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Amicus: Is the Burden Undue?
March 06, 2016 18:57 - 46 minutesIt was a big week at SCOTUS, as a newly-balanced Court turned to Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, its first abortion case in nine years. We discuss the case with legal scholar Pamela Karlan and listen to some highlights from oral arguments.Amicus is sponsored by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a100-day period. And get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by visitingCasper.com/amic...
Working: The “What’s It Like to Be a Twerking Instructor?” Edition
March 06, 2016 14:56 - 27 minutesMeet a fitness instructor who teaches people how to twerk.Working is brought to you by Hiscox Small Business Insurance. Hiscox offers a new way to buy small business insurance by tailoring coverage to fit your needs and allowing you to buy only what you need. Policies start from $22.50 per month. You can order online or over the phone from a licensed advisor in minutes. Go to Hiscox.com to learn more and to get a free quote.If you’re a Slate Plus member, enjoy bonus segments and interview tra...
Money: The Brain in a VAT Edition
March 05, 2016 07:00 - 48 minutesOn this episode of Slate Money, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann talk sales taxes. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Cathy battles the tampon tax. -Ted Cruz makes a proposal for a new kind of value-added tax. -Felix can't stand the way Americans keep the sales tax off the price tag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gist: Adam Davidson Makes Negative Interest Rates Positively Interesting
March 05, 2016 00:15 - 23 minutesOn The Gist, Adam Davidson explains the latest experimental development of a desperate economy—negative interest rates. Davidson is columnist for the New York Times Magazine and host of a new podcast with Adam McKay called Surprisingly Awesome. For the Spiel, oh yeah, more Trump. Today’s sponsors: Texture, the mobile app that lets you tap directly into the world’s most popular magazines using your phone or tablet. Dive deeper into Vogue, People, Esquire, Time—with interactive content for a r...
Political: The "Hate and Castrate" Edition
March 04, 2016 07:00 - 43 minutesDavid Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss the unfolding anti-Trump effort, Hillary Clinton's general election potential and the Supreme Court's recent debate about abortion access in West Texas. The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 50% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.com and get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promo code GABFEST. An...
Serial Season 2, Ep. 9: Slate’s Spoiler Special
March 04, 2016 01:17 - 23 minutesGabe and Katy struggle with the ever-shifting frame of season 2’s narrative. What is the real story Koenig and company are driving at? Is there any other way to approach a situation as complicated as Bowe Bergdahl’s? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gist: Would I Be Happier in an Arranged Marriage?
March 03, 2016 23:48 - 27 minutesOn The Gist, the story behind the so-called Chinese curse “may you live in interesting times.” Maria Konnikova of the New Yorker tells us about international efforts to find the recipe for a happy, lasting marriage. She’s the author of The Confidence Game. For the Spiel, is a Donald Trump nomination inevitable or likely? Today’s sponsor: Roku and HBO NOW. Roku players offer the biggest selection of streaming channels, like HBO NOW. Learn more and try HBO NOW free for one month by going to ro...
Getting In Ep 6A: Building the Senior Year Course Load That's Right For You
March 03, 2016 20:00 - 23 minutesHost Julie Lythcott-Haims and Getting In expert Josh Steckel answer listener questions. Josh is the college counselor at the Brooklyn School for Collaborative studies. He's also the author of Hold Fast to Dreams: A College Guidance Counselor, His Students, and the Vision of a Life Beyond Poverty. Listener questions in this episode include one from a mother in Connecticut who wonders if special spots are held for students who want to enter ROTC. And Josh and Julie answer two different but rel...
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: Dóna Prump Edition
March 03, 2016 07:00 - 42 minutesDan Kois discusses social media and teens with author Nancy Jo Sales and Black-ish with Slate's Aisha Harris. Mom and Dad are Fighting is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, the company that makes luxury bedding affordable. Order right now and they'll give you 20 percent off, plus free shipping. Get sheets, towels, blankets, duvet covers, and more at BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code MOMANDDAD. And by the New York Times bestseller The Opposite of Spoiled by Ron Lieber—a taboo-shatteri...
Gist: Trump’s Tiny Little Lead
March 03, 2016 00:22 - 23 minutesOn The Gist, Josh Putnam from Frontloading HQ explains what last night’s Super Tuesday results mean when you do the delegate math. He’s a lecturer at the University of Georgia, where he specializes in campaigns and elections. For the Spiel, common abortion arguments that aren’t good arguments. Today’s sponsor: Roku and HBO NOW. Roku players offer the biggest selection of streaming channels, like HBO NOW. Learn more and try HBO NOW free for one month by going to roku.com/thegist. Join Slate Pl...
Political: Gabfest Extra: The “That Really Was a Super Tuesday” Edition
March 02, 2016 17:30 - 21 minutesDavid Plotz is joined by Slate's chief political correspondent Jamelle Bouie to get the lowdown on all the Super Tuesday results. Slate’s Political Gabfest is brought to you Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S.postage using your own computer and printer. Sign up for Stamps.com and get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promo code GABFEST. And by Blue Apron. Create delicious, homemade meals in 35 minutes or less. Visit BlueApron.com/GABFEST to get your first two meals...
Wearing Jeans to The Oscars Edition
March 02, 2016 07:00 - 1 hourStephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss The Oscars, small talk, and interview photographer Gregory Crewdson about his work and latest show "Cathedral of the Pines." The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Carbonite. Keep your digital files safe this year—protect your photos, music, and documents with automatic cloud backup from Carbonite. Try it free without a credit card at Carbonite.com, and use the offer code CULTURE to get two free bonus months if you decide to buy....
Gist: This Podcast Is for Losers
March 01, 2016 21:56 - 24 minutesOn The Gist, do we have more to learn from losers than winners? Huffington Post senior politics editor Sam Stein joins us to share the stories behind his podcast Candidate Confessional. For the Spiel, Mike reveals his workout secrets. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hang Up: The I Was Just Massaging My Hands Edition
March 01, 2016 07:00 - 1 hourStefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Stephen Curry's amazing weekend and the Warriors' haters. They're also joined by ESPN's Bob Ley to talk about new FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Finally, they examine the size of NFL quarterbacks' hands.Facebook: facebook.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at www.slate.com/hangup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gist: Bernie Down the House
February 29, 2016 22:57 - 25 minutesOn The Gist, writer Matt Bruenig makes the case for electing Bernie Sanders and explains why the candidate’s top economic advisors say his policies could bring 5.3 percent gross national product growth. For the Spiel, a post-Oscars joke recap. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Moment - Zach Quinto: 2/29/16
February 29, 2016 07:00 - 59 minutesZach Quinto is an actor and a producer best known for his roles in Heroes, Margin Call, and in the Star Trek films as Spock. Today, Zach discusses how the death of his father shaped his childhood and career (2:00), how he landed in Noah Haidle’s Smokefall (16:00), and the years of self examination that helped him better understand his goals as an artist (27:00). Plus, Zach reflects on how the plant medicine, ayahuasca, helped him release a character that lingered from Angels in America (38:00...
Working: The “What’s It Like to Run a Medical Marijuana Dispensary?” Edition
February 28, 2016 07:00 - 29 minutesMeet the rabbi and former hospital administrator who now run a pot dispensary.Working is brought to you by Hiscox Small Business Insurance. Hiscox offers a new way to buy small business insurance by tailoring coverage to fit your needs and allowing you to buy only what you need. Policies start from $22.50 per month. You can order online or over the phone from a licensed advisor in minutes. Go to Hiscox.com to learn more and to get a free quote.If you’re a Slate Plus member, enjoy bonus segmen...
Money: The Breaking the Law Edition
February 27, 2016 07:00 - 54 minutesOn this episode of Slate Money, Guan Yang joins hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann to talk about battles with the government. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -The Apple versus the FBI battle is about much more than just Apple. -Sci-Hub's gone to the dark web. -Argentina says it's not evil anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gist: Chappelle's Show Co-Creator Neal Brennan
February 26, 2016 22:42 - 28 minutesOn The Gist, we speak with the brilliant comic mind Neal Brennan about his new one-man comedy show 3 Mics. It’s showing at the Lynn Redgrave Theater in New York City through mid-March. For the Spiel, a crazy 24 hours in presidential politics. What a country! Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting In - Ep 6: Evaluating Your Financial Aid Package + Scholarship Strategies
February 26, 2016 16:34 - 38 minutesHost Julie Lythcott-Haims and Getting In expert Josh Steckel talk financial aid, scholarship strategies, plus they hear an update from Getting In senior August Graves. Josh is the college counselor at the Brooklyn School for Collaborative studies. He's also the author of Hold Fast to Dreams: A College Guidance Counselor, His Students, and the Vision of a Life Beyond Poverty. Josh lists the most important things seniors and their families need to be doing right now if they're applying for ...
Political: The "Is Trump's Nomination Inevitable" Edition
February 26, 2016 07:00 - 46 minutesDavid Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon consider scenarios that could lead to, or derail, a possible Trump nomination. They discuss what kind of cases an 8-judge Supreme Court might decide and the Gabfest hosts take up a new debate about Apple's security and privacy measures in light of new information reported this week. The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 50% compared to ...
Gist: What’s Next for #OscarsSoWhite?
February 25, 2016 22:43 - 33 minutesOn The Gist, why the Oscars matter to the future of Hollywood. We discuss the ideas behind #OscarsSoWhite with Slate’s Aisha Harris and NPR TV critic Eric Deggans. Aisha recently wrote “Why Creed’s Best Picture Snub Matters” and Eric Deggans is the author of Race-Baiter. For the Spiel, scary Trump supporters. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
The DoubleX Gabfest: #FreeKesha Edition
February 25, 2016 07:00 - 55 minutesHanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and Aisha Harris discuss single women as the new political class, teens and sexting, and Kesha. Double X is brought to you by MeUndies. MeUndies makes the world’s most comfortable underwear in a variety of styles and patterns. Head to MeUndies.com/doublex to get free shipping and 20 percent off your first order. And by BollandBranch.com, the company that makes luxury bedding affordable. Order right now and they'll give you 20 percent off, plus free shipping. Ge...
Gist: Whale News!
February 24, 2016 23:51 - 23 minutesOn The Gist, Maria Konnikova of the New Yorker explains Sigmund Freud’s lasting contributions to psychiatry and castration anxiety everywhere. She’s the author of The Confidence Game. For the Spiel, we dive into whale news from around the globe. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Whistlestop: The Reagan-Ford Vice-Presidential Dance
February 24, 2016 17:51 - 37 minutesIn this episode of Slate's podcast about campaign history, John Dickerson explains how Ronald Reagan almost became Gerald Ford’s vice president and vice-versa. This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. Start building your website today at Squarespace.com. Enter order code WHISTLESTOP at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. And by CNN’s riveting six-part documentary Race for the White House, an original mini-series that digs deep to reveal the most controversial tact...
The Culture Gabfest: Who Will Critique the Critics? Edition
February 24, 2016 07:00 - 56 minutesJulia Turner, Dana Stevens, and Stephen Metcalf discuss the Netflix series Love, the Oscar nominated documentary Amy, and cultural criticism. The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus, a new video service with more than 5,000 lectures. For a limited time, listeners of the Culture Gabfest can watch one of the most popular courses—The Everyday Gourmet: Rediscovering the Lost Art of Cooking—for free. Just visit TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/culture. And by BollandBranch....
Gist: Yuge Tariffs
February 23, 2016 22:47 - 28 minutesOn The Gist, Adam Davidson explains why he’s rarely enthusiastic about any politicians. How does he feel about experimentations with the American economy proposed by Donald Trump or Bernie Sanders? He’s a columnist for the New York Times Magazine and co-host of the podcast Surprisingly Awesome. For the Spiel, Oscars so blah. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus. Learn more about your ad choi...
The Moment - Ethan Canin: 2/23/16
February 23, 2016 20:00 - 57 minutesEthan Canin is the author of two short story collections (Emperor of the Air & The Palace Thief) and a number of novels including his latest, A Doubter’s Almanac. On today's show, Ethan discusses one of his favorite lines in literature (4:30), the state of contemporary fiction (14:30), and why he believes America has yet to learn how to teach English (23:00). Plus, Ethan reflects on the influence of Raymond Carver on writers of his generation (28:00), the types of characters he tends to consi...
Hang Up: The Feting, Fetid, Fecundity Edition
February 23, 2016 07:00 - 1 hourStefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss SB Nation's piece on rapist and ex-football player Daniel Holtzclaw. They also delve into the science of fatigue, and ESPN's Bonnie D. Ford joins to discuss Rio's polluted waters in advance of the 2016 Olympics.Facebook: facebook.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at www.slate.com/hangup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gist: Is Bernie’s Agenda More Than Imaginary?
February 22, 2016 23:21 - 23 minutesOn The Gist, an important update on the Brexit. Then, William Galston joins us to discuss the practical considerations for executing a Bernie Sanders agenda. Can it be done from the executive branch alone? Galston is a senior fellow in Governance Studies at Brookings, and a regular columnist for the Wall Street Journal. For the Spiel, why does Morning Joe hate Marco Rubio? Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at ...
Lexicon: The Full, Firm, Valiant, and Heavy-Hearted Trump
February 22, 2016 21:42 - 28 minutesDonald Trump calls people (and publications) he doesn’t like “sad.” When did that word become an insult? Lexicon Valley is brought to you by Blue Apron. For less than $10 per meal, Blue Apron delivers right to your door everything you need to create a home-cooked meal. Farm-fresh ingredients are perfectly portioned and come with an easy to follow recipe card—so you can create a delicious dinner in 40 minutes or less. Visit BlueApron.com/lexicon to get your first two meals free. And by Textu...
Working: The “What’s It Like to Run DC’s Only Japanese Supermarket?” Edition
February 21, 2016 17:04 - 24 minutesIn this episode of Working, Slate’s Rachel E. Gross talks to the owners of DC’s Hana Japanese market, married couple Ikuyo and Yoshio Tanabe.In a Slate Plus extra, Ikuyo Tanabe talks about what it’s like to run a travel agency out of the back of a supermarket. If you’re a member, enjoy bonus segments and interview transcripts from Working, plus other great podcast exclusives. Start your two-week free trial at slate.com/workingplus.Working is brought to you by Hiscox Small Business Insurance. ...
Amicus: The Contradictions of Antonin Scalia
February 21, 2016 03:00 - 49 minutesA week after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, his former clerk Rachel Barkow shares fond memories of a mentor with whom she didn’t always agree politically. And legal scholar Akhil Reed Amar suggests that Scalia didn’t always remain true to his originalist principles.You can listen to past episodes of Amicus here. Transcripts of Amicus are available to Slate Plus members. Consider signing up today! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free tr...
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: Live from Brooklyn Edition
February 20, 2016 07:00 - 59 minutesDan Kois and Allison Benedikt are live at the Bell House in Brooklyn. On this week's show, Dan and Allison talk about city parenting, surrogacy, and have an artist's roundtable with children's book authors Matt de la Peña and Rebecca Stead, and children's recording artist Laurie Berkner. Mom and Dad are Fighting is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, the company that makes luxury bedding affordable. Order right now and they'll give you 20 percent off, plus free shipping. Get sheets, towels, ...
Money: The Too Big to Fail Edition
February 20, 2016 07:00 - 57 minutesOn this episode of Slate Money, Neil Irwin, author of The Alchemists: Three Central Bankers and a World on Fire, joins hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann. This week is all about Neel Kashkari of the Minneapolis Fed's new solution for our too-big-to-fail banks. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -How to break up the biggest banks. -How we could turn banks into public utilities. -How to take away the tax-deductibili...
Gist: Hillary’s Chances in Nevada
February 19, 2016 23:44 - 27 minutesOn The Gist, Slate’s Will Oremus joins us for a round of “One Question, One Question Only” about Apple’s battle with the U.S. government. Harry Enten from FiveThirtyEight uses his polling expertise to explain what’s ahead for caucus results this weekend and the overall value of political momentum. For the Spiel, let’s thank our outsider candidates for rewriting the playbook. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today a...
Serial Season 2, Ep. 7-8: Slate's Spoiler Special
February 19, 2016 22:10 - 26 minutesGabe and Katy dive into this week's two-part episode of "Serial," in which a clearer - and somewhat depressing - picture of Bowe Bergdahl begins to emerge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Political: The “I Have a Gun and Her Name is America” Edition
February 19, 2016 07:00 - 54 minutesDavid Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon discuss the future of the Supreme Court, the Republican race for the Presidential nomination, Jeb Bush's now famous hand gun and they are joined by Slate's technology writer Will Oremus to discuss Apple's fight to keep iPhone privacy settings under lock and key. The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 50% compared to a postage meter. Sign...
Gist: We Knew You’d Listen
February 18, 2016 23:42 - 25 minutesOn The Gist, we knew you were going to listen to this episode about ESP. Maria Konnikova of the New Yorker joins us for a game we call, “Is That Bulls---?” She’s the author of The Confidence Game. For the Spiel, Donald Trump for pope! Today’s sponsors: Texture, the mobile app that lets you tap directly into the world’s most popular magazines using your phone or tablet. Dive deeper into Vogue, People, Esquire, Time—with interactive content for a richer reading experience. Try Texture for free ...
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: Live Show Lateness
February 18, 2016 07:00 - 1 minuteMom and Dad Are Fighting is going to go up on Saturday this week because of our live show taping at the Bell House in Brooklyn. If you're in New York, we would love to see you. You can buy tickets at Slate.com/live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gist: Are You a Super-Encounterer?
February 17, 2016 21:19 - 25 minutesOn The Gist, Pagan Kennedy explains how writing the New York Times Magazine column “Who Made That?” led her to discover interesting similarities among many inventors. She’s the author of Inventology: How We Dream Up Things That Change the World. For the Spiel, we take you to the Westminster dog show. Today’s sponsors: Harry’s, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with t...
Hang Up: The Putting Peyton on a Pedestal Edition
February 17, 2016 07:00 - 1 hourStefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the sexual allegations against Peyton Manning. Joe Nocera and Ben Strauss also join to discuss their book Indentured, and they interview director Greg Kohs about his Iditarod documentary The Great Alone.Facebook: facebook.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at www.slate.com/hangup Hang Up and Listen is brought to you by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right...
The Culture Gabfest: We Love You Like Kanye Loves Kanye Edition
February 17, 2016 07:00 - 52 minutesStephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Forrest Wickman discuss the new HBO series Vinyl about New York City's 70s music scene, the gentle indie feature Brooklyn, and Kanye's latest album the Life of Pablo. The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Carbonite. Keep your digital files safe this year—protect your photos, music, and documents with automatic cloud backup from Carbonite. Try it free without a credit card at Carbonite.com, and use the offer code CULTURE to get two free bonus months ...
Gist: Glory Be to Kanye
February 17, 2016 01:34 - 19 minutesOn The Gist, a special guest host with some words of wisdom for job applicants. Slate’s Forrest Wickman explains the complexity of Kanye West as an artist and helps dissect the track “Ultralight Beam” from his new album The Life of Pablo. For the Spiel, please bear with podcasters everywhere. The Gist is hiring a producer: Slate’s consummate daily news and opinion podcast is looking for an experienced and creative producer to join our team. Apply here. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segme...
The Moment - Judd Apatow
February 16, 2016 20:00 - 46 minutesJudd Apatow is a writer, director, and producer of, more than likely, one of your favorite movies or shows. Today, Judd discusses the impact of Steve Martin on his career (2:00) and the existential conflict that fuels his work (13:00). Plus, Judd talks about his role as a mentor for Amy Schumer and Lena Dunham (22:00), how he manages a writer’s room (30:00), and why he may be looking to do something different on his next big project (36:00). Judd’s new series, Love, is available this Friday...
Gabfest Extra: Antonin Scalia's Death
February 15, 2016 00:51 - 27 minutesThe sudden death on Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Saturday has unleashed huge shockwaves in both the presidential race and the legal community. Luckily, Slate has podcasts covering both areas. In this special joint episode, Amicus host Dahlia Lithwick joins Political Gabfest panelists Emily Bazelon and David Plotz to look at all the possible repercussions of Scalia’s death.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial...
Working: The “How Does a Professional Pie-Baker Work?” Edition
February 14, 2016 07:00 - 31 minutesTeeny Lamothe is the owner of Teeny Pies, a handmade pie company in Washington, D.C. that sells pies at farmers’ markets, local coffee shops, and maybe even to your CSA. Working is brought to you by Hiscox Small Business Insurance. Get customized insurance for your business right now. Go to Hiscox.com to learn more and to get a free quote. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/podcastsplus. Ema...
Money: The End of the World as We Know It Edition
February 13, 2016 07:00 - 51 minutesOn this episode of Slate Money, Muhamed El-Erian joins hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O’Neil of mathbabe.org, and Slate’s Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann talk about the future of central banks. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -Our economy is at a T Junction- things are about to go very good, or very bad, depending on the decisions our government makes. -Why central bankers, IMF types, and the like, often want to do things which go against the will of the people. -What i...
Gist: Acclaimed Actor David Morse
February 13, 2016 01:57 - 27 minutesOn The Gist, actor David Morse tells us about his role as Big Foster in Outsiders, a new TV series from WGN America. For the Spiel, Mike finds a new appreciation for the furry-hooded coat. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting In - Ep 5B: Will Gaming the System Ever Go Away?
February 12, 2016 18:55 - 25 minutesHost Julie Lythcott-Haims and expert Amy Young react to the criticism that's bubbled up around the Harvard report proposing sweeping changes to college admissions. Plus, they get an update from Getting In senior August Graves who this week received a notification from a college. And Julie and Amy answer listener questions. Amy is the director of college counseling at Avenues, an independent school in New York City. Listener questions this week include one from a mom who's daughter is a seriou...