On today’s show, Candice is joined by Vivian Yoon, the writer and host of K-Pop Dreaming. They dissect the hype surrounding K-pop viral sensation NewJeans, talk about the musical influences that make them stand out, and share their own experiences growing up with K-pop.This podcast is produced by Se’era Spragley Ricks, Rachelle Hampton, Candice Lim and Daisy Rosario, with special thanks to Emily Charash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show, Candice is joined by Vivian Yoon, the writer and host of <a href="https://www.kpopdreaming.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K-Pop Dreaming</a>. They dissect the hype surrounding K-pop viral sensation NewJeans, talk about the musical influences that make them stand out, and share their own experiences growing up with K-pop.This podcast is produced by Se’era Spragley Ricks, Rachelle Hampton, Candice Lim and Daisy Rosario, with special thanks to Emily Charash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

ICYMI: What NewJeans Tells Us About the Future of K-Pop

According to the United Nations, more civilians died in Haiti than died in Ukraine during the first few months of 2023. Institutions have collapsed; violent gangs control the capital, and kidnappers are terrorizing citizens. What’s left of the Haitian government has pleaded for international help, but historically, foreign interventions in Haiti have harmed, exploited, and even killed many Haitians. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Patrick Gaspard, chief of the Center for American Progress think tank, who argues the U.S. has a moral obligation to intervene. Gaspard is also the former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, and a Haitian-American.Guest: Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American ProgressPodcast production by Kristie Taiwo-MakanjuolaYou can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for $15 for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the United Nations, more civilians died in Haiti than died in Ukraine during the first few months of 2023. Institutions have collapsed; violent gangs control the capital, and kidnappers are terrorizing citizens. What’s left of the Haitian government has pleaded for international help, but historically, foreign interventions in Haiti have harmed, exploited, and even killed many Haitians. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Patrick Gaspard, chief of the Center for American Progress think tank, who argues the U.S. has a moral obligation to intervene. Gaspard is also the former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, and a Haitian-American. Guest: Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at <a href="http://slate.com/awordplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">slate.com/awordplus</a> for $15 for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

A Word: Haiti on the Brink

On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… almost affirmative. We don’t yet know what the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action is going to do, tangibly, to college admissions — or how long those impacts will last. But, based on past experiments, we have a decent idea. And many advocates say the implications here are urgent and dire.But affirmative action might not have been the great equalizing force that a lot of people believe it was. Bertrand Cooper, freelance journalist and policy researcher, joins us to elaborate on his belief that poor Black kids were failed by affirmative action. If you have thoughts you want to share, or an idea for a topic we should tackle, you can email the show: hearmeout@slate.comPodcast production by Maura CurrieYou can skip all the ads in Hear Me Out by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/hearmeoutplus for just $15 a month for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… almost affirmative.  We don’t yet know what the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action is going to do, tangibly, to college admissions — or how long those impacts will last. But, based on past experiments, we have a decent idea. And many advocates say the implications here are urgent and dire. But affirmative action might not have been the great equalizing force that a lot of people believe it was.  <a href="https://twitter.com/_BlackTrash" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bertrand Cooper</a>, freelance journalist and policy researcher, joins us to elaborate on his belief that <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/06/failure-affirmative-action/674439/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">poor Black kids were failed by affirmative action</a>.  If you have thoughts you want to share, or an idea for a topic we should tackle, you can email the show: <a href="mailto:hearmeout@slate.com">hearmeout@slate.com</a> Podcast production by Maura Currie You can skip all the ads in Hear Me Out by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at <a href="http://slate.com/awordplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">slate.com/hearmeoutplus</a> for just $15 a month for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Hear Me Out: Affirmative Action Failed Poor Black Kids

More people are watching women’s sports than ever before, and the U.S. has high hopes for the Women’s World Cup. Still, there’s a lag in media coverage and resources for women athletes, particularly women of color. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Subria Whitaker, the chief of the non-profit organization Grow the Game. They discuss why the growth of women’s sports still isn’t matched by media coverage and economic resources, and how that impacts audiences and athletes of color.Guest: Subria Whitaker, founder and executive director of the non-profit, Grow the Game Podcast production by Ahyiana AngelYou can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for $15 for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More people are watching women’s sports than ever before, and the U.S. has high hopes for the Women’s World Cup. Still, there’s a lag in media coverage and resources for women athletes, particularly women of color. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Subria Whitaker, the chief of the non-profit organization Grow the Game. They discuss why the growth of women’s sports still isn’t matched by media coverage and economic resources, and how that impacts audiences and athletes of color. Guest: Subria Whitaker, founder and executive director of the non-profit, Grow the Game  Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at <a href="http://slate.com/awordplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">slate.com/awordplus</a> for $15 for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

A Word: Golden Lady Ballers

The temperature is going up, but the number of open, public pools isn’t. It’s not just a summer bummer; it’s turning into a public health crisis.Guest: Mara Gay, member of the New York Times editorial board, focused on New York State and local affairs.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The temperature is going up, but the number of open, public pools isn’t. It’s not just a summer bummer; it’s turning into a public health crisis. Guest: <a href="https://twitter.com/MaraGay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mara Gay</a>, member of the New York Times editorial board, focused on New York State and local affairs. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at<a href="http://slate.com/whatnextplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> slate.com/whatnextplus</a> to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

What Next: It’s Hot as Hell. Why Are Pools Closed?

In this episode, Damon Young (a writer, critic, and a self-proclaimed “professional black person”) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers who are obsessing about their lackluster high school tennis careers, their awkward interaction with their crushes, and whether participation in civil war reenactments is a dating deal breaker. If you want more Dear Prudence, join Slate Plus, Slate’s membership program. Jenée answers an extra question every week, just for members. This week she answers a question about what to do when a grandparent food-polices a toddler. Go to Slate.com/prudieplus to sign up. It’s just $15 for your first three months. Podcast production by Se’era Spragley Ricks and Daisy Rosario, with help from Maura Currie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Damon Young (a writer, critic, and a self-proclaimed “professional black person”) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers who are obsessing about their lackluster high school tennis careers, their awkward interaction with their crushes, and whether participation in civil war reenactments is a dating deal breaker. If you want more Dear Prudence, join Slate Plus, Slate’s membership program. Jenée answers an extra question every week, just for members. This week she answers a question about what to do when a grandparent food-polices a toddler. Go to <a href="http://slate.com/prudieplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate.com/prudieplus</a> to sign up. It’s just $15 for your first three months. Podcast production by Se’era Spragley Ricks and Daisy Rosario, with help from Maura Currie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Dear Prudence: My Boyfriend Hid His Hobby From Me—Civil War Reenactments. Help! 

For some, the election of Barack Obama signified hope. For others, it intensified hate. But what role did mainstream political rhetoric play in fueling subsequent violent racially charged incidents? On today’s episode of A Word, guest host Ahyiana Angel is joined by Wesley Lowery, journalist and author of American Whitelash: A Changing Nation and the Cost of Progress. Lowery details how he used first-hand reporting and historical analysis to explore the role of race in politics and the new wave of racial division in our society.Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For some, the election of Barack Obama signified hope. For others, it intensified hate. But what role did mainstream political rhetoric play in fueling subsequent violent racially charged incidents? On today’s episode of A Word, guest host Ahyiana Angel is joined by Wesley Lowery, journalist and author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0358393264/?tag=slatmaga-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Whitelash: A Changing Nation and the Cost of Progress</a>. Lowery details how he used first-hand reporting and historical analysis to explore the role of race in politics and the new wave of racial division in our society. Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

A Word: The Rise of Post-Obama Racism

Jason Aldean

Country music’s Jason Aldean has been around for years. But he didn’t crack the Billboard Top 5 until he released “Try That in a Small Town” – a controversial hit that portrays American city living as a gauntlet of violence and crime. CMT pulled down the song’s video, which featured Aldean singing at a former lynching site. But “Try That” is more popular than ever. Why? And what does its ubiquity say about modern country music? Guest: Jason Lipshutz, senior director of music at BillboardIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Amicus—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme and Rob Gunther.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Country music’s Jason Aldean has been around for years. But he didn’t crack the Billboard Top 5 until he released “Try That in a Small Town” – a controversial hit that portrays American city living as a gauntlet of violence and crime. CMT pulled down the song’s video, which featured Aldean singing at a former lynching site. But “Try That” is more popular than ever. Why? And what does its ubiquity say about modern country music? Guest: <a href="https://twitter.com/jasonlipshutz?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Lipshutz</a>, senior director of music at BillboardIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Amicus—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at<a href="http://slate.com/whatnextplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> slate.com/whatnextplus</a> to help support our work.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme and Rob Gunther.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

What Next: Jason Aldean’s “Dog-Whistle Anthem”

Oklahoma’s legendary “Black Wall Street” was destroyed in the Tulsa Massacre of 1921. Hundreds of victims were murdered and dumped in mass graves, and dozens of homes and businesses were burned to the ground. More than a century later, three survivors remain, fighting for justice. But their lawsuit seeking reparations was recently dealt a blow in court. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons to talk about the case, the history and the next steps.Guest: Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons, founder of the Justice 4 Greenwood organizationPodcast production by Kristie Taiwo-MakanjuolaYou can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for $15 for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oklahoma’s legendary “Black Wall Street” was destroyed in the Tulsa Massacre of 1921. Hundreds of victims were murdered and dumped in mass graves, and dozens of homes and businesses were burned to the ground. More than a century later, three survivors remain, fighting for justice. But their lawsuit seeking reparations was recently dealt a blow in court. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons to talk about the case, the history and the next steps. Guest: Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons, founder of the Justice 4 Greenwood organization Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at <a href="http://slate.com/awordplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">slate.com/awordplus</a> for $15 for your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

A Word: Justice Delayed, Justice Denied?

In the first of Amicus’ summer series of conversations about books and podcasts that have helped us look at the Supreme Court from a different angle, Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Joel Anderson, host of Season 8 of Slate’s Slow Burn podcast: Becoming Justice Thomas. They talk about the experiences and people who helped shape Justice Thomas’ worldview and how deeply his jurisprudence is rooted in a kind of “cruel to be kind” ethos from his childhood. And why he was so blind to the challenges and suffering of so many Black women in his life. Next, Dahlia talks to Heather McGhee, Author The Sum of Us: WHAT RACISM COSTS EVERYONE AND HOW WE CAN PROSPER TOGETHER, about her books and podcast, and what they can teach us about a Supreme Court that is inclined to frame the world as zero-sum.Sign up for Slate Plus now to support our show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first of Amicus’ summer series of conversations about books and podcasts that have helped us look at the Supreme Court from a different angle, Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Joel Anderson, host of Season 8 of Slate’s Slow Burn podcast:<a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/slow-burn/s8/becoming-justice-thomas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Becoming Justice Thomas</a>. They talk about the experiences and people who helped shape Justice Thomas’ worldview and how deeply his jurisprudence is rooted in a kind of “cruel to be kind” ethos from his childhood. And why he was so blind to the challenges and suffering of so many Black women in his life. Next, Dahlia talks to Heather McGhee, Author The Sum of Us: WHAT RACISM COSTS EVERYONE AND HOW WE CAN PROSPER TOGETHER, about her books and podcast, and what they can teach us about a Supreme Court that is inclined to frame the world as zero-sum.<a href="https://my.slate.com/plus?utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=plus_pod&amp;utm_content=Amicus&amp;utm_source=show_notes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Slate Plus</a> now to support our show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Amicus: Zero-Sum Justice

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Betty Gilpin

Aisha Harris talks to Betty Gilpin about starring in the new Netflix comedy GLOW, being typecast in Hollywood, and finding empowerment through wrestling. And in our Pre-Woke Watching segment, Slate’s science editor Susan Matthews reflects upon a show that was integral to her adolescence and young adulthood: Gilmore Girls.For links on what we discuss check out our show page.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/representEmail: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn WilliamsSocial media: Marissa Martinelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aisha Harris talks to Betty Gilpin about starring in the new Netflix comedy <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5770786/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GLOW</a>, being typecast in Hollywood, and finding empowerment through wrestling. And in our Pre-Woke Watching segment, Slate’s science editor Susan Matthews reflects upon a show that was integral to her adolescence and young adulthood: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0238784/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gilmore Girls</a>.For links on what we discuss check out our<a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/represent/2017/06/betty_gilpin_on_her_new_netflix_wrestling_comedy_glow.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> show page</a>.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link:<a href="http://megaphone.link/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> megaphone.link/represent</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Slate Represent</a>Twitter:<a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @SlateRepresent</a>,<a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @craftingmystyle</a>Production by<a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Veralyn Williams</a>Social media:<a href="https://twitter.com/miscivisci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Marissa Martinelli</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#48: "GLOW" Star Betty Gilpin

Jordan Peele

Aisha Harris and Slate’s chief political correspondent Jamelle Bouie have a spoiler-filled discussion of Get Out, the directorial debut of Jordan Peele. And Valerie Woodward Srinivasan, Panoply Software Engineer shares her “Pre-Woke Watching” story.For links on what we discuss check out our show page. Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/representEmail: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aisha Harris and Slate’s <a href="http://www.slate.com/authors.jamelle_bouie.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chief political correspondent</a> Jamelle Bouie have a spoiler-filled discussion of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5052448/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Out</a>, the directorial debut of Jordan Peele. And Valerie Woodward Srinivasan, Panoply Software Engineer shares her “Pre-Woke Watching” story.For links on what we discuss check out our <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/represent/2017/03/slate_represent_unpacks_jordan_peele_s_get_out.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show page</a>. Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link:<a href="http://megaphone.link/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> megaphone.link/represent</a>Email: <a href="mailto:represent@slate.com">represent@slate.com</a>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Slate Represent</a>Twitter:<a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @SlateRepresent</a>,<a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @craftingmystyle</a>Production by<a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Veralyn Williams</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#33: Unpacking Jordan Peele's "Get Out"

Yvonne Orji

Aisha Harris talks to Yvonne Orji, aka Insecure’s Molly, about Season 2 and much more. Also, Timotheus Gordon Jr., the creator of the blog, Black Autist, and Sara Luterman, founder and editor of, NOS magazine, tell us why the Netflix series, Atypical, contributes to a negative representation of an autistic person.For links on what we discuss check out our show page.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/representEmail: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn WilliamsSocial media: Marissa Martinelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aisha Harris talks to Yvonne Orji, aka <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5024912/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insecure</a>’s Molly, about Season 2 and much more. Also, Timotheus Gordon Jr., the creator of the blog, <a href="http://blackautist.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Autist</a>, and Sara Luterman, founder and editor of, <a href="http://nosmag.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NOS magazine</a>, tell us why the Netflix series, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6315640/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atypical</a>, contributes to a negative representation of an autistic person.For links on what we discuss check out our <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/represent/2017/08/autistic_stereotypes_in_atypical_and_an_interview_with_insecure_s_yvonne.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show page</a>.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="http://megaphone.link/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/represent</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Slate Represent</a>Twitter:<a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @SlateRepresent</a>,<a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @craftingmystyle</a>Production by<a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Veralyn Williams</a>Social media:<a href="https://twitter.com/miscivisci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Marissa Martinelli</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#57: "Atypical" and "Insecure" Star Yvonne Orji

Floyd Norman

Slate culture writer, Aisha Harris digs into Moana, Disney’s new musical film inspired by Polynesian mythology, with New York Times and Jazz Times music writer, Nate Chinen. Then we talk to Disney’s first black animator, Floyd Norman about working for the studio in the 40’s and 50’s and the documentary that tells his story.Check out:-Disney's Moana Soundtrack-Nate Chinen’s Moana article: Consider the Coconut-The last time Nate write about Hawaiian representation on screen-Aisha’s Moana Makes It Official: Disney Has Entered a Progressive, Inclusive Third Golden Age-LA Times: Our national parks can also be reminders of America’s history of race and civil rightsDakota Access Pipeline:-Native America Calling conversation from 5/10/16 (starts at 6:00) -Another Round’s Heben talks with Dr. Adrienne Keene about Standing Rock -Newsweek: Dakota Access Pipeline Protest Standing Rock Sioux -Slate: Police Clashed With Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters Sunday Night -Donate: Sacred Stone Legal Defense FundSlate Plus members: Get your ad-free podcast feed.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/SM8478416297Email: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://www.slate.com/authors.aisha_harris.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate culture writer</a>, Aisha Harris digs into Moana, Disney’s new musical film inspired by Polynesian mythology, with New York Times and Jazz Times music writer, Nate Chinen. Then we talk to Disney’s first black animator, Floyd Norman about working for the studio in the 40’s and 50’s and <a href="http://www.floydnormanmovie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the documentary that tells his story</a>.Check out:-Disney's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L7A7OIC?tag=disney-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moana Soundtrack</a>-Nate Chinen’s Moana article: <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2016/11/how_moana_uses_polynesian_myths_to_create_a_disney_story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Consider the Coconut</a>-The last time Nate write about <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2015/06/bumpy_kanahele_hawaiian_sovereignty_and_cameron_crowe_s_aloha.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hawaiian representation on screen</a>-Aisha’s <a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2016/11/21/with_moana_frozen_big_hero_6_and_zootopia_disney_has_entered_an_inclusive.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moana Makes It Official: Disney Has Entered a Progressive, Inclusive Third Golden Age</a>-LA Times: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-nps-tule-lake-20161115-htmlstory.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our national parks can also be reminders of America’s history of race and civil rights</a>Dakota Access Pipeline:-<a href="http://www.nativeamericacalling.com/tuesday-may-10-2016-dakota-access-pipeline/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Native America Calling conversation from 5/10/16</a> (starts at 6:00) -Another Round’s <a href="https://www.acast.com/anotherround/episode72-waterprotectorsandfearallerton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heben talks with Dr. Adrienne Keene about Standing Rock </a>-Newsweek: <a href="http://www.newsweek.com/2016/12/09/dakota-access-pipeline-protest-standing-rock-sioux-525894.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dakota Access Pipeline Protest Standing Rock Sioux </a>-Slate: <a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2016/11/21/police_clashed_with_dapl_protesters_last_night.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Police Clashed With Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters Sunday Night </a>-Donate: <a href="https://fundrazr.com/sacredstone?utm_campaign=donation-thankyou&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=11-2016" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sacred Stone Legal Defense Fund</a>Slate Plus members: <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/slate_plus/slate_plus/2014/03/your_slate_plus_podcast_link.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your ad-free podcast feed</a>.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="https://megaphone.link/SM8478416297" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/SM8478416297</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate Represent</a>Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@SlateRepresent</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@craftingmystyle</a>Production by <a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veralyn Williams</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#19: Disney and Representation: Moana and Floyd Norman

Aisha Harris chats with Radha Blank, writer and producer on Spike Lee’s Netflix series, She’s Gotta Have It. Also, Slate writer, Christina Cauterucci share’s why Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is problematic. For links on what we discuss check out our show page.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/representEmail: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn WilliamsSocial media: Marissa Martinelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aisha Harris chats with Radha Blank, writer and producer on Spike Lee’s Netflix series, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3713588/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">She’s Gotta Have It</a>. Also, <a href="http://www.slate.com/authors.christina_cauterucci.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate writer</a>, Christina Cauterucci share’s why <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058536/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer</a> is problematic. For links on what we discuss check out our <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/represent/2017/12/she_s_gotta_have_it_writer_radha_blank_on_spike_lee_and_the_writers_room.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show page</a>.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="http://megaphone.link/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/represent</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Slate Represent</a>Twitter:<a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @SlateRepresent</a>,<a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @craftingmystyle</a>Production by<a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Veralyn Williams</a>Social media:<a href="https://twitter.com/miscivisci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Marissa Martinelli</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#71: "She’s Gotta Have It" Writer Radha Blank

Slate’s culture writer Aisha Harris and chief political correspondent Jamelle Bouie discuss the very controversial awards season contender, Nate Parker’s the Birth of a Nation.Check out what we mentioned:-Aisha’s piece in Slate, “In the Birth of a Nation, Women Don’t Participate in Nat Turner’s Rebellion. History Tells Us Otherwise.”-Former President George W. Bush at the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture-Good Morning America:Birth of a Nation Star Nate Parker Speaks Out-The 2003 filmNat Turner: A Troublesome PropertyFor more Nate Parker rape allegation coverage we recommend:-About Race podcast: Cold Empathy for Nate Parker with Roxane Gay-Ebony: “Nate Parker on Campus Incident, Consent and Toxic Male Culture”-Slate: “Nate Parker Seems Like He’s Had It With Talking About Rape”Bonus: The 50 greatest movies by black directors. Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/representEmail: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://www.slate.com/authors.aisha_harris.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate’s culture writer</a> Aisha Harris and<a href="http://www.slate.com/authors.jamelle_bouie.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> chief political correspondent</a> Jamelle Bouie discuss the very controversial awards season contender, Nate Parker’s<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4196450/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the Birth of a Nation</a>.Check out what we mentioned:-Aisha’s piece in Slate, “<a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2016/10/07/a_nat_turner_scholar_on_how_birth_of_a_nation_distorts_history_and_ignores.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In the Birth of a Nation, Women Don’t Participate in Nat Turner’s Rebellion. History Tells Us Otherwise</a>.”-Former President George W. Bush<a href="https://youtu.be/sLRuyBd9fRQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> at the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture</a>-Good Morning America:<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/birth-nation-star-nate-parker-speaks-42521617" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birth of a Nation Star Nate Parker Speaks Out</a>-The 2003 film<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0354763/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property</a>For more Nate Parker rape allegation coverage we recommend:-About Race podcast:<a href="http://www.showaboutrace.com/episodes/1635" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cold Empathy for Nate Parker with Roxane Gay</a>-Ebony: “<a href="http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/nate-parker-rape-charges-consent#axzz4N2BLJmeG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nate Parker on Campus Incident, Consent and Toxic Male Culture</a>”-Slate: “<a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2016/09/12/nate_parker_birth_of_a_nation_star_is_done_talking_about_rape_allegations.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nate Parker Seems Like He’s Had It With Talking About Rape</a>”Bonus:<a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/cover_story/2016/05/the_50_greatest_films_by_black_directors.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The 50 greatest movies by black directors.</a> Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="http://megaphone.link/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/represent</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Slate Represent</a>Twitter:<a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @SlateRepresent</a>,<a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @craftingmystyle</a>Production by<a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Veralyn Williams</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#13: The Birth of a Nation Edition

Aisha Harris and Slate staff writer, Katy Waldman, break down Hulu’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel, The Handmaid’s Tale.For links on what we discuss check out our show page. Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/representEmail: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn WilliamsSocial media: Marissa Martinelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aisha Harris and <a href="http://www.slate.com/authors.katy_waldman.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate staff writer</a>, Katy Waldman, break down Hulu’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5834204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Handmaid’s Tale</a>.For links on what we discuss check out our <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/represent.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show page</a>. Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="http://megaphone.link/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/represent</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Slate Represent</a>Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@SlateRepresent</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@craftingmystyle</a>Production by <a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veralyn Williams</a>Social media:<a href="https://twitter.com/miscivisci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Marissa Martinelli</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#44: Unpacking “The Handmaid’s Tale”

Aisha Harris talks to Inkoo Kang of MTV News and Alex Jung of Vulture about recent whitewashing controversies over casting in Ghost In The Shell. And in our second installment of Recognize, producer Veralyn Williams discusses, Big Little Lies.For links on what we discuss check out our show page. Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/representRepresent Live at The Tribeca Film FestivalFor the first time ever, Slate Represent will be live! Join us on April 24th at 6:45pm at The Tribeca Film Festival! For more information and tickets click here.Email: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aisha Harris talks to <a href="https://twitter.com/inkookang" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inkoo Kang </a>of MTV News and <a href="https://twitter.com/e_alexjung" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Jung</a> of Vulture about recent whitewashing controversies over casting in <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1219827/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ghost In The Shell</a>. And in our second installment of Recognize, producer Veralyn Williams discusses, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3920596/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Little Lies</a>.For links on what we discuss check out our <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/represent/2017/03/ghost_in_the_shell_and_asian_representation_in_hollywood_on_represent.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show page</a>. Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="http://megaphone.link/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/represent</a>Represent Live at The Tribeca Film FestivalFor the first time ever, Slate Represent will be live! Join us on April 24th at 6:45pm at The Tribeca Film Festival! For more information and tickets <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tribeca-talks-podcasts-live-from-the-tribeca-film-festival-slates-represent-tickets-32788798178" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.Email: represent@slate.comFacebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Slate Represent</a>Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@SlateRepresent</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@craftingmystyle</a>Production by <a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veralyn Williams</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#37: Whitewashing in "Ghost In The Shell"

Paul Haggis

Slate Culture Writer, Aisha Harris talks to writer-director Paul Haggis, of 2005’s Crash, one the most derided Best Picture Oscar winners, ever.Check out what the critics had to say:-Worst Movie Of The Decade by Ta-Nehisi Coates-Crash and Fizzle by David EdelsteinTell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/representEmail: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://www.slate.com/authors.aisha_harris.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate Culture Writer</a>, Aisha Harris talks to writer-director Paul Haggis, of 2005’s Crash, one the most derided Best Picture Oscar winners, ever.Check out what the critics had to say:-<a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2009/12/worst-movie-of-the-decade/32759/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Worst Movie Of The Decade</a> by Ta-Nehisi Coates-<a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/movies/2005/05/crash_and_fizzle.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crash and Fizzle</a> by David EdelsteinTell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="http://megaphone.link/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/represent</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate Represent</a>Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@SlateRepresent</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@craftingmystyle</a>Production by <a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veralyn Williams</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#9: "Crash" director Paul Haggis reflects on his 2005 film

Kamala Lopez

Slate Culture Writer, Aisha Harris sits down with actress, filmmaker, and activist Kamala Lopez, about her new documentary, Equal Means Equal, which advocates hard for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment; and talks Donald Glover and his new off-kilter half-hour comedy on FX, Atlanta with Kara Brown, staff writer at Jezebel.Check out:-Donald Glover’s Community by Rembert Browne-Solange Knowles essay: “And do you belong I do?” I do.-Paperboy song from Atlanta-How Amos ’n’ Andy Paved the Way for Black Stars on TV-Black List Live! in LA Saturday, 9/17 Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/representEmail: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://www.slate.com/authors.aisha_harris.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate Culture Writer</a>, Aisha Harris sits down with actress, filmmaker, and activist Kamala Lopez, about her new documentary, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3250590/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Equal Means Equal</a>, which advocates hard for the ratification of the <a href="http://www.equalrightsamendment.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Equal Rights Amendment</a>; and talks Donald Glover and his new off-kilter half-hour comedy on FX, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4288182/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atlanta</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/KaraRBrown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kara Brown</a>, staff writer at Jezebel.Check out:-<a href="http://www.vulture.com/2016/08/donald-glover-atlanta.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donald Glover’s Community</a> by Rembert Browne-Solange Knowles essay: <a href="http://saintheron.com/featured/and-do-you-belong-i-do/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“And do you belong I do?” I do.</a>-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D4yk0vd788" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paperboy song</a> from Atlanta-<a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2016/09/how_amos_n_andy_paved_the_way_for_black_stars_on_tv.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Amos ’n’ Andy Paved the Way for Black Stars on TV</a>-<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-list-live-presents-holy-mackerel-tickets-27131469957?aff=eventpage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black List Live!</a> in LA Saturday, 9/17 Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="http://megaphone.link/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/represent</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate Represent</a>Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@SlateRepresent</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@craftingmystyle</a>Production by <a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veralyn Williams</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#8: Director Kamala Lopez on ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment

Janicza Bravo

Aisha Harris talks Janicza Bravo, about her new movie Lemon, challenging what it means to be a black female filmmaker, and directing that great episode of Atlanta, "Juneteenth." Also, Slate’s Chief Political Correspondent, Jamelle Bouie joins us for the second week in a row, to discuss Kathryn Bigelow's much criticized-- Detroit.For links on what we discuss check out our show page.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/representEmail: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn WilliamsSocial media: Marissa Martinelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aisha Harris talks Janicza Bravo, about her new movie <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5973364/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lemon</a>, challenging what it means to be a black female filmmaker, and directing that great episode of Atlanta, "Juneteenth." Also, Slate’s Chief Political Correspondent, Jamelle Bouie joins us for the second week in a row, to discuss Kathryn Bigelow's much criticized-- <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5390504/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Detroit</a>.For links on what we discuss check out our <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/represent/2017/08/kathryn_bigelow_s_detroit_and_lemon_director_janicza_bravo.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show page</a>.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="http://megaphone.link/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/represent</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Slate Represent</a>Twitter:<a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @SlateRepresent</a>,<a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @craftingmystyle</a>Production by<a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Veralyn Williams</a>Social media:<a href="https://twitter.com/miscivisci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Marissa Martinelli</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#56: "Detroit" and “Lemon” Filmmaker Janicza Bravo

Pamela Adlon

Slate culture writer, Aisha Harris talks to Pamela Adlon about her career and semi-autobiographical FX series, Better Things. And we share our second edition of our “Pre-Woke Watching” segment.Check out:-Slate: Pamela Adlon’s new show is like a brasher, more confident, female-driven Louie.-Slate Represent episode with our inaugural “Pre-Woke Watching” segment.Slate Plus members: Get your ad-free podcast feed.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/SM1568481565Email: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://www.slate.com/authors.aisha_harris.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate culture writer</a>, Aisha Harris talks to Pamela Adlon about her career and semi-autobiographical FX series, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4370596/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Better Things</a>. And we share our second edition of our “Pre-Woke Watching” segment.Check out:-Slate: <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/television/2016/09/pamela_adlon_s_better_things_on_fx_reviewed.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pamela Adlon’s new show is like a brasher, more confident, female-driven Louie.</a>-Slate Represent episode with <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/represent/2016/11/represent_talks_to_kathy_griffin_about_ageism_and_sexism.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our inaugural “Pre-Woke Watching” segment</a>.Slate Plus members: <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/slate_plus/slate_plus/2014/03/your_slate_plus_podcast_link.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your ad-free podcast feed</a>.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="https://megaphone.link/SM1568481565" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/SM1568481565</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate Represent</a>Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@SlateRepresent</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@craftingmystyle</a>Production by <a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veralyn Williams</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#20: Better Things' Pamela Adlon

Aisha Harris talks Kumail Nanjiani’s romantic comedy, The Big Sick with Ahmed Akbar, host of BuzzFeed’s podcast, See Something Say Something. And Vulture writer, Alex Jung comes on to discusses the reports of unequal pay on Hawaii Five-0.For links on what we discuss check out our show page.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/representEmail: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn WilliamsSocial media: Marissa Martinelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aisha Harris talks Kumail Nanjiani’s romantic comedy, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5462602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Big Sick</a> with Ahmed Akbar, host of BuzzFeed’s podcast, <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/seesomethingsaysomething" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">See Something Say Something</a>. And Vulture writer, <a href="https://twitter.com/e_alexjung" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Jung</a> comes on to discusses the reports of unequal pay on <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1600194/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hawaii Five-0</a>.For links on what we discuss check out our <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/represent/2017/07/hawaii_five_0_s_pay_equity_dispute_and_controversy_surrounding_kumail_nanjiani.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show page</a>.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="http://megaphone.link/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/represent</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Slate Represent</a>Twitter:<a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @SlateRepresent</a>,<a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @craftingmystyle</a>Production by<a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Veralyn Williams</a>Social media:<a href="https://twitter.com/miscivisci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Marissa Martinelli</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#51: Hawaii Five-0 Controversy and The Big Sick 

Slate culture writer, Aisha Harris is joined by guest co-hosts Alex Jung (Vulture writer), Antonia Cereijido (Latino USA producer), and Tiffany Vazquez (Turner Classic Movies host) to look back on the Pluses and Deltas on 2016 with a quiz, laughs, and tears.Slate Plus members: Get your ad-free podcast feed.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/SM9043837817Email: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://www.slate.com/authors.aisha_harris.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate culture writer</a>, Aisha Harris is joined by guest co-hosts <a href="https://twitter.com/e_alexjung" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Jung</a> (Vulture writer), <a href="https://twitter.com/antoniacere" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Antonia Cereijido</a> (Latino USA producer), and <a href="https://twitter.com/filmiliarface" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiffany Vazquez</a> (Turner Classic Movies host) to look back on the Pluses and Deltas on 2016 with a quiz, laughs, and tears.Slate Plus members: <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/slate_plus/slate_plus/2014/03/your_slate_plus_podcast_link.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your ad-free podcast feed</a>.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="https://megaphone.link/SM9043837817" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/SM9043837817</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate Represent</a>Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@SlateRepresent</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@craftingmystyle</a>Production by <a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veralyn Williams</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#23: Represent: 2016 in Review

Joy Bryant

Slate culture writer, Aisha Harris talks to actress Joy Bryant about her role as the groundbreaking attorney Eleanor Holmes Norton, in the new Amazon series, Good Girls Revolt.Check out:Slate’s The Good Girls Revolt Trailer Shows the Dangers of Sexism and Sort-of-True Stories Joy Bryant in Refinery29: Girl, You BeautifulJoy Bryant’s Lenny Letter: Stop Telling Me I Should Have KidsAisha’s conversation with Moonlight Filmmaker Barry JenkinsSlate Plus members: Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/SM2879949563Email: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://www.slate.com/authors.aisha_harris.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate culture writer</a>, Aisha Harris talks to actress Joy Bryant about her role as the groundbreaking attorney Eleanor Holmes Norton, in the new Amazon series, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4687892/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good Girls Revolt</a>.Check out:Slate’s <a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2016/09/25/good_girls_revolt_is_about_news_of_the_week_magazine.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Good Girls Revolt Trailer Shows the Dangers of Sexism and Sort-of-True Stories</a> Joy Bryant in Refinery29: <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/2016/07/116843/joy-bryant-beautiful-model-personal-story" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girl, You Beautiful</a>Joy Bryant’s Lenny Letter: <a href="http://www.lennyletter.com/life/a325/stop-telling-me-i-should-have-kids/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stop Telling Me I Should Have Kids</a>Aisha’s conversation with <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/represent/2016/10/filmmaker_barry_jenkins_on_his_deeply_personal_new_film_moonlight.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moonlight Filmmaker Barry Jenkins</a>Slate Plus members: Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="http://megaphone.link/SM2879949563" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/SM2879949563</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate Represent</a>Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@SlateRepresent</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@craftingmystyle</a>Production by <a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veralyn Williams</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#16: Good Girls Revolt's Joy Bryant

Aisha Harris, Black Girl Nerds contributor Jacqueline Coley, Vulture writer Alex Jung, and Turner Classic Movies host Tiffany Vazquez talk representation in the new and returning TV shows this fall-- with a bit of debate, a pop quiz, and predictions. For links on what we discuss check out our show page.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/representEmail: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn WilliamsSocial media: Marissa Martinelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aisha Harris, Black Girl Nerds contributor <a href="https://twitter.com/thatjacqueline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jacqueline Coley</a>, Vulture writer <a href="https://twitter.com/e_alexjung" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alex Jung</a>, and Turner Classic Movies host <a href="https://twitter.com/filmiliarface" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiffany Vazquez</a> talk representation in the new and returning TV shows this fall-- with a bit of debate, a pop quiz, and predictions. For links on what we discuss check out our <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/represent/2017/10/fall_tv_roundup_comedies_about_immigration_90s_reboots_star_trek_and_more.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show page</a>.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="http://megaphone.link/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/represent</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Slate Represent</a>Twitter:<a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @SlateRepresent</a>,<a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @craftingmystyle</a>Production by<a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Veralyn Williams</a>Social media:<a href="https://twitter.com/miscivisci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Marissa Martinelli</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#63: Fall TV Roundup

Aisha Harris is joined by Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens and science editor Susan Matthews to discuss fallout from the scandal that has engulfed film producer Harvey Weinstein. For links on what we discuss check out our show page.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/representEmail: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn WilliamsSocial media: Marissa Martinelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aisha Harris is joined by Slate’s movie critic <a href="http://www.slate.com/authors.dana_stevens.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dana Stevens</a> and science editor <a href="http://www.slate.com/authors.susan_matthews.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susan Matthews</a> to discuss fallout from the scandal that has engulfed film producer Harvey Weinstein. For links on what we discuss check out our <a href="http://www.slate.com/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show page</a>.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="http://megaphone.link/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/represent</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Slate Represent</a>Twitter:<a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @SlateRepresent</a>,<a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @craftingmystyle</a>Production by<a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Veralyn Williams</a>Social media:<a href="https://twitter.com/miscivisci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Marissa Martinelli</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Harvey Weinstein and Hollywood’s “Open Secret” Culture

Morgan Rhodes

Aisha Harris talks to Morgan Rhodes, a music supervisor whose curated sounds on some of the biggest movies and TV shows of the last few years, including Selma, Netflix’s Dear White People, and Queen Sugar. Also, we’ve got a brand new Recognize, in honor of producer Veralyn’s newest TV obsession: Survivor’s Remorse.For links on what we discuss check out our show page.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/representEmail: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn WilliamsSocial media: Marissa Martinelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aisha Harris talks to Morgan Rhodes, a music supervisor whose curated sounds on some of the biggest movies and TV shows of the last few years, including <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1020072/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Selma</a>, Netflix’s <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5707802/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dear White People</a>, and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4419214/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queen Sugar</a>. Also, we’ve got a brand new Recognize, in honor of producer Veralyn’s newest TV obsession: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3231022/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Survivor’s Remorse</a>.For links on what we discuss check out our <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/represent/2017/09/music_supervisor_morgan_rhodes_and_survivor_s_remorse.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show page</a>.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="http://megaphone.link/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/represent</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Slate Represent</a>Twitter:<a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @SlateRepresent</a>,<a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @craftingmystyle</a>Production by<a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Veralyn Williams</a>Social media:<a href="https://twitter.com/miscivisci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Marissa Martinelli</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#59: “Dear White People” Music Supervisor Morgan Rhodes

Aisha Harris talks to showrunner Monica-Owusu Breen about her new show Midnight, Texas, a supernatural ensemble drama on NBC, based on the book series by True Blood author Charlaine Harris. Also, Brittany Luse, host of The Nod podcast, joins us to to talk Girls Trip.For links on what we discuss check out our show page.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/representEmail: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn WilliamsSocial media: Marissa Martinelli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aisha Harris talks to showrunner Monica-Owusu Breen about her new show <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5464086/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Midnight, Texas</a>, a supernatural ensemble drama on NBC, based on the book series by True Blood author Charlaine Harris. Also, Brittany Luse, host of <a href="https://gimletmedia.com/the-nod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nod podcast</a>, joins us to to talk <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3564472" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girls Trip</a>.For links on what we discuss check out our <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/represent/2017/07/girls_trip_and_an_interview_with_midnight_texas_showrunner_monica_owusu.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">show page</a>.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="http://megaphone.link/represent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/represent</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Slate Represent</a>Twitter:<a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @SlateRepresent</a>,<a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @craftingmystyle</a>Production by<a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Veralyn Williams</a>Social media:<a href="https://twitter.com/miscivisci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Marissa Martinelli</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#53: Girls Trip and Showrunner Monica-Owusu Breen

Nisha Ganatra

Slate culture writer, Aisha Harris talks to industry vet Nisha Ganatra about her directing career, and her work on a slew of TV shows, including Transparent, Mr. Robot, and the new FX series, Better Things. And guest co-host John Raphael Oliveira, comes on to discuss the new film, Loving. Check out:-Labor of Loving: A Conversation with Jeff Nichols and Joel Edgerton-'Loving' Director Jeff Nichols Has Great Affection for the Deep South-Mila Kunis On Sexism In Film And The Workplace-Wesley Morris’ Last Taboo: Why Pop Culture Just Can’t Deal With Black Male SexualitySlate Plus members: Get your ad-free podcast feed.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: megaphone.link/SM5170411345Email: represent@slate.comFacebook: Slate RepresentTwitter: @SlateRepresent, @craftingmystyleProduction by Veralyn Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="http://www.slate.com/authors.aisha_harris.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate culture writer</a>, Aisha Harris talks to industry vet Nisha Ganatra about her directing career, and her work on a slew of TV shows, including Transparent, Mr. Robot, and the new FX series, Better Things. And guest co-host <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCelHokXTjHZ63rApK2Nyafw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Raphael Oliveira</a>, comes on to discuss the new film, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4669986/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loving</a>. Check out:-Labor of Loving: <a href="http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/11/labor-of-loving-a-conversation-with-jeff-nichols-and-joel-edgerton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Conversation with Jeff Nichols and Joel Edgerton</a>-'Loving' Director <a href="http://www.vice.com/read/two-conversations-with-director-jeff-nichols-profile-v23n8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff Nichols Has Great Affection for the Deep South</a>-Mila Kunis <a href="http://aplus.com/a/mila-kunis-sexism-gender-bias-workplace-producer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Sexism In Film And The Workplace</a>-Wesley Morris’ <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/10/30/magazine/black-male-sexuality-last-taboo.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Last Taboo: Why Pop Culture Just Can’t Deal With Black Male Sexuality</a>Slate Plus members: <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/slate_plus/slate_plus/2014/03/your_slate_plus_podcast_link.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your ad-free podcast feed</a>.Tell a friend to subscribe! Share this link: <a href="https://megaphone.link/SM5170411345" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.link/SM5170411345</a>Email: represent@slate.comFacebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateRepresent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate Represent</a>Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SlateRepresent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@SlateRepresent</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/craftingmystyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@craftingmystyle</a>Production by <a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veralyn Williams</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

#17: TV/Filmmaker Nisha Ganatra

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