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Hear Me Out: Policing Can’t Be Reformed And Must Be Abolished May 23, 2023

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… imagine a world without police.

Three years after George Floyd’s murder, we’ve seen some incremental change in how we try to prevent police brutality. But it still happens, all too often — and Americans are still dying, in alarming numbers, at the hands of police.

Writer and organizer Geo Maher joins us to argue that our law enforcement system is too bloated and corrupt to fix. Instead, we should dismantle it entirely and start from scratch.

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

Podcast production by Maura Currie

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What Next: The Navajo Fight for Water May 23, 2023

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The Supreme Court is currently hearing a case that will determine whether or not the government is obligated to ensure water access for Native American tribes. The arguments in the case, Arizona v. Navajo Nation, hinge upon whether or not the government has violated past treaties with the tribe by not providing adequate water.

Guest: Heather Tanana, assistant professor of law at the University of Utah and citizen of the Navajo Nation.

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How To!: Sleep Like a Champ May 23, 2023

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Vanessa isn’t a night owl. Yet, often, you can find her lying awake desperately trying to turn off her brain. When her partner stays over she often resorts to the couch just to get some rest. On this episode of How To!, co-host Carvell Wallace brings in Dr. Wendy Troxel. She is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in sleep medicine and the author of the book, Sharing the Covers: Every Couple’s Guide to Better Sleep. On part one of a two part series—Dr. Troxel explains how insomnia disrupts sleep, how to avoid it, and why a good night’s rest starts with your environment.

If you liked this episode, check out: “How To Beat the Dreaded Midday Slump.”

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Podcast production by Derek John, Rosemary Belson, Kevin Bendis, and Jabari Butler.

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Hang Up: Remembering Jim Brown May 22, 2023

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Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis discuss the Heat and Nuggets and their stars Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic. They’re also joined by writers Dave Zirin and Jesse Washington to talk about the life and legacy of Jim Brown. Finally, Defector’s Maitreyi Anantharaman joins to assess Brittney Griner’s return, Becky Hammon’s suspension, and other WNBA storylines.

NBA (3:10): How Miami and Denver are steamrolling to the NBA Finals.

Jim Brown (24:00): He was a football star, a civil rights icon, and a domestic abuser. How should we think about him?

WNBA (54:25): Making sense of the busiest opening week in league history.

Afterball (1:13:56): Stefan on race, wealth, and baseball in Washington, D.C.

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Mom & Dad: Creating Your Perfect Family May 22, 2023

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On this episode: Jamilah Lemieux, Zak Rosen and guest host Maribel Quezada Smith advise a couple who have one kid. They thought they were a ‘one and done’ family but they’re feeling the pressure of the biological clock and now don’t know if they should have a second before it’s no longer an option. We also have listeners weigh in on how they approach family composition.

Recommendations:

Zak: Embrace mismatching socks!

Maribel: Laundry bags.

Jamilah: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.—the movie.

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Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson and Maura Currie.

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What Next: How the Next Pandemic Starts May 22, 2023

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Bats have been linked to a “greatest hits” list of infectious diseases—not just COVID-19, but SARS, Marburg, and even ebola. And now, 1.8 billion people are living in “jump zones” where the next viral spillover may occur.

Guest: Ryan McNeill, London-based deputy editor for the Reuters global data-journalism team.

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Slate Money Succession S4 Ep9: Church and State May 22, 2023

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This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by filmmaker, activist (and member of a real-life media dynasty) Abigail Disney to discuss the penultimate episode HBO’s Succession. At Logan’s funeral, speeches are made and power is brokered as the future of Waystar Royco hangs in the balance.

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What Next: TBD | A Tipping Point for Digital Tipping May 21, 2023

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From the coffee shop to the salon to the grocery store, Americans feel like they’re being prompted and prodded for tips more than ever—and they’re starting to resent it.

Guest: Kelly Phillips Erb, tax and law reporter for Forbes.

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Working: The Flawless Indie Pop of The Beths May 21, 2023

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This week, host Isaac Butler talks to Liz Stokes and Jon Pearce, who make up half of the New Zealand indie rock band The Beths. In the interview, Liz and Jon walk through their songwriting process step-by-step, from initial riffs and lyrics to their complex vocal harmonies and guitar solos. They also explain why the bridge is often the hardest part of a song to write.

After the interview, Isaac and co-host June Thomas discuss why songwriting sometimes feels like magic.

In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Isaac’s daughter asks Liz and Jon some questions of her own!

Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.

Podcast production by Cameron Drews.

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Amicus: E. Jean Carroll and the Lawyer Who Beat Trump May 20, 2023

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Get your tickets for Amicus Live in Washington DC on May 24th here:

https://slate.com/live/amicus-live-may-24-in-washington-d-c-full-court-press.html

Dahlia Lithwick is joined by a pair of legal history-makers, E Jean Carroll and Roberta Kaplan. They discuss the landmark defamation and sexual abuse case they won against former President Donald J Trump; how the case came together, what tipped the balance in court, if vindication lasts, and what happens when the defendant won’t stop doing the same defamation over and over again.

In this week’s Amicus Plus segment, Dahlia is joined by Slate’s Mark Joseph Stern to talk about the Mifepristone arguments at the 5th Circuit, North Carolina’s abortion ban, and why Justice Kagan and Sotomayor are duking it out in the footnotes over Andy Warhol.

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