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For readers who are listeners, for listeners looking for something to read—this feed includes book discussions and conversations with authors from across the Slate Podcast network.

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Mom & Dad: Avidly Reads Screen Time

Mom & Dad: Avidly Reads Screen Time

On this episode: Zak Rosen talks with Phillip Maciak, TV critic with The New Republic, teacher at Washington University ... Read more

14 Aug 2023

23mins

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Amicus: The Family Roe

Amicus: The Family Roe

In Amicus’ summer series of conversations about books that expanded our thinking about justice and the courts, beyond th... Read more

12 Aug 2023

54mins

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Mom & Dad: Raising Empowered Athletes

Mom & Dad: Raising Empowered Athletes

On this episode: Zak and Jamilah go over their week in triumphs, fails, solo parenting, and solo travel. Then we talk yo... Read more

10 Aug 2023

31mins

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How To!: Generation Dread: Finding Purpose In an Age of Climate Crisis.

How To!: Generation Dread: Finding Purpose In an Age of Climate Crisis.

As the massive Caldor fire blazed towards South Lake Tahoe in 2021, Joyce knew she had to get out. “The sky was red. It ... Read more

8 Aug 2023

32mins

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The Waves: Hollywood is On Strike. Let’s Burn it Down.

The Waves: Hollywood is On Strike. Let’s Burn it Down.

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re talking the Hollywood strikes. Slate senior supervising producer Daisy Rosari... Read more

3 Aug 2023

42mins

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Future Tense Fiction: Could a Robot Be Your Dog’s Best Friend?

Future Tense Fiction: Could a Robot Be Your Dog’s Best Friend?

On this month’s episode of Future Tense Fiction, host Maddie Stone talks to Andrew Silverman about his short story “Furg... Read more

29 Jul 2023

1hr 6mins

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Amicus: The Fear of Too Much Justice

Amicus: The Fear of Too Much Justice

In Amicus’ summer series of conversations about books that expanded our thinking about justice and the courts, beyond th... Read more

29 Jul 2023

50mins

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A Word: The Rise of Post-Obama Racism

A Word: The Rise of Post-Obama Racism

For some, the election of Barack Obama signified hope. For others, it intensified hate. But what role did mainstream pol... Read more

28 Jul 2023

24mins

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Political Gabfest Reads: How the British Empire Twisted the Truth

Political Gabfest Reads: How the British Empire Twisted the Truth

David Plotz talks with author David Grann about his new book, The Wager. The non-fiction book tells the harrowing story ... Read more

22 Jul 2023

28mins

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Slate Money: Wal-Mart v. Amazon: The Battle for Retail’s Soul

Slate Money: Wal-Mart v. Amazon: The Battle for Retail’s Soul

Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by author Jason Del Rey to talk physical retail’s woes. They d... Read more

22 Jul 2023

57mins

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