Friday, Nov. 7, 2003

Explainer: Voyager Probe's Long-Lasting Fuel Source
Slate contributor Brendan I. Koerner explains just what's in the spacecraft Voyager's fuel that enabled it to travel to the edge of the solar system. Listen to the segment.

Summary Judgment: Elf, The Matrix Revolutions, Love Actually
Slate contributor Ben Williams boils down the critical reviews for this week's new movies, including Elf, The Matrix Revolutions, and Love Actually. Listen to the segment.

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003

Michael Kinsley: Grandfather Clauses
NPR's Madeleine Brand talks with Slate founding editor Michael Kinsley about how politicians use "grandfather clauses" in some laws they write. These clauses can help make painful changes in programs such as Medicare more palatable by exempting those who already get benefits. Listen to the segment.

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003

Explainer: The Size of Rhode Island
Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explains why everything is always compared to the size of Rhode Island. Listen to the segment.

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003