June Thomas
Culture Gabfest
Snowflake, Loser, and Other Political JabsThe Culture Gabfest on the insults and name-calling that have derailed our civic discourse.
Fascism
Britain and the U.S.: It Could Have Happened HereIn the fifth episode, our Slate Academy looks at the small, but significant, fascist movements that took root in the U.S. and Britain.
Fascism
Romania: Bloody, Mystical Fascism From the EastThe third episode of our Slate Academy asks if the experience of Romania changes our understanding of fascism’s origins.
Fascism
Italy: Fascism’s Violent BirthThe first episode of our new Slate Academy asks what fascism means and examines the rise and fall of Mussolini.
The Waves
The Sweetest, Funniest, and Most Awkward Moments From Our ShowThe hosts of Slate’s DoubleX Gabfest revisit their favorite moments.
The Waves
Female Voices Aren’t Being Heard in the OfficeSlate’s DoubleX Gabfest discusses one tactic women in Washington are using to beat office sexism.
The Waves
Can You Wear Makeup and Still Be a Feminist?The DoubleX Gabfest explores feminism and the makeup-free movement.
The Waves
NBC’s Olympics Reporters Are Biased and Sexist. Here’s Why.The DoubleX Gabfest chats about hidden biases against female athletes.
The Waves
Does Your Office Feel Like an Arctic Tundra?The DoubleX Gabfest explains why cold offices might be sexist.
The Waves
Are the SATs Unfair to Female Students?Some say gender-biased questions can distract students during the exam.
Slate Voice
Slate Voice: “Stone the Crows, Take a Dekko at the Celebrity Bun Fight Over Brexit!”June Thomas reads her piece on slebs and the referendum.
The Waves
Are Hobbies Sexist? The DoubleX Gabfest tackles the claim that Hillary Clinton is disliked because she doesn’t have hobbies.
TV Club Podcast
Game of Thrones PodcastJoin our members-only TV Club to listen to a spoiler-filled discussion of Episode 5.
Fascism
Fascism Today: Where Are We Now?In the final episode, our Slate Academy tries to determine how historical examples of fascism help us understand the present.
Fascism
Germany: Fascism’s Terrible ApogeeWith the fourth episode, our Slate Academy arrives at the fascism that looms above all others.
Fascism
Spain: An Influential OutlierThe second episode of Fascism: A Slate Academy asks how a fringe movement got folded into a 40-year dictatorship.
The First 20
A History of Slate in 12 Pieces of SwagBy their crudely designed staff-retreat T-shirts shall ye know them.
The Waves
Has the World Conspired to Keep Women Drunk?The DoubleX Gabfest talks about how the glass of wine has come to stand in for female empowerment.
Hang Up And Listen
NBA Athletes Are No Longer Spreading the LoveWith free agents like Kevin Durant flocking to top teams, will next season’s games be boring?
TV Club Podcast
Game of Thrones PodcastJoin our members-only TV Club to listen to a spoiler-filled discussion of Episode 10.
TV Club Podcast
Game of Thrones PodcastJoin our members-only TV Club to listen to a spoiler-filled discussion of Episode 9.
TV Club Podcast
Game of Thrones PodcastJoin our members-only TV Club to listen to a spoiler-filled discussion of Episode 6.
TV Club Podcast
Game of Thrones PodcastJoin our members-only TV Club to listen to a spoiler-filled discussion of Episode 3.