Best Shut The Hell Up Podcasts (2025)

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Duty, Honor and Fake Funnels. Let's Talk About It. 59:47

14h ago59:47

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🔥 Episode Summary:This one’s not about tools or tech—it’s about leadership, candor, and calling out the BS that's quietly killing performance in the channel.Ronnell sits down with Stephen Semmelroth, a West Point grad, cybersecurity expert, and one of the most thoughtful leaders in the channel today. Together, they expose the real reasons why bad Q…

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What Next | The Spectacle of “Alligator Alcatraz” Is the Point 30:17

16h ago30:17

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Built in just eight days, Donald Trump and Kristi Noem toured “Alligator Alcatraz,” a migrant detention facility built on a disused airstrip in the Florida Everglades. Even before Trump touched down in South Florida, branded merchandise was being sold. Soon after he headed back to Washington, the first detainees were brought in. Guest: Sommer Bruga…

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Malmstrom UFO Incident | Did UFOs Shut Down Nuclear Missiles at a Military Base? 1:00:48

18h ago1:00:48

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The true story of a military Air Force base that mysteriously lost use of several nuclear missiles and the extraterrestrial elements of the Malmstrom UFO Incident. Ad-free episodes, bonus content, & more: https://www.redwebpod.com In 1967, personnel at a Montana Air Force Base watched as a massive object hovered silently above them, moving erratica…

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World Champion Para Surfer Zoe Smith: From Losing a Leg to Riding Waves 42:30

18h ago42:30

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EP:90 In this episode, I sit down with world champion para-surfer Zoe Smith, whose story is not the sugar-coated kind. After losing her leg in a car accident, Zoe went through years of depression, identity loss, and frustration. But instead of settling, she carved out a brand new version of herself — in the surf, no less. We talk about everything f…

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What Next: TBD | How A.I. Lost (and Won) the Big Beautiful Debate 30:55

1d ago30:55

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As the One Big Beautiful Bill bounced around Congress, one provision—the 10-year moratorium on states making laws to regulate artificial intelligence—fell out. But AI-fans don’t need to worry, there’s still plenty of industry support in the bill. Guest: Will Oremus, technology news analysis writer for the Washington Post. Want more What Next TBD? S…

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Slate Money | Markets Will Be Markets 55:11

1d ago55:11

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This week: The US stock market has reached a new all time high. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck and Elizabeth Spiers are joined once again by investments expert Barry Ritholtz who talked us through the market turmoil of Trump’s tariff spree back in April. Barry helps the hosts break down the behavior of the markets right now, examine the historical contex…

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ICYMI | Not Even Lawsuits Can Stop AI 46:46

2d ago46:46

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Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by Slate senior tech editor Tony Ho Tran to parse through what Meta’s victory in a recent AI lawsuit means for its users. Tools like ChatGPT are becoming more common at home and at work, but without protections, they could threaten not just the creativity of artists, but anyone who posts online. As regulation…

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(Preview) Movie Club | Caveat (2020) 5:07

3d ago5:07

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On this episode of Movie Club, Trevor takes us into a universe from the same mind behind the film Oddity as the crew gives their thoughts on Caveat. Sensitive topics: death, suicide, depression, mental illness "Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creati…

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What Next: TBD | Rerun: Death of the Weather Forecast? 30:24

3d ago30:24

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This episode was originally published on April 27, 2025. The Trump administration has already begun cutting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the U.S. National Weather Service. What’s the advantage to understanding the weather less? Guest: Daniel Swain, weather and climate scientist with the University of Californi…

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Political Gabfest | Is Trump’s Reckless Bill Unpopular? 1:13:15

3d ago1:13:15

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This week, David Plotz and guest hosts Will Saletan and Catherine Rampell discuss what the Senate’s regressive budget bill will do to the health of America, whether there is space left for non-Trump conservatives in American politics, and how Paramount’s settlement of Trump’s meritless lawsuit signifies the fall of another guardrail against an auth…

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What Next | One Big Deeply Unpopular Bill 32:11

5d ago32:11

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Trump wants his “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed by July 4. But the bill is so large and expensive—with deep tax cuts only partially offset by huge cuts to Medicaid and SNAP—there’s something in there for almost every member of Congress to hate. Guest: David Dayen, executive editor of the American Prospect. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Pl…

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Bonus: Getting to Know Yourself – The Real Work that changes everything 18:15

5d ago18:15

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EP:89 No guests, no fluff—just Michelle, solo-mic and uncensored, diving headfirst into the messy, brilliant business of getting to know yourself. She's a straight-talking podcaster, trained actor (yes, LA drama school and all), and ex-construction pro who swapped steel-toe boots for self-awareness. This episode is all about cutting through the noi…

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What Next | Is This the End of NPR and PBS? 33:02

6d ago33:02

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The Trump administration’s plans to strip funding from PBS and NPR is the latest in a long line of Republican fights against public broadcasting. The House has already voted to take back over a billion dollars it had previously agreed to pay. Will the Senate sign off on it next? Guest: Brian Stelter, chief media analyst at CNN. Want more What Next?…

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

6d 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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The Channel’s Throwing a Party—Did MSPs Get the Invite? 17:57

6d ago17:57

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Guests: ➡️ Matt Wren ➡️ Jasmina Mueller Location: CP Expo Summary: The channel keeps saying it’s all about partnership, but too many MSPs are asking the same question: “Are we even invited to this thing?” In this episode, Ronnell Richards sits down with Titan Cloud’s Matt Wren and industry powerhouse Jasmina Mueller for a real, raw conversation abo…

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

7d 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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Pompoms Are Jocular, Like A Corncob Pipe. (Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up) 53:31

8d ago53:31

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This week on “Tis the Podcast”, Julia, Anthony, and Thom bravely (or foolishly) tackle Hallmark's "Hall Out the Holly: Lit Up." Was this sequel as cheery and charming as the original? Or was it, as some might say, a piece of "hot garbage?" Before diving into the HOA drama and Christmas light competitions, the elves talk "Megan 2.0”, upcoming movie …

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What Next | Why Is ICE Masked Up? 33:34

8d ago33:34

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ICE agents have begun concealing their identities in masks and plainclothes while making arrests. Experts—including a former ICE official—say that endangers those agents, and violates the trust between law enforcement and the citizenry. Guests: Philip Bump, columnist for the Washington Post Scott Shuchart, ICE’s Assistant Director for Regulatory Af…

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Jerome of Sandy Cove | The Man Who Washed Ashore With No Identity 56:39

8d ago56:39

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Exploring the baffling case of a man found washed ashore with no name and no ability to speak, Jerome of Sandy Cove. Ad-free episodes, bonus content, & more: http://www.redwebpod.com In 1863, a man was discovered near death along the rocky shores of Nova Scotia. His legs had been removed with surgical precision, and he wouldn’t respond to any quest…

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From Body Insecurity to Swimsuit Model, Rachel Peru's Unexpected Journey 49:30

8d ago49:30

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EP: 88 What happens when you stop hating your body and start saying yes to life at 46? For Rachel Peru, it led to catwalks, swimwear campaigns with Lizzo, and a mission to challenge ageism in fashion. In this episode, Rachel opens up about her late start in modelling, the breakdown that came before the breakthrough, and why it’s never too late to r…

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What Next: TBD | The FTC’s Merger Shakedown 27:31

9d ago27:31

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Under a normal administration, a merger between two large advertising firms might attract the government’s interest for anti-monopoly reasons. Under this one, the Federal Trade Commission is creating conditions to…ensure that X still gets advertiser dollars? Guest: Kate Conger, technology reporter for the New York Times. Want more What Next TBD? Su…

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Slate Money | Megayacht Foam Parties Are In 49:42

10d ago49:42

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This week: Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary in the race for New York City mayor. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the alarmist reactions from business leaders to the Mamdani’s win and why he’s hardly the threat to capitalism they make him out to be. Then, Trump has turned his sights on Jay Powell once again, threatenin…

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Amicus | “No Right Is Safe” 56:19

10d 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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A Hitman From The Dark Web is Hunting Me | Skully's Sinister Stories Vol.2 1:10:45

10d ago1:10:45

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Welcome back to Skully’s Sinister Stories—where the deeper you scroll, the darker it gets.Tonight’s episode dives into the underbelly of the internet: The dark web. Filled with cursed apps, killer live feeds, untraceable databases, and anonymous contracts with chilling consequences. Five terrifying stories that don’t just haunt your screen… they wa…

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What Next: TBD | The Other Iran-Israel War 27:29

11d ago27:29

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In addition to the three-dimensional war of bombs and missiles, Iran and Israel—and the US—are squaring off in a cyber battle. With everything from water infrastructure to banking connected to the internet in some way, how much damage can cyberattacks do? Guest: Maggie Miller, POLITICO cybersecurity reporter Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Sl…

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Political Gabfest | Let’s Plunge, New York 1:09:39

11d ago1:09:39

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This week, Emily Bazelon and guest hosts Ruth Marcus and James Forman discuss Trump’s bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities with guest Steven Cook from the Council on Foreign Relations, Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, and an astonishing whistleblower report that sheds incriminating light on Trump’s judicial n…

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What Next | Zohran Mamdani’s Former Boss Weighs In 33:42

12d ago33:42

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How Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani upset the better-connected, better-funded, better-known candidate in New York’s Democratic mayoral primary—and how he might actually govern if he makes it into office. Guest: Ross Barkan, contributing writer at the New York Times Magazine, New York Magazine columnist, and Editor-in-Chief of The Metropolitan R…

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How to Shut Up Your Inner Critic Before She Wrecks Everything 12:29

12d ago12:29

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In this vulnerable (and slightly chaotic) bonus episode, Michelle sits down with a strong cup of Yorkshire Gold and a strong dose of honesty to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of running a creative business. Fresh off a weekend filled with big wins — interviewing dream guests and learning to surf — she finds herself midweek questioning: “Is this…

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ICYMI | TikTok May Win Battles, But YouTube Will Win the War 48:18

13d ago48:18

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Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by Yahoo senior entertainment reporter Kelsey Weekman, who is fresh off the plane from this year’s VidCon. Unlike past years, when TikTokkers took over the Anaheim Convention Center, VidCon 2025 put YouTubers front and center, inducting the first creators into the VidCon Hall of Fame. With platforms like MySp…

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Thanks For The Milk And Cookies, And Thanks For The Beautiful Polaroid Picture. (Christmas Commercials) 1:03:39

13d ago1:03:39

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Happy Wednesday, Christmas Fanatics! And Happy Leon Day! That's right! As of today, we are *officially* halfway to Christmas 2025! To celebrate the occasion, Julia, Thom, and Anthony gather to discuss fifteen of their favorite Christmas commercials from the eighties! Done "Round Robin" style, allowing each elf to discuss the five that they picked, …

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What Next | The Lawsuit Scaring Protesters 31:43

14d ago31:43

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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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Slate Money | Money Talks: Money is One Hell of A Drug 32:34

14d ago32:34

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In this Money Talks: Felix Salmon is joined by author James Frey to discuss his new novel, Next to Heaven, set among America’s ultra-ultra-rich, the real life billionaires he knows who inspired it, and why he thinks money is addicting. Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you…

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TACO Trump No More: Trump Takes Out Iran’s Nukes / Update: Federal Sentencing In Front of My Frat Brother Was a Blast 42:26

15d ago42:26

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In this podcast Jeff discusses a moment he never dreamed would occur: Iran’s nuclear facilities were destroyed by America and Iran is finally punished for its global terror. Every President from Carter through Biden looked the other way or appeased Iran’s terrorism — Trump did not. Jeff eats some crow but points out the MAGA leading voices who side…

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Ebenezer Scrooge Was A Frugal Realist Who Wasn't Taken In By Yuletide Nonsense. (Frasier Revival - Second Christmas Episode) 40:28

15d ago40:28

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"Reunited and it feels so good!" That's right, all three elves are back this week after most of the month of June spent apart! To celebrate the occasion, they sit down, travel to Boston, and discuss the "Frasier" revival's second Christmas episode (and, as it turns out, series finale!): Season 2, Episode 10's: "Father Christmas"! We can guarantee t…

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A3 Ghost Crash | Did a "Ghost Crash" Solve a Missing Person Case? 46:35

15d ago46:35

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Unpacking the mystery behind reported phone calls detailing a supposed car crash that led investigators to solve a months-old missing person case, the A3 Ghost Crash. Ad-free episodes, bonus content, & more: http://www.redwebpod.com On a cold winter night in 2002, several people called the police in Surrey, England, to report witnessing the same ac…

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What Next: Trump Bombed Iran. Are We at War? 32:34

15d ago32:34

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The Trump administration bombed three Iranian nuclear sites. While the Pentagon says these facilities are severely damaged, a diplomatic end to the conflict and a nuclear disarmament agreement feel less possible than ever. Guests: ⁠Gregory Gause⁠, Visiting Scholar at the ⁠Middle East Institute⁠ and ⁠Professor Emeritus of International Affairs⁠ for …

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Overcoming Setbacks: Alex Bell's Journey to Olympic Success 54:35

15d ago54:35

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In this engaging episode of "She Who Dares Wins," Michelle welcomes Alex Bell, an inspirational Olympian and passionate advocate for the transformative power of sports. As the first Olympian on the podcast, Alex shares her incredible journey from watching Dame Kelly Holmes at a young age to eventually running at the Tokyo Olympics herself. Overcomi…

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Figuring Some Sh*t Out With BK and Sam 15:00

15d ago15:00

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🔥 Episode Summary:We’re live from Channel Partners with Brandon Knight and Sam Islam—two powerhouses from opposite sides of the table: vendor and partner. And they’re not holding back. In this episode of *Shut the Hell Up & Sell: Unfiltered*, we get into the *real* gaps in the channel community—why we’re still operating like it’s 2005, who’s respon…

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My parents got me a dog to shut me up. I think it’s watching them. 16:14

15d ago16:14

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When a withdrawn child in a perfect suburban cul-de-sac is gifted a flawless white dog, it seems like the first good thing to happen in a long time. But the dog doesn't play. Doesn't sleep. And it watches — not just the family, but everyone on the block — with unsettling, human intensity. As the boy forms an unnatural bond with his new companion, s…

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What Next: TBD | Airlines Are Selling Your Data to the Government 29:13

16d ago29:13

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ARC, the data broker owned by the country’s major airlines, has been selling domestic flight data in the US to Customs and Border Protection. But in the contract, they told CBP not to reveal where the data was from… why? Guest: Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media and the co-host of the 404 Media Podcast. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate …

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ICYMI | Is Partiful Cancelled? 40:24

17d ago40:24

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Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay start off with two sounds of the summer from a divisive Love Island USA contestant and a popstar “standing on business.” Then, they explain the controversy brewing behind Partiful, the hip event invite app that was a rising star in the tech world, until an NYC Noise blog post brought up that Partiful’s co-founders used …

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Slate Money: We Submit To The AI Overlords 56:51

17d ago56:51

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This week: We become cheerleaders for crypto regulation, AI, and…Cheerleaders. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the GENIUS act, the major crypto regulation bill which recently passed the Senate, and its implications for regulating stable coins and how it could upend payment processing as we know it in the United States. Then, t…

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Amicus | The Many Compromises of Elena Kagan 53:52

17d 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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(Preview) Movie Club | Hell House LLC (2015) 4:59

17d ago4:59

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This week on Movie Club, Christian takes us back to the world of found footage to see the story of a Halloween haunted house gone horrifically wrong in Hell House LLC. Sensitive topics: death, child death, suicide "Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠) Licensed under Crea…

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

18d 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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Political Gabfest | Massive Ordnance Penetrator 1:11:03

18d ago1:11:03

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This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss whether the US should join Israel’s war on Iran, the tragic Minnesota assassinations and why US political violence is surging now, and the Supreme Court’s unsurprising but willfully obtuse decision to uphold Tennessee’s youth transgender care ban. Here are this week’s chatters: Emily…

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Why Your Friends Could Be Holding You Back: Letting go to move forward 15:23

19d ago15:23

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Join Michelle as she unveils a revealing discussion in this special bonus episode focused on personal growth and the critical choices one must make regarding interpersonal relationships. Highlighting the powerful notion that "not everyone gets to come along for the ride," Michelle challenges listeners to re-evaluate the company they keep. By delvin…

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

20d ago49:49

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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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What Next | Kristi Noem Understands the Assignment 32:38

20d ago32:38

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As the head of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem has made herself the official face of the Trump administration’s military crackdowns on protesters in Los Angeles, raids in majority-Democratic cities, and the deportations of student activists. How has she been able to consolidate so much power so quickly? Guest: Seth Tupper, Editor-i…

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What Next | The War Netanyahu Always Wanted 34:12

21d ago34:12

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On Friday, Israel launched massive strikes in Iran, targeting nuclear sites and killing top military leaders in the largest single-day attack on the country since the 1980s. Iran has retaliated, launching ballistic missiles at Israeli cities and killing at least eight people. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is walking a tightrope as it tries to…

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