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Why Writer Brandon Taylor Likes Being “A Little Bit Lonely”
Episode 406
The author talks about arguing in high school English classes, learning to manage money, and his evolving relationship with the Internet.
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3 years, 3 months ago
Has Black Twitter Found A New Home?
On today’s episode, Candice Lim is joined by Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe to dive into her piece about Spill, the latest Twitter alternative to …
3 years, 3 months ago
A Raunchy Joy Ride
This week, Slate writer and editor Dan Kois fills in for Julia. The panel begins by breaking down Joy Ride, Adele Lim’s raunchy first feature about f…
3 years, 3 months ago
The Great Parmesan Cheese Debate
Parmesan is a food—but it’s not just a food. Italy’s beloved cheese is often paired with a deep craving for tradition and identity. But its history a…
3 years, 3 months ago
The End of the New York Times Sports Department
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by the Washington Post’s Ben Golliver to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Summer League debut. The Athletic’s …
3 years, 3 months ago
How Reddit Turned On Its Creator
On today’s episode, Candice Lim is joined by Slate business and tech writer Nitish Pahwa to break down the recent controversy surrounding Reddit CEO …
3 years, 3 months ago
I Still Love My Dad, But I Don't Love Guns
Episode 405
Two years after Anna’s first conversation with a listener named Jack, she called him back for an update on his relationship with his dad, and his rel…
3 years, 3 months ago
What Next: TBD: The Trouble With TikTok Songs
How the music streaming business opened the door to billions of dollars in fraud.
Guest: Ashley Carman, Bloomberg News reporter covering the podcastin…
3 years, 3 months ago
Indiana Jones and the Lady From Fleabag
This week, the panel begins by examining the final Indiana Jones crusade (probably), Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny. Then, they debate Boots R…
3 years, 3 months ago
Summer 2023 Teaser
Join Decoder Ring as we unlock a whole new season of cultural mysteries. First, we’ll sniff around Italy’s best-loved cheese to test an incredible cl…
3 years, 3 months ago