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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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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.

Endorsements:

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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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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Big Mood, Little Mood: On the Contrary Mar 28, 2023

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Danny Lavery welcomes Gabe Mollica, a comedian, storyteller and writer in Astoria, Queens.

Lavery and Mollica tackle two letters. First, from a letter writer who’s wondering how to talk to her best friend who is a contrarian. Another letter writer is losing her connection with her father, as he believes that COVID is fake. Plus, Mollica shares the inspiration for his off-Broadway show, Solo.

Need advice? Send Danny a question here.

Email: mood@slate.com

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Production by Phil Surkis

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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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What Next: Why Israelis Are Protesting Mar 28, 2023

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Israel ground to a halt on Monday after a series of massive protests against planned judicial reforms. Though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the reforms will be delayed, getting them passed is a top priority for his far-right coalition government. How can the government—and country—move forward?

Guest: Dahlia Scheindlin, international political and strategic consultant and fellow at Century International in Tel Aviv.

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How To!: Bounce Back From a Layoff Mar 28, 2023

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On a recent workday, Pauline woke up and logged into her computer from home … only to find an email saying she was being laid off — effective immediately. She and her entire team, many of them working remotely, instantly lost access to all of their company accounts. Pauline was shell-shocked, hurt, and wondering what to do next. In the wake of massive tech layoffs, it’s a story that’s now all-too familiar. On this episode of How To!, host Carvell Wallace brings in Susan Peppercorn, a career coach who writes for the Harvard Business Review and is the author of Ditch Your Inner Critic At Work. She has some tried-and-true tactical tips for making the most of a sudden job loss.

If you liked this episode, check out: “How To Make the Leap to Your Dream Job.”

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

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Hang Up: Caitlin Clark Is Changing the Game Mar 27, 2023

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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to talk about Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark. The Washington Post’s Chuck Culpepper also joins to assess the most surprising men’s Final Four ever. Finally, Tom Haberstroh of Meadowlark Media discusses the vitriol directed at NBA referees.

Clark (2:50): The secrets of the Iowa point guard’s success.

Men’s tourney surprises (26:33): Miami? San Diego State? Florida Atlantic?!?

NBA refs (44:20): Who’s responsible for all the rancor?

Afterball (1:07:20): Stefan on the Princeton basketball team’s not-so-sad Sweet Sixteen defeat.

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Mom & Dad: The Surprising Way Video Games Are Good for Kids Mar 27, 2023

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On this episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth and Zak talk about their experience with video games — and then Elizabeth speaks with Ash Brandin, also known as @TheGamerEducator, about their tips for parenting young gamers. Then the hosts issue recommendations, and respond to a listener letter asking for tips on the latest and greatest in books for young eyes and ears.

Recommendations:

Zak recommends: Abigail Lapell

Elizabeth recommends: Free Run Wild My Child Treasure Hunt

Jamilah recommends: Swarm on Amazon Prime

Books for beginning readers:

E: Usborne My First Readers & Elephant & Piggie & Usborn Phonics Readers

Z: Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things that Go, The Color Monster: a story about Emotions.

J: Can Read books, including Ty’s Travels and Amelia Bedelia

Graphic Novels:

E: EL Deafo & This Was Our Pact & The Witch Boy (upper elementary & Middle) & Peter & Ernesto A Tale of Two Sloths (lower elementary)

J: Twins (lower elementary) The Baby Sitter’s Club (lower elementary)

Books about Loss:

E: One Wave At A Time & The Invisible String & When Dinosaurs Die & Circus Mirandus (older readers)

Z: Lilah Tov Good Night

J: A Kid’s Book About Death, The Sad Dragon

Just Really Good Books:

E: Hello Universe & We Dream of Space (both by Erin Entrada Kelly)& The Big Umbrella & Anything by Aaron Reynolds (Teddy’s favorite, see President Squid)

Z:The Napping House

J: The People Could Fly, Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters

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Podcast produced by Maura Currie and Zak Rosen

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What Next: Will Crime Decide Chicago’s Mayoral Race? Mar 27, 2023

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In Chicago, a city plagued by recent crime concerns from its citizens, a progressive former Teachers Union organizer faces an opponent who has described himself in the past as “more of a Republican than a Democrat.”

Guest: Gregory Pratt, Chicago Tribune reporter covering Mayor Lori Lightfoot and City Hall.

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