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Dear Prudence: Meddlesome Pediatrician?

Mon, 16 May 2011 23:02:46 -0400

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a doctor about when it's acceptable to comment on parenting behavior outside of his practice.

How to Print a Bicycle

Thu, 12 May 2011 15:36:03 -0400

Printing three-dimensional objects sounds like something out of Star Trek. But more and more people are using computer-designs to create 3-D items on specialized printers, just as they might print out an article or report.

Osama, The Undead

Tue, 10 May 2011 14:44:46 -0400

Illustrator Steve Brodner ponders how Bin Laden may haunt the world in his afterlife, in this episode of “Smashing Crayons.”

Dear Prudence: Secret Pregnancy

Mon, 9 May 2011 14:15:37 -0400

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a woman whose partner is afraid to tell her co-workers that she's pregnant.

Dear Prudence: Unwanted Dog Doting

Mon, 2 May 2011 13:12:06 -0400

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a woman who's fed up with people gawking at her tiny dogs.

Translate Languages on the Spot!

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:53:39 -0400

Slate's Farhad Manjoo, with the help of his trusty hand-model sidekick, reviews several augmented reality apps that read and translate in this episode of Killer Apps.

Financial Fondue

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:31:26 -0400

Illustrator Steve Brodner revisits some of the most unsavory bank practices during the financial crisis in this episode of “Smashing Crayons.”

Dear Prudence: Journal Invader

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:33:44 -0400

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a woman who feels guilty after reading her boyfriend's open journal.

Girl Scout Cookie Concoctions

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:38:38 -0400

Slate V contributors Dan Pashman and Mark Garrison take an unorthodox approach to Girl Scout cookies in this episode of Gastro Lab.

Actresses Eating in Public: Is That a Thing?

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:05:22 -0400

Why do so many actresses love eating junk food in interviews? Taylor Orci gets the skinny on a thing called DIPE, or “Documented Instance of Public Eating” in this episode of Is That a Thing?

Dear Prudence: Pushy Lawn Mower

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:03:09 -0400

Slate's advice columnist Prudence advises a woman whose neighbor is trying to guilt her into paying for unrequested yard work.

Trick Shot Doc

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:07:01 -0400

With countless trick shot videos sprouting up on the Web, Slate V wants you to meet a doctor with mad sharpshooting skills.

Dear Prudence: Pelt Peeve

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:51:52 -0400

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a woman who's distracted by a patch of unexpected workplace chest hair.

Obama 2012: Behind the Scenes

Wed, 6 Apr 2011 14:52:14 -0400

President Obama announced his re-election bid with a video that he barely shows up in. Yet, Republicans are splicing Obama throughout their campaign videos. Slate’s John Dickerson explains why.

Dear Prudence: Hard-Partying Parents

Wed, 6 Apr 2011 14:50:09 -0400

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a guy whose sister hits the bottle a little too often.

Newt and Callista’s Excellent Adventures

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:31:15 -0400

As Newt Gingrich prepares for a possible presidential run, Slate’s Dave Weigel examines a series of conservative-themed documentaries hosted by Gingrich and his wife Callista.

Dear Prudence: Giver's Remorse

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:29:40 -0400

Slate's advice columnist Prudence advises a woman who made too generous an offer.

Dear Prudence: Fear of Heights

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:32:50 -0400

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a woman who's self-conscious about being tall.

Get Better at Public Speaking

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:02:17 -0400

Slate's Farhad Manjoo, with the help of his trusty hand-model sidekick, reviews several apps that add polish and ease to public speaking in this episode of Killer Apps.

Dear Prudence: Ungroomed Nether Regions

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:56:54 -0400

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a man who's dating a girl with more body hair than he's used to.

Dear Prudence: Credit Hog's Inflated Resume

Mon, 7 Mar 2011 20:58:27 -0500

Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels a guy who believes his good friend has puffed up his resume.

Grilled Cheese Made Great

Fri, 4 Mar 2011 15:29:07 -0500

Grilled cheese sandwiches are a staple on many lunch menus. Slate V contributors Dan Pashman and Mark Garrison cook up some new variations on the old classic in this episode of Gastro Lab.

Charlie Sheen's Therapy Session

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 16:55:33 -0500

Slate V imagines a scene from Two and a Half Men with new dialogue, lifted directly from Charlie Sheen's recent interview rants.

Dear Prudence: Crush on My Boss

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 16:55:59 -0500

Slate’s advice columnist Prudence counsels a woman who has a crush on her older, married boss.

Oscar's Finest Moments

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:00:23 -0800

As Hollywood hands out the Academy Awards, Slate V has created a few new categories, honoring great moments from Oscars past.

Dear Prudence: Bipolar Boyfriend

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:29:13 -0500

A woman whose boyfriend reveals that he's bipolar seeks counsel from Slate's advice columnist, Prudence.

Dear Prudence: Housewarming Blues

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:59:21 -0500

Slate's advice columnist counsels a first-time homeowner who is angst-ridden about his first housewarming party.

IBM's Watson: The Untold Story

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:57:56 -0500

As IBM’s supercomputer Watson goes on Jeopardy, Slate V recounts the untold story of his early game show struggles.

Adventurous Valentine's Day Meals

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:31:45 -0500

For Valentine's Day, Slate V contributors Dan Pashman and Mark Garrison serve up some heart-themed culinary creations in this episode of Gastro Lab.

Dear Prudence: Two-Timing Woman

Tue, 1 Feb 2011 15:52:04 -0500

A guy who is dating a woman who has another boyfriend seeks counsel from Slate's advice columnist Prudence.

Dear Prudence: In the Closet at Work

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:57:40 -0500

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a woman concerned about sharing her sexual orientation with her colleagues.

Kafka’s Fitness Routine

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:32:32 -0500

An exercise regimen invented by Danish fitness guru J.P. Muller a hundred years ago still has a few devotees today.

Dear Prudence: Smothering Friend

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:16:29 -0500

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a woman with an extremely clingy friend.

Dear Prudence: House of Hoarders

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:47:43 -0500

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a woman who lives in a house full of previous occupants' belongings.

Snack Mixology for Dummies

Thu, 6 Jan 2011 15:04:30 -0500

As couch potatoes hunker down for winter, Slate V contributors Dan Pashman and Mark Garrison test out some variations on the snack mix in this episode of Gastro Lab.

Dear Prudence: Singalong Nuisance

Mon, 3 Jan 2011 15:24:18 -0500

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a man whose companion won't quit humming along at musicals.

Travel Logistics Made Easier

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:17:49 -0500

Slate's Farhad Manjoo, with the help of his trusty hand-model sidekick, reviews an app that consolidates all your travel details in one safe place.

Dear Prudence: Holiday Ingrate

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:22:38 -0500

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a woman who's dissatisfied with the gifts she receives from her boss.

Up in Your Business: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Edition

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:30:46 -0500

In this week's Up in Your Business, host Iliza Vie Shlesinger conducts an interview with the one person who may have caused the entire economic collapse.

Getting Off the Couch: Adventures in Motion Gaming

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:08:41 -0500

Jim Festante and Jordan Morris compare The Xbox Kinect, The PS3 Move, and The Nintendo Wii among casual and hard-core gamers.

Dear Prudence: Slutty Stepmother

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:21:59 -0500

A woman complains to Slate's advice columnist Prudence about the trashy clothes that her ex-husband's new wife wears while picking up their 5-year-year old at school.

Up in Your Business: The Quantitative Easing Bears

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:06:54 -0500

In this week's Up in Your Business, host Iliza Vie Shlesinger conducts an exclusive interview with the quantitative easing bears.

DIY Four Loko and Other Exotic Cocktails

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:30:22 -0500

Just in time for the holidays, Slate V contributors Dan Pashman and Mark Garrison try out some unusual drink recipes and mixing techniques in this episode of GastroLab.

Dear Prudence: Lap Dance Led to Engagement

Thu, 9 Dec 2010 12:04:06 -0500

A former stripper who first met her husband on the job seeks counsel from Slate's advice columnist Prudence.

Up in Your Business: A Very Blingy Christmas

Thu, 2 Dec 2010 12:47:13 -0500

In this week's Up in Your Business, host Iliza Vie Shlesinger gives holiday shopping advice for the stinking rich. Personal submarines, hover scooters, and diamond bras abound.

Dear Prudence: Pugilistic Partners

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:02:42 -0500

A woman seeks advice from Slate’s advice columnist Prudence about a married couple who spend all their time fighting.

Up in Your Business: What a World Edition

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:36:31 -0500

In this week's Up in Your Business, host Iliza Vie Shlesinger reveals Web sites that spy on you, how hedge funders spend their off hours, and the new source of Evian water.

Up in Your Business: Knockout Edition

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:41:43 -0500

In this week's Up in Your Business, host Iliza Vie Shlesinger reports on bank employees benching their BlackBerrys, e-books vs. libraries, and notorious Ponzi schemer Sir Allen Stanford taking it on the chin (and nose and mouth).

Dear Prudence: Meddlesome Matchmakers

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:37:09 -0500

A young woman whose co-workers are trying to play Cupid seeks counsel from Slate’s advice columnist, Prudence.

Book Reviews Way Outside the Box

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:31:33 -0500

The Washington Post's fiction critic Ron Charles reviews select nominees for this year's National Book Award.

How Exports Might Restore the U.S. Economy

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:46:56 -0500

The success of a steel products manufacturer in Baltimore may offer some clues about how U.S. companies might regain their competitive edge.

Dear Prudence: Double-D Dilemma

Mon, 8 Nov 2010 14:22:03 -0500

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a woman who's anxious about breast reduction surgery.

Dear Prudence: Sex-Starved Newlywed

Mon, 1 Nov 2010 14:24:18 -0400

A recently married woman complains to Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, about her husband's lack of sex drive.

The History of the Tea Party in Four Minutes

Fri, 5 Nov 2010 09:52:04 -0700

Slate's Power Recap of the movement that shaped an election.

Best Political Ads of the 2010 Campaign

Mon, 1 Nov 2010 11:47:59 -0400

As Election Day approaches, Slate's John Dickerson chooses his favorite ads of the campaign in this episode of Damned Spot.

Superpowers for Your Phone

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:53:54 -0700

Slate's Farhad Manjoo, with the help of his trusty hand-model sidekick, reviews Google Voice in this episode of Killer Apps.

Up in Your Business: Twitter Stock Picks

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:06:10 -0400

Episode 5: In this week's Up in Your Business, host Iliza Vie Shlesinger laments the state of U.S. Internet broadband speed and reveals how Twitter can predict market behavior.

Dear Prudence: Help! I'm Scared of Getting Herpes

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:23:14 -0400

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a woman who's torn between her phobia of herpes and her fear of losing friends.

Mortgage Meltdown Meltdown!

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:13:30 -0700

In this week's Up in Your Business, host Iliza Vie Shlesinger takes on the foreclosure fiasco! Middle managers will be scolded, decision charts will be analyzed, and primitive calls for help will not be heeded.

The Mother of All Egg and Cheese Sandwiches

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:36:13 -0400

Slate V contributors Dan Pashman and Mark Garrison cook up some elaborate breakfast creations in this episode of Gastro Lab.

Dear Prudence: Resemblance Envy

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:32:55 -0400

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a woman who feels bad that her youngest daughter doesn't look more like her.

Up in Your Business: Fast Food Nation

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:33:00 -0400

In this week's Up in Your Business, host Iliza Vie Shlesinger plays Farmville, calls Mayor Bloomberg out for his ban on sugary soda, and makes a Calista Flockhart joke.

Dear Prudence: OCD Neat Freak?

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:14:44 -0400

A woman who insists all her house guests remove their shoes when they visit seeks guidance from Slate's advice columnist Prudence.

Up in Your Business: Funny Money

Thu, 7 Oct 2010 15:04:13 -0400

In this week's Up in Your Business, host Iliza Vie Shlesinger discovers why the U.S. Treasury really postponed its redesign of the $100 bill; she also critiques a contest to revamp the U.S. currency.

Dear Prudence: Always a Bridesmaid ... Literally!

Mon, 4 Oct 2010 13:21:42 -0400

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a woman who's been asked to perform the duties of a bridesmaid 10 years after the wedding.

Up in Your Business: Hot Billionaires Edition

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:45:34 -0700

In this week's Up in Your Business, host Iliza Vie Shlesinger rates Gordon Gekko of Wall Street against Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg of The Social Network. Find out who's the hottest billionaire

A Printer With An E-Mail Address

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:36:59 -0400

Slate's Farhad Manjoo, with the help of his trusty hand-model sidekick, takes a look at a handy new printer with an e-mail address in this episode of Killer Apps.

Dear Prudence: Handshake Dilemma

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:44:22 -0400

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a woman with a chronic injury that makes handshakes incredibly painful.

DIY Beer The Hard Way

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:03:32 -0400

Slate V's Emily Calderone likes a tasty cold beer, so she decided to brew her own. After you've watched this

Dear Prudence: Cat-Calling Creeps

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:13:51 -0400

Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels an attractive young woman who works as a security guard and is tired of being harassed on the job.

New Ways to Eat Pop Tarts

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:08:49 -0400

Inspired by the recently opened Pop Tart store in Times Square, Slate V contributors Dan Pashman and Mark Garrison conjure some new creations in their Gastro Lab.

Dear Prudence: Humming Girlfriend Drives Me Crazy

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:01:16 -0400

Slate's advice columnist Prudence counsels a guy who is being driven to distraction by his girlfriend's habit of humming to herself.

The Long-Awaited Return of StarCraft

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:12:26 -0400

Twelve years after StarCraft became a fixture of the video game world, a sequel has been created. Slate V takes the game for a test drive.

Dear Prudence: Family of Smoochers

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 13:02:58 -0400

Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels a woman whose husband kisses his mother on the lips a little too often.

Could Today's Tennis Pros Win With Wood?

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 13:01:08 -0400

As the U.S. Open Tennis Championship gets underway, Slate V asks two world-class players what would happen if today's pros had to play with old-fashioned wooden rackets.

Beck's Followers Speak Out

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:01:11 -0400

As conservative TV host Glenn Beck addressed a large crowd in Washington, The Root's Cord Jefferson caught up with dozens of those in attendance.

Dear Prudence: Hung-Up on Ex-Girlfriend

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:41:19 -0400

Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels a guy who's in love with one woman but can't quite get his former girlfriend out of his head.

Create Your Own Virtual Cloud

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:08:38 -0400

Slate's Farhad Manjoo, with the help of his trusty hand-model sidekick, takes a look at a program that helps you share files with yourself in this episode of Killer Apps.

Dear Prudence: Turtle-Paced Love

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:45:52 -0400

A woman whose boyfriend hasn't said "I love you" after a year of dating seeks counsel from Slate's advice columnist, Prudence.

Dazed and Interviewed

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:18:13 -0700

In this episode of Interviews 50 Cents, Alex Chadwick encounters a slightly inebriated man by the name of Big B.

Dear Prudence: Diamond Double-Cross

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:02:41 -0400

A guy whose fiancee exchanged her engagement ring for a more expensive diamond seeks counsel from Slate's advice columnist, Prudence.

Levi Johnston for Mayor!

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:39:45 -0400

With Levi Johnston considering a run at Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, Slate V imagines what one of his campaign ads might look like.

In Defense of Roman Polanksi

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:31:25 -0400

In this week's Culture Gabfest video endorsement, Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss Roman Polanski's political thriller The Ghost Writer, which was just released on DVD.

Dear Prudence: Name Change Dilemma

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:12:08 -0400

Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels a woman who is about to get married and is conflicted about taking her fiance's last name.

Plus Sized Sandwiches

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 12:07:18 -0400

As fast food chains serve up new jumbo sandwiches, Slate V contributors Dan Pashman and Mark Garrison test whether bigger means better in their Gastro Lab.

Grand Old Tea Party

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:06:56 -0400

The Democratic National Committee has a new ad that seeks to equate the Republican Party with the Tea Party. Slate's John Dickerson examines text and subtext in this episode of Damned Spot.

Dear Prudence: Wedding Buzz-Kill

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:32:11 -0400

A woman who's about to get married worries that her alcoholic brother might ruin her wedding celebration.

Huge: A Great Little TV Show

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:38:22 -0400

In this week's Culture Gabfest video endorsement, June Thomas tells Dana Stevens about the ABC Family Channel show Huge, starring Nikki Blonsky.

Apple's Coolest Product Ever. Seriously.

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:07:08 -0400

If you thought the reception issues with Apple's iPhone 4 were a problem, think again. They've spawned a revolutionary new product.

Dear Prudence: Husband May Cheat Again

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:48:36 -0400

Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels a woman who's worried that her husband is about to resume his unfaithful ways.

What Women Want: Mel Gibson's Recut Trailer

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:59:47 -0400

Following the release of Mel Gibson's profane rants against his ex-girlfriend, Slate V conjures a new NSFW version of the trailer for "What Women Want."

How to Beat Traffic

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:59:21 -0400

Slate asked readers for their ideas on how cities might make it easier for people to get around. Tom Vanderbilt shares the best responses from this Hive Mind project.

Keeping Up With Your Benjamins

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:59:14 -0400

Slate's Farhad Manjoo, with the help of his trusty hand-model sidekick, test drives a program designed to manage your money in this episode of Killer Apps.

Dear Prudence: Finger-Licking Bad

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:12:11 -0400

Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels a man who is grossed out by people who lick their fingers and then touch his papers.

The World Cup in Super Slow Motion

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 10:32:38 -0400

A celebration of the weird, close-up facial contortions captured in slow motion throughout the 2010 World Cup.

Dear Prudence: Sleepless in Marriage

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 10:31:01 -0400

A recently married woman complains to Prudence about her hairy, hot-bodied husband.

Reviews of: Twilight, The Last Airbender, and Love Ranch

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 13:17:46 -0700

In this week's Summary Judgment, Mark Jordan Legan sums up what critics are saying about the big weekend movies: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Last Airbender, and Love Ranch.

Waffles Gone Weird

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:22:57 -0400

What would happen if you combined bacon and waffles into one dish? Slate V contributors Dan Pashman and Mark Garrison take the waffle into their Gastro Lab.

Reviews of: Knight and Day, Grown Ups, and Wild Grass

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:50:50 -0400

In this week's Summary Judgment, Mark Jordan Legan sums up what critics are saying about the big weekend movies: Knight and Day, Grown Ups, and Wild Grass.

The Secret McChrystal Tapes

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:03:46 -0400

Gen. Stanley McChrystal lost his command of the war in Afghanistan after an interview in Rolling Stone in which he insulted the president, vice president and other top official. Slate V reveals who else he dissed in this exclusive (made up) tape.

How Facebook Dissed VC

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:03:25 -0400

In this episode of Bookmark, author David Kirkpatrick recounts how Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg turned down venture capital overtures as he built his social networking empire.

Introducing the Vuvuzela!

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:09:29 -0400

Amid the uproar about droning vuvuzelas at the World Cup, Slate V imagines new ways to use and sell the world's most annoying horn.

Dear Prudence: Family of Sex Offenders

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:36:07 -0400

A woman who learns her friend's home is on a sex offender watch list seeks guidance from Slate's advice columnist, Prudence.

Reviews of: Toy Story 3, Jonah Hex, and Cyrus

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:47:55 -0700

In this week's Summary Judgment, Mark Jordan Legan sums up what critics are saying about the big weekend movies: Toy Story 3, Jonah Hex, and Cyrus.

Switching Off Online Distraction

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:50:58 -0700

Slate’s Farhad Manjoo, with the help of his trusty hand-model sidekick, test-drives a program designed to cure digital distraction in this episode of Killer Apps.

Justice on Overload

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:02:59 -0400

Crime lab technicians are forced to spend a lot more time in court, thanks to a recent Supreme Court ruling. Slate's Dahlia Lithwick looks at the strains on the criminal justice system.

Dear Prudence: Illicit Tattoo

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:26:39 -0400

A young guy who’s hiding a tattoo from his parents seeks counsel from Slate’s advice columnist, Prudence.

Reviews of: The A-Team, The Karate Kid, and Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:47:03 -0400

In this week's Summary Judgment, Mark Jordan Legan sums up what critics are saying about the big weekend movies: The A-Team, The Karate Kid, and Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work.

How to Get Americans to Watch Soccer

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:12:25 -0400

On the eve of the World Cup, Slate V offers tips on how to juice up soccer telecasts for an American audience.

Dear Prudence: Husband Out on the Town

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:09:04 -0400

A woman whose husband does regular late-night bar-hopping with the guys seeks direction from Slate's advice columnist, Prudence.

Reviews of: Get Him to the Greek, Splice, and Marmaduke

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:46:53 -0400

In this week's Summary Judgment, Mark Jordan Legan sums up what critics are saying about the big weekend movies: Get Him to the Greek, Splice, and Marmaduke.

Nikki Haley's Inner Monologue

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:44:16 -0400

Nikki Haley, GOP candidate for governor of South Carolina, has been accused by a blogger of having an affair. Haley denies the charge, and has a new ad featuring her family. Our version includes what she's really trying to say.

Dear Prudence: Starbucks Crush Dilemma

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:31:50 -0400

Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels a guy who is falling for his local barista.

Reviews of: Sex and the City 2, Prince of Persia, and Micmacs

Fri, 28 May 2010 10:46:04 -0700

In this week's Summary Judgment, Mark Jordan Legan sums up what critics are saying about the big weekend movies: Sex and the City 2, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, and Micmacs.

When Liquor Was Prescribed as Medicine

Thu, 27 May 2010 13:53:23 -0400

Author Daniel Okrent describes how wealthy people managed to evade Prohibition in this episode of Slate V's Bookmark.

Are You SURE You Want to Quit Facebook?

Wed, 26 May 2010 17:50:56 -0400

As Facebook user complaints multiply, Slate V offers a how-to video that may (or may not) help people sever ties with the world's largest social networking site.

Dear Prudence: My Big Fat Hypocritical Doctor

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:36:35 -0400

A guy whose overweight physician keeps telling him he's too fat seeks guidance from Slate's advice columnist, Prudence.

Reviews of: MacGruber, Shrek Forever After, and Solitary Man

Fri, 21 May 2010 15:26:03 -0400

In this week's Summary Judgment, Mark Jordan Legan sums up what critics are saying about the big weekend movies: MacGruber, Shrek Forever After, and Solitary Man.

The Loss of Lost: A Grieving Fan's Guide

Thu, 20 May 2010 13:43:13 -0400

With the end of ABC's Lost also comes the end of many a passionate and volatile relationship between fan and series. Our grief counselor outlines the steps you must take to get over your mourning and move on.

Ketchup Packet Smackdown

Wed, 19 May 2010 15:57:22 -0400

Heinz is rolling out a new ketchup packet designed to allow dipping and easier spreading. Slate V contributors Dan Pashman and Mark Garrison take it for a test-drive.

Dear Prudence: Long-Lost Father?

Mon, 17 May 2010 14:13:38 -0400

A woman who recently met a man claiming to be her father seeks the wisdom of Slate's advice columnist, Prudence.

Reviews of: Robin Hood, Letters to Juliet, and Just Wright

Fri, 14 May 2010 14:31:41 -0400

In this week's Summary Judgment, Mark Jordan Legan sums up what critics are saying about the big weekend movies: Robin Hood, Letters to Juliet, and Just Wright.

Damned Spot: Elephant on the Bus

Fri, 14 May 2010 12:20:30 -0400

Sen. Arlen Specter is running for re-election as a Democrat and fending off attacks about his long Republican roots. Slate's John Dickerson reports.

Dear Prudence: My Co-Worker Thinks She's My Mother!

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:30:40 -0400

Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels a young woman who's dealing with a co-worker with overly maternal instincts.

Reviews of: Iron Man 2, Babies, and Casino Jack

Fri, 7 May 2010 17:37:10 -0400

In this week's Summary Judgment, Mark Jordan Legan sums up what critics are saying about the big weekend movies: Iron Man 2, Babies, and Casino Jack and the United States of Money.

Damned Spot: Hidden Messages

Thu, 6 May 2010 17:31:43 -0400

Slate's John Dickerson analyzes a series of new political ads that rely on subliminal messages that aren't always easy to spot.

Police State Pete

Wed, 5 May 2010 12:58:28 -0400

DES: Political cartoonist Mark Fiore wonders if anyone is safe under Arizonas new immigration law.

Dear Prudence: She's NOT a Teen Mother!

Mon, 3 May 2010 19:31:17 -0400

Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels a woman whose eldest daughter gets mistaken for a teenage mommy.

My 15 Minutes of Fox News Fame

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:23:58 -0400

Slate Editor David Plotz reflects on being turned into a punching bag by commentators on Fox News.

Sh*t Happens: Senator Levin's NSFW Outburst

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:40:27 -0400

Slate V presents a hip-hop remix of Senator Carl Levin's profane line of questioning during a hearing on Goldman Sachs.

Dana's Home Theater: Crazy Heart

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:54:19 -0400

Slate film critic Dana Stevens gives us the scoop on her favorite recent DVD releases. This week's pick: Crazy Heart.

Dear Prudence: Boyfriend With Major Zits

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:41:49 -0400

A young woman whose boyfriend has bad acne seeks counsel from Slate's advice columnist, Prudence.

Reviews of: The Back-up Plan, The Losers, and Best Worst Movie

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:18:14 -0400

In this week's Summary Judgment, Mark Jordan Legan sums up what critics are saying about the big weekend movies: The Back-up Plan, The Losers, and Best Worst Movie.

Born To Lose

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:45:32 -0400

As Congress debates financial-reform legislation, political cartoonist Mark Fiore offers his wry take on how the big banks manage to win by losing.

The Mechanics of Harmony

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:14:04 -0400

The members of the pop-folk group Girlyman explain how they build three-part harmony from scratch.

Dear Prudence: Keep Your Feet Off My Table!

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:44:07 -0400

Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, offers advice to a guy who is very protective of a particular piece of furniture.

Exhilaration and Dread on the Rocks

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:40:33 -0400

Slate’s John Dickerson asks two steely climbers why they risk their lives to scale some of the world’s steepest rock faces.

Reviews of: Kick-Ass, Death at a Funeral, and Exit Through the Gift Shop

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:03:15 -0400

In this week's Summary Judgment, Mark Jordan Legan sums up what critics are saying about the big weekend movies: Kick-Ass, Death at a Funeral, and Exit Through the Gift Shop.

Bad Movies or Bust

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:37:22 -0400

Films about fresh-faced farm kids who come to Hollywood in search of stardom, only to have their dreams shattered and their dignity misplaced. Slate V explores some of the worst movies about coming to Hollywood.

Dear Prudence: Spanking Grandmother

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:04:42 -0400

Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels a woman whose mother has taken to spanking her grandchildren.

Tiger's New Sponsors #2: Ambien

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:04:17 -0400

Slate V imagines the companies that might still jump at the chance to partner with a wounded Tiger Woods. #2: Ambien.

Tiger's New Sponsors #1: Coors Light

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 11:48:03 -0400

Slate V imagines the companies that might still jump at the chance to partner with a wounded Tiger Woods. #1: Coors Light.

The Drum Circle of Life

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 11:32:11 -0400

In this episode of Interviews 50 Cents, Alex Chadwick talks with a guy who found the meaning of life in West African drums.

Dear Prudence: My Boss Can't Spell!

Tue, 6 Apr 2010 11:12:48 -0400

Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels a guy whose boss makes egregious spelling and grammatical errors.

iPad, youPad?

Mon, 5 Apr 2010 12:02:30 -0400

Slate's technology writer, Farhad Manjoo, takes his iPad to the streets in search of people's first impressions of Apple's new device.

Reviews of: Clash of the Titans, The Last Song, and Waking Sleeping Beauty

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:28:22 -0400

In this week's Summary Judgment, Mark Jordan Legan sums up what critics are saying about the big weekend movies: Clash of the Titans, The Last Song, and Waking Sleeping Beauty.

Hey Penny: Cubicle Courtesy

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:03:14 -0400

A man who's fed up by his cubicle neighbor seeks advice from Penny, The Big Money's workplace-advice columnist.

Dana's Home Theater: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:04:00 -0400

Slate film critic Dana Stevens gives us the scoop on her favorite recent DVD releases. This week's pick: Fantastic Mr. Fox.

Dear Prudence: Sweet Talk Gone Sour?

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:15:27 -0400

A woman whose friends chafe about her romantic gushing seeks guidance from Slate's advice columnist, Prudence.

Reviews of: Greenberg, Hot Tub Time Machine, and How to Train Your Dragon

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:52:12 -0400

In this week's Summary Judgment, Mark Jordan Legan sums up what critics are saying about the big weekend movies: Greenberg, Hot Tub Time Machine, and How to Train Your Dragon.

Soul Mate on Skype

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:21:45 -0400

In this episode of Interviews 50 Cents, Alex Chadwick talks with a woman who has never met her boyfriend in person.

Dear Prudence: Served Meat to Veggie Friend

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:58:33 -0400

Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels a guy who feels bad about having accidentally used chicken stock in a dish he served to a vegetarian friend.

How I Ran an Ad on Fox News

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:33:59 -0400

Slate ad critic Seth Stevenson tries out a Google service that allows you to run your own commercial on national TV for as little as $100.

I'll Have What He's Wearing

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:54:33 -0400

Style makeovers for guys with an old Hollywood twist. In this episode, Roxana from Nerd Boyfriend helps her friend Justin dress like Errol Flynn.

Dear Prudence: Disgusting Baby Kisses

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:16:09 -0400

Slate's advice columnist, Prudence, counsels a woman who's grossed out by her friends' insistence on kissing their baby on the lips.

Almost Kidnapped

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:13:31 -0500

In this episode of Interviews 50 Cents, Alex Chadwick talks with a man who made a profound life change after a harrowing brush with kidnappers in Argentina.