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The Group Chat Heard ‘Round the World
How former congressman and Air Force veteran, Adam Kinzinger interprets the leaked Signal chat of top Trump administration officials discussing a mil…
1 year, 3 months ago
Netflix’s Incel Tragedy Adolescence
On this week’s show, Slate’s Rebecca Onion sits in for Julia. The team discusses Netflix’s current number 1 program Adolescence and what it says abou…
1 year, 3 months ago
What Happens To My Student Loans Now?
Trump’s attempted elimination of the Department of Education has left more than 40 million Americans with student loans wondering how their repayment…
1 year, 3 months ago
A Tea Party for the Democrats?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders are holding packed rallies on their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. The energy is there, but what is the messa…
1 year, 3 months ago
How Colleges Can Fight Back
The Trump administration is using federal money—and the withholding thereof—as a way to bring universities like Columbia and Penn to heel. But instit…
1 year, 3 months ago
Culture Gabfest: Cate Blanchett Is a Sexy Super Spy
On this week’s show, Slate’s Dan Kois sits in for Stephen Metcaff. The hosts discuss the new Mr. & Mrs. Smith-like film Black Bag, starring Cate Blan…
1 year, 3 months ago
Bezos 2.0
During his first term, President Trump and Jeff Bezos openly sparred with each other. During this second administration, though, it seems like Bezos …
1 year, 3 months ago
Slate Money | Who’s The Boss?
This week: DOGE is taking its chainsaw to the Social Security Administration. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers examine the real reasons…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Rule of Law Took A Very Dark Turn This Week
If you’re overwhelmed by the sheer volume of lawless acts, constitutional crises (we count five), and huge Trump administration losses in court this …
1 year, 3 months ago
What Next TBD | Trump's War on Scientific Research
The National Institutes of Health is the primary engine of biomedical research around the world, which makes the Trump administration's dramatic cuts…
1 year, 3 months ago