DoubleX Gabfest: The Hipster Sexism Edition
Listen to Slate’s wrapup of the election, examination of the term “hipster sexism,” and the recent nanny murder case.
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In this week’s Gabfest, DoubleX editor Hanna Rosin joins New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone and Slate assistant editor Katy Waldman to discuss the election and whether the “war on women” really exists; the trending term “hipster sexism”; and how the media handled the nanny murder case.
Other items discussed in the show:
- Will Saletan’s article for Slate, “No Exception.”
- The Sean Duffy ad that tells you vote for him, “the cute one.”
- Noreen Malone’s New Republic post, “Ann Romney, Mitt’s Right-Hand Girl.”
- Tina Fey’s response to all the recent rape comments.
- Alissa Quart’s New York magazine piece, “The Age of Hipster Sexism.”
- Alyssa Rosenberg’s DoubleX post, “How Digital Reporting Changes How We Understand the Krim Murders.”
DoubleX endorsements:
Noreen Malone recommends the British TV show The Thick of It for a “more trenchant version of The Office.”
Hanna Rosin recommends Lois Lowry’s Son.
Katy Waldman thinks you should get in the Halloween spirit with All Hallow’s Read from Neil Gaiman. Also check out the scary book recommendations from Slate staffers.