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Stranger Than Fiction: Alastair Reynolds
Tim Wu talks with Alastair Reynolds, a science fiction writer who is the author of the Revelation Space novels and many short stories. Stranger Than Fiction is a co-production of Slate and the New America Foundation.
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Slate: The Barack Obama is Richard Nixon Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Obama's second-term scandal trifecta, including the DOJ's snooping on reporters. Plus, the murder conviction of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Dodgeball Dodgetorum Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by TNTs Steve Kerr to discuss the Bulls-Heat series and what makes a great shooter. Sports Illustrateds Jon Wertheim joins to talk about Venus and Serena. Finally, they debate the future of gym class.
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Stranger Than Fiction: Margaret Atwood
Tim Wu talks with Margaret Atwood, a speculative fiction writer and literary critic who is the author of such books as The Handmaid's Tale and The Blind Assassin. Stranger Than Fiction is a co-production of Slate and the New America Foundation.
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Slate: The "Is Anyone Too Fat to Be President?" Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, live from Cambridge, MA, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Obama's "red line," the modern surveillance state, and Christie's weight.
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The DSM and the Unmaking of Psychiatry, Live at Politics...
Gary Greenberg discusses The Book of Woe: The DSM and the Unmaking of Psychiatry. Live at Politics Prose is a co-production of Slate and Politics Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
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The Culture Gabfest: This is a Movie About Hope Edition
Slate's Stephen Metcalf, June Thomas and Dana Stevens discuss "Iron Man 3," Stephen Soderbergh's "State of the Cinema" address and the new Comedy Central show "Inside Amy Schumer."
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Hang Up and Listen: The Sandpaper, Pine Tar, and Hair...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NBA playoffs, including Stephen Currys great shooting and the Thunder without Russell Westbrook. They also talk about Clay Buchholz and the spitball, and Spelman Colleges decision to drop sports.
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Stranger Than Fiction: Cory Doctorow
Tim Wu talks with Cory Doctorow, a science fiction writer and copyright activist who is the author of such books as Little Brother and Homeland. Stranger Than Fiction is a co-production of Slate and the New America Foundation.
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The Slate Audio Book Club: Swann's Way
Emily Bazelon, David Haglund, and Meghan O'Rourke celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first volume of Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time.
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Slate: The "Whoops, Did I Really Just Hand the 2000...
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Gitmo gets a hunger strike, the FAA gets a furlough fix and Justice O'Connor gets regretful.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Give Your Baby a Spear Edition
Listen to Slates show about breast cancer awareness, sympathy for the Boston bomber and Nicholas Days new book, Baby Meets World.
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The Culture Gabfest: ...but Mostly Pain Edition
Slate's Stephen Metcalf, June Thomas and Dana Stevens discuss Michael Bay's latest film "Pain and Gain," talk about morning TV with the New York Times' Brian Stelter, and ponder the Amazon's new TV show pilots.
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Hang Up and Listen: The “And I’m Gay” Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Sports Illustrateds Franz Lidz to discuss Jason Collins decision to come out. They also examine the popularity of the NFL Draft and speak with Puck Daddys Greg Wyshynski about the NHL playoffs.
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Slate: The That Dime Bag Will Be $14.50 with Tax Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Debating Miranda, assessing Obama and taxing Mary Jane.
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What My Mother Gave Me, Live at Politics and Prose
Elizabeth Benedict, editor of What My Mother Gave Me, along with contributors Eleanor Clift and Susan Stamberg. Live at Politics Prose is a co-production of Slate and Politics Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
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The Culture Gabfest: A Rhythm of Liquids Edition
Slate writers Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and June Thomas speak with Mason Currey about his book, "Daily Rituals," discuss the Sundance TV series "Rectify" and unpack the theories behind the camp aesthetic with Slate's Bryan Lowder.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Cross Between Akili Smith and...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the Boston bombings and how marathons will change going forward, the first round of the NBA playoffs, and the stereotyping of black quarterback prospects.
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Slate's Table to Farm #8: Dueling Quesos Edition
Laura and Dan learn about the dairy industry when they speak with author Kirk Kardashian, then find out exactly how cheese is made from Elizabeth Chubbuck of Murray's Cheese. Each guest reveals their cheese guilty pleasure (spoiler alert--Elizabeth's is far guiltier) then Laura cooks up two quesos, one a Velveeta-based concoction from her childhood, the other a queso blanco made from scratch.
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Slate: The What a Horrible, Horrible Week Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The Boston Marathon bombing and the media, plus the defeat of the background check gun bill.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Fapstronaut Edition
In this weeks Gabfest,DoubleXeditor Hanna Rosin joinsSlatesenior editor Dan Kois andNew Republicstaff writer Noreen Malone to discuss the Philadelphia house of horrors abortion story, the movement of men who want to stop masturbating, and the crisis of American child care.
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The Culture Gabfest: The Mason Dixon Needs Some Fixin'...
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and June Thomas speak with Slate's Aisha Harris about the song "Accidental Racist," discuss Bitcoin with Slate tech writer Farhad Manjoo and then examine the new HBO series "Vice."
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Hang Up and Listen: The Golfier Than Thou Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Tiger Woods illegal drop at the Masters and Kobe Bryants torn Achilles tendon. They also interview Ralph Branca, Jackie Robinsons teammate on the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Slate's Table to Farm #7: Focaccia Edition
Laura and Dan talk to Aaron Bobrow-Strain about the period in history when white bread was considered fancy and whole grain bread was considered unclean, and Aaron explains how that came to be and how perceptions changed. Then your hosts talk to Amy Scherber of Amy's Bread about the importance of flour and what she learned from the bread masters of France. Finally, Laura and Dan cook and eat some focaccia.
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Slate: A Guy Named Plotz Makes Jokes About a Guy Named...
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: A gun bill gains momentum, the Obama budget courts controversy and Anthony Weiner wants redemption.
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Gulp: Mary Roach, Live at Politics and Prose
Author Mary Roach discusses her book, Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal. Live at Politics Prose is a co-production of Slate and Politics Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
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The Culture Gabfest: Pop Rocks in a Fanny Pack Edition
Slate contributors Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss the passing of Roger Ebert, National Geographic's series about the 1980's and social class in Britain.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Peg You in the Head with...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the mens and womens Final Four and Brittney Griners NBA dreams. They also talk about the firing of Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice. Finally, theyre joined by distance-running legend Bill Rodgers.
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Slate's Table to Farm #6: Braised Pork Butt Edition
Laura and Dan talk with Bill Niman and Nicolette Hahn Niman, formerly of Niman Ranch, now of BN Ranch. Bill explains why pigs are the most interesting animals in the barnyard, and how a pig farmer can love an animal and still bring it to slaughter, while Nicolette discusses some of the environmental concerns specific to pigs. Then Laura and Dan learn about heritage pork and how the sausage is made when they interview Michael Yezzi of Flying Pigs Farm. Finally, Dan cooks and eats some pork...
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Slate: The Give Us Your Tired, Your Poor ... But Not on...
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and Will Saletan. This week: Immigration reform, abortion restrictions and crossing the line in coaching sports.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Manteresting Edition
In this week's Gabfest, Noreen Malone, Jessica Grose, and Seth Stevenson discuss cooking memoirs and feminism, writing about addiction, and Pinterest for dudes.
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The Culture Gabfest: Auteurs Gone Wild Edition
Slate contributors Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss the Hollywood flop "Heavens Gate," Bryan Lowder's Slate story about 'gaybros' and the art of book recommendations.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Avert Your Eyes Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NCAA regional finals and Kevin Wares broken leg. Louisville womens coach Jeff Walz also joins to talk about his teams shocking win over Baylor. Finally, they look at the state of baseball economics.
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Slate's Table to Farm: Coca-Cola Cake Edition
Laura and Dan welcome guests with very different perspectives on proposals to tax or restrict soft drink consumption. Kelly Brownell is a Yale professor, an expert on obesity, and one of the nation's leading proponents of soda taxes. Daniel Engber is a Slate columnist who questions whether taxing soda would be effective or fair. They each offer their views, then Laura and Dan discuss over Coca-Cola cake.
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Slate: The Everybody's Back Hurts Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Marriage equality, gun control and the disability epidemic.
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"The Searchers": Live at Politics and Prose
Author Glenn Frankel discusses his book, The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend. Live at Politics Prose is a co-production of Slate and Politics Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
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The Culture Gabfest: Sprang Braake Forever Edition
Slate's Dana Stevens, June Thomas and John Swansburg discuss the Phil Spector biopic on HBO, Harmony Korine's "Spring Breakers" and the life and legacy of Lew Wallace, Civil War general and author of "Ben-Hur."
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Hang Up and Listen: They Might Be Giant Killers Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Florida Gulf Coast and other NCAA surprises. Thurl Bailey also joins to discuss the ESPN documentary Survive and Advance, and Sports Illustrateds Grant Wahl comes on to chat about U.S. mens soccer.
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Slate's Table to Farm #4: Apple Crisp Edition
Laura and Dan talk to self-proclaimed "apple nerd" Amy Traverso about the history of apples and how new varieties are created. Then your hosts explore ways to get local apples when they talk to a farmer and the founder of a startup called Farmigo. Finally, they play a game called Apple Variety or New England Town and cook and eat an apple crisp.
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Slate: The Scary, Out of Touch, Narrow-Minded, Stuffy...
Slate's Political Gabfest live from New York City, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and special guest Stephen Colbert. This week: Republican rebranding, the Steubenville rape case and leaning in.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Office Wife Edition
In this weeks Gabfest, DoubleX editor Hanna Rosin joins New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone and Slate contributing writer Seth Stevenson to discuss the rise of the retro wife; Steubenville rape case; and how to find the perfect office wife.
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The Culture Gabfest: I Remain Your Ever Fond Servant...
Slate's Dana Stevens, June Thomas and John Swansburg discuss the new crime drama "Top of the Lake," David Bowie's latest album and, fondly, the possible demise of the email signoff.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Cinderella Man Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss March Madness, including the top seeds vulnerability and gambling on the tourney. Belmont coach Rick Byrd also joins to illuminate life as an NCAA Cinderella. Finally, they assess the Big Easts demise.
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Slate's Table to Farm #3: Tri-tip Steak Edition
Laura and Dan speak with Chris Leonard from the New America Foundation about changes in the beef industry in recent decades and the impact on the meat that ends up on your table. Then your hosts visit a butcher shop in Brooklyn that's been in the same location for nearly a century to find out how those same changes have affected the butchering business and one store's clientele. Then Dan cooks a tri-tip steak and Laura watches him eat it.
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Slate: The Gigantic, Delicious, Sugary Drink Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson and David Plotz. This week: Obama goes up the Hill, Michael Bloomberg's soda law is overturned, and the selection of a new pope raises the question: Can religion and modernity coexist?
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"Whitey Bulger": Live at Politics and Prose
Authors Kevin Cullen and Shelley Murphy discuss their book, Whitey Bulger: America's Most Wanted Gangster and the Manhunt That Brought Him to Justice. Live at Politics Prose is a co-production of Slate and Politics Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
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The Culture Gabfest: Meat Your God Edition
Slate's Dana Stevens, Stephen Metcalf and John Swansburg discuss History Channel's "The Bible," the results of VIDA count and the death of the American pun.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Tough Stuff Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Jay Bilas to discuss his new book Toughness. They also talk about the third World Baseball Classic. Finally, they speak with Ian Gordon about MLBs role in Latin American countries.
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Slate's Table to Farm: Frittata Edition
Laura and Dan speak with Princeton bioethicist Peter Singer, author of Animal Liberation, about the ethics of eating eggs. Then they visit the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger, a group that's raising chickens in a back yard in Brooklyn to provide eggs to those in need. Finally they cook and eat a frittata with kale and feta and Laura explains why she loves frittatas.
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Slate: The Screw You, Let's Have Lunch Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and special guest Dave Weigel. This week: The Obama schmooze, the Paul filibuster and the Menendez prostitution scandal.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Join My Consciousness-Raising...
In this weeks Gabfest, DoubleX editor Hanna Rosin joins Slate managing editor Dan Kois and New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone to discuss Sheryl Sandberg's new book, Lean In, a harrowing photo essay on domestic violence and women journalists sleeping with their sources.
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The Culture Gabfest: I Guess We Should Ask You for Money...
Slate writers Dana Stevens, David Haglund and Forrest Wickman are joined by Mark Harris to discuss his piece for GQ on the leading man, Amanda Palmer's TED talk on crowdfunding and the PBS documentary "Makers: The Women Who Make America."
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Hang Up and Listen: The Worm in North Korea Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by ESPNs Dean Oliver to discuss the state of basketball stats. They also speak with economist Jeff Ely about sports ticket pricing. Finally, they talk about Dennis Rodmans trip to North Korea.
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Slate's Table to Farm #1: Seared Scallops Edition
This new series, featuring Slate's L.V. Anderson and The Sporkful's Dan Pashman, reverse engineers the food chain, exploring the origins of what we buy, cook, and eat. In this episode Laura and Dan talk to a commercial fisherman, a shellfish farmer, and the organizer of a community supported fishery (CSF), then cook up some seared sea scallops.
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The Audio Book Club: Arcadia by Lauren Groff
Slates Dan Kois, Hanna Rosin, and David Haglund discuss Lauren Groffs novel of a 1970s hippie commune.
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Slate: The I'm Working from Home Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The sequester gets real, SCOTUS weighs the Voting Rights Act and Slate employees work from home.
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Karen Russell, Live at Politics and Prose
Author Karen Russell discusses her book of short stories, Vampires in the Lemon Grove. Live at Politics Prose is a co-production of Slate and Politics Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
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The Culture Gabfest: We Saw, You're a Boob Edition
Slate critics Dana Stevens, Stephen Metcalf, Jody Rosen and David Haglund weigh in on the Oscars, the Harlem Shake meme and the HBO series "Enlightened."
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Hang Up and Listen: The Twist My Arm Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Sports Illustrateds Melissa Segura to discuss Danica Patrick and Ronda Rousey. Greg Wyshynski also joins to talk about the Blackhawks hot start. Finally, they create a taxonomy of sports bloopers.
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Slate: The Sequestering Obama's Golf Game Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Austerity approaches, SCOTUS considers campaign contributions and the president putts in private.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Don Henley Was Hot Edition
DoubleX editors Hanna Rosin, Allison Benedikt and New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone to discuss the second season of Girls; female linguistic trends on Twitter; and Slate senior editor Emily Bazelons new book, Sticks and Stones.
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The Culture Gabfest: Only Beyonc Could Make me Not Like...
Slate critics Dana Stevens, Stephen Metcalf and Slate Deputy Editor Julia Turner discuss Beyonc's documentary, Kindling Quarterly, a new magazine on fatherhood and the Oscar-nominated documentary "Searching for Sugarman"
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Hang Up and Listen: The Wrestling or Wushu Edition
Stefan Fatsis and Mike Pesca talk wrestling and the Olympics with Around the Rings editor Ed Hula. Also, they discuss the pedestalizing of athletes and, finally, debate Native American images in sports with professor Ellen Staurowsky.
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Special Announcement
Lexicon Valley will be back with a run of all-new episodes in the spring.
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Slate: The Send Them to the Glue Factory Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Obama's SOTU, knowing when to retire ( la Pope Benedict XVI) and universal pre-k.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Live Love Edition
In this weeks special live Gabfest, DoubleX founding editor Hanna Rosin is joined by New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone and Slate's Dear Prudence columnist Emily Yoffe to discuss 50 years of The Feminine Mystique, how different kids react to test stress, and a special Prudie QA session.
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Quiet: Susan Cain, Live at Politics and Prose
Author Susan Cain discusses her book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. Live at Politics Prose is a co-production of Slate and Politics Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
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The Culture Gabfest: Hump the Host Edition
Slate's Dana Stevens, Stephen Metcalf and June Thomas discuss the Broadway revival of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", the life and death of Aaron Swartz and the bigtime Oscar contender "Lincoln."
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Hang Up and Listen: The How To Rig a Soccer Match Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss LeBron James and Kevin Durants historic seasons. Next, they examine soccers wide-ranging match-fixing scandal. Finally, they review MLB Networks new reality TV series The Next Knuckler.
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Slate: The Drone On Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and special guest David Leonhardt, Washington bureau chief of The New York Times. This week: Obama's drone policy and his upcoming SOTU, plus Leonhardt's new eBook, Here's the Deal.
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DoubleX Podcast: The Mrs. Carter Edition
In this weeks Gabfest, DoubleX managing editor Allison Benedikt joins New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone and Slate senior editor Dan Kois to discuss pop culture and (perhaps) feminist icon Beyonce; a recent New Yorker story about mass shooter Amy Bishop; and weight-loss myths.
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The Culture Gabfest: 6 Seconds of My Life Manages to...
Slate's Dana Stevens, Julia Turner and Brow Beat blog editor David Haglund discuss Netflix's new series "House of Cards," the movie-making app Vine and gear up for the Oscars with "Silver Linings Playbook."
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Hang Up and Listen: The Twirling a Hat on a Stick Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca recap all the craziness of Super Bowl XLVII, including the blackout, the 49ers near-comeback, and the Ravens intentional safety. They also discuss their favorite schoolyard games, from dodgeball to punch ball.
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Scientology: Lawrence Wright, Live at Politics and Prose
Author Lawrence Wright reads from and discusses his new book Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief. Live at Politics Prose is a co-production of Slate and Politics Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
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The Audio Book Club: Pride and Prejudice
Slates David Plotz, Julia Turner, and Seth Stevenson celebrate Jane Austens classic novel on its 200th birthday.
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Slate: The Huddled Masses and David Plotz's Birthday...
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and special guest William Dobson. This week: Immigration reform and the recent unrest in Egypt. Plus, Emily's NYT Magazine piece on compensating the victims of child pornography.
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The Afterword: Lawrence Wright on Scientology
June Thomas talks with Lawrence Wright, author of Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief.
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The Culture Gabfest: First, We Kill All the Cats Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the song "Thrift Shop" with Jody Rosen, unpack Dana's coined phrase "artisenal horror" and discuss the end of cats.
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Hang Up and Listen: The One Man’s Trash Talk Is Another...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by the Sporting News David Purdum to talk about gambling and the Super Bowl, discuss the fight-happy NHL with the New York Times Jeff Z. Klein, and examine the ethics of trash talking.
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Lexicon Valley #26: The Fawth Flaw, Part II
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss R-dropping and the New York accent.
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Slate: The Live in Washington, D.C. Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Obama's second inaugural, filibuster reform and social media policy in the workplace. Plus, a special audience QA.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Michelle’s Bangs Edition
In this weeks Gabfest, DoubleX editor Hanna Rosin joins New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone and DoubleX managing editor Allison Benedikt to discuss Michelle Obamas inauguration style and evolution; how high school impacts our adult selves; and porn for women.
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Slate Culture Gabfest: This is an Aztec Sacrifice of my...
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss 'Zero Dark Thirty,' celebrity journalism and remember Pauline Phillips a.k.a. 'Dear Abby' with Slate columnist Emily Yoffe
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Hang Up and Listen: The Catfish Got Your Tongue Edition
Josh Levin and Mike Pesca discuss the 49ers and Ravens wins, Bill Belichicks coaching moves, and Harbaugh vs. Harbaugh; Deadspin editor-in-chief Tommy Craggs joins to talk about the Manti Teo hoax; and they assess Lance Armstrongs Oprah interview.
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George Saunders, Live at Politics & Prose
Author George Saunders reads from and discusses his new story collection Tenth of December. Live at Politics Prose is a co-production of Slate and Politics Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
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Slate: The Elitist and Hypocrite Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The likelihood of gun control, the suicide of Aaron Swartz and an inauguration preview.
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The Afterword: Learning How To Look
June Thomas talks with Alexandra Horowitz, author of On Looking: Eleven Walks With Expert Eyes.
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The Culture Gabfest: Love and Death in a Fabulous...
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the Oscar-nominated film "Amour," the phenomenon of self-help and comedian Maria Bamford's "Special Special Special"
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Hang Up and Listen: The Kneeling Bronco Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Broncos conservative play-calling, the Falcons near-collapse, and Colin Kaepernicks historic rushing day. They are also joined by David Hirshey to talk about the late, great Richard Ben Cramer.
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Lexicon Valley #25: The Fawth Flaw
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss a defining feature of the classic New York accent.
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Slate: The One Trillion Dollars Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: An embattled Chuck Hagel, a debt ceiling coin and Obama's white men problem.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Do You Like The Way We Sound?...
In this weeks Gabfest, DoubleX editor Hanna Rosin joins New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone and DoubleX managing editor Allison Benedikt to discuss Elizabeth Wurtzels mid-life confessional in New York magazine; male disdain for vocal fry; and the reaction to Hillary Clintons health scare.
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The Culture Gabfest: Falling Off the Treadmill, Vomiting...
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, Julia Turner and columnist Daniel Engber discuss their favorite movies of 2012, NBC's "The Biggest Loser," and the decline of the shopping mall.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Playing Through Pain Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Robert Griffin IIIs knee injury and Ray Lewis legacy. The Houston Rockets Royce White then joins to talk about his struggles with anxiety, his recent suspension, and his candid Twitter account.
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The Audio Book Club: Katherine Boo’s Behind the...
Slate critics Dan Kois, Hanna Rosin, and Emily Bazelon discuss Katherine Boos National Book Award-winning story of life in a Mumbai slum.
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Slate: The After the Fiscal Cliff, the Debt Ceiling...
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and special guest David Weigel. This week: The fiscal cliff is averted, Congress is broken and gun owners get mapped. Plus, an interview with Slate's War Stories columnist Fred Kaplan.
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The Culture Gabfest: Plodding Recitative Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, Julia Turner and Aisha Harris discuss the new Quentin Tarantino film "Django Unchained," the film adaptation of "Les Miserables," and the website Quora.
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The Afterword: Inside the Hotel Industry
June Thomas talks with Jacob Tomsky, author of Heads in Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Fistic Cliff Edition
Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and Jon Wertheim discuss the NFLs star rookie QBs and Adrian Petersons near-miss on the rushing record. They also talk about coach firings in the NFL and NBA, and Puck Daddys Greg Wyshynski joins to assess the NHL lockout.
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Lexicon Valley #24: Get Your Creak On
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss creaky voice.
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Slate: The Conundrums Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The Gabfesters tackle life's most vexing dilemmas, as submitted by listeners, in a special year-end episode.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Home for the Holidays Edition
Listen to Slates show about women and guns; This Is 40; and the agony (or ecstasy) of going home for the holidays.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Pesca and the Pelicans Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca take listeners questions in a year-end call-in show. Topics include whether the sports bubble is about to burst, the appeal of Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth, and whether the pros of fandom outweigh the cons.
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Slate: The Last Shot Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Confronting gun violence, teetering on the edge of the fiscal cliff and remembering Robert Bork.
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The Afterword: The Man With 18 Miles of Books
June Thomas talks with Fred Bass, owner of New York's Strand bookstore.
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The Culture Gabfest: Trapped in a Glass Box with Dwarves...
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, Julia Turner and Dan Engber discuss Peter Jackson's new film adaptation of The Hobbit, the hit reality show Duck Dynasty, and the 50th anniversary of the Myers-Briggs personality test.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Bionic Running Back Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Adrian Petersons return from a torn ACL and other NFL topics. They also talk about baseballs offseason trades and signings, and Stan Van Gundy joins to talk about the Lakers, Dwight Howard, and the NCAA.
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Lexicon Valley #23: Good Is Up
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss metaphor and the "fiscal cliff."
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Slate: The Union Made Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Michigan's right-to-work law, marriage equality at the High Court and Zero Dark Thirty's depiction of torture.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Old Sperm Edition
Listen toSlates show about the risks of older parenthood; gender-neutral toys; and the sustaining tradition that says men are responsible for all marriage proposals.
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The Culture Gabfest: I Normally Have To Be Drunk Off My...
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, David Haglund, Simon Doonan and Jody Rosen discuss the indie film "Beasts of the Southern Wild," the awful state of the art world, and Beck's new collection of sheet music, "Song Reader."
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Hang Up and Listen: The Worth Its Wait in Gold Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss freshman Heisman winner Johnny Manziel. Theyre also joined by author Joe Drape to talk about Army football, and shot putter Adam Nelson talks about possibly winning a 2004 gold medal eight years later.
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Slate: The Doomsday Scenario Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Inching toward the fiscal cliff, Republican soul-searching and a debate over a horrifying photo.
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The Afterword: Anne Applebaum on the Iron Curtain
June Thomas talks with Anne Applebaum, author of The Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe 1945-1956.
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The Culture Gabfest: Uniball Vision Elite Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the end of handwriting and Philip Hensher's book "The Missing Ink," Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book "Antifragile" and the idea of "neomania," and Slate's June Thomas stops by to explain why she neither wants a wife, nor wants to be one.
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Hang Up and Listen: The How To Talk about a...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belchers murder-suicide. They also talk to Alabama sports talk-radio legend Paul Finebaum and examine David Sterns decision to fine the Spurs for resting their starters.
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Lexicon Valley #22: Talking Leaves and Lightning Paper
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the Cherokee syllabary.
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The Audio Book Club: Zadie Smith’s NW
Slate critics Dan Kois, Hanna Rosin, and David Haglund discuss Zadie Smiths novel about four Londoners from the same council estate.
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Slate: The Going Nuclear Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The fiscal cliff, filibuster reform and outing bullies online.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Nobody’s Business Edition
Listen to Slates show about Martha Stewarts new image; the Rihanna/Chris Brown saga; and the Fox News article The War on Men.
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The Culture Gabfest: Slut on a Hot Tin Roof Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor in the Lifetime film "Liz and Dick," and the photo sharing app Snapshot. Plus Slate's Seth Stevenson joins them to talk about his piece on supercut video montages.
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Hang Up and Listen: The 138! Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the rise of Notre Dame. They also talk with Grinnell coach Dave Arseneault Jr. about Jack Taylors 138-point game and Rockets GM Daryl Morey chats about Jeremy Lin, Royce White, and advanced NBA stats.
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Slate: The Will You Sign My Pledge Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The Norquist Pledge, Israel and Gaza and Spielberg's Lincoln.
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The Afterword: Oliver Burkeman on the Negative Path to...
June Thomas talks to Oliver Burkeman, author of The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Moment of Hoodwinkitude Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about this weekends losses by Kansas State and Oregon. They also examine the Marlins latest fire sale and the evil genius of owner Jeffrey Loria. Lastly, they debate whether to outlaw youth tackle football.
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Junot Daz, Live at Politics & Prose
Author Junot Daz reads from and discusses his new story collection This Is How You Lose Her. Live at Politics Prose is a co-production of Slate and Politics Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C.
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Slate: The All In Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and special guest Ta-Nahisi Coates. This week: The Petraeus Affair, the fiscal cliff and a challenge to the Voting Rights Act.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The PetWell Edition
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The Culture Gabfest: What Is Stuffed Inside of What Is...
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the new James Bond film "Skyfall" and a list of the ten best American essays since 1950, plus Dan Pashman from The Sporkful podcast and blog joins them to discuss his new Thanksgiving creation, the Veggieducken.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Wildcat Doth Protest Too Much...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss NFL quarterbacks and concussions. They also talk about the Lakers firing Mike Brown, hiring Mike DAntoni, and passing on Phil Jackson. Finally, they compare Kentuckys John Calipari and Dukes Coach K.
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Lexicon Valley #21: Undocumented Illegals
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the debate over "illegal" versus "undocumented" at the heart of U.S. immigration policy.
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Slate: The 72 Percent White Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: An election post mortem, marriage equality and an ounce of the kine bud in Colorado.
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The Afterword: Robin Marantz Henig and Samantha Henig on...
June Thomas talks with Robin Marantz Henig and Samantha Henig about their new book, Twentysomething: Why Do Young Adults Seem Stuck?
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The Culture Gabfest: On Tenterhooks Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and John Swansburg discuss the new Denzel Washington film "Flight," George Lucas selling Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise to Disney, and Twitter hashtags as poetry.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Out of the Running Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the decision to cancel the New York City Marathon. They also discuss todays activist athletes with ex-NFL player David Meggyesy and they examine how Alabama would fare against a pro football team.
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Slate Audio Book Club: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
Dan Kois, Emily Bazelon, and Meghan O'Rourke discuss David Mitchell's epic novel.
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Slate: The Chris Christie Is My Co-Pilot Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Sandy and the race, the race after Sandy and the Nate Silver backlash.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Hipster Sexism Edition
Listen to Slates wrap-up of the election; examination of the term hipster sexism; and the recent nanny murder case.
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The Culture Gabfest: Frankenfest Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, Jody Rosen and David Haglund discuss Twitter's role in Hurricane Sandy, the new ABC drama "Nashville," and Haglund's piece on Mormon intellectuals.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Lab Geek Rats and Pocket Squares...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Giants World Series sweep of the Tigers. Theyre then joined by Basketball Prospectus Kevin Pelton to discuss the James Harden trade and his projections for the upcoming NBA season.
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Lexicon Valley #20: Death to Potatoes
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo speak with Nataly Kelly, coauthor of Found in Translation: How Language Shapes Our Lives and Transforms the World.
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Slate: The God Intended This Gabfest to Happen Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Ployz, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson and special guest William Saletan. This week: The Campaign 2012 homestretch, the Republicans' continuing "rape" problem and the Castle Doctrine.
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The Afterword: Jeffrey Toobin on Obama and the Supreme...
June Thomas talks with Jeffrey Toobin about his new book, The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court.
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The Culture Gabfest: Why Did You Give Me That Bag of...
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the 40th anniversary of "Free to Be You and Me" with Slate's Dan Kois, Saturday Night Live's presidential debate parodies, and the website HeTexted.com.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Honey, I Badgered the Kid Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the narratives associated with postseason baseball, the rise of the no-huddle offense in college football and the NFL, and Sports Illustrateds cover story on LSUs Tyrann Mathieu, aka the Honey Badger.
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Slate: The Binders and Binders and Binders Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The Town Hall Brawl: Did Obama successfully neutralize lingering questions about Libya and did Romney lose points among the many binders full of women?
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Binders Full of Women Edition
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The Culture Gabfest: I Did it for the Lulz Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the new Ben Affleck film "Argo" and the foodie institution "Cooks Illustrated," plus Gawker's Adrian Chen comes in to discuss his controversial piece on the social news site Reddit.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Truest Yankee of Them All Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk baseball, including the Nationals collapse and A-Rods benching; Sports Illustrateds Grant Wahl chats about U.S. soccer; and The Secret Race author Daniel Coyle discusses USADAs Lance Armstrong takedown.
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Lexicon Valley #19: Here's to You Mrs. Malaprop
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss what malapropisms might reveal about the way we organize our mental dictionary.
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Slate: The Barcalounger Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson and special guest Jacob Weisberg. This week: Biden/Ryan debate, Romney bounces back and SCOTUS revisits affirmative action.
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The Afterword: Christopher Bonanos on the Polaroid Story
June Thomas talks with Christopher Bonanos about his new book, Instant: The Story of Polaroid.
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The Culture Gabfest: Ya Big MOOC Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the new film "Pitch Perfect," Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane and his selection as Oscars host, and the growth of online university courses.
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The Audio Book Club: How Should a Person Be? by Sheila...
Slate critics Dan Kois, Meghan ORourke, and David Haglund discuss Sheila Hetis polarizing novel about life and art.
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Slate: The Live From Seattle Gabfest
A special live show of Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and guest Dan Savage. This week: The debate, the election aftermath and the maternity leave that wasn't.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Muumuu Edition
Listen to Slates show about Marissa Mayers short maternity leave; how to talk to your kids about porn; and Jessica Groses new novel, Sad Desk Salad.
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The Culture Gabfest: Stow Your Blunderbuss Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the new sci-fi thriller "Looper" and the 30th anniversary of the sitcom "Cheers," plus the economics of indie rock stardom with New York Magazine music critic Nitsuh Abebe.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Live From Washington, D.C....
In a special live show, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the peculiar culture of the Ryder Cup and the source of fandom in American cities. They also talk psychology with Washington Redskins placekicker Billy Cundiff and take questions from the audience.
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Lexicon Valley #18: The Rate of Exchange
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo discuss the commonly held belief that some languages are spoken faster than others.
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Slate: The Media Is Skewing the Polls Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Has Romney imploded? Is the media gunning for Obama? Is the Senate up for grabs?
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The Afterword: Lynn Povich on The Good Girls Revolt
June Thomas talks with Lynn Povich about her new book, The Good Girls Revolt: How the Women of Newsweek Sued Their Bosses and Changed the Workplace.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Voice of God Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Jonathan Hock to discuss NFL Films president Steve Sabols legacy. They also talk about Miguel Cabreras Triple Crown run and speak with The Bugles Andy Zaltzman about a bizarre cricket scandal.
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Slate: The Moochers, Beggars and Parasites Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Romney fingers freeloaders, author Sasha Issenberg explains The Victory Lab and SCOTUS officiates gay marriage.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Mrs. Jesus Edition
Listen to Slates show about Naomi Wolfs book, Vagina: A New Biography; a recently discovered 4th Century reference to Jesus wife; and Mindy Kaling.
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The Culture Gabfest: Get Thee Behind Me Satan Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss P.T. Anderson's The Master, Hanna Rosin's new book The End of Men, and New York City's pending large soda ban.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Watching Football Is Depraved...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss baseballs wild wild card races. They also speak with writer Patrick Hruby about his decision to stop watching football. And Puck Daddys Greg Wyshynski joins to talk about the NHL lockout.
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Lexicon Valley #17: Ascent of the A-word
Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo talk to linguist Geoffrey Nunberg about his book Ascent of the A-word: A**holism, the First Sixty Years.
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Slate: The Teeny Little Bounce Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: An embassy breach, a modest bounce and a union battle.
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The Afterword: Paul Tough on How Children Succeed
June Thomas talks with Paul Tough about his new book, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character.
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The Culture Gabfest: Bringing a Gun to a Puppy Fight...
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, John Dickerson, John Swansburg, and Farhad Manjoo discuss Bob Dylan's new album "Tempest," the 20th anniversary of the film "Sneakers", and a cheating scandal at Harvard.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Quarterbacks Are Back Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Mike Pesca, and special guest Dan Steinberg talk about the NFLs Week 1. Sports Illustrateds Melissa Segura also joins to discuss the burdens of NFL wives and girlfriends, and the Wall Street Journals Tom Perrotta analyzes the U.S. Open.
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Slate: The Cool on the Outside, Burning for America on...
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The Democratic Convention, the speeches, and what it all means for the campaign
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Audio Book Club: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Dan Kois, Emily Bazelon and Hanna Rosin discuss the plot-twisting thriller Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Mom-in-Chief Edition
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The Culture Gabfest: Bengal Tiger Giving Birth Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, Julia Turner, and June Thomas discuss early previews of the fall TV lineup, including The New Normal, The Mindy Project, and Animal Practice, plus Jonathan Chait's piece on Hollywood liberalism and the 50th anniversary of the Norton Anthology of English Literature.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Miles To Go Before I Cheat...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca check in on the NFLs bumbling replacement refs. They also discuss the lack of Paralympics coverage in the U.S., and theyre joined by the New Yorkers Mark Singer to talk about marathon fraudster Kip Litton.
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Slate: The Conventional Wisdom Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Romney/Ryan makes its case, fact-checkers are rebuffed and Charlotte looms.
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The Afterword: Garret Kezier on Privacy
June Thomas talks with Garret Keizer about his new book, Privacy.
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The Culture Gabfest: "There Are Some Broke Down People...
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and Dana Stevens discuss the TLC show "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo", the Mike Birbiglia / This American Life film "Sleepwalk with Me", and the phenomenon of viral video marriage proposals.
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Hang Up and Listen: The To Strip or Not To Strip Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Lance Armstrongs decision not to fight the doping charges against him, the Dodgers-Red Sox mega-trade, and the harsh reviews of Joe Posnanskis biography of Joe Paterno.
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Slate: The Legitimate/Forcible Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and special guest Hanna Rosin. This week: Romney's reboot, Akin's aftermath and the Ferguson-Krugman contretemps.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The P90X Edition
Listen to Slates show about the Todd Akin rape controversy, Paul Ryans hot bod, and Augusta National admitting its first two female members.
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Hang Up and Listen: The No Fat League Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Nationals plan to shut down Stephen Strasburg and Giants outfielder Melky Cabreras drug suspension. Theyre also joined by ex-NFL player Trevor Pryce to discuss pro football players getting skinnier.
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Slate: The David Plotz Dream Come True Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and special guest Dave Weigel. This week: Republican VP pick Paul Ryan, Fareed Zakaria's sins of omission and progressive rock
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The Afterword: Stephan Talty on the Spy Who Saved D-Day
June Thomas talks with Stephan Talty, author of Agent Garbo: The Brilliant, Eccentric Secret Agent Who Tricked Hitler Saved D-Day.
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The Culture Gabfest: 25 Sex Moves He Secretly Wishes...
Slate critics Julia Turner, Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss the death of Cosmo editor Helen Gurley Brown, the new film The Campaign starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis, and the merits of swimming in all its forms and venues.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Drama Queens and Superteams...
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Usain Bolts place in sports history, the way we talk about female Olympians, and ESPN taking a back seat to NBC. They also talk about Dwight Howards move to L.A. and whether the deal is bad for the NBA.
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Slate: The Ode to Nixon Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring Emily Bazelon and her special guests from Yale, Beverly Gage and Anthony Leiserowitz. This week: Mitt Romneys tax plan, climate change in the U.S., and a New Yorker profile of Paul Ryan
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Circumspect Circumference Edition
Listen to Slates show about prenatal depression, hot Olympic bodies, and cosmetic surgery for teenage girls.
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The Culture Gabfest: Don't Look Down Edition
Slate critics Julia Turner, Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss the 2012 Sight and Sound list of the top 50 films of all time, the dance drama Bunheads, and Jerry Seinfeld's new web series, "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."
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Hang Up and Listen: The Leave Lolo Alone Edition
Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and special guest Jon Wertheim discuss Andy Murray and Serena Williams; Usain Bolts 100-meter romp; the New York Times attack on Lolo Jones, the Olympics badminton scandal; and doping speculation surrounding Chinas Ye Shiwen.
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Audio Book Club: Capital by John Lanchester
Dan Kois, Emily Bazelon and David Haglund discuss the sprawling London novel Capital by John Lanchester.
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Slate: The Chick fil-A Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and special guest Will Dobson, Slates Political Editor. This week: Mitt Romneys European adventure, Ted Cruz from Texas and the Chick fil-A controversy
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The Afterword: Tanner Colby on Integration
June Thomas talks with Tanner Colby, author of Some of My Best Friends Are Black: The Strange Story of Integration in America
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Slate, The Culture Gabfest: Scary Mascot Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and Dana Stevens discuss the rise and fall of journalist Jonah Lehrer. Next the gang is joined by Slate's own Seth Stevenson to talk Olympic mascots. And they round out the show with the new documentary about the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry.
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Hang Up and Listen: The Olympic-Sized Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Olympics, including the opening ceremony, how we watch the games on TV and online, Jordyn Wiebers unjust elimination, the Phelps/Lochte rivalry, and what sports should be eliminated.
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Slate: The Greatest Ad You’ll Ever See Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The Aurora Colorado shooting aftermath, Republicans and Jews, and the Olympics
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DoubleX Gabfest: The We Wish We Were Talking About...
Listen to Slates show about the Aurora shooting heroes, outing rapists on Twitter, and womens boxing.
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The Culture Gabfest: Batman and Robins Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and Dana Stevens discuss "The Dark Knight Rises" and the shooting in Colorado, as well as Christian Marclay's art installation "The Clock." Plus Slate editor Laura Helmuth joins them to talk about birding, Jonathan Franzen, and the new HBO documentary "Birders: The Central Park Effect."
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Hang Up and Listen: The Near-Death Penalty Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NCAA penalties against Penn State and Adam Scotts British Open collapse. They also preview the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, the best events for poor countries, and the USAs basketball prospects.
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