Podcast Episodes

The Autistic Raccoon Changing PBS Kids

On this episode: Zak sits down with Zach O’Hora and Lisa Whittick – respectively, the creator and director of the new PBS Kids show Carl The Collecto…

1 year, 11 months ago

Gabfest Reads: How Two Rivals Shaped Birth Control in America

Political Gabfest host Emily Bazelon talks with author Stephanie Gorton about her new book, The Icon & The Idealist.They discuss racism and prudishne…

1 year, 11 months ago

ICYMI: Is ChatGPT Your Therapist?

Candice Lim is joined by Dazed senior writer Laura Pitcher to discuss her piece, “Meet the people using ChatGPT as their therapist.” Since ChatGPT’s …

1 year, 11 months ago

Hit Parade: Say a Little Prayer Edition Part 1

You know her honorific: Queen of Soul. And heavy is the head that wears the crown. In her lifetime, Aretha Franklin didn’t just want to be revered. S…

1 year, 11 months ago

I Can’t Afford To Support My Girlfriend Anymore. Help!

Guest Prudie Kristen Meinzer is joined by longtime Slate-ster June Thomas — author of A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Have Shaped Queer Women’s C…

1 year, 11 months ago

What Next TBD: The Manosphere That Delivered Trump Back to Power

Going on Joe Rogan’s podcast didn’t fit into Kamala Harris’s last month of campaigning, which consisted of a careful diet of traditional media and sp…

1 year, 11 months ago

A Word: The (Small) Winners’ Circle

Democrats were shut out of power across the board in the House, Senate and the presidency. But for African American voters, new leaders may be emergi…

1 year, 11 months ago

Parenting Under Trump 2.0

On this episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah and Zak talk about the aftermath of the presidential election — from the policy issues that freak us out to handl…

1 year, 11 months ago

What Next: Can SNL Meet the Moment?

People praise Saturday Night Live for its political satire…in spite of how toothless a lot of that satire is. Is the show equipped to take on Donald …

1 year, 11 months ago

Well, Now: Being a “Likeable Badass” Could Improve Your Health

How do women gain social influence? 

Understanding this is crucial because research shows they often face unique challenges in having their voices hea…

1 year, 11 months ago