Podcast Episodes

Hang Up: The Deshaun Watson Disaster

Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh discuss Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson and his historically bad start, the sports-wide expansion …

2 years ago

How To!: Be Less Judgy

Erica judges other people by default. Whether they are acquaintances, co-workers, or new arrivals in a club, her first impression is often negative. …

2 years ago

Death, Sex & Money | Search Engine: When Is It Time to Stop Drinking?

Anna talks to PJ Vogt, host of the podcast Search Engine, about his distinct writing and interviewing style. Then we share one of our favorite episod…

2 years ago

What Next: Gambling on Elections, What Could Go Wrong?

Forget polls—are gambling websites the real way to predict politics?

Guest: Nitish Pahwa, business and tech writer at Slate

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2 years ago

ICYMI: Hoda Kotb and the Joy of No Context Social Media Accounts

Candice Lim is joined by Caleb Stark who runs the very funny social media account Kathie Lee and Hoda No Context (@KLGH_nocontext). They talk about w…

2 years ago

Hit Parade: With or Without U2 Edition Part 1

U2 have millions of admirers—and haters: from the fans who regard them as rock’s conscience, to the cynics who blanch at lead singer Bono’s self-impo…

2 years ago

I Spread A Rumor That Alienated My Friends and Mentor. Help!

In this episode, Sam Sanders (host of The Sam Sanders Show from KCRW) sits in as Guest Prudie with Slate’s own Nadira Goffe to answer letters from re…

2 years ago

A Word: WNBA Finals: Shooting Beyond the Stars

The New York Liberty face the Minnesota Lynx for the championship in what has been a remarkable year for the WNBA. Attendance, attention and viewersh…

2 years ago

Preparing Your Family For Disaster

On this episode: Jamilah, Zak and Elizabeth share what’s in their emergency kits and talk about their approaches to disaster preparedness. We’ll also…

2 years ago

Well, Now: Are Supplements Actually Worth It?

Go to the supplement aisle at the grocery store, and the options are endless. Scroll through any Instagram or TikTok feed, and you’re bound to see vi…

2 years ago