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Slate Magazine Slate Podmaster podmaster@slate.com no no http://media.slate.com/media/slate/Podcasts/Art/Daily/iTunes_SlateDaily_144x144.png http://www.slate.com/id/2119317/ 144 144 Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon, along with special guest Steven Greene. This week: The beginning of the end in Iraq, a Palin profile, and the DC mayoral election http://www.slate.com/id/2265299 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2265299 Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:29:18 -0400 Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon, along with special guest Steven Greene. This week: The beginning of the end in Iraq, a Palin profile, and the DC mayoral election Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon, along with special guest Steven Greene. This week: The beginning of the end in Iraq, a Palin profile, and the DC mayoral election 44:24 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, gabfest, , dickerson, plotz, bazelon, iraq war, sarah palin, palin profile, dc mayor no no America's Most Underestimated Company: Why is everyone always writing off Netflix? By James Ledbetter http://www.slate.com/id/2265755/ podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2265755/ Wed, 1 Sep 2010 22:14:03 -0400 America's Most Underestimated Company: Why is everyone always writing off Netflix? By James Ledbetter America's Most Underestimated Company: Why is everyone always writing off Netflix? By James Ledbetter 5:34 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, netflix, movies, video, dvd, streaming no no In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Jody Rosen, Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss this years Emmy's ceremony, the new handbook True Prep and the songs of summer of 2010. http://www.slate.com/id/2265304 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2265304 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:15:56 -0400 In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Jody Rosen, Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss this years Emmy's ceremony, the new handbook True Prep and the songs of summer of 2010. In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Jody Rosen, Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss this years Emmy's ceremony, the new handbook True Prep and the songs of summer of 2010. 45:12 Slate Magazine slate, culture, gabfest, dana stevens, jane lynch, emmys, True Prep, june thomas, jody rosen, justin bieber yes no In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and Patrick Hruby discuss Stephen Strasburg’s elbow, Albert Pujols' and Tony La Russa’s love-in with Glenn Beck, and the Madden video-game series. http://www.slate.com/id/2262298 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262298 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:48:42 -0400 In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and Patrick Hruby discuss Stephen Strasburg’s elbow, Albert Pujols' and Tony La Russa’s love-in with Glenn Beck, and the Madden video-game series. In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and Patrick Hruby discuss Stephen Strasburg’s elbow, Albert Pujols' and Tony La Russa’s love-in with Glenn Beck, and the Madden video-game series. 48:12 Slate Magazine slate, hang up and listen, sports, josh levin, stefan fatsis, mike pesca, patrick hruby, stephen strasburg, albert pujols , tony la russa, glenn beck, madden video-game no no The Female Factor: Will the presence of three women really change the court in any real way? By Dahlia Lithwick http://www.slate.com/id/2265195/ podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2265195/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:14:42 -0400 The Female Factor: Will the presence of three women really change the court in any real way? By Dahlia Lithwick The Female Factor: Will the presence of three women really change the court in any real way? By Dahlia Lithwick 6:01 Slate Magazine slate, podcast,SCOTUS, females, women, liberation, court no no Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: A primary update, a Republican comes out, and Glenn Beck prepares to rally in Washington http://www.slate.com/id/2262287 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262287 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:01:28 -0400 Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: A primary update, a Republican comes out, and Glenn Beck prepares to rally in Washington Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: A primary update, a Republican comes out, and Glenn Beck prepares to rally in Washington 45:13 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, gabfest, , dickerson, plotz, bazelon, gay republican, primaries, glenn beck no no In this week's Gabfest, DoubleX’s Jessica Grose and Hanna Rosin along with Slate’s June Thomas discuss Sarah Palin’s primary endorsements, a new palliative care study, and Jennifer Aniston’s terrible rom com record http://www.slate.com/id/2265161 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2265161 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:13:16 -0400 In this week's Gabfest, DoubleX’s Jessica Grose and Hanna Rosin along with Slate’s June Thomas discuss Sarah Palin’s primary endorsements, a new palliative care study, and Jennifer Aniston’s terrible rom com record In this week's Gabfest, DoubleX’s Jessica Grose and Hanna Rosin along with Slate’s June Thomas discuss Sarah Palin’s primary endorsements, a new palliative care study, and Jennifer Aniston’s terrible rom com record. 38:30 Slate Magazine slate, podcaast, xx, jessica grose, june thomas, hanna rosin, sarah palin, palliative care, Jennifer Aniston yes no In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Jody Rosen, Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss twenty-somethings, Sylvester Stallon's latest action flick, and the new Arcade Fire album. http://www.slate.com/id/2262292 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262292 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:28:59 -0400 In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Jody Rosen, Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss twenty-somethings, Sylvester Stallon's latest action flick, and the new Arcade Fire album. In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Jody Rosen, Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss twenty-somethings, Sylvester Stallon's latest action flick, and the new Arcade Fire album. 43:30 Slate Magazine slate, culture, gabfest, dana stevens, rambo, june thomas, jody rosen, arcade fire, twenty-somethings yes no In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the loathsomeness of Brett Favre and Roger Clemens, low-payroll teams in Major League Baseball, and Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully. http://www.slate.com/id/2262297 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262297 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:33:47 -0400 In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the loathsomeness of Brett Favre and Roger Clemens, low-payroll teams in Major League Baseball, and Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully. In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the loathsomeness of Brett Favre and Roger Clemens, low-payroll teams in Major League Baseball, and Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully. 48:50 Slate Magazine slate, hang up and listen, sports, josh levin, stefan fatsis, mike pesca, favre, roger clemens, baseball, dodgers, broadcaster vin scully no no Premature Maturity: Are children today really going through puberty earlier? By Darshak Sanghavi http://www.slate.com/id/2264500/ podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2264500/ Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:04:07 -0400 Premature Maturity: Are children today really going through puberty earlier? By Darshak Sanghavi Premature Maturity: Are children today really going through puberty earlier? By Darshak Sanghavi 7:12 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, puberty, endocrine disrupters, chemicals, bisphenal, bpa yes no Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Michael Newman and Dave Weigel. This week: The New York City Mosque, our Muslim president, and they provide a political primary update http://www.slate.com/id/2262286 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262286 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:02:56 -0400 Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Michael Newman and Dave Weigel. This week: The New York City Mosque, our Muslim president, and they provide a political primary update Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Michael Newman and Dave Weigel. This week: The New York City Mosque, our Muslim president, and they provide a political primary update 40:17 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, gabfest, , plotz, obama, ground zero, mosque, muslim president, political primaries no no In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love, the sanctity of academic tenure and the Starbucks' bagel standoff. http://www.slate.com/id/2262291 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262291 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:29:18 -0400 In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love, the sanctity of academic tenure and the Starbucks' bagel standoff. In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love, the sanctity of academic tenure and the Starbucks' bagel standoff. 40:26 Slate Magazine slate, culture, gabfest, dana stevens, stephen metcalf, julia roberts, starbucks, tenure, elizabeth gilbert yes no In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the bunker kerfuffle at the PGA Championship, HBO’s Hard Knocks, the World Basketball Championships, and the demise of the tie game. http://www.slate.com/id/2262296 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262296 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:28:14 -0400 In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the bunker kerfuffle at the PGA Championship, HBO’s Hard Knocks, the World Basketball Championships, and the demise of the tie game. In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the bunker kerfuffle at the PGA Championship, HBO’s Hard Knocks, the World Basketball Championships, and the demise of the tie game. 47:21 Slate Magazine slate, hang up and listen, sports, josh levin, stefan fatsis, mike pesca, pga championship, hbo, hard knocks, world basketball yes no Julia Turner, June Thomas and Troy Patterson discussTom Rachman's book, "The Imperfectionists." We recommend, but don't insist, that you read the book before listening to this audio program http://www.slate.com/id/2263914 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2263914 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:24:58 -0400 Julia Turner, June Thomas and Troy Patterson discussTom Rachman's book, "The Imperfectionists." We recommend, but don't insist, that you read the book before listening to this audio program Julia Turner, June Thomas and Troy Patterson discussTom Rachman's book, "The Imperfectionists." We recommend, but don't insist, that you read the book before listening to this audio program 40:59 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, book club, julia turner, june thomas, tom rachman, the imperfectionists, troy patterson yes no Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, William Saletan and special Guest Eliot Spitzer. This week: Mid-term primary elections, the state of the economy, and workplace rage http://www.slate.com/id/2262285 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262285 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:45:09 -0400 Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, William Saletan and special Guest Eliot Spitzer. This week: Mid-term primary elections, the state of the economy, and workplace rage Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, William Saletan and special Guest Eliot Spitzer. This week: Mid-term primary elections, the state of the economy, and workplace rage 33:55 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, gabfest, , plotz, eliot spitzer, mid term election, workplace rage, anger, economy, republicans no no DoubleX’s Hanna Rosin and Emily Bazelon along with the New Yorker’s Margaret Talbot discuss Adam Ross’s debut novel, Mr. Peanut. http://www.slate.com/id/2262843 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262843 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:05:47 -0400 DoubleX’s Hanna Rosin and Emily Bazelon along with the New Yorker’s Margaret Talbot discuss Adam Ross’s debut novel, Mr. Peanut. DoubleX’s Hanna Rosin and Emily Bazelon along with the New Yorker’s Margaret Talbot discuss Adam Ross’s debut novel, Mr. Peanut. 39:33 Slate Magazine slate, podcaast, xx, jessica grose, emily bazelon, hanna rosin, margaret talbot, adam ross, novel, mr. peanut no no In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Dan Kois, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, Julia Turner and Jacob Weisberg discuss the new comic action film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the rules regulating spoilers and the loss of the British historian Tony Judt. http://www.slate.com/id/2262290 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262290 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:24:12 -0400 In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Dan Kois, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, Julia Turner and Jacob Weisberg discuss the comic action film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the rules regulating spoilers and the loss of the British historian Tony Judt. In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Dan Kois, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, Julia Turner and Jacob Weisberg discuss the new comic action film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the rules regulating spoilers and the loss of the British historian Tony Judt. 48:08 Slate Magazine slate, culture, gabfest, dana stevens, scott pilgrim, tony judt, spoilers, julia turner, stephen metcalf, yes no In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, Michael Agger, and Hanna Rosin discuss Scrabble, A-Rod’s 600th home run, Agger’s series on golf’s statistical revolution, and Friday Night Lights. http://www.slate.com/id/2262295 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262295 Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:41:30 -0400 In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, Michael Agger, and Hanna Rosin discuss Scrabble, A-Rod’s 600th home run, Agger’s series on golf’s statistical revolution, and Friday Night Lights. In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, Michael Agger, and Hanna Rosin discuss Scrabble, A-Rod’s 600th home run, Agger’s series on golf’s statistical revolution, and Friday Night Lights. 43:16 Slate Magazine slate, hang up and listen, sports, josh levin, stefan fatsis, mike pesca, michael agger, hanna rosin, Scrabble, A-Rod’s 600th home run, golf’s statistical revolution, Friday Night Lights no no Byte-Sized Books: Digital publishing levels the playing field for small publishers, by Jill Priluck http://www.slate.com/id/2262882/ podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262882/ Sun, 8 Aug 2010 19:13:21 -0400 Byte-Sized Books: Digital publishing levels the playing field for small publishers, by Jill Priluck Byte-Sized Books: Digital publishing levels the playing field for small publishers, by Jill Priluck 7:07 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, books, amazon, ebook, kindle, nook, sony reader no no Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, Dahlia Lithwick and Cord Jefferson. This week: A federal judge over-rules Proposition 8, New York’s Islamic Center controversy, and the Democratic Congress’ ethics problems http://www.slate.com/id/2262284 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262284 Fri, 6 Aug 2010 05:12:00 -0400 Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, Dahlia Lithwick and Cord Jefferson. This week: A federal judge over-rules Proposition 8, New York’s Islamic Center controversy, and the Democratic Congress’ ethics problems Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, Dahlia Lithwick and Cord Jefferson. This week: A federal judge over-rules Proposition 8, New York’s Islamic Center controversy, and the Democratic Congress’ ethics problems immigration law in court, updating the Bush-era tax cuts, and Charlie Rangel on trial 44:27 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, gabfest, Dickerson, plotz, lithwick, scotus, kagan, islam, congress, ethics no no In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Dahlia Lithwick, Stephen Metcalf, Troy Patterson, June Thomas and Julia Turner discuss The Real Housewives of Washington D.C., publisher Andrew Wylie's big bet on eBooks and the new FX comedy television show Louie. http://www.slate.com/id/2262289 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262289 Tue, 3 Aug 2010 23:12:29 -0400 In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Troy Patterson, June Thomas and Julia Turner discuss The Real Housewives of Washington D.C., publisher Andrew Wylie's big bet on eBooks and the new FX comedy television show Louie. In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Dahlia Lithwick, Stephen Metcalf, Troy Patterson, June Thomas and Julia Turner discuss The Real Housewives of Washington D.C., publisher Andrew Wylie's big bet on eBooks and the new FX comedy television show Louie. 41:48 Slate Magazine slate, culture, gabfest, real housewives, julia turner, stephen metcalf, june thomas, Louis, FX, Bravo yes no In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss ESPN and LeBron James, the start of NFL training camps, and Ozzie Guillen’s thoughts on the treatment of Latin baseball players. http://www.slate.com/id/2262294 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262294 Mon, 2 Aug 2010 18:16:50 -0400 In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss ESPN and LeBron James, the start of NFL training camps, and Ozzie Guillen’s thoughts on the treatment of Latin baseball players. In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss ESPN and LeBron James, the start of NFL training camps, and Ozzie Guillen’s thoughts on the treatment of Latin baseball players. 46:37 Slate Magazine slate, hang up and listen, sports, josh levin, stefan fatsis, mike pesca, lebron, espn, nfl, ozzie guillen, latin baseball players no no Judging a Girl by Her Cover: Why I'll miss a world where books make the first move, by Mark Oppenheimer http://www.slate.com/id/2261955/ podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2261955/ Mon, 2 Aug 2010 01:16:35 -0400 Judging a Girl by Her Cover: Why I'll miss a world where books make the first move, by Mark Oppenheimer Judging a Girl by Her Cover: Why I'll miss a world where books make the first move, by Mark Oppenheimer 6:29 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, books, amazon, ebook, kindle, nook, sony reader no no Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon, with special guest Farhad Manjoo. This week: The Wiki war leaks, Arizona's immigration law in court, updating the Bush-era tax cuts, and Charlie Rangel on trial http://www.slate.com/id/2258295 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2258295 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:45:21 -0400 Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon, with special guest Farhad Manjoo. This week: The Wiki war leaks, Arizona's immigration law in court, updating the Bush-era tax cuts, and Charlie Rangel on trial Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon, with special guest Farhad Manjoo. This week: The Wiki war leaks, Arizona's immigration law in court, updating the Bush-era tax cuts, and Charlie Rangel on trial 39:38 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, gabfest, Dickerson, plotz, bazelon, Manjoo, wiki leak, arizona immigration, tax cuts, rangel yes no In this week's Gabfest, DoubleX's Emily Bazelon, Hanna Rosin and Jessica Grose discuss the abortion documentary 12th & Delaware, the Time Magazine cover story on only children, and Chelsea Clinton's wedding. http://www.slate.com/id/2262161/ podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2262161/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:24:08 -0400 In this week's Gabfest, DoubleX's Emily Bazelon, Hanna Rosin and Jessica Grose discuss the abortion documentary 12th & Delaware, the Time Magazine cover story on only children, and Chelsea Clinton's wedding. In this week's Gabfest, DoubleX's Emily Bazelon, Hanna Rosin and Jessica Grose discuss the abortion documentary 12th & Delaware, the Time Magazine cover story on only children, and Chelsea Clinton's wedding. 34:07 Slate Magazine slate, podcaast, xx, jessica grose, emily bazelon, hanna rosin, chelsea clinton, wedding, only child yes no In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Jessica Grose, Stephen Metcalf, John Swansburg and Julia Turner discuss the new Angelina Jolie blockbuster Salt, Comic-Con with Time Magazine's Lev Grossman and the Mad Man Season 4 premiere. http://www.slate.com/id/2259792 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2259792 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:54:00 -0400 In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Jessica Grose, Stephen Metcalf, John Swansburg and Julia Turner discuss the new Angelina Jolie blockbuster Salt, Comic-Con with Time Magazine's Lev Grossman and the Mad Man Season 4 premiere. In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Jessica Grose, Stephen Metcalf, John Swansburg and Julia Turner discuss the new Angelina Jolie blockbuster Salt, Comic-Con with Time Magazine's Lev Grossman and the Mad Man Season 4 premiere. 47:15 Slate Magazine slate, culture, gabfest, jessica grose, julia turner, stephen metcalf, mad man, salt, angelina jolie, comic-con yes no In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss agents and college sports, Major League Baseball’s alleged year of the pitcher, and Jeremy Lin, Asian-American basketball pioneer. http://www.slate.com/id/2259635 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2259635 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:29:28 -0400 In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss agents and college sports, Major League Baseball’s alleged year of the pitcher, and Jeremy Lin, Asian-American basketball pioneer. In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss agents and college sports, Major League Baseball’s alleged year of the pitcher, and Jeremy Lin, Asian-American basketball pioneer. 47:35 Slate Magazine slate, hang up and listen, sports, josh levin, stefan fatsis, mike pesca, college sports, baseball, jeremy lin, asian, jewish, basketball no no Restore the Estate Tax! The billionaire, the union leader, and the heiress trying to bring back the tax on inherited wealth, by Daniel Gross http://www.slate.com/id/2261254/ podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2261254/ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:54:08 -0400 Restore the Estate Tax! The billionaire, the union leader, and the heiress trying to bring back the tax on inherited wealth, by Daniel Gross Restore the Estate Tax! The billionaire, the union leader, and the heiress trying to bring back the tax on inherited wealth, by Daniel Gross 6:34 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, daniel gross, estate tax, congress no no Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Daniel Gross, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The economy and the fall election, the Shirley Sherrod debacle, and the complications of the Phoebe Prince internet bullying death http://www.slate.com/id/2258294 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2258294 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:56:39 -0400 Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Daniel Gross, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The economy and the fall election, the Shirley Sherrod debacle, and the complications of the Phoebe Prince internet bullying death Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Daniel Gross, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The economy and the fall election, the Shirley Sherrod debacle, and the complications of the Phoebe Prince internet bullying death 40:33 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, gabfest, plotz, bazelon, daniel gross, obama, economy, elections, Shirley Sherrod, phoebe prince yes no The Big Money presents The Disrupters, a new podcast about the  companies shaking up American business in the 21st century. On today's show, host Chadwick Matlin asks what our tweets say about our happiness. http://www.thebigmoney.com/articles/disrupters/2010/07/22/happy-and-you-tweet podcasts@slate.com http://www.thebigmoney.com/articles/disrupters/2010/07/22/happy-and-you-tweet Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:26:50 -0400 The Big Money presents The Disrupters, a new podcast about the companies shaking up American business in the 21st century. On today's show, host Chadwick Matlin asks what our tweets say about our happiness. The Big Money presents The Disrupters, a new podcast about the companies shaking up American business in the 21st century. On today's show, host Chadwick Matlin asks what our tweets say about our happiness. 16:28 Slate Magazine slate, apple, big money, facebook, the disrupters, chadwick matlin, twitter, happiness, harvard no no In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and Dana Stevens discuss Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster Inception, Slate’s Josh Levin joins the gabbers to talk about Steve Jobs and the woes of the iPhone 4 and finally Old Spice ads gone viral. http://www.slate.com/id/2259791 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2259791 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:30:47 -0400 In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and Dana Stevens discuss Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster Inception, Steve Jobs and the woes of the iPhone 4 and finally Old Spice ads gone viral. In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and Dana Stevens discuss Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster Inception, Slate’s Josh Levin joins the gabbers to talk about Steve Jobs and the woes of the iPhone 4 and finally Old Spice ads gone viral. 45:58 Slate Magazine slate, culture, gabfest, dana stevens, julia turner, stephen metcalf, iphone 4, apple, inception, old spice yes no In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the British Open and Tiger Woods’ poor form, the Tour de France and the cloud over Lance Armstrong, and George Steinbrenner’s legacy. http://www.slate.com/id/2259634 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2259634 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:04:55 -0400 In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the British Open and Tiger Woods’ poor form, the Tour de France and the cloud over Lance Armstrong, and George Steinbrenner’s legacy. In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the British Open and Tiger Woods’ poor form, the Tour de France and the cloud over Lance Armstrong, and George Steinbrenner’s legacy. 45:43 Slate Magazine slate, hang up and listen, sports, josh levin, stefan fatsis, mike pesca, british open, tiger woods, tour de france, lance armstrong, george steinbrenner. no no Stephen Metcalf, Troy Patterson, and Michael Agger discuss Bret Easton Ellis’ book, Imperial Bedrooms. We recommend, but don't insist, that you read the book before listening to this audio program http://www.slate.com/id/2260819 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2260819 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:58:21 -0400 Stephen Metcalf, Troy Patterson, and Michael Agger discuss Bret Easton Ellis’ book, Imperial Bedrooms. We recommend, but don't insist, that you read the book before listening to this audio program Stephen Metcalf, Troy Patterson, and Michael Agger discuss Bret Easton Ellis’ book, Imperial Bedrooms. We recommend, but don't insist, that you read the book before listening to this audio program 41:38 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, Bret Easton Ellis, Imperial Bedrooms, book club yes no Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Will Saletan, and Emily Bazelon. This week: Regaining control of the House, abortion providers, and the NAACP takes on the Tea Party http://www.slate.com/id/2258293 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2258293 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:48:57 -0400 Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Will Saletan, and Emily Bazelon. This week: Regaining control of the House, abortion providers, and the NAACP takes on the Tea Party Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Will Saletan, and Emily Bazelon. This week: Regaining control of the House, abortion providers, and the NAACP takes on the Tea Party 44:48 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, gabfest, dickerson, bazelon, saletan, republicans, fall election, abortion, NAACP no no In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, June Thomas and Julia Turner discuss the new film The Kids are All Right, Jezebel verses The Daily Show and The New Yorker's David Grann on authenticating a masterpiece. http://www.slate.com/id/2259790 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2259790 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:35:47 -0400 In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, June Thomas and Julia Turner discuss the new film The Kids are All Right, Jezebel verses The Daily Show and The New Yorker's David Grann on authenticating a masterpiece. In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, June Thomas and Julia Turner discuss the new film The Kids are All Right, Jezebel verses The Daily Show and The New Yorker's David Grann on authenticating a masterpiece. 47:20 Slate Magazine slate, culture, gabfest, june thomas, julia turner, stephen metcalf, jezebel, daily show, david grann yes no In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Spain’s win in the World Cup and LeBron James’ move to Miami. John Dickerson also joins in to talk about sports and political punditry. http://www.slate.com/id/2259633 podcasts@slate.com 656E8E1E-7F81-42B5-A760-D779AA452C4E Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:18:19 -0400 In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Spain’s win in the World Cup and LeBron James’ move to Miami. John Dickerson also joins in to talk about sports and political punditry. In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Spain’s win in the World Cup and LeBron James’ move to Miami. John Dickerson also joins in to talk about sports and political punditry. 50:28 Slate Magazine slate, hang up and listen, sports, josh levin, stefan fatsis, mike pesca, john dickerson, lebron james, world cup no no The New Commander: James Mattis will replace David Petraeus as the commander of Centcom, by John Dickerson http://www.slate.com/id/2258660/ podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2258660/ Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:59:38 -0400 The New Commander: James Mattis will replace David Petraeus as the commander of Centcom, by John Dickerson The New Commander: James Mattis will replace David Petraeus as the commander of Centcom, by John Dickerson 6:04 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, gabfest, dickerson, james mattis, david petraeus,centcom yes no Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Christopher Beam, and Emily Bazelon. This week: Michael Steele inserts his other shoe, the U.S. sues the state of Arizona over immigration, and a media firing over an errant tweet http://www.slate.com/id/2258292 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2258292 Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:24:54 -0400 Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Christopher Beam, and Emily Bazelon. This week: Michael Steele inserts his other shoe, the U.S. sues the state of Arizona over immigration, and a media firing over an errant tweet Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Christopher Beam, and Emily Bazelon. This week: Michael Steele inserts his other shoe, the U.S. sues the state of Arizona over immigration, and a media firing over an errant tweet 34:01 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, gabfest, dickerson, bazelon, beam, michael steele, arizona, immigration, CNN no no The Big Money presents The Disrupters, a new podcast about the companies shaking up American business in the 21st century. On today's show, host Chadwick Matlin ponders the popularity of Foursquare and what happens to a social network when it goes from a tech curiosity to a full blown phenomenon. http://www.thebigmoney.com/articles/disrupters/2010/06/08/checking-in-with-foursquare podcasts@slate.com http://www.thebigmoney.com/articles/disrupters/2010/06/08/checking-in-with-foursquare Wed, 7 Jul 2010 22:24:28 -0400 The Big Money presents The Disrupters, a new podcast about the companies shaking up American business in the 21st century. On today's show, host Chadwick Matlin ponders the popularity of Foursquare. The Big Money presents The Disrupters, a new podcast about the companies shaking up American business in the 21st century. On today's show, host Chadwick Matlin ponders the popularity of Foursquare and what happens to a social network when it goes from a tech curiosity to a full blown phenomenon. 19:17 Slate Magazine slate, apple, big money, facebook, the disrupters, chadwick matlin, foursquare no no In this week's Gabfest, Jessica Grose of DoubleX and Nina Rastogi and June Thomas of Slate discuss a new Pew study on gender equality, the New York Magazine cover story about motherhood and unhappiness, and the new Showtime series The Real L Word. http://www.slate.com/id/2259828/ podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2259828/ Wed, 7 Jul 2010 21:16:44 -0400 In this week's Gabfest, Jessica Grose of DoubleX and Nina Rastogi and June Thomas of Slate discuss a new Pew study on gender equality, the New York Magazine cover story about motherhood and unhappiness, and the new Showtime series The Real L Word. In this week's Gabfest, Jessica Grose of DoubleX and Nina Rastogi and June Thomas of Slate discuss a new Pew study on gender equality, the New York Magazine cover story about motherhood and unhappiness, and the new Showtime series The Real L Word. 34:03 Slate Magazine slate, podcaast, xx, jessica grose, june thomas, nina rastogi, showtime, pew study, happiness, mothers yes no In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Jody Rosen, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the age when novelists hit their prime, the latest musical foray from Liz Phair and the retirement of music writer Robert Christgau's "Consumer Guide." http://www.slate.com/id/2259789 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2259789 Wed, 7 Jul 2010 13:09:13 -0400 In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics discuss the age when novelists hit their prime, the latest musical foray from Liz Phair and the retirement of music writer Robert Christgau's "Consumer Guide." In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Jody Rosen, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the age when novelists hit their prime, the latest musical foray from Liz Phair and the retirement of music writer Robert Christgau's "Consumer Guide." 34:22 Slate Magazine slate, culture, gabfest, dana stevens, julia turner, stephen metcalf, jody rosen, consumer guide, liz phair yes no In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Uruguay’s controversial handball, Germany’s World Cup success, the NBA free agency saga, and the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. http://www.slate.com/id/2259632 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2259632 Tue, 6 Jul 2010 17:07:18 -0400 In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Uruguay’s controversial handball, Germany’s World Cup success, the NBA free agency saga, and the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Uruguay’s controversial handball, Germany’s World Cup success, the NBA free agency saga, and the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. 44:01 Slate Magazine slate, hang up and listen, sports, josh levin, stefan fatsis, mike pesca, world cup, nba, hot dog eating no no Why Do Babies Smile? Not necessarily because they're happy, by Nicholas Day http://www.slate.com/id/2258663/ podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2258663/ Sun, 4 Jul 2010 20:58:30 -0400 Why Do Babies Smile? Not necessarily because they're happy, by Nicholas Day Why Do Babies Smile? Not necessarily because they're happy, by Nicholas Day 6:05 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, nicholas day, babies, happy, happy babies no no Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Dahlia Lithwick, and Emily Bazelon. This week: Elena Kagan's confirmation hearings, gun rights in Chicago, and Al Gore's masseuse problem http://www.slate.com/id/2258291 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2258291 Thu, 1 Jul 2010 21:25:31 -0400 Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Dahlia Lithwick, and Emily Bazelon. This week: Elena Kagan's confirmation hearings, gun rights in Chicago, and Al Gore's masseuse problem Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Dahlia Lithwick, and Emily Bazelon. This week: Elena Kagan's confirmation hearings, gun rights in Chicago, and Al Gore's masseuse problem 40:24 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, gabfest, dickerson, bazelon, lithwick,scotus, elena kagan, al gore, masseuse, guns, chicago yes no In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Dan Engber, Stephen Metcalf, Troy Patterson, Dana Stevens, James Sturm, June Thomas and Julia Turner discuss life without the Internet, June’s must see list of summer TV shows and love 'em or hate 'em no Fourth of July is complete without fireworks. http://www.slate.com/id/2255660 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2255660 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:53:24 -0400 In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, June Thomas and Julia Turner discuss life without the Internet, June’s must see list of summer TV shows and love 'em or hate 'em no Fourth of July is complete without fireworks. In this week's Culture Gabfest, our critics Dan Engber, Stephen Metcalf, Troy Patterson, Dana Stevens, James Sturm, June Thomas and Julia Turner discuss life without the Internet, June’s must see list of summer TV shows and love 'em or hate 'em no Fourth of July is complete without fireworks. 40:09 Slate Magazine slate, culture, gabfest, dana stevens, julia turner, stephen metcalf, summer TV, fireworks, Internet no no In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss Team USA’s loss to Ghana, the future of U.S. soccer, replay and the World Cup, the epic Isner-Mahut tennis match, and the chase for LeBron James. http://www.slate.com/id/2255654 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2255654 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:43:08 -0400 In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss Team USA’s loss to Ghana, the future of U.S. soccer, replay and the World Cup, the epic Isner-Mahut tennis match, and the chase for LeBron James. In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin discuss Team USA’s loss to Ghana, the future of U.S. soccer, replay and the World Cup, the epic Isner-Mahut tennis match, and the chase for LeBron James. 46:23 Slate Magazine slate, hang up and listen, sports, josh levin, stefan fatsis, mike pesca, team usa, isner-mahut, lebron james no no Are Climate Skeptics Lousy Scientists? The White House says they are, by Michael Levi http://www.slate.com/id/2258088/ podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2258088/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:23:05 -0400 Are Climate Skeptics Lousy Scientists? The White House says they are, by Michael Levi Are Climate Skeptics Lousy Scientists? The White House says they are, by Michael Levi 7:55 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, michael levi, climate change, climate skeptics, ipcc no no Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Will Saletan, and Emily Bazelon. This week: General McChrystal is removed as the country's top officer in Afghanistan, a Supreme Court roundup with more on Elena Kagan, and the World Cup http://www.slate.com/id/2255665 podcasts@slate.com http://www.slate.com/id/2255665 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:06:31 -0400 Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Will Saletan, and Emily Bazelon. This week: General McChrystal is removed as the country's top officer in Afghanistan, a Supreme Court roundup with more on Elena Kagan, and the World Cup Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Will Saletan, and Emily Bazelon. This week: General McChrystal is removed as the country's top officer in Afghanistan, a Supreme Court roundup with more on Elena Kagan, and the World Cup 36:29 Slate Magazine slate, podcast, gabfest,, bazelon, plotz, McChrystal, SCOTUS, supreme court, kagan, world cup no no The Big Money presents The Disrupters, a new podcast about the companies shaking up American business in the 21st century. On today's show, host Chadwick Matlin asks what the new iPhone and Tickle Me Elmo have in common. http://www.thebigmoney.com/articles/disrupters/2010/06/24/iphones-and-elmos podcasts@slate.com http://www.thebigmoney.com/articles/disrupters/2010/06/24/iphones-and-elmos Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:25:11 -0400 The Big Money presents The Disrupters, a new podcast about the companies shaking up American business in the 21st century. On today's show, host Chadwick Matlin asks what the new iPhone and Tickle Me Elmo have in common. The Big Money presents The Disrupters, a new podcast about the companies shaking up American business in the 21st century. On today's show, host Chadwick Matlin asks what the new iPhone and Tickle Me Elmo have in common. 15:42 Slate Magazine slate, apple, big money, facebook, the disrupters, chadwick matlin, elmo, iphone no no