Best Chicago Founders TV Podcasts (2024)

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Amicus: The Forgotten Jan 6th Case Against Trump 48:27

34m ago48:27

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Former President Donald J Trump keeps figuring out ways to escape criminal liability. The Supreme Court has thrown a wrench into the insurrection case and delayed sentencing in the campaign finance hush money case, while a Florida judge helped him slip out from under charges of recklessly mishandling classified documents… at least, for now. But Tru…

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Slate Money: Disney’s Wrongful Death Nightmare 52:56

34m ago52:56

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This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss Disney’s disastrous attempt to block a man from seeking justice for his deceased wife and the impact of the forced arbitration clauses most of us sign. Also: The political fallout of Kamala Harris’ vague remarks on price control and the White House’s “vibe-rarian,” and what the rise …

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ICYMI | Is Ballerina Farm A Victim? 39:31

34m ago39:31

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Candice Lim is joined by internet culture reporter and Embedded writer Kate Lindsay to explain Hannah Neeleman, better known as Ballerina Farm — the Mormon, Julliard-trained dancer who married a JetBlue nepo baby and became one of this year’s most intriguing, yet controversial influencers. They’ll check in on the state of tradwives, trace how Neele…

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The Face of Sports Betting: Mazi VS on Mastering the Game and Making Music Moves 38:59

16h ago38:59

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Ever wonder how someone can turn their passion for sports into a profitable career? Mazi VS joins us to share his incredible journey from a Vegas newbie to a prominent figure in the sports betting world. We kick off by exploring his background, discussing how he built his company, Mazi Picks, to offer specialized betting advice. Mazi opens up about…

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Dear Prudence | I’m Dating My Former Professor and It’s Affecting My Relationship With My Sisters. Help! 35:24

9m ago35:24

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In this episode, Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and Choice Words with Samantha Bee) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about what to do when your relationship with an older man is compromising your living situation, how to respond when your children’s disagreements are threatening your relationship with…

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A Word: Masters of the House…and the Senate 33:21

17m ago33:21

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Many congressional staffers and workers on Capitol Hill have argued that, regardless of the party in power, the institution hasn’t evolved much on diversity in the workplace. And that means African Americans are frequently underrepresented in high level jobs, and can often be targets of racism and abuse during their work. On today’s episode of A Wo…

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What Next TBD: Crypto Courts the 2024 Vote 29:26

17m ago29:26

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The last crypto boom left the industry cash-rich and reputation-poor, so they’re doing what any beleaguered industry does—donating to politicians. Guest: Zeke Faux, investigative reporter for Bloomberg and author of Number Go Up. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your …

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Political Gabfest: The Democrats ‘Do Something’ Convention 1:04:26

31m ago1:04:26

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This week, John Dickerson returns and joins Emily Bazelon and David Plotz to discuss the Democratic National Convention; presidential polls; and overtourism. Here are this week’s chatters: John: @jdickerson on Threads: Background Sounds on iPhone Emily: Tablets Shattered by Joshua Leifer; Gabfest Reads: Where Does the American Jewish Experience Go …

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Care & Feeding: Parenting Fearlessly, Onstage and Off 54:14

1d ago54:14

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On this episode: Lucy sits down with actress and author Mandy Gonzalez for a wide-ranging conversation about parenting, building a creative mom group, and enduring cancer treatment with your head held high. Mandy also answers questions from our own budding Broadway stars. Then: Lucy, Zak, and Elizabeth debrief with a round of parenting Triumphs & F…

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Overcoming Criticism: How To Respond to Negative Energy and Disagreements 38:09

4h ago38:09

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🔓 Unlock Your Leadership Potential at Life Changers Conference 2024! Whether you’re leading in your home, business, or church, this event will equip you with the tools and insights to lead with confidence. Join us October 4-5—Register now here! 👉 https://lifechangersconference.comIn this episode of “Think Like a Champion,” Gregory Dickow and Rob Di…

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What Next: The DNC Is A Party. How Long Will It Last? 33:26

41m ago33:26

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They swapped candidates, are on the offensive, and almost all in accord. The Democrats are suddenly feeling good. Guest: Jim Newell, senior politics writer at Slate. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by…

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Working: Transitioning From One Project to the Next 25:22

18m ago25:22

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On this week's episode of Working Overtime, hosts Ronald Young Jr. and June Thomas get into the weeds on in-between time and pivoting from one job to the next. June is at the tail end of the promotional tour of her book, while Ronald is gearing up for a new season of his podcast Weight For It. How do you take the final steps of wrapping up one proj…

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Decoding End Times Prophecy: The Rapture and Second Coming Explained 22:24

19h ago22:24

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🎟️ Join me on October 4-5 for Life Changers Conference! This is a 2-day experience designed to equip you in your calling, strengthen your faith, and connect you with a vibrant community. Don’t miss out—register here 👉https://lifechangersconference.com In this video, I break down the Rapture, the Second Coming, and what the Bible really says about t…

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What Next: Chicago's Mayor on the Democrats' Toughest Issue 33:12

12m ago33:12

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What happened when a blue city inherited a red state problem. Guests: Brandon Johnson, mayor of the city of Chicago. Dr. Kenneth D. Phelps, senior pastor at Concord Missionary Baptist Church (CMBC) in Chicago. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate po…

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Well, Now: How to Reclaim Your Life After a Health Crisis 50:15

12m ago50:15

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Every year, millions of Americans experience a stroke. Though the focus is often on prevention and immediate care, many patients are left with long-term effects for years –or even a lifetime– afterward. On this week’s episode of Well, Now, we dive into new approaches to overcome the cognitive and physical disabilities that often follow a stroke. Dr…

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Culture Gabfest: Will Industry Succeed Succession? 1:02:54

12m ago1:02:54

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On this week’s show, Rebecca Onion and Jenny Zhang fill in for Stephen. First, the panel tackles HBO’s Industry. The show is in its third season and has seen a huge increase in viewership. But is it a show worth of the coveted Sunday night timeslot? Then, they explore Alien: Romulus, a new addition to Xenomorph lore, with a controversial cameo. Fin…

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ICYMI: Allison Raskin on Leaving Buzzfeed and Friendship Breakups 42:20

12m ago42:20

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Candice Lim is joined by writer, podcaster and YouTuber Allison Raskin, whose new book I Do (I Think) about Gen-Z and millennial marriages comes out October 15th. On today’s episode, Raskin takes us through her internet diaries which include the Substack app and her favorite internet conspiracy theories. But first, Raskin talks about her good (and …

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Outward: Collecting LGBT+ History with Corey Serrant 40:07

1d ago40:07

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This week, Jules sits down with Art Specialist Corey Serrant from Swann Auction Galleries to chat about pieces from their upcoming LGBTQ+ Art, Material Culture & History auction and how they found the art in the first place. From an Ancient Roman bust who was an unlikely companion to famous writers to an invitation to the Weimar Republic’s hottest …

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Death, Sex & Money: Life and Death Inside the Playboy Mansion 53:31

42m ago53:31

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Crystal met Hugh Hefner when she was 21 and he was 81. They spent 10 years together at the Playboy mansion before he died and she became a widow. In this episode she reflects on their marriage, and how she’s changed since. Crystal Hefner’s memoir is called Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself. Podcast production by Zoe Azulay …

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What Next: Can Kamala Harris Win “Uncommitted” Democrats? 28:43

42m ago28:43

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Democrats frustrated by Joe Biden’s policy towards Israel and Gaza voted for “uncommitted” in the primaries, notably in the crucial swing state of Michigan. Does Kamala Harris have an opportunity to reach those voters now? Guest: Yazan “Yaz” Kader, uncommitted DNC delegate from the state of Washington and registered nurse. Want more What Next? Subs…

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How To!: Be a Family (and Still Be You) 44:00

3d ago44:00

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Kate’s entire family loves to go on intense, day-long hikes. Kate does not. It’s just one of many differences that makes her feel like a black sheep. But Kate desperately wants to be close to her family—without disregarding her own desires or compromising on parts of her life. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Dr. Lucy Blake, au…

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Hear Me Out: Schools Do Too Much (Often Badly) 45:43

42m ago45:43

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: sharpen up. Public schooling in this country has had a lot of champions — including some that you might not expect. But did we ever actually agree on what we wanted schools to do for society? Elizabeth Newcamp of Slate’s Care & Feeding joins us to argue for a reappraisal of the whole system… and what it means to e…

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Money Talks: How to Save a Doomed Economy 40:26

4d ago40:26

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How do you save a region from an economic tailspin? For this Money Talks, Felix Salmon chats with Paul Collier, author of The Bottom Billion and, most recently, Left Behind: A New Economics for Neglected Places. They discuss the economic and political forces that drag countries and regions to the bottom — and how they might be saved. Paul gives exa…

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Hang Up: 15 Years of Hang Up and Listen 1:18:28

2h ago1:18:28

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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin reflect on hosting Slate’s sports podcast, which debuted in July 2009. Retrospective (6:51): How the show attempted to be an antidote to traditional sports talk radio. Old Afterballs (30:55): Josh on a 1934 battle between a scorpion and a spider. Stefan with an update to “Proud to Be an Astro” from Ball Four. New Afterb…

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What Next: The Gender War Election 33:05

32m ago33:05

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Voters, especially young voters, increasingly split parties along gender lines. Can an “all-disaffected-men” strategy propel the Republicans back to the White House, or is the Democrats’ “freedom” messaging broad enough to win the election? Guest: Jill Filipovic, journalist, lawyer, and author of OK Boomer, Let’s Talk: How My Generation Got Left Be…

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Care & Feeding: My Son Is Ruining Our Summer 50:27

2d ago50:27

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On this episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth, and Dillon Michael White help a listener whose kid is struggling hard to enjoy the summer break… and complaining about everything in the process. How can this parent nip the negativity in the bud and prevent a bad attitude from ruining everyone’s break? We also check in on what’s happening in the hosts’ lives ri…

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Distance Destroyed: How to Boldly Enter God's Presence 25:54

11h ago25:54

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In this powerful message, Gregory Dickow reveals the truth about the barriers that have been destroyed between you and God. The moment you were saved, the distance that once separated you from God’s presence was eliminated. Discover how to confidently enter into His presence without fear, shame, or hesitation. Learn how to embrace the boldness that…

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What Next TBD: The Rise of Off-Brand Ozempic 25:31

25m ago25:31

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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are in high demand and short supply. The internet makes it easy for you to have a compounding pharmacy whip you up a batch—but should you? Guest: Kate Knibbs, senior writer at Wired. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Sl…

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Working: The Founder of a Life-Changing Writers’ Retreat 42:49

25m ago42:49

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This week, host June Thomas talks to author and poet Judith Barrington about her knack for memoir writing and about a retreat called Flight of the Mind that she ran with her partner for 17 years. In the interview, they discuss what makes good memoir writing, what Flight of the Mind meant to women writers, and how to get the most out of writing retr…

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Amicus: Don’t Pardon Trump’s Pardons 47:30

19m ago47:30

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The power of the presidential pardon is a holdover from America’s colonial roots. But no one had used it like former President Trump. Over and over he kept pardoning his allies, and then, he’d welcome them back into the fold. . It seemed like he was rewarding these criminals for their loyalty, and belittling whole categories of crime, like fraud, c…

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Gabfest Reads: Where Does the American Jewish Experience Go from Here? 59:13

5d ago59:13

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Political Gabfest host Emily Bazalon talks with author Joshua Leifer about his new book, Tablets Shattered: The End of An American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life. They discuss Leifer’s experience growing up Jewish in America, the conflict in Gaza, how what it means to be Jewish has evolved, and more. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabf…

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Slate Money: Nate Silver and the Secret World of Risk-Takers 56:40

19m ago56:40

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This week, author and data journalist Nate Silver joins Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spires to discuss his new book On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything, a deep dive into the risk-taking class that shapes modern society. They discuss the low-risk world of “the village,” and the community of high stakes, go-big-or-go-home investors …

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ICYMI: Unladylike’s Cristen Conger on Conspiracy Theories and White Women 32:53

19m ago32:53

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Candice Lim is joined by Unladylike’s Cristen Conger, whose new podcast Conspiracy, She Wrote unravels women’s overlooked roles in today’s conspiracy culture. On today’s episode, they’re diving into Conger’s internet diaries, from her golden rules for engaging online to the conspiracy theory she secretly believes in. This podcast is produced by Se’…

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Dear Prudence: My Husband and I Divorced Amicably. Nine Months Later, He Wants Me Back. Help! 45:04

7d ago45:04

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In this episode, Rod and Karen Morrow (co-hosts of the podcast The Black Guy Who Tips) join Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about what to do when your fiance asks you to open up your relationship but becomes obsessed with identifying your hook-up partners, how to support your friend’s widow when you’re still grieving th…

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A Word: Seeds of Justice for Black Farmers 25:37

8d ago25:37

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In a recent CBS News interview, Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance charged that the Biden administration was favoring Black farmers over white farmers in federal policy. That came days after the US Department of Agriculture began distributing more than $2 billion in relief to Black and other marginalized farmers who suffered historic dis…

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What Next TBD: Elon Musk’s Bully Pulpit 28:25

7d ago28:25

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Since Elon Musk took over Twitter - now X - in 2022, he’s increasingly used it to push his conservative views. A suit against a non-profit brand safety group of advertisers and an exclusive interview with former President Trump show that Elon was never interested in keeping Twitter as a town square, but rather, a soapbox for him to push his politic…

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Political Gabfest: Are We Really Still Talking About Crowd Size? 1:01:33

11m ago1:01:33

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This week, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz are joined by Marin Cogan of Vox to discuss how the media is reporting on election disinformation and misinformation and Donald Trump’s lies; Vice President Kamala Harris defining Candidate Kamala Harris; and more guns, less violent crime. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show: Marin Cogan…

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Care & Feeding: My Kid’s a (Really) Sore Loser 50:51

5d ago50:51

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On this episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth and special guest host Dillon White of DadChats and ChatsFam help a listener whose kid really, really struggles with losing. The smallest not-wins send this boy into hysterics… even though he knows all that sportsmanship stuff. So what might help — and what might this parent be missing? We’ll also debrief with a …

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Think Like a Champion EP 126 | Breaking the Power of Stress and PTSD 22:59

3d ago22:59

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💥 Believing for breakthroughs in your life, work, and leadership? Join me at Life Changers Conference (October 4-5) for anointed worship, leadership teaching and equipping, and a vibrant, supportive community. Register here 👉https://lifechangersconference.com In this episode, Gregory Dickow tackles the root causes of stress and PTSD, offering pract…

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What Next: Would You Die For MrBeast? 29:05

2h ago29:05

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MrBeast is known for videos that blend stunts and philanthropy, but his new team-up with Amazon and MGM is bringing some of his less savory aspects to light. Guest: Madison Malone Kircher, reporter covering internet culture for The New York Times Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family …

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The Truth About the End Times: What the Bible Says About Our Future 22:16

1h ago22:16

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💥 Believing for breakthroughs in your life, work, and leadership? Join me at Life Changers Conference (October 4-5) for anointed worship, leadership teaching and equipping, and a vibrant, supportive community. Register here 👉https://lifechangersconference.com In this video, I dive into one of the biggest questions on everyone's mind: “Are we living…

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