Podcasts

The “If This Be Treason, Make the Most of It” Gabfest

Listen to Slate's show about Edward Snowden’s status as hero or traitor. Plus, you gotta fight for your right to be house proud.

Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz | GABFEST | Friday, June 14, 2013, at 12:30 PM

DoubleX Gabfest: The Are Fathers Necessary? Edition

Listen to Slate’s show about Lauren Sandler’s new book on being and having an only child, fathers (what are they good for?), and the case against wedding presents.

Allison Benedikt, Noreen Malone, and Hanna Rosin | DOUBLEX GABFEST | Thursday, June 13, 2013, at 11:56 AM

Calling Dear Prudence

Emily Yoffe answers your wedding questions on our call-in show.

Emily Yoffe | WEDDINGS | Thursday, June 13, 2013, at 10:23 AM

The Culture Gabfest Selfie Duckface Edition

Slate's podcast about HBO’s hit TV series Game of Thrones, Joss Whedon’s new film Much Ado About Nothing, and the “selfie.”

Stephen Metcalf, June Thomas, and Nina Shen Rastogi | CULTURE GABFEST | Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at 12:33 PM

Hang Up and Listen: The Overly Lasered Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the NBA Finals, Major League Baseball’s latest drug scandal, and lasers at live sporting events.

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca | HANG UP AND LISTEN | Monday, June 10, 2013, at 6:53 PM

Does “Yeah, No …” Mean Yes or No (or Both)?

Listen to Slate’s podcast about the seemingly paradoxical phrase and its hidden logic.

Mike Vuolo | LEXICON VALLEY | Monday, June 10, 2013, at 3:05 PM

The Let Me Just Swab Your Cheek Gabfest

Listen to Slate's show about how the government spies on big data, Chris Christie’s special election scheme, and the Supreme Court’s ruling on routine DNA collection.  

Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz | GABFEST | Friday, June 7, 2013, at 12:40 PM

The Culture Gabfest Bondage Trousers Edition

Slate's podcast about the new USA series Graceland; the “Punk: Chaos to Couture” exhibit at the Met; and when it’s OK to just plain hate a band, book, or movie.

Dana Stevens and June Thomas | CULTURE GABFEST | Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 12:25 PM

Hang Up and Listen: The Understandably Quiet Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the NHL’s power quartet, Roy Hibbert’s on-court stardom and off-court homophobia, and the state of Mount Everest in 2013.

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca | HANG UP AND LISTEN | Monday, June 3, 2013, at 5:10 PM

Stranger Than Fiction, Robert J. Sawyer Edition

In the Future Tense podcast, the sci-fi author explains why he avoids “robots run amok” stories.

Tim Wu | FUTURE TENSE | Monday, June 3, 2013, at 4:18 PM

The Boardwalk Bromance Gabfest

Listen to Slate's show about the durability of President Obama’s most prominent bipartisan relationship, the showdown over judicial appointments, and the next stage in the fight over Obamacare.

Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz | GABFEST | Friday, May 31, 2013, at 12:03 PM

DoubleX Gabfest: The Monkey Desire Edition

Listen to Slate’s show about female desire; how gay marriage might save straight marriage; and the fraught relationship among women, shoes, and the media.

Allison Benedikt, Noreen Malone, and Hanna Rosin | DOUBLEX | Thursday, May 30, 2013, at 12:03 PM

The Culture Gabfest: Palatial Kitsch Edition

Slate's podcast about the film Before Midnight, HBO’s Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra, and character likability in literature.

Dana Stevens, June Thomas, and David Haglund | CULTURE GABFEST | Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at 10:55 AM

Stranger Than Fiction, Kim Stanley Robinson Edition

In the Future Tense podcast, the 2312 author explains why a voyage to Mars is a good “23rd-century project.”

Tim Wu | FUTURE TENSE | Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 12:26 PM

Hang Up and Listen: The Grappling with Sportocrats Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on David Beckham and Alex Ferguson, the fate of Olympic wrestling, and three new WNBA stars.

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca | HANG UP AND LISTEN | Monday, May 27, 2013, at 10:35 AM