Podcast Episodes

The Olympics Are a Tool of Oppression

On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: opening ceremonies (and a can of worms).

We come to you midway through the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. But amid th…

2 years, 3 months ago

What Next: How Trump Got Ice Cube

Once one of the most politically confrontational artists in music, Ice Cube has become a surprising asset to Donald Trump.

Guest: Joel Anderson, staff…

2 years, 3 months ago

Hang Up: The World’s Fastest Human (Barely)

Morgan Campbell, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss Noah Lyles’ stunning win in the men’s 100 meters and Sha’Carri Richardson’s silver in the wome…

2 years, 3 months ago

I’m Struggling to Love My Daughter

On this episode: Lucy, Zak, and Elizabeth answer a tricky question from a listener who’s struggling to feel love for her daughter. Mismatched neurodi…

2 years, 3 months ago

Working: How a Stand Up Comedian’s Sense of Humor Evolves

This week, host Isaac Butler talks to Dina Hashem, a stand-up comedian and writer for The Daily Show whose recent special is called Dark Little Whisp…

2 years, 3 months ago

Slate Money: How the Olympics Has Changed Paris

On this week’s Slate Money,  Felix Salmon and Emily Peck are joined by Slate’s Henry Grabar and former Slate Money co-host AnnaSzymanski. They dig in…

2 years, 3 months ago

ICYMI: The 2024 Internet Olympics

Candice Lim and Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe curate the internet’s best memes and moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics thus far. From the best S…

2 years, 3 months ago

A Word: “Momala” and “Papa Bear”

Many political spouses spend decades preparing for a White House run with their partners. But attorney Doug Emhoff had been married to then-Senator K…

2 years, 3 months ago

Dear Prudence: My Friend Told Our Friend Group That My Boyfriend Sexually Assaulted Me. He Didn’t. Help!

In this episode, Scaachi Koul (Slate’s senior writer and co-host of Wondery’s Scamfluencers) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters fr…

2 years, 3 months ago

A Word: Guest Wrong: Trump at NABJ

Donald Trump’s bombastic appearance at this week’s National Association of Black Journalist convention drew criticism, not just for the former presid…

2 years, 3 months ago