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What Next: Is Biden To Blame for the Student Debt Mess? Jul 06, 2023

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The Biden administration’s plan to forgive federal student loan debt has been stalled, perhaps indefinitely, by the Supreme Court’s decision in Biden v. Nebraska.

Was their plan to help borrowers always doomed, or was there another way? And after the Roberts court delivered such a broad-sweeping decision, what options does Biden have left?

Guest: Jed Shugerman, professor at Boston University School of Law.

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Mom & Dad: We’re Excited to Do a Year Abroad. My Eight-Year-Old Isn’t. Jul 06, 2023

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On this episode: Elizabeth, Zak and Jamilah help a listener who’s planning to take the whole family abroad for a year — but their 8-year-old won’t stop raining on the parade.

They also revisit some triumphs and fails from the archives — and then, if you’re sticking around for Slate Plus, we debate whether everyone is secretly co-sleeping with babies, and not sharing stories in fear of getting yelled at.

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Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson and Maura Currie.

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ICYMI: What Next: TBD: The Trouble With TikTok Songs Jul 05, 2023

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How the music streaming business opened the door to billions of dollars in fraud.

Guest: Ashley Carman, Bloomberg News reporter covering the podcasting, music, and audio beat.

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Podcast production by Patrick Fort.

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What Next: Beyond Biden vs. Trump Jul 05, 2023

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America’s winner-take-all electoral system casts third-party candidates as spoilers—but what would it take to open the door to not just a third party, but a fourth or more?

Guest: Lee Drutman, senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, author of Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop.

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Culture Gabfest: Indiana Jones and the Lady From Fleabag Jul 05, 2023

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This week, the panel begins by examining the final Indiana Jones crusade (probably), Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny. Then, they debate Boots Riley’s daring new television show, I’m a Virgo. Finally, the trio considers Turner Classic Movies and the fate of the beloved TV network.

In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel dives into the reliably controversial Agnes Callard’s latest piece, “The Case Against Travel.”

Email us at culturefest@slate.com.

Endorsements:

Dana: “The Joy of Traveling Solo” — Inspired by this week’s Slate Plus segment, Dana endorses writer Andre Acimen’s piece in Town & Country about the joys of being in a new place alone.

Julia: Raiders of the Lost Ark Story Conference Transcript — Over five days in January 1978, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Lawrence Kasdan came together to brainstorm what would later become the Raiders of the Lost Ark screenplay. The entire story session transcript has been published in its entirety.

Stephen:“A Sort of Buzzing Inside My Head” — A beautifully written piece by Jessica Riskin for The New York Review that explores ChatGPT’s relationship to the Turing Test and what it tells us about the meaning of “intelligence.”

Outro music: “Spinning the Wheels” by Dusty Decks

Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Kat Hong.

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Big Mood, Little Mood: Death By Stable Employment Jul 04, 2023

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Danny Lavery welcomes Halle Kiefer, a Senior ComedyWriter at Crooked Media, and Alison Leiby, a New York based comedian. Together, Kiefer and Leiby host Crooked Media’s weekly horror film podcast, Ruined.

Lavery, Kiefer and Leiby offer advice to someone who’s rapidly approaching burn-out at work. Another letter writer is wondering what to do about their therapist, which has started to feel unsafe. Plus, a lightning round letter about how to talk about yourself with new friends without giving up the dark details of your past.

Need advice? Send Danny a question here.

Email: mood@slate.com

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Hear Me Out: Insurrection Is A Force For Good Jul 04, 2023

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… don’t you know they’re talking ‘bout a revolution?

July 4th celebrates one of the least bloody milestones of the American Revolution. But we have a complicated relationship with overthrowing the powers that be in this country – not to mention when other nations do it.

We call what happened on January 6th, 2021 an insurrection. But what do we do with the George Floyd uprisings? Other efforts to buck the system? Who, as the “common man,” should we be rooting for?

Geo Maher, writer and political organizer, once again joins us to make the case for good-faith insurrection, even when it’s messy.

If you have thoughts you want to share, or an idea for a topic we should tackle, you can email the show: hearmeout@slate.com

Podcast production by Maura Currie

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Hang Up: The Sports Culture Power Rankings Jul 03, 2023

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Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by TV producer Mike Schur for a special episode: a debate on which sports have generated the best art and made the greatest contributions to culture. Topics discussed include Schur’s Field of Dreams adaptation, whether basketball or football has a greater canon, and if boxing will lose its cultural footprint.

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What Next: Justice Roberts Takes Back the Court Jul 03, 2023

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Unpopular decisions and multiple scandals involving lavish, undisclosed gifts from conservative megadonors have the Supreme Court handing down decisions under a cloud of public outcry and controversy—but that hasn’t stopped the conservative majority from acting just as hardline as its critics feared.

Guest: Mark Joseph Stern, court watcher and senior writer at Slate.

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Mom & Dad: The Funny Bits Of Parenthood Jul 03, 2023

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On this episode: Jamilah Lemieux and Elizabeth Newcamp are joined by comedian Hari Kondabolu. They talk about Hari’s new standup special, Vacation Baby. They also answer a listener question about vacation. The letter writer’s mother requested a trip with her and her kids. No spouses or children. Is it a selfish ask?

Recommendations:

Hari: Vacation Babyand I’m a Virgo

Elizabeth: Em & Friends: A Box of Friendship and this printable for kids

Jamilah: Dave

Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson and Maura Currie.

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