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Political: The "Happy Valentine's Day Rubio Robot" Edition
February 12, 2016 07:00 - 50 minutesDavid Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss the Presidential race including the Republican rundown, the Sanders “steamroller” and whether Hillary Clinton can stop “the Bern.” They also discuss the Supreme Court's recent stay and the potential for it to impact climate change. The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Texture, the mobile app that lets you tap directly into the world's most popular magazines, anywhere, using your phone or tablet. Dive deeper into Vogue, People,...
Serial Season 1 Update Bonus Episode
February 11, 2016 20:43 - 21 minutesGabe and Katy discuss the successes and failures of Serial's recent series of mini-episodes updating us on Adnan Syed's hearing in Baltimore. What, if anything, does the series add to our understanding of Season 1, and where does it leave us emotionally? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gist: Mike and Frank Take the Stage
February 11, 2016 19:35 - 38 minutesOn The Gist, Matthew Dicks and your host record the show in the wee hours of the night, after seeing a Bruce Springsteen concert. They’ll present two stories from the Story Collider storytelling night at the Kraine Theater in New York. The first features our winning Gist listener Frank Kennedy, who tells a story of trying to connect with his autistic son. For the Spiel, Mike takes the stage to tell the story behind his big scoop at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans. Special thanks this episode ...
The DoubleX Gabfest: Berniebros Edition
February 11, 2016 07:00 - 49 minutesHanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss Berniebros, the CDC's warning to young women about drinking, and Samantha Bee's show Full Frontal on TBS. 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 Headspace. If you've ever been curious about meditation, then go to Headspace.com/doublex and try the Take 10 p...
Gist: Should We Fear Domestic Terrorism?
February 10, 2016 23:32 - 35 minutesOn The Gist, the daughter of a Fort Hood victim explains how she became friends with the shooter’s cousin. We’ll speak with the HBO documentary Homegrown’s filmmaker Greg Barker and subjects Kerry Cahill (the daughter), Nader Hasan (the cousin), and Philip Mudd, a veteran CIA and FBI counterterrorism official. Hasan and Cahill are both involved in the the Nawal Foundation. Mudd is the author of Takedown: Inside the Hunt for Al Qaeda. The documentary Homegrown is now available from HBO. For th...
Political: The “New Hampshire Primary” Edition
February 10, 2016 17:51 - 24 minutesDavid Plotz, Emily Bazelon and Slate's Jim Newell discuss the impact of the New Hampshire Primary on the Republican and Democratic parties. 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. The Slate Political Gabfest is sponsored by Blue Apron. For less than...
The Culture Gabfest: Beyoncé Wins the Superbowl Edition
February 10, 2016 07:00 - 1 hourStephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the Coen brothers latest movie Hail Caesar!, Beyonce's Formation video with New York Times' Wesley Morris and the 2016 Superbowl ads with Slate's Seth Stevenson. The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus, a new video service with more than 5,000 lectures. As a member, you can watch as many lectures as you want on any device. And for a limited time, listeners of the Culture Gabfest can watch one of the most p...
Gist: Is Marijuana Making You Stupid?
February 10, 2016 00:14 - 24 minutesOn The Gist, Mike’s thoughts on the P-word. Then, Maria Konnikova of the New Yorker tells us about the challenge of doing a controlled trial on a controlled substance. She’s the author of The Confidence Game. For the Spiel, Mike fact-checks a widely ignored statement from Chris Christie. Today’s sponsors: Betterment, the largest automated investing service—managing billions of dollars for people just like you. Get up to six months of investing free when you go to Betterment.com/gist. Harry’s,...
Whistlestop: The Straight Talk Express
February 09, 2016 16:58 - 27 minutesIn this episode of Slate's podcast about campaign history, John Dickerson explains how retail politics won the day in the 2000 Republican primary in New Hampshire. This week's This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. Start building your website today at Squarespace.com. Enter the order code WHISTLESTOP at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. Love Slate podcasts? Listen longer with Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, ad-free versions, exclusive podcasts, and mor...
The Moment - John Moreland: 2/9/16
February 09, 2016 07:00 - 48 minutesJohn Moreland is a masterful singer-songwriter best known for his albums In the Throes (2013) and High on Tulsa Heat (2015). Fresh off his European tour with Jason Isbell, John joins us in the studio to talk about writing songs on the road and why nowadays, it’s more difficult to find the right melody than the right words (7:20). Plus, John describes how he first fell in love with music (12:20), why he chooses to not idolize the greats (31:15), and how his goal as a writer is to build what Bo...
Hang Up: The Winning Very Ugly Edition
February 09, 2016 00:56 - 1 hourStefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Broncos’ Super Bowl win with Giants offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz. The Leicester Mercury’s Rob Tanner also joins to explain Leicester City’s rise in the English Premier League.Facebook: facebook.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at www.slate.com/hangupHang Up and Listen is brought to you by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit ...
Gist: Why We Still Care About O.J.
February 08, 2016 22:49 - 28 minutesMurder is one of the most venerable subjects of journalism and drama. What was it about the O.J. trail that still entertains? On The Gist. reporter Jeffrey Toobin explains the case’s lasting significance. He’s the author of The Run of His Life: The People v. O. J. Simpson. For the Spiel, let’s dispel with this fiction that Marco Rubio doesn’t know what he’s doing. Today’s sponsor: Betterment, the largest automated investing service—managing billions of dollars for people just like you. Get up...
Getting In Ep 5A: Do VIP Connections Ever Matter?
February 08, 2016 20:00 - 19 minutesHost Julie Lythcott-Haims welcomes back Getting In experts Steve LeMenager and Parke Muth to answer more listener questions. A college counselor in Boston asks what online resources he should include in a presentation to 11th-graders. A mom in Switzerland wonders how US Colleges will convert her son's International Baccalaureate scores to an American-style GPA. A college counselor in Pittsburgh is wary of parents who insist their social and political connections could help their children ga...
Lexicon: A British Insult Fit for Trump
February 08, 2016 07:00 - 32 minutesA peculiar insult from the north of England has the Oxford English Dictionary stumped. Lexicon Valley is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus, a new video service with more than 5,000 lectures. As a member, you can watch as many lectures as you want on any device. And for a limited time, Lexicon Valley listeners can watch The Fundamentals of Photography for free by visiting TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/lexicon. And by Blue Apron. For less than $10 per meal, Blue Apron delivers right to your ...
Working: The “How Does a Jewelry-Maker Work?” Edition
February 07, 2016 07:00 - 26 minutesIn this episode of Working, Slate editorial assistant Rachel Gross talks to Rachel Pfeffer, whose signature honeycomb necklace has been spotted on Beyoncé, aka the Queen B. 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. ...
Amicus: The Candidates and the Court
February 06, 2016 22:00 - 26 minutesOn this episode, Dahlia asks why the Supreme Court has been almost absent as a campaign issue, despite the fact that the next president could have the opportunity to reshape the Court’s bench. She is joined by UC-Irvine law professor Erwin Chemerinsky.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 trial today here. Please let us know what you think of Amicus. Our ...
Money: The New Money Edition
February 06, 2016 07:00 - 44 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 cold hard cash. Topics discussed on today’s show include: -The failure of bitcoin, and why we'll never have a cash-free society -Viacom's aging patriarch Sumner Redstone, and Philippe Daumain’s $54M pay package -Why Credit Suisse is tanking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gist: What Time Does the Super Bowl Start?
February 05, 2016 23:24 - 27 minutesOn The Gist, Slate’s Justin Peters shares his observations from watching every Super Bowl in history over the course of two months. He’s the author of The Idealist: Aaron Swartz and the Rise of Free Culture on the Internet. For the Spiel, another Lobstar of the Antentwig. Today’s sponsor: Casper, the online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting casper.com/gist and using the promo code GIST. Join Slate Plus! Members get bon...
Political: The "Coin Toss" Edition
February 05, 2016 07:00 - 46 minutesJohn Dickerson, David Plotz and Emily Bazelon discuss the impact of the Iowa Caucus on the Republican and Democratic Parties and David Plotz speaks with Adam McKay about America's financial system and his Oscar-nominated film, The Big Short. 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...
Serial Season 2, Ep. 6: Slate's Spoiler Special
February 05, 2016 03:08 - 34 minutesGabe and Katy are once again joined by former Army officer Adrian Bonenberger to discuss the realities of life on base in Afghanistan, and whether Bowe Bergdahl’s concerns were realistic or idealistic. Plus: fond memories of Season 1, as awakened by today’s surprise release of a mini-episode updating us on Adnan’s retrial hearings in Baltimore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gist: What’s a Vote Worth?
February 05, 2016 00:30 - 24 minutesOn The Gist, Mike identifies the greatest depiction of a zebra in mass media. Here’s the video. The, Dan Pashman from The Sporkful podcast explains how sound influences taste. For the Spiel, if a candidate offered to pay you 2,800 for your vote, would you take it? 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 segments, exclusive member-only p...
Mom And Dad Are Fighting: Better Get a Shotgun Edition
February 04, 2016 07:00 - 48 minutesDan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss the Zika virus with an OBGYN and the new HBO Sesame Street. 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 Club W, leading the "grape to glass" wine revolution. Answer just six simple questions at Clu...
ABC: A Manual for Cleaning Women
February 04, 2016 07:00 - 41 minutesCritics Christina Cauterucci, Mark Harris, and Katy Waldman discuss Lucia Berlin's dazzling short story collection. Slate's Audio Book Club is brought to you by Audible.com, with more than 180,000 audiobooks and spoken-word audio products. Get a free 30-day trial and a free audiobook at AudiblePodcast.com/abc. Next month, Slate's Audio Book Club chats about Better Living Through Criticism by A.O. Scott. Read the book and join us for our conversation in March! Learn more about your ad choices....
Gist: Are Lots of Little Babies Synesthetes?
February 03, 2016 22:42 - 25 minutesOn The Gist, we don’t mention Iowa once! First, Maria Konnikova of the New Yorker separates the gold-tinted truth from the rubber-scented fiction when it comes to synesthesia. She’s the author of The Confidence Game. For the Spiel, what if your host was born to hand jive? Today’s sponsor: 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 re...
The Culture Gabfest: Did Steve Finish His Book Edition
February 03, 2016 07:00 - 57 minutesJulia Turner, Dana Stevens, and New York Times' Wesley Morris discuss the biographical drama American Crime Story: The People v. OJ Simpson, the film Room, and Rihanna's new album. The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus, a new video learning service with more than 5,000 lectures. For a limited time only, listeners of the Culture Gabfest can stream one of the most popular courses—The Everyday Gourmet: Rediscovering the Lost Art of Cooking—for free. Just visit T...
Gist: Toodle-oo Iowa
February 02, 2016 23:58 - 28 minutesOn The Gist, listener C. Andrew Frank shares his experience caucusing in Iowa last night. Plus, Slate’s Jamelle Bouie explains what the Iowa results tell us, if anything. For the Spiel, how to discuss Iowa better in the media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices