Podcast Episodes

The Patient and Cunning Work of Defending LGBTQ Rights with a Republican Supermajority

In West Virginia, Republicans hold one of the largest supermajorities in the country, and it’s growing. Just 11 Democrats — down from 14 last year — …

11 months, 1 week ago

Hang Up | Shedeur: The Hype vs. Reality

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh talk about the NFL Draft and the media’s response leading up to its most shocking picks. Ben pr…

11 months, 1 week ago

Are Public Schools the Supreme Court's Next Target?

The Supreme Court is hearing two cases this month regarding religion in public schools that seem to contradict each other—a public school in Maryland…

11 months, 1 week ago

Should I Let My Kid Waste His Money?

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Lucy take a question about how to handle birthday money. This parent’s son wants to buy some stuff in a video gam…

11 months, 1 week ago

What Next: TBD | Death of the Weather Forecast?

The Trump administration has already begun cutting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the U.S. National Weather Serv…

11 months, 1 week ago

Slate Money | Say Goodbye to Hollywood

This week: Trump has reversed his stance on Jay Powell and his extreme tariffs on China. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss Trump…

11 months, 1 week ago

ICYMI: J.D. Vance, the Pope, and Internet Inside Jokes

J.D. Vance killed the Pope. Demi Lovato keeps their twin Poot locked in the basement. Lea Michele still can’t read. These things, unfortunately, aren…

11 months, 1 week ago

The Anti-Trump Cases That Have Changed The Game

As we approach President Trump’s 100th day in office (this time around) this Wednesday, Dahlia Lithwick checks in with one of the key architects of t…

11 months, 1 week ago

We All Hate My Sister’s Husband. Help!

In this episode, Jenée is joined by Willa Paskin, the host of Slate’s podcast Decoder Ring.

Together, they answer questions from a listener hoping the…

11 months, 1 week ago

Hit Parade | Only Girl in the World Edition Part 2

It’s been nearly a decade since Rihanna released a studio album—and fans and critics alike have wondered when, if ever, a follow-up to 2016’s Anti mi…

11 months, 1 week ago