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Working: A Bird-Watcher Welcomes More Into the Flock Apr 02, 2023

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This week, host Karen Han talks to artist and ornithologist Isaiah Scott, whose popular Instagram account features vibrant photos, illustrations, and information about birds. In the interview, Isaiah talks about his process for organizing bird-watching hikes in his community and his mission to make bird-watching more welcoming. He also discusses the growing community of Black bird enthusiasts and his effort to bring more style and fun to the birding hobby.

After the interview, Karen and co-host June Thomas talk about the best ways to welcome newcomers into your field. They also discuss how to figure out boundaries for ambitious creative projects.

In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Isaiah shares more details about a field guide he’s designing.

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Podcast production by Cameron Drews.

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ICYMI: Succession’s Kendall Roy is the Internet’s Girlboss Apr 01, 2023

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On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined once again by BuzzFeed internet culture report Kelsey Weekman. The two discuss the fandom surrounding Succession’s Kendall Roy, the second son of billionaire Logan Roy, played by Jeremy Strong.

This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Se’era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario and Rachelle Hampton.

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ICYMI: Succession’s Kendall Roy is the Internet’s Girlboss Apr 01, 2023

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This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Se’era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario and Rachelle Hampton.

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Dear Prudence: I Think Black Tourists Are in Danger in My Town. Help! Mar 31, 2023

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In this episode, Jamilah Lemieux (co-host of Slate’s Mom and Dad are Fighting) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer questions from letter writers about saving friends from bad relationships, warning Black tourists in a sundown town, and how to deal when your spouse cares more about his dog than about your children.

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Podcast production by Se’era Spragley Ricks and Daisy Rosario, with help from Brandon Nix.

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A Word: Build Black Better Mar 31, 2023

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Baltimore is one of many aging American cities that is plagued with both a lack of affordable housing, and a surplus of vacant homes. But a local non-profit is addressing both those issues, and teaching community members to rebuild their neighborhoods one house at a time. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Shelley Halstead, who founded Black Women Build in Baltimore.

Guest: Shelley Halstead, founder of Black Women Build

Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel

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The Waves: What the Hart Family Murders Reveal About Foster Care Mar 30, 2023

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On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate supervising producer Daisy Rosario is joined by Texas Tribune reporter Roxanna Asgarian to discuss her book We Were Once A Family: A Story of Love, Death and Child Removal in America and its findings on the foster care system. The book covers the tragic Hart family murders in 2018 where two mothers drove their six adopted children off a cliff.

In Slate Plus: How Roxanna navigated writing about a tragic family story in a pandemic while being a first-time mom.

Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Tori Dominguez with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.

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ICYMI: Live from Copenhagen Mar 29, 2023

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On today’s episode, ICYMI goes international! Rachelle Hampton is joined by Lucia Odoom of Poptillægget, a Danish podcast about pop culture. On stage at CPH:DOX, the two discuss growing up online as black women in predominately white environments, the joys of fandom and answer the question of whether you can keep up with internet culture without being on TikTok.

This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, Se’era Spragley Ricks and Daisy Rosario.

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What Next: March Madness Comes to Capitol Hill Mar 29, 2023

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Two years ago, the NCAA changed their rules to allow college athletes to make money from their “name, image and likeness.” It was a stop-gap measure at best, and some folks even want to see athletes gain employee status. But, the NCAA has taken to Capitol Hill today to try to prevent just that.

Guest: Dan Murphy, staff writer at ESPN and author of Start By Believing.

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Culture Gabfest: John Wick Whacks the Box Office Mar 29, 2023

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This week, Slate’s own Nadira Goffe joins Dana and Stephen as they begin by talking about John Wick 4. Then they discuss a new streaming series about fandom gone too far called Swarm. Finally, they chat about why classical music is getting more popular among young people.

In Slate Plus, the panel discusses Freud’s comeback.

Email us at culturefest@slate.com.

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Dana: Lorraine Hunt sings Handel

Nadira: The app and website Music League

Stephen: “The Trails of the Young: A Semester” by Mary Gaitskill

Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Yesica Balderrama.

Outro music is: "Self Made Woman" by Katharine Appleton.

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Hear Me Out: A National Divorce Would Be A Good Thing Mar 28, 2023

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… the case for breaking up the union.

Frank Buckley, professor at George Mason University and author of American Secession, makes a case for allowing states to peacefully secede — not just in the interest of preventing another civil war, but in hopes of creating a happier, more functional society for us all.

Podcast production by Maura Currie

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