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In this edition of the podcast:

• Slate Money discusses the beleaguered biotech company Theranos and the question of how we value startups, with Silicon Valley venture capitalist Margit Wennmachers (begins at 00:00:45); 
• Hang Up and Listen talks to Ali Krieger of the U.S. women’s soccer team about the women’s soccer equal pay lawsuit (00:12:25); 
• Mom and Dad Are Fighting hears Slate staffers tell stories about their moms (and it’s adorable) (00:44:00);
• The Culture Gabfest remembers Prince (01:03:30);
• And the Political Gabfest processes the latest news from the campaign trail, including Ted Cruz’s big announcement (01:30:05)

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