Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDear Prudence: I Bailed on a Family Trip Because My Plane Seat Didn’t Have Enough Legroom—Am I a Monster? Help!
In this episode, Farhad Manjoo (author of Slate’s r/Farhad column) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about how a 72-…
1 year, 11 months ago
A Word: The WNBA’s Great White Hype
“Petty.” “Jealous.” That’s what many male sportscasters are saying about the women competing against WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark. The former Iowa star …
1 year, 11 months ago
Working: Money Advice for Freelancers
This week on Working Overtime, host Isaac Butler talks to AJ Ayers, a personal finance expert who specializes in helping creative people manage their…
1 year, 11 months ago
What Next: The Hollywood Strikes Are Over. No One's Back To Work.
After waiting for two strikes to resolve, film and television crews across Hollywood were hungry to return to work. But the work has been slow to com…
1 year, 11 months ago
Culture Gabfest: What Even Is Garfield?
On this week’s show, the hosts begin by asking the question: What even is Garfield? Jim Davis’ overfed, Monday-hating (even though he’s jobless) cult…
1 year, 11 months ago
Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs - Ep. 3: Harvey Milk vs. the Machine
Season 9 Episode 3
After decades of wandering and job-hopping, Harvey Milk found his purpose as a gay community leader with growing political ambitions. But his histori…
1 year, 11 months ago
Well, Now: The Isolation of a Life-Threatening Diagnosis
Each week, we’ve explored wellness from different perspectives, but we haven’t talked about what it means to live a full life while grappling with th…
1 year, 11 months ago
ICYMI: TikTok’s Current Main Character is a Familiar Face
On today’s episode, Rachelle is joined by Slate staff writer and friend of the show, Nadira Goffe. The two revisit last year’s episode breaking down …
1 year, 11 months ago
Captain Planet to the Rescue
In 1990, the cartoon superhero Captain Planet swooped onto TV screens all over the world. He was the brainchild of media mogul Ted Turner, and in the…
1 year, 11 months ago
Decoder Ring: Captain Planet to the Rescue
In 1990, the cartoon superhero Captain Planet swooped onto TV screens all over the world. He was the brainchild of media mogul Ted Turner, and in the…
1 year, 11 months ago