Best Travellers Andor Podcasts (2025)

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Labyrinth with Krissy Lenz 55:50

4h ago55:50

55:50

Do you remember a time when David Bowie’s pants were tighter than your schedule, owls were CGI nightmares, and puppets had a suspicious amount of emotional range? No? WELL, YOU’RE IN FOR A TREAT. Because this week, Mandy steps right into the sparkly, slightly confusing fever dream that is Labyrinth. And she does so with none other than fan-favorite…

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What Next | The War Over Pete Hegseth 29:45

35m ago29:45

29:45

Despite being perhaps the least experienced person to ever hold his position, Pete Hegseth has set about dramatically reforming the Department of Defense to Donald Trump’s specifications—which seem to have less to do with creating a more effective fighting force, and more to do with window dressing. Guest: Tom Bowman, Pentagon reporter for NPR. Wan…

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Care & Feeding | My Son Hates His Clothes 1:00:07

1h ago1:00:07

1:00:07

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Lucy talk about clothes. This listener’s six-and-a-half-year-old is super particular about what he wants to wear… and it’s making school mornings really hard. We’ll talk about how to accommodate the pickiness while also not derailing the start of your day. And then, we’ll circle up for a round of checkins… and on…

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Care & Feeding | My Son Hates His Clothes 1:00:07

2h ago1:00:07

1:00:07

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Lucy talk about clothes. This listener’s six-and-a-half-year-old is super particular about what he wants to wear… and it’s making school mornings really hard. We’ll talk about how to accommodate the pickiness while also not derailing the start of your day. And then, we’ll circle up for a round of checkins… and on…

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Let’s Wrassle Ep 11 – The Final Showdown: Orton vs Cena at Backlash! 1:05:07

7h ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Send us a text In Let’s Wrassle Ep 11, Jimmy, Jason, and Cain gear up for WWE Backlash, diving into all the matchups and storylines, with a spotlight on what could be the final chapter in the legendary rivalry between Randy Orton and John Cena. From their early days in OVW to WrestleMania main events, we break down their legacy and what this final …

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267 – Young Sherlock Holmes 40th Anniversary Review: Forbidden Worlds Film Festival And More! 33:12

19h ago33:12

33:12

Mike has been busy releasing review & discussions of Star Wars: Andor Season 2, but has taken a quick break to review the 1985 movie Young Sherlock Holmes, directed by Barry Levinson and written by Chris Columbus! In more detail, it’s the 40th Anniversary of the movie and as Mike is attending the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival, where a special show…

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Story Secrets - The Hunter and the Angel 26:15

6h ago26:15

26:15

What would you do if you stumbled on a sign warning you not to pass? Not a flimsy warning—but one carved in stone, written in Latin, perched above a crumbling gate that leads deep into a dark and ancient forest. Would you obey? Or would you laugh, shrug, and step through anyway? In this episode, I tell the story of a hunter who follows his prey int…

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What Next: TBD | Online and Pregnant 37:09

1h ago37:09

37:09

The intimate and extremely personal experience of bringing a child into this world? There’s an app for that…and forums…and so much advice…that contradicts other advice…and a surprising amount of eugenics. Guest: Amanda Hess, critic at the New York Times and author of the book “Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age.” Want more What Next TBD…

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Story Secrets - The Magician’s Cat 13:19

2h ago13:19

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In today’s story, a quiet monastery hides a restless hunter—and a secret dream of claws, courage, and transformation. “The Magician’s Cat” follows a feisty orange tabby named Magnus who’s not content with the peaceful life of his old monk companion. He doesn't want milk and naps—he wants the thrill of the hunt, the pride of a warrior, the roar of a…

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Slate Money | Tariff Stockholm Syndrome 57:30

1h ago57:30

57:30

This week: The UK and the US agreed to the framework for a trade deal. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the details of the agreement and what it means that it includes keeping the 10% baseline tariffs staying in place. Then, Bill Gates has announced that he’s winding down the Gates Foundation and doubling the money he’s giving…

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ICYMI | The Battle Over Tattle 35:13

13m ago35:13

35:13

While snark pages are universal, the UK website Tattle.Life has gained a reputation for being particularly cruel and relentless against influencers. Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay give a full breakdown of the website, which was founded in 2018 by a woman whose identity has never been revealed. She, along with other diehard users, reject the dramatic …

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ICYMI | The Battle Over Tattle 35:13

13m ago35:13

35:13

While snark pages are universal, the UK website Tattle.Life has gained a reputation for being particularly cruel and relentless against influencers. Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay give a full breakdown of the website, which was founded in 2018 by a woman whose identity has never been revealed. She, along with other diehard users, reject the dramatic …

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Amicus | SCOTUS, Meet The Broligarchs 1:08:22

2h ago1:08:22

1:08:22

After Silicon Valley’s yeet to the right after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, and the DOGE-ification of the federal government (read: chaos and abuse as the driving ethos of HR), it felt like high time to delve into the evolving relationship between tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel and the U.S. government. Their influence has mas…

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Story Secrets - The Lion, the Bridge and the Wardrobe 17:32

1h ago17:32

17:32

What happens when the Room of Tears hides more than just vestments—and opens into a world of snow, silence, and saints? In this magical and deeply symbolic short story, “The Lion, the Bridge, and the Wardrobe,” I reimagine the first moments of Pope Leo XIV after his election. Inspired by C.S. Lewis, the papal name "Leo," and a mysterious door in th…

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Haunt Graveyard Unmasking the Horror: Blumhouse & Descendants of Destruction (HHN 31) 1:10:14

3d ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Send us a text In this episode of Haunt Graveyard, we take you inside the Unmasking the Horror tour at Halloween Horror Nights, featuring two standout houses: Horrors of Blumhouse (spotlighting Freaky and The Black Phone) and the haunting original Descendants of Destruction. We reveal the hidden easter eggs, details, and design elements most guests…

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Story Secrets - A Tale Of Soot And Spirit 8:34

8h ago8:34

8:34

What if the black and white smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel weren’t just symbols… but sentient? In this short story, I reimagine the smoke of the papal conclave as two ancient beings—mystical smoke-spirits locked in a sacred duel inside the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. Inspired by the spiritual weight of the moment, and a dash of Lost-style…

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Dear Prudence | I Look Just Like My Boyfriend’s Dead Wife. Help! 52:24

23m ago52:24

52:24

In this episode, Jenée is joined by Brittany Luse — the host of NPR’s It’s Been a Minute. Together, they answer questions from a reader distraught that their fiance won’t stop publishing smutty fiction about real-life historical figures, another unsure what to do after her husband stole a $500 bottle of wine from their friends’ dinner party, a spoo…

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Dear Prudence | I Look Just Like My Boyfriend’s Dead Wife. Help! 52:24

2h ago52:24

52:24

In this episode, Jenée is joined by Brittany Luse — the host of NPR’s It’s Been a Minute. Together, they answer questions from a reader distraught that their fiance won’t stop publishing smutty fiction about real-life historical figures, another unsure what to do after her husband stole a $500 bottle of wine from their friends’ dinner party, a spoo…

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What Next: TBD | Chatbots All The Way Down 29:07

2h ago29:07

29:07

Why artificial intelligence isn’t waiting for consumer demand. Guest: Gerrit De Vynck, tech reporter for The Washington Post. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show…

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Political Gabfest: Trump Backlash, Australian-Style 1:05:28

2h ago1:05:28

1:05:28

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss anti-Trump sentiment in foreign elections with former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, why the Trump administration has done relatively little about medication abortion so far and whether it will last, and how looming Medicaid cuts will hurt millions of Americans. For this…

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Care & Feeding | Should We Have a Fourth Baby? 59:14

2h ago59:14

59:14

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Lucy help a listener decide whether she’s done having kids. No pressure, right? But seriously: this listener has three little boys and is weighing the possibility of a fourth kid. There’s more love for her and her husband to give… but they’re also feeling burnt out. So how do you decide what to do? After that, of…

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Care & Feeding | Should We Have a Fourth Baby? 59:14

4h ago59:14

59:14

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Lucy help a listener decide whether she’s done having kids. No pressure, right? But seriously: this listener has three little boys and is weighing the possibility of a fourth kid. There’s more love for her and her husband to give… but they’re also feeling burnt out. So how do you decide what to do? After that, of…

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Story Secrets - The Chick on the Chimney 7:17

1d ago7:17

7:17

While the world watched for smoke above the Sistine Chapel, I was home with a fever and a head full of stories. In this episode, I share how illness kept me grounded—but not my imagination. Inspired by the live Vatican stream and a particularly clumsy seagull chick on the roof, I wrote a whimsical short story: "The Chick on the Chimney – A Short St…

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What Next | Yes, Shelves Will Be Empty 32:31

23m ago32:31

32:31

The consequences of Donald Trump’s new tariffs are working their way through the supply chain and soon will start showing up for consumers in the form of empty shelves, higher prices, and potentially even layoffs and a recession. Guest: Christopher Mims, Wall Street Journal tech reporter and the author of Arriving Today: From Factory to Front Door-…

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Building Halloween Gory Nights Ep 2 – Creating Terror with The Woman in the Yard* 1:01:38

4d ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Send us a text In Episode 2 of Building Halloween Gory Nights, the team takes inspiration from the unsettling and atmospheric film The Woman in the Yard. We break down the movie’s haunting visuals, psychological terror, and eerie pacing to explore how it can be transformed into a chilling haunted maze. From sound design to scare zones, we brainstor…

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Story Secrets - Walking With Dragons 33:24

23h ago33:24

33:24

Ever wonder what happens when you follow a calling you barely understand, armed with nothing but faith, ink, and a slightly trembling hand? In this episode, I tell a story I made up on the spot—no script, no notes, just imagination and a whisper of a world I’m slowly discovering. It’s called “Walking With Dragons,” and it follows a young novice sto…

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What Next | The Arts of the Deal 32:42

1d ago32:42

32:42

How Donald Trump is attempting to shape the arts to his own liking, from installing himself as head of the Kennedy Center to canceling grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, throwing organizations and projects of all sizes into uncertainty and chaos. Guests: Alisa Solomon, director of the Arts & Culture concentration at the Columbia Journ…

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What Next | The Arts of the Deal 32:42

1d ago32:42

32:42

How Donald Trump is attempting to shape the arts to his own liking, from installing himself as head of the Kennedy Center to canceling grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, throwing organizations and projects of all sizes into uncertainty and chaos. Guests: Alisa Solomon, director of the Arts & Culture concentration at the Columbia Journ…

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ICYMI: Kate Mackz Can’t Outrun Politics 30:57

1d ago30:57

30:57

Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim check in with the “Caveman Skincare” method and they pour one out for Skype. Then, they dive into the internet controversy surrounding a TikTok running influencer and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Kate Mackz is the host of a TikTok series called The Running Interview Show where she jogs with celebrities.…

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ICYMI: Kate Mackz Can’t Outrun Politics 30:57

1d ago30:57

30:57

Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim check in with the “Caveman Skincare” method and they pour one out for Skype. Then, they dive into the internet controversy surrounding a TikTok running influencer and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Kate Mackz is the host of a TikTok series called The Running Interview Show where she jogs with celebrities.…

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Decoder Ring | Off-the-Wall Stories of Off-Label Use 54:01

1d ago54:01

54:01

Products often tell you exactly how they’re intended to be used. But why leave it at that? As a culture, we have long had a knack for finding ingenious, off-label uses for things. In this episode, we take a close look at a few examples of products that are ostensibly meant for one thing, but are better known for something else entirely. We explore …

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Decoder Ring | Off-the-Wall Stories of Off-Label Use 54:01

1d ago54:01

54:01

Products often tell you exactly how they’re intended to be used. But why leave it at that? As a culture, we have long had a knack for finding ingenious, off-label uses for things. In this episode, we take a close look at a few examples of products that are ostensibly meant for one thing, but are better known for something else entirely. We explore …

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Outward | Queer Travel Writing with Alden Jones 41:28

1d ago41:28

41:28

Outward’s Bryan Lowder and Christina Cauterucci talk to Alden Jones, editor of the new anthology, Edge of the World. With essays from Alexander Chee, Daisy Hernández, Edmund White, and more, the collection makes clear that queer travel writing isn’t just overdue—it’s transformative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Culture Gabfest | Refeed: Annual Call-In Show 2024 1:08:59

1d ago1:08:59

1:08:59

On this week’s show, it’s one of the Gabfest’s most cherished traditions: the yearly call-in show. Dana, Julia, and Stephen answer listen-submitted questions that run the gamut – can cooking for one be a joy? Should philosophy be studied more? And how did you make your most recent friend? In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel gets into Len…

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Culture Gabfest | Refeed: Annual Call-In Show 2024 1:08:59

1d ago1:08:59

1:08:59

On this week’s show, it’s one of the Gabfest’s most cherished traditions: the yearly call-in show. Dana, Julia, and Stephen answer listen-submitted questions that run the gamut – can cooking for one be a joy? Should philosophy be studied more? And how did you make your most recent friend? In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel gets into Len…

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Outward | Queer Travel Writing with Alden Jones 41:28

1d ago41:28

41:28

Outward’s Bryan Lowder and Christina Cauterucci talk to Alden Jones, editor of the new anthology, Edge of the World. With essays from Alexander Chee, Daisy Hernández, Edmund White, and more, the collection makes clear that queer travel writing isn’t just overdue—it’s transformative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Story Secrets - After The White Smoke 19:16

1d ago19:16

19:16

The conclave begins tomorrow. In just a few days, a name will echo from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. The white smoke will rise. The world will hold its breath. And we’ll meet a new pope. But what if—just for a moment—you let your imagination run a little further? What if the name announced wasn’t one you expected? What if the figure that st…

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What Next | A Marco Rubio for All Seasons 32:43

2d ago32:43

32:43

Marco Rubio has been collecting titles. In addition to Secretary of State, he’s now also the acting administrator of USAID, the acting archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration—and he just became a National Security Advisor. It fits his career trajectory, wherein Rubio has proven time and time again to be whatever he needs to b…

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How To! | Parent With a Disability 50:21

3d ago50:21

50:21

At least 10 percent of parents in the U.S. are disabled, but Andrea can’t seem to find parenting advice on disability and accessibility. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Jessica Slice, author of the new book Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World, to help Andrea reimagine parenthood. If you liked this …

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How To! | Parent With a Disability 50:21

2d ago50:21

50:21

At least 10 percent of parents in the U.S. are disabled, but Andrea can’t seem to find parenting advice on disability and accessibility. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Jessica Slice, author of the new book Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World, to help Andrea reimagine parenthood. If you liked this …

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Death, Sex & Money | Isabel Allende on Grief, Ayahuasca, and Dating After 70 53:01

2d ago53:01

53:01

Isabel Allende didn’t publish her first book until she was 39, after losing nearly everything in the wake of the Chilean military coup. More than four decades later, she’s become one of the most beloved Spanish-language authors, with over 80 million copies of her books sold worldwide. After political exile, writing books became Allende’s way of mak…

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Death, Sex & Money | Isabel Allende on Grief, Ayahuasca, and Dating After 70 53:01

2d ago53:01

53:01

Isabel Allende didn’t publish her first book until she was 39, after losing nearly everything in the wake of the Chilean military coup. More than four decades later, she’s become one of the most beloved Spanish-language authors, with over 80 million copies of her books sold worldwide. After political exile, writing books became Allende’s way of mak…

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Hang Up | Bill Belichick Doesn’t Want to Talk About It 57:58

3d ago57:58

57:58

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh talk about the NBA playoffs, where the Minnesota Timberwolves did a number on the Lakers. They explain why Bill Belichick and his girlfriend have become such a problem for the University of North Carolina. Finally, the Kentucky Derby and the return of the controversial trainer Bob Baffert. On th…

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Hang Up | Bill Belichick Doesn’t Want to Talk About It 57:58

6d ago57:58

57:58

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh talk about the NBA playoffs, where the Minnesota Timberwolves did a number on the Lakers. They explain why Bill Belichick and his girlfriend have become such a problem for the University of North Carolina. Finally, the Kentucky Derby and the return of the controversial trainer Bob Baffert. On th…

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Black Mirror with Tommy Metz III & Pete Wright 1:06:54

7d ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Welcome back, nerdlings, to Make Me A Nerd — the show where one mainstream mom dares to plummet headfirst into the gelatinous pit of sci-fi anthologies, death anxiety, and…digital pigs. This week, Mandy Kaplan reunites with podcast übermensch Pete Wright and returning mensch Tommy Metz III to tackle Black Mirror — that show that asks the critical q…

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Story Secrets - The Power of Daily Storytelling: A New Experiment 17:44

3d ago17:44

17:44

I've always believed in the transformative power of stories. Whether it's through Star Wars, the dozens of novels I read each year, or the countless podcasts and TV programs I’ve made, stories shape who I am. But recently, something changed. Writing my own fantasy novel—set in a mythical version of early medieval Ireland—showed me how much I still …

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Andor Season 2: Episodes 1-6 Reactions 1:18:35

7d ago1:18:35

1:18:35

We're back on the front lines of the Rebellion! In this episode, we dive into Andor Season 2, Episodes 1–6 with our first impressions, favorite moments, and unfiltered reactions to Cassian’s next chapter. Our website: https://www.thedorkydivashowpresents.com X: https://twitter.com/DorkyDivaShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedorkydivashow/…

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Care & Feeding | Why Won’t My Childless Friends Plan Stuff? 29:55

6d ago29:55

29:55

On this episode: Zak, Jamilah and producer Maura talk about how to navigate friendships with people who have more, or fewer, kids than you do. A member of the Slate Parenting Facebook group is wondering how it’s on her and her husband to plan everything… even though they have three kids, and a lot of their friends don’t have any. And then, we’ll ci…

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Care & Feeding | Why Won’t My Childless Friends Plan Stuff? 29:55

4d ago29:55

29:55

On this episode: Zak, Jamilah and producer Maura talk about how to navigate friendships with people who have more, or fewer, kids than you do. A member of the Slate Parenting Facebook group is wondering how it’s on her and her husband to plan everything… even though they have three kids, and a lot of their friends don’t have any. And then, we’ll ci…

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What Next | Trump v. the Judiciary 30:56

6d ago30:56

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Is the arrest of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan the start of Trump’s open war on judges? Guest: Jeremy Fogel, retired federal judge and executive director for the Berkeley Judicial Institute. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly f…

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