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John Swansburg is Slate's editorial director. Email him or follow him on Twitter.

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Sneakers Is a Masterpiece

Celebrating the endlessly rewatchable and amazingly prescient caper film on its 20th birthday.

John Swansburg | CULTUREBOX | Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at 3:45 AM

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Who Is the Republican National Convention’s Mystery Guest?

Our best guesses.

Josh Levin and John Swansburg | LOW CONCEPT | Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, at 1:12 PM

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The Culture Gabfest: 25 Sex Moves He Secretly Wishes You’d Try Edition

Slate's podcast about the legacy of Helen Gurley Brown, the new comedy The Campaign, and summer swimming.

Dana Stevens, John Swansburg, and Julia Turner | CULTURE GABFEST | Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at 11:25 AM

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The Best Sheeeee-it Ever

John Swansburg | BROW BEAT | Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at 12:13 PM

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The Civil War’s Most Chicken General

A new history tells the story of George McClellan, the Union Army leader who almost undid Lincoln.

John Swansburg | BOOKS | Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, at 11:54 PM

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Amazing Lost Footage From The Karate Kid

John Swansburg | BROW BEAT | Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, at 8:45 AM

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Where Do I Start With Nas?

John Swansburg | BROW BEAT | Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at 12:57 PM

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Priority Boarding

The people who get on the plane before you do.

John Swansburg | LOW CONCEPT | Monday, July 9, 2012, at 6:40 AM

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Straight Dudes of America: Go See Magic Mike

John Swansburg | BROW BEAT | Thursday, June 28, 2012, at 3:45 PM

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Hang Up and Listen: The Power and the Glory of the Knuckleball Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on R.A. Dickey, the 40th anniversary of Title IX, and the legacy of the Dream Team.

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and John Swansburg | HANG UP AND LISTEN | Monday, June 25, 2012, at 7:30 PM

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John Swansburg

Sneakers Is a Masterpiece

Celebrating the endlessly rewatchable and amazingly prescient caper film on its 20th birthday.

Who Is the Republican National Convention’s Mystery Guest?

Our best guesses.

The Culture Gabfest: 25 Sex Moves He Secretly Wishes You’d Try Edition

Slate's podcast about the legacy of Helen Gurley Brown, the new comedy The Campaign, and summer swimming.

The Best Sheeeee-it Ever

The Civil War’s Most Chicken General

A new history tells the story of George McClellan, the Union Army leader who almost undid Lincoln.

Amazing Lost Footage From The Karate Kid

Where Do I Start With Nas?

Priority Boarding

The people who get on the plane before you do.

Straight Dudes of America: Go See Magic Mike

Hang Up and Listen: The Power and the Glory of the Knuckleball Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on R.A. Dickey, the 40th anniversary of Title IX, and the legacy of the Dream Team.

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