Friday, Dec. 5, 2003

Summary Judgment: The Last Samurai, Honey, In America
Slate contributor Ben Williams gives a roundup of what critics are saying about this week's new film releases, The Last Samurai, Honey, and In America. Listen to the segment.

Explainer: Level-Three Sex Offender
Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explains what it means to be a "level-three sex offender." The term has been used to describe Alfonso Rodriguez Jr., who has been charged with kidnapping 22-year-old Dru Sjodin. Listen to the segment.

Diary: From Stripper to Military Wife
Slate contributor Lily Burana reads from her diary, which chronicles her transformation from stripper to military wife. Her husband is currently serving overseas. Listen to the segment.

Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003

Sports Nut: L.A. Clippers Fans
Los Angeles has two NBA teams: The world-champion Lakers, and the Clippers. The two teams couldn't be more different. Slate contributor Kevin Arnovitz explains the four types of Clippers fans, and what drives them to follow a team that's been called the worst sports franchise in history. Listen to the segment.

Kausfiles: Late-Night Advice for Howard Dean
Late-night political advice for Howard Dean, from Slate weblogger
Mickey Kaus. Listen to the segment.

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003

Michael Kinsley: Dems Serving in Vietnam
NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with Slate founding editor Michael Kinsley about how service in the Vietnam War has become a big issue among the Democratic presidential candidates. Listen to the segment.