Best Slate Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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Adam Sandler & Bad Bunny | WSJ Says Trump's in the Epstein Files; GOP Shuts Down House; Trump Targets Obama: A Closer Look 28:39

22m ago28:39

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Seth takes a closer look at lawmakers pushing for a vote to release the Epstein files causing Trump and GOP leaders to shut down Congress and say Barack Obama should be arrested. Then, Adam Sandler and Bad Bunny talk about Adam realizing he wanted to work with Bad Bunny after watching him on Saturday Night Live, respectively freaking out when they …

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Outward | From Hit Parade: The Hidden History of Queer Pop Icons 1:03:30

1d ago1:03:30

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Outward is going on a little summer break, in the meantime we’re leaving you with a delightfully queer episode of Slate’s Hit Parade with Chris Molanphy: Little Richard was rock ‘n’ roll’s flamboyant architect. Lesley Gore sang that no one owned her. Sylvester was a gender-fluid icon who helped define disco. Freddie Mercury made rock operatic, and …

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Jerrod Carmichael | WSJ's Trump-Epstein Birthday Letter Bombshell Rocks MAGA; Trump's Doodles Resurface: A Closer Look 30:02

1d ago30:02

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump and the MAGA movement reeling from a series of bombshells regarding Trump's longtime friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Then, in an extended cut of his broadcast interview, Jerrod Carmichael talks about coming out as gay in his comedy special Rothaniel, asks Seth his feelings about being authentic in his comed…

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How To! | Be an Ethical Hater 44:05

2d ago44:05

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Our series on embracing your inner antihero continues with a look at superheroes who definitely don’t wear capes: ethical haters. Slate culture writer Scaachi Koul sits down with How To!’s Carvell Wallace for a conversation about the power of haterade—and why “hating up” distinguishes ethical haters from run-of-the-mill, establishment negativity. L…

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How To Be an Ethical Hater 44:05

2d ago44:05

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Our series on embracing your inner antihero continues with a look at superheroes who definitely don’t wear capes: ethical haters. Slate culture writer Scaachi Koul sits down with How To!’s Carvell Wallace for a conversation about the power of haterade—and why “hating up” distinguishes ethical haters from run-of-the-mill, establishment negativity. L…

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What Next | Getting Anti-Vaxxers To Roll Up Their Sleeves 33:53

3d ago33:53

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Their son was immunocompromised and couldn’t get the measles vaccines. So his dad asked if everyone going to his school would get vaccinated. And the thing is—people listened. Guest: Carl and Rhett Krawitt Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcas…

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ICYMI: The Internet History of Jojo Siwa 1:05:02

5d ago1:05:02

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Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by New York Times reporter and former ICYMI host Madison Malone Kircher to break down the internet history of Jojo Siwa. The 22-year-old got her start on Dance Moms over ten years ago, and has gone on to be a singer, performer, and serial reality TV show contestant. During this time she came out as queer, and…

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Amicus | How To Build A Police State (With The Supreme Court’s Blessing) 58:53

5d ago58:53

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Over the last six months, life has been upended for millions of people in America as Stephen Miller's extreme immigration policies have been unleashed. And while the first weeks of the second Trump administration saw some genuine pushback from the Supreme Court, six months in, that feint at checking and balancing has fallen away. On this week's Ami…

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Amy Sedaris | MAGA in Turmoil Over Epstein; Trump Slams His Own Base, Won't Appoint Special Counsel: A Closer Look 30:47

6d ago30:47

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Seth takes a closer look at MAGA supporters being called "weaklings" who are "foolish" and "stupid people" by Donald Trump himself. Then, Amy Sedaris talks about coping with the loss of her rabbit Tina, playing a magical talking book in Smurfs and the time Cole Escola thanked her in their Tony Award acceptance speech. Plus, exclusively for this pod…

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Timothy Olyphant | Trump Calls Epstein Case a "Hoax" & Turns on His "Stupid" Supporters Amid MAGA Mutiny: A Closer Look 28:47

7d ago28:47

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump calling the Jeffrey Epstein case a "hoax," saying supporters of his who are still fixated on it are "stupid" and claiming the mysterious Epstein files were actually created by Democrats to damage him politically. Then, in an extended version of his broadcast interview, Timothy Olyphant talks about starring i…

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Decoder Ring | Mailbag: Drug Names, Cow Abductions, and the “Ass-Intensifier” 50:01

8d ago50:01

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In this episode we’re opening our mailbag to answer three fascinating questions from our listeners. How did “ass,” a word for donkeys and butts, become what linguists call an “intensifier” for just about everything? How do pharmaceuticals get their wacky names? And why do we all seem to think that aliens from outer space would travel to Earth just …

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Mailbag: Drug Names, Cow Abductions, and the “Ass-Intensifier” 50:01

8d ago50:01

50:01

In this episode we’re opening our mailbag to answer three fascinating questions from our listeners. How did “ass,” a word for donkeys and butts, become what linguists call an “intensifier” for just about everything? How do pharmaceuticals get their wacky names? And why do we all seem to think that aliens from outer space would travel to Earth just …

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Jack McBrayer | MAGA Melts Down Over Epstein; Trump Faces Revolt from Base; Bondi-Bongino Feud Erupts: A Closer Look 26:21

9d ago26:21

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump writing a 400-word Truth Social post about how nobody cares about Jeffrey Epstein, Republicans forcing through a heinous plan to kick millions off health insurance to pay for tax cuts for billionaires and Florida opening a gruesome detention center for migrants. Then, Jack McBrayer talks about his unconventional ap…

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Death, Sex & Money | The Honeymoon That Ended in Immigration Detention 56:24

9d ago56:24

56:24

Silvia Camila Muñoz and Bradley Bartell had been married for less than a year when ICE stopped them at the airport on the way back from their honeymoon in Puerto Rico. Silvia Camila came to the United States in 2019 to work at a Wisconsin waterpark for one season. The pandemic caused her to overstay her visa and continue to work without authorizati…

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How To Get Sweet, Sweet Revenge 43:36

9d ago43:36

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Jordan is mired in a bitter war over off-leash pups at an unofficial dog park. With pro-leash forces deploying fake signage, ambush videos, and questionable zip-tie tactics in a campaign of shame aimed at her fellow dog owners, Jordan is ready to take matters into her own hands. In this first installment of How To’s guide to becoming an antihero, C…

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What Next | Who Is Trump Promoting For Life? 31:10

10d ago31:10

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This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on Emil Bove, who has been promoted from Trump’s personal lawyer to his current nominee for a lifelong appointment to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. In any other administration, Bove would be a real outlier. But here? He’s par for a very strange course. Guest: Jay Willis, editor-in-chi…

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ICYMI | Love Island’s Toxic Relationship With Social Media 45:08

12d ago45:08

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After a contestant was kicked off Love Island USA for resurfaced racist social media posts, the internet backlash was swift. But some think the show mishandled her exit, especially in light of the UK franchise’s past failure to protect the mental health of those in the villa. Hosts Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay dive into the show’s rocky relationshi…

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Amicus | The Call Is Coming From Inside The Court 51:34

12d ago51:34

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In this episode of Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick sits down with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse to dissect the most recent Supreme Court term and its implications. They explore Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's emerging role and influence, the patterns of bias within the court that she’s calling out, and the broader systemic issues facing the judiciary. Their c…

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What Next: TBD | Hot Measles Summer 29:30

13d ago29:30

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It’s a record-breaking year for America: we’ve now had the most reported cases of measles since the disease was declared “eradicated” in 2000. How did public health backslide so hard that it undid decades of progress—and is there any hope we can get back on track? Guest: Dylan Scott, senior health correspondent at Vox. Want more What Next TBD? Subs…

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ICYMI | Encore: Is ChatGPT Your Therapist? 43:21

15d ago43:21

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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 public release in late 2022, there has been a growing reliance on the artificially intelligent chatbot in people’s everyday lives. TikTok users are talking about the way they use ChatGPT as their thera…

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Introducing The Sporkful | Is Your Recipe Lying To You? 29:04

15d ago29:04

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If you look at any list of best-selling cookbooks, certain words come up over and over again: quick, easy, fast, effortless. But is it actually possible to deliver deliciousness in no time? Or are these recipes too good to be true? This week, The Sporkful talks with intrepid journalist Tom Scocca, who exposed the dirty secret about caramelized onio…

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Outward | Archiving the Spirit of Ballroom with Michael Roberson 44:32

15d ago44:32

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This week, Bryan is joined by theologian, activist, and ballroom historian Michael Roberson to discuss his new book, Ballroom: A History, A Movement, A Celebration. Roberson traces the rich legacy of the ballroom scene—from its origins in resistance and survival, to its role in shaping public health responses during the height of the AIDS crisis an…

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How To Stop Giving 110% 44:58

16d ago44:58

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Kate is juggling a lot: work, kids, caregiving for an elder, a dance troupe, the PTA, community organizing. Oh, and she runs a ‘90s-themed DJ night, too. On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin brings on Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals, to talk with Kate about how to stop doing everything all the time.…

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Late Night Lit: Christine Pride 34:39

17d ago34:39

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In the latest edition of Late Night Lit, Late Night Supervising Producer Sarah Jenks-Daly talks to author Christine Pride about her new novel, All the Men I've Loved Again. Plus, Late Night staffers Sal Gentile, Madeline Goetz and Mike Scollins share what they're reading, and Seth's mom Hilary Meyers takes a look at some literary classics. See Priv…

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Corrections: The Podcast - Volume LXXXIX (Episode 141) 21:36

20d ago21:36

21:36

Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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ICYMI | The Most Famous Facelift on TikTok 36:29

22d ago36:29

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Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay discuss an American woman in her 50s who is going viral for her plastic surgery journey. Michelle Wood is a mom who traveled to Guadalajara to undergo several procedures, including a facelift and a chin implant. She documented her journey before and after the procedure, creating intrigue, curiosity, and surprisingly pos…

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ICYMI | The Most Famous Facelift on TikTok 36:29

22d ago36:29

36:29

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay discuss an American woman in her 50s who is going viral for her plastic surgery journey. Michelle Wood is a mom who traveled to Guadalajara to undergo several procedures, including a facelift and a chin implant. She documented her journey before and after the procedure, creating intrigue, curiosity, and surprisingly pos…

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The White Noise Boom 54:58

22d ago54:58

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White noise has a very precise technical definition, but people use the term loosely, to describe all sorts of washes of sound—synthetic hums, or natural sounds like a rainstorm or crashing waves—that can be used to mask other sounds. Twenty years ago, if you’d told someone white noise was a regular part of your life, they would have found that unu…

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Amicus | Our All-Star SCOTUS End-of-Term Breakfast Table 1:02:19

22d ago1:02:19

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Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern host the panel that’s guaranteed to help you understand what happened during the Supreme Court’s latest term – examining the major decisions, the emergency docket, and the evolving dynamics on the court. Dahlia and Mark welcome the New York Times’ Jamelle Bouie, civil rights lawyer and 14th Amendment scholar Sh…

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What Next | We Need to Talk About the Supreme Court 34:33

23d ago34:33

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Last week’s big Supreme Court decisions walked back rights for individuals and the powers of the lower courts—and in aggregate made it ever more difficult to believe the court is anything other than another vehicle for delivering the outcomes favorable to Republicans and the conservative project. Guest: Mark Joseph Stern, Slate senior writer coveri…

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Death, Sex & Money | Baywatch Made Me World Famous. My Stalker Stole My Privacy. 56:01

23d ago56:01

56:01

Alexandra Paul always loved connecting with fans. She had many, from her breakout role in the 1983 horror film Christine to her years playing a lifeguard on Baywatch. In 2011, Paul's career was slowing down, but it was also the year that she met her biggest fan: a woman who would come to stalk her for over a decade, costing Paul tens of thousands o…

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How To Start Reading Books Again (Encore) 41:21

23d ago41:21

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Kate stopped reading in 2016. Since then, she’s tried to find her way back to it but something’s not clicking, and it’s left a book-shaped hole in her heart. Reading used to be something she really enjoyed, took pride in, and loved connecting with people over. On this episode of How To!, co-host Carvell Wallace brings in Maryanne Wolf, director of …

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A Closer Look Back: Trump’s Iran Strike, Bernie’s Warning About AI Love, Zohran’s Win in NYC 32:36

24d ago32:36

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In an all-new episode of Late Night’s podcast “A Closer Look Back,” A Closer Look Supervising Writer/Producer Sal Gentile discusses Trump’s desperate attempt to sell his illegal strike on Iran and debates whether Saddam Hussein was more like Wile E. Coyote or the Road Runner. He also discusses Bernie Sanders’ interview with Joe Rogan and Zohran Mam…

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Corrections: The Podcast - Volume LXXXVIII (Episode 140) 16:29

26d ago16:29

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Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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ICYMI | How Coming Out Videos Changed YouTube 51:19

26d ago51:19

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Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim are joined by Ingrid Nilsen, an OG beauty lifestyle YouTuber who you may know as “MissGlamorazzi,” to reflect on the 10-year anniversary of her most iconic video to date. Throughout the 2010s, YouTube was the platform of choice for “coming out” videos. During those years, the U.S. saw progress in LGBTQ+ acceptance and r…

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Amicus | “No Right Is Safe” 56:19

26d ago56:19

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The cataclysmic opinions from SCOTUS on Friday certainly suggest that the courts can no longer save us. In fact, in Trump v. CASA., we learned that it’s somehow not actually the job of the courts to save us from blatant violations of our rights. With universal injunctions drop-kicked and district court judges sidelined, it’s going to be nearly impo…

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Allison Williams, Jeffrey Dean Morgan | Trump Called "Daddy" at Weird NATO Summit; Bernie Goes on Rogan; Zohran Wins in NYC: A Closer Look 31:25

28d ago31:25

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Seth takes a closer look at the head of NATO calling Donald Trump "daddy," Trump saying he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for bombing Iran and Bernie Sanders talking to Joe Rogan about why it's bad to fall in love with AI chatbots. Then, Allison Williams talks about the M3GAN franchise expanding into the action genre, the time she got absolutely roas…

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Charlize Theron, Jason Mantzoukas | Trump Drops F-Bomb After Israel-Iran Ceasefire Violations: A Closer Look 34:55

29d ago34:55

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump illegally bombing Iran, saying he was not at war with Iran and then claiming there was a ceasefire. Then, Charlize Theron talks about preparing for her physically intense role in "The Old Guard 2," how her daughters reacted to the mullet haircut she got for the movie and her charity Charlize Theron: Africa O…

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Outward | The Latest on Trans Rights in the Court and in Congress 55:22

29d ago55:22

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In this episode of Outward, Bryan talks with Slate legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern about a federal judge’s sweeping and controversial ruling in United States v. Skrmetti, which could have massive consequences for access to gender-affirming care. Then, Christina sits down with Congresswoman Becca Balint to talk about what it means to advocate for t…

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What Next | The Lawsuit Scaring Protesters 31:43

1M ago31:43

31:43

A jury recently found Greenpeace liable for more than $660 million in damages to the company behind the Dakota Access pipeline for its role in the Standing Rock protests. But the ramifications extend far beyond Greenpeace. As protests against various Trump administration policies heat up across the country, what does this lawsuit say about how oppo…

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Matty Matheson | Trump Illegally Bombs Iran, Floats Regime Change, Then Claims Ceasefire: A Closer Look 25:07

1M ago25:07

25:07

Seth takes a closer look at Trump floating the possibility of regime change in Iran after an illegal military strike that was not authorized by Congress, to which Iran then responded by firing missiles at an American base in Qatar. Then, Matty Matheson talks about his cookbook Soup, Salad, Sandwiches; landing his role on "The Bear" while working as…

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How To! | Balance Mind, Body—and iPhone 41:50

1M ago41:50

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Mary is juggling a busy career and family life and, like many of us, she feels guilty about the time she spends on her phone. On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin talks with author and teacher Molly Caro May about how she’s helping others rethink—and rewire—their dependency on devices with an approach that’s focused on the mind-body connecti…

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How To Balance Mind, Body—and iPhone 41:50

1M ago41:50

41:50

Mary is juggling a busy career and family life and, like many of us, she feels guilty about the time she spends on her phone. On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin talks with author and teacher Molly Caro May about how she’s helping others rethink—and rewire—their dependency on devices with an approach that’s focused on the mind-body connecti…

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Amicus | The Many Compromises of Elena Kagan 53:52

1M ago53:52

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The Justices seem intent on packing their summer vacation bags and getting on their way. Earlier in the week, the court’s conservative supermajority upheld a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for trans kids. The logic behind the decision was…lacking (Slate Plus members can hear about this right now). In this episode, Dahlia Lithwick talks to C…

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Corrections: The Podcast - Volume LXXXVII (Episode 139) 11:53

1M ago11:53

11:53

Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Chris Hayes, Mike Birbiglia | Trump Says "Nobody Knows" if He'll Bomb Iran; Tucker Humiliates Cruz: A Closer Look 42:15

1M ago42:15

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Seth takes a closer look at Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson grilling each other in a very heated discussion about the merits of U.S. military intervention in Iran. Then, Chris Hayes talks about elected officials and law-abiding people getting detained by ICE, breaks down the heated debate between Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson and discusses his wife, Kate…

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What Next: TBD | We Deport. You Laugh? 33:03

1M ago33:03

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The Trump administration's anti-immigration campaign has become defined by distasteful memes that gleefully portray the mass deportations being carried out across the country. It’s impossible to ignore… which is exactly what the administration wants. Guest: Drew Harwell, tech reporter at the Washington Post. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Sl…

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Cole Escola | Trump Teases War with Iran, Tucker Carlson Rips Ted Cruz, ICE Arrests NYC Comptroller: A Closer Look 29:32

1M ago29:32

29:32

Seth takes a closer look at masked agents arresting yet another Democratic elected official without explaining why and Donald Trump threatening to plunge the U.S. into another disastrous war in the Middle East. Then, Cole Escola talks about accepting their Tony Award for "Oh, Mary!" in a tribute gown to Bernadette Peters, visiting Laura Keene's gra…

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ICYMI: The Content Creators Crashing the Diddy Trial 49:49

1M ago49:49

49:49

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by Slate staff writer Nadira Goffe, whose coverage of the United States v. Sean Combs (also known as the Diddy trial) has meant sharing a press room with YouTubers and streamers. These new media journalists have millions of followers, and aren’t beholden to the same editorial and ethical standards as traditio…

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The Boston Cinematic Universe 49:37

1M ago49:37

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This episode is a first for Decoder Ring: a live show, recorded at the WBUR Festival in Boston, Massachusetts. Given the setting, we decided to take on a Boston-based cultural mystery: namely, the “Boston movie.” Beginning in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Hollywood has churned out a whole cycle of films drenched in Beantown’s particularities, cri…

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