The Gist and Emily Yoffe’s Dear Prudence, and the Fox-Time Warner merger.

Would You Let Your Husband Road Trip With an Ex?

Would You Let Your Husband Road Trip With an Ex?

A daily news and culture podcast with Mike Pesca.
July 25 2014 6:39 PM

Would You Let Your Husband Road Trip With an Ex?

The Gist and Dear Prudence wonder where to draw the line with your husband’s close female friends.

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Slate's Emily Yoffe gives them until Ohio.

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Today on The Gist, where do you draw the line with your husband’s close female friends? Emily Yoffe of Slate’s Dear Prudence column joins us for a post-Prudie impact statement concerning a husband’s proposed road trip with an ex. Then, Susan Crawford, author of Captive Audience, explains why Hollywood and cable subscribers everywhere have the right to be spooked and outraged by the possible Fox-Time Warner merger. For the Spiel, it’s time for another an-twentig.

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Mike Pesca is the host of the Slate daily podcast The Gist. He also contributes reports and commentary to NPR.