then welcomes the New Yorker staff writer Louisa Thomas to review the U.S. Open’s revamped mixed doubles event. They also weigh in on …
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Braces, B.O., and Bad Haircuts (Junior High)
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Junior high: that magical time when your voice cracks mid-sentence, your locker refuses to open, and gym class feels like a gladiator arena. In this episode, we relive the awkward years filled with bad fashion choices, overstuffed backpacks, and the agony of group projects. From the terror of school dances to the thrill of passing notes in class, n…
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What Next | The Womanosphere Wants To Make America Hot Again
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Katie Miller, whose husband Stephen Miller is Trump’s right-hand man, launched a new podcast to join the growing ranks of content made specifically for conservative women. But is there enough demand—in listeners and supplement sponsorship—to make the same impact that the conservative manosphere has? Guest: Emma Goldberg, business features writer at…
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Care & Feeding | The Secret to Becoming the Hangout House
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On this episode: Elizabeth shares stories from her big moving trip, Zak talks through the chaos of his own move, and Lucy navigates some surprising crush talk with her teen. Then, a listener asks how to make their home the go-to hangout spot for kids and friends. The hosts get real about why it’s less about beanbags and ping pong tables, and more a…
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What Next: TBD | Trump Vs. Cancer Research
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President Trump has proposed cutting $2.5 billion from the National Cancer Institute, which in addition to cuts to the National Institutes of Health and research universities almost makes you wonder: whose side is he on in the fight against cancer? Guest: Angus Chen, cancer reporter for STAT news Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to …
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This week: We got more details on the ATM scam that swept New York City thanks to a teen summer job program and an infinite money glitch last month. Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck discuss the mechanics of the scam, the fallout for the many parties involved, and the tragic irony that a program meant to teach teen financial literacy l…
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Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay get into the war between em dashes and artificial intelligence. Back in 2024, what started as a developer question became an all-out grammar war, with the use of em dashes becoming a possible indicator that something was written using ChatGPT. In the past week alone, several writers have published their defenses of the …
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Women were prosecuted for experiencing miscarriage or stillbirth even before the Supreme Court swept away the protections of Roe v. Wade. But these prosecutions have ramped up since, in both red and blue states. The stakes are ramping up too, with legislators introducing bills that would treat abortion as homicide, potentially subjecting patients t…
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Two weeks ago, a gunman fired over 500 bullets at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention building in Atlanta. Between the anti-public health rhetoric coming from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the top, personnel cuts and firings, and now a literal shooting, many employees are reaching their breaking point. Guest: Lauren Weber, health science acco…
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Political Gabfest | Is This Martial Law?
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This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Trump’s deepening takeover of Washington D.C. as National Guard troops from red states arrive, what if anything was accomplished in the whirlwind of Putin-Trump-Zelensky diplomacy, and this week’s launch of the new liberal publication The Argument with its Editor-in-Chief Jerusalem D…
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What Next | D.C’s Senator Knew This Would Happen
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Donald Trump was able to take over the Metropolitan Police Department and send in National Guard troops and federal agents to patrol the streets due to Washington D.C.’s strange, not-a-state status. One of the district’s (non-voting) Congressional representatives believes D.C. statehood could come in the backlash. Guest: Ankit Jain, U.S. Senator fo…
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Care & Feeding | When Your Kid Hates Mornings
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This week on Care and Feeding, Zak, Lucy, and Elizabeth tackle a letter from a parent whose mornings are a nonstop battleground. What do you do when your kid just isn’t a morning person, and every transition out the door spirals into crankiness and chaos? The hosts share strategies for smoother starts to the day, and in triumphs and fails: a birthd…
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