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Episodes
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Slate Plus Bonus: Praying at the 50 Yard Line and Dunking on the Libs
28/06/2022 Duration: 06minDahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern on Kennedy v Bremerton School District: a referendum on the status of truth at the high court, and another nail in the coffin of the establishment clause. Slate Plus members have access to the whole interview. Sign up for Slate Plus now to listen and support our show.Podcast production by Sara Burningham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Roe and Women Athletes
27/06/2022 Duration: 01h07minJoel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Olympic gold medalist Crissy Perham to discuss what Roe v. Wade getting overturned means for women athletes. They also discuss Arch Manning’s decision to play football at the University of Texas and Ohio State getting a trademark on the word “the.” Crissy Perham (2:56): A champion swimmer on why she’s speaking out about her abortion. Arch Manning (23:15): America’s leading legacy athlete will be a Longhorn. The Ohio State University (44:01): Is the school’s love affair with the definite article endearing or annoying? Afterball (1:02:20): Josh on Billie Jean King’s abortion story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Your Body, Their Choice
27/06/2022 Duration: 27minFor years the conservative justices slow rolled abortion restrictions, limiting how the procedure is done and who can perform an abortion, making accessing reproductive health care harder and harder. Now, with a majority of justices agreeing to completely overturn Roe v. Wade, the slow roll is over. Guest: Susan Matthews, Slate’s news director and host of Slow Burn Season 7: Roe v. Wade.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Supporting My Nonbinary Teen
27/06/2022 Duration: 32minOn this episode: Elizabeth is joined by Slate’s Rebecca Onion to process the Supreme Court’s decision to overrule Roe v. Wade. Then, Elizabeth is joined by Dr. Joseph Currin. He is a licensed psychologist and assistant professor who specializes in identity development and sex education. They tackle questions listeners had specifically geared towards teens. This is part one of the teen questions. Be sure to tune into Thursday’s episode for part two. Roe Coverage Recommendations:Roe Is Overturned. What Happens Now? by Slate StaffSlow Burn: Roe v. WadeThis Is a Blood Issue by Susan MatthewsJust Doing The Job They Were Put On The Court To Do by Dahlia Lithwick What The F*** Do We Do Now? by Cheyna Roth and Christina Cauterucci My Mother’s Abortion Saved My Life by Jenn LyonsThe Evolution of Pro-Choice Messaging by Mary HarrisJoin us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today’s show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes
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Does Crypto Investment Need to Be Regulated?
26/06/2022 Duration: 18minFidelity made headlines when they announced you could invest your retirement savings in Bitcoin. Then the crypto market crashed.Guest: Anthony Lee ZhangHost: Sonari Glinton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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TBD | Does Crypto Investment Need to Be Regulated?
26/06/2022 Duration: 18minFidelity made headlines when they announced you could invest your retirement savings in Bitcoin. Then the crypto market crashed.Guest: Anthony Lee ZhangHost: Sonari Glinton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gabfest Reads: Corrections in Ink
26/06/2022 Duration: 33minEmily Bazelon talks with author Keri Blakinger about her new memoir, Corrections in Ink which recounts Blakinger’s path from Olympic ambitions, to heroin addiction, to prison, and ultimately a return to life on the outside. Blakinger launched a program to deliver her memoir to currently incarcerated readers. You can learn more here: https://800ceoread.com/coupons/redeem/donationcorrectionsinink Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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There Are No New Jokes On the Internet
25/06/2022 Duration: 27minLog onto any social app and you’ll quickly find content that’s been ported over from another platform. On the show today, Rachelle and Madison talk about the homogenization of internet humor and how every platform is trying to copy its competition. Then they discuss the return of anonymous online spaces with the new app NGL, an app that allows people to solicit anonymous comments and questions from Instagram, and why these anonymous spaces always tend toward toxicity.Make sure to check out our episode on period trackers, and the newest season of Slow Burn.This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Madison Malone Kircher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Just Doing The Job They Were Put On The Court To Do
25/06/2022 Duration: 56minWell it happened, Roe v Wade has been swept away and Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Mary Ziegler, a law professor at the University of California, Davis, and the author of “Dollars for Life: The Anti-Abortion Movement and the Fall of the Republican Establishment.”And then we turn to the other blockbuster decision this week, in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v Bruen. Dahlia talks to the Duke Center for Firearms Law, Joseph Blocher.In this week’s Amicus Plus segment, Dahlia and Slate’s Mark Joseph Stern process more of the fallout from Dobbs and Bruen, and also examine the other blockbuster-in-normal-times case that almost escaped notice.Sign up for Slate Plus now to listen and support our show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Supertall Episode
25/06/2022 Duration: 44minThis week Felix Salmon, Emily Peck and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by author and architect, Stefan Al to talk all about skyscrapers and his new book, Supertall.They talk about the human desire to build tall buildings (and the backlash to them), why parts of New York don’t work, but Hong Kong does, and why people keep paying premiums for apartments that sway. In Slate Plus: All about glass. Email: slatemoney@slate.comPodcast production by Cheyna Roth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Can the Law Keep Up With the Internet?
24/06/2022 Duration: 21minThe openness of the internet is its greatest strength. Or a glaring weakness, depending on who you ask. Does something need to change?Guest: Jared SchroederHost: Sonari Glinton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SCOTUS Guts The Establishment Clause
23/06/2022 Duration: 47minThis week, David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss the Supreme Court decision requiring that government funding for private schools include religious ones, the January 6th hearings, and dissension at progressive organizations.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jack Goldsmith for The New York Times: “Prosecute Trump? Put Yourself in Merrick Garland’s Shoes.”John Dickerson for Slate: Whistlestop podcast: “The Mulligan Letters”Ryan Grim for The Intercept: “Elephant in the Zoom”Here are this week’s chatters:John: “Watergate Trial Records Digitized For 50th Anniversary of Watergate”Emily: Agnes Callard for The Boston Review: “Against Persuasion”David: HustleListener chatter from Cyrus Farivar: Tim Folger for Scientific American: “Record-Breaking Voyager Spacecraft Begin to Power Down”Be sure to tune into Emily’s conversation with author Keri Blakinger on her new book, Corrections in Ink, on Gabfest Reads on June 26, 2022. Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or ema
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Carpooling With the Enemy
23/06/2022 Duration: 22minOn this episode: Jamilah, Zak, and Elizabeth tackle a question from a listener who is caught in a carpool conundrum. Splitting the 30 minute drive to school has been a significant help. However, the kid they carpool with is downright rude to our listener’s daughter. What should she do?On Slate Plus, the best way to entertain your kids during road trips. Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work.Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today’s show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. Podcast produced by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola, Rosemary Belson, and Jasmine Ellis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Poll Workers Targeted by Trump
23/06/2022 Duration: 28minThe third week of the House of Representatives investigation into the Jan. 6 riot is focusing on the weeks-long pressure campaign waged by Trump and his allies. Individuals around the country were harassed by Trump loyalists in order to change the election outcome. Trump’s “stochastic terrorism” campaign set the stage for what would happen at the capitol come January.Guest: Ben Mathis-Lilley, Slate senior writerIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Slate Plus Bonus: Carson v Makin
23/06/2022 Duration: 04minDahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern react to the Supreme Court’s decision in Carson v Makin, a blockbuster religious liberty case that sees the court traveling a long way in a short time, and trampling the establishment clause along the way, Slate Plus members have access to the whole interview. Sign up for Slate Plus now to listen and support our show.Podcast production by Sara Burningham.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cut Loose: Your Stories of Breaking Up
22/06/2022 Duration: 41minWe asked for your stories about breakups. You told us about being left, doing the leaving, and the times when you're not exactly sure what happened.Did you know we have a weekly email newsletter for the Death, Sex & Money community? Every Wednesday we send out podcast listening recommendations, fascinating letters from our inbox, and updates from the show. Sign up at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter, and follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Got a story to share? Email us any time at deathsexmoney@wnyc.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why Can’t Lesbians Escape Men on Dating Apps?
22/06/2022 Duration: 30minLesbians on dating and hookup apps aren’t looking for men, but that’s what platforms like Bumble and Tinder are serving them. On today’s show, Madison and Rachelle speak to some queer women who’ve had this problem and what sorts of issues it creates. Then they discuss the women-focused apps that’ve tried to fill that space, and why it’s so difficult to find safe queer dates online.This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Madison Malone Kircher, and Rachelle Hampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Running Up That Flaming Hill
22/06/2022 Duration: 55minThis week, the panel begins by trying out the new Adam Sandler film on Netflix, Hustle. Then, they discuss the new hit Indian film RRR. Finally, the panel is joined by host of Slate's Hit Parade podcast, Chris Molanphy, to discuss musician Kate Bush's recent rise in the charts.In Slate Plus, the panel debates which SNL stars became the best film actors.Email us at culturefest@slate.comEndorsementsDana: A crown of sonnets, For My Father: A Sonnet Redouble, by Alexis Sears in Literary Matters.Julia: Cheap hack to kitchen luxury: buy yourself 4 or 5 complete sets of measuring spoons.Steve: Elvis Costello and Chet Baker performing together.Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Nadira Goffe.Outro music: "Bring My Friends" by Tigerblood Jewel.Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts, a bonus segment in each episode of the Culture Gabfest, full access to Slate's journalism on Slate.com, and more. Sign up now at slate.com/cultureplus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
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The Promise of Pride
22/06/2022 Duration: 01h16minIt’s story time, fam! This month, Bryan, Christina, and Jules talk about whether—and why—we still need Pride. Every Pride is someone’s first, and to get that fresh perspective, the hosts spoke with Sammie Bennett, who just celebrated for the first time in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They then talk about their own memories and feelings about the annual queer gathering.Thanks to Alicia DeMaio for our first "Thots & Queries" segment. Here’s the them.us piece she referenced.Items discussed in the show:“The Battle Over Gender Therapy,” by Emily Bazelon in the New York Times MagazineJules’ Twitter threadJules’ Substack responsePostmates’ “Eat With Pride” ad campaignLeo Herrera’s Instagram story about this campaignChristina’s Slate story about a U-Haul truck full of Nazis who headed to a Pride celebration in Idaho.New York City Drag MarchGay AgendaBryan: Buzzfeed’s roundup of “This Pride Month” memesChristina: KaftkoJules: Read a banned LGBTQ bookThis podcast was produced by June Thomas.Please send feedback, topic idea
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Why Biden Can’t Ice Out Saudi Arabia
22/06/2022 Duration: 22minOn the campaign trail, Joe Biden called Saudi Arabia a “pariah” and said its ruling regime should be held accountable for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. But now, rising oil prices have caused President Biden to soften his tone and plan a visit to Saudi Arabia next month. How much can the U.S. really demand of its allies?Guest: Gregory Gause, head of the Department of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.