Best Georges Lang Podcasts (2024)

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned after the catastrophic security breakdown during a Trump rally in Butler, Penn. But the assassination attempt was only the latest Secret Service disaster, and the agency’s problems won’t be solved by a simple change in leadership. Guest: Abdallah Fayyad, policy correspondent at Vox. Want more What N…

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Outward: “Bathroom Bills” Return with Nico Lang 39:24

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This week Bryan sits down with reporter Nico Lang to break down their recent Slate article ‘Anti-Trans “Bathroom Bills” Are Making a Major Comeback. Where’s the Outrage?.They delve into the concerning return of ‘Bathroom Bills’ and unpack what’s different this time around, why it’s taking root, and the larger strategy of this legislation. Learn mor…

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ICYMI: The Day MTV News Went Down 40:17

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Candice Lim is joined by Patrick Hosken to discuss the downfall and disappearance of MTV News. In May 2023, Paramount Global laid off 25 percent of its workforce, which included MTV News staffers like Hosken. A year later, Hosken had a new job at Rochester’s CITY Magazine when he clicked on his own MTV News articles and discovered they were gone be…

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Culture Gabfest Bonus: Grocery Store Confessions 1:03:04

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On this week’s show, the panel gets swept up by Twisters, and begins by discussing director Lee Isaac Chung’s standalone sequel starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones. (For the record, the original 1996 disaster flick, Twister, is a near-perfect, Gabfest-approved comfort watch). Sure, Chung’s reboot isn’t as weird as the original, and the moder…

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Well, Now - Gut Check: How to Master Your Microbiome 42:45

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A key component to wellness is gut health. But what determines if you have a healthy gut? On this week’s episode of Well, Now, we dive into the fascinating world of the gut microbiome, a collection of bacteria and sometimes fungi that live in the human digestive system. We are provided with insight from Dr. Colin Hill, professor of Microbiology at …

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Outward: “Bathroom Bills” Return with Nico Lang 39:24

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This week Bryan sits down with reporter Nico Lang to break down their recent Slate article ‘Anti-Trans “Bathroom Bills” Are Making a Major Comeback. Where’s the Outrage?.They delve into the concerning return of ‘Bathroom Bills’ and unpack what’s different this time around, why it’s taking root, and the larger strategy of this legislation. Learn mor…

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FULL SHOW: Illinois Deputy Fatally Shoots Woman Who Called 911 For Help, Cardi B Feuds With TikToker For Criticizing Her Career & DM’ing Offset + More 1:35:14

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Are You Energized By Kamala Harris' Candidacy? 18:50

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DONKEY: Ohio Senator George Lang Says It Will Take A Civil War To Save Country 6:52

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Death, Sex & Money: What’s Missing From the Overdose Crisis Conversation 52:26

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From a young age, James T. Morrison used drugs to help him feel better. He started with pills that were prescribed to him–medications like Xanax and Klonopin–but he soon moved on to basically whatever he could get his hands on. In this episode, James discusses his experience with substance use disorder, housing instability, and the criminal justice…

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What Next: Kamala Harris: Meme Queen to Madame President? 30:34

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And just like that, it’s (almost definitely) Kamala. Her rise has fueled a whole species of internet memes—but the questions about her platform are serious. Guest: Scaachi Koul, Slate senior writer 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. Subs…

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Hear Me Out: You Don’t Need A BFF 41:05

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: make the friendship bracelets. Or don’t. Like all relationships, friendships can grow, change… and, yes, end. Sometimes for good reason. But we romanticize the BFF as the goal – to find your person – and that might not be realistic. Author and podcast host Kristen Meinzer joins us to make the case for not needing …

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Money Talks: How to Write a Trashy Airport Book 35:20

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For this Money Talks, lawyer/podcaster Peter Shamshiri, co-host of If Books Could Kill, reveals the secrets of junk nonfiction to host Emily Peck. He explains why “airport books” like The Secret, Hillbilly Elegy, and The Tipping Point tend to be rife with non-advice, pseudoscience, and outright junk, and what that means for our culture at large. He…

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How To!: Date With a Disability 46:24

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Todd is looking for love, but he’s unsure about disclosing something in dating profiles: his multiple sclerosis. With symptoms that are increasingly visible, Todd feels compelled to be upfront about his disability with potential dates—but he doesn’t know when or how to discuss it. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Jessica Slice …

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Hang Up: Sex Testing and Women’s Sports 1:01:50

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Joel Anderson, Josh Levin, and the CBC’s Morgan Campbell check in on the WNBA at the halfway point of a historic season. They also talk about ESPN’s list of the 100 greatest pro athletes of the 2000s. Finally, they interview Rose Eveleth about their podcast Tested, on the history of sex testing in sports. WNBA (4:19): What’s the story with the new …

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FULL SHOW: Drake & 50 Cent Link Up & Talk 'Brainstorming' TV Or Film Project, Steve Harvey Left Stunned From Family Feud Answers To 'Who Is the GOAT Rapper?' + More 1:36:17

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DONKEY: Florida Dentist Sends Numerous Violent Threats To Victims For Criticizing Trump 6:51

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DONKEY: Florida Dentist Sends Numerous Violent Threats To Victims For Criticizing Trump 6:51

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INTERVIEW: Sabrina Greenlee Talks 'Grant Me Vision,' Family, Faith & Forgiveness, Details On Attack + More 44:30

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The Breakfast Club Reacts To Biden Pulling Out Of The 2024 Presidential Race 30:31

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Care & Feeding: What Does My Son Need To Shave? 38:01

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On this episode: Lucy, Jamilah, and Dan Kois help a member of the Slate Parenting Facebook community who’s wondering how to help her teenage son through the rite of passage that is shaving. We’ll also help out a listener whose six-year-old is an overzealous shaver, and talk through whether it’s a real problem. We also dole out a round of recommenda…

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What Next: Joe Biden Passes the Baton 30:43

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Just over three weeks ago, Joe Biden was heading to the stage to debate Donald Trump. Now, he’s out. Guest: David Faris, Slate contributor, associate professor of political science at Roosevelt University and author of It’s Time to Fight Dirty: How Democrats Can Build a Lasting Majority in American Politics. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate …

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A story born in Liverpool at St Edwards College but delivered at clubs like Widnes RUFC & Brisbane Irish to name a few this lad has lit up many a pitch & night out. A great lad who enhances any environment he enters & is a match winner most weeks. He’s been all over the world & isn’t afraid to give experiences a try.…

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Working: A Newspaper Comic That Shows a Changing America 52:29

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This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to Darrin Bell, creator of the syndicated newspaper comic strip Candorville. In the interview, Darrin explains how hard it was to get Candorville picked up for syndication and how all newspaper comics artists face an up-hill battle to get published. He also talks about his routine for creating new strips every…

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What Next TBD: The Conspiracy Theory Election 27:04

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In the hours after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, conspiracy theories started circulating all over social media, often amplified by powerful voices on both sides of the aisle. It shows a complete breakdown of trust in institutions during a critical election. Guest: Drew Harwell, technology reporter at the Washington Post. Want more What…

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Gabfest Reads: Understanding the World Through Notebooks 41:33

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John Dickerson talks with author Roland Allen about his new book, The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper. They discuss the historical origins of notebooks, how to keep a notebook and their own personal journeys documenting their lives. If you enjoyed this conversation, you’ll love an exploration into John Dickerson’s notebooks with his podcas…

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ICYMI: What Next: TBD: The Blu-Ray-naissance Is Here. Sort of. 26:25

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Today, we’re bringing you an episode from our friends and colleagues over at What Next: TBD. Guest host, Cheyna Roth is joined by Ash Nelson, journalist and author of “The Lost Art of the DVD Extra” for Slate. The two discuss the downsides of the streaming era are coming into focus for movie fans—uncontrollable, changing libraries; lower fidelity; …

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Amicus: SCOTUS Doesn’t Have To Be This Way 1:08:13

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So President Biden finally signaled an openness to maybe possibly thinking about Supreme Court reform. Too little, too late, perhaps - but also, desperately needed, certainly. The US Supreme Court views itself as separate and apart from all other courts - including international counterparts. What could Americans learn from other courts? One of the…

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Slate Money: Did Y2K Finally Happen? 1:01:57

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This week, as computers crash, computer makers are voting Trump. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the behind-the-scenes company behind the global tech shutdown, why Silicon Valley entrepreneurs like Trump and J.D. Vance, and why ESG has survived while DEI is in the dumps. For Slate Plus members: Why is the swimming pool market…

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FULL SHOW: Megan Thee Stallion Harassed By Tory Fans, Forbes Releases The 25 Greatest R&B Artists Of All Time, DJ Nyla Symone Certified Vibe Live Event Goes Down Tonight Featuring Rhapsody + More 1:37:51

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INTERVIEW: Angela Simmons On Selling Her Cakes, Gun Purse Backlash, Fitness, Southern Accent + More 25:11

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DONKEY: Robber Arrested After Posting Selfies On Social Media Wearing The Same Outfit 7:09

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INTERVIEW: Rapman Speaks On 'Supacell' Series, Black Superheroes, Sickle Cell Research, Roc Nation Deal + More 31:30

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What Next TBD: America’s Tech Trustbuster 36:09

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The biggest companies in the world are now tech companies, which is why the biggest antitrust, anti-monopoly fights in recent memory are centered around Silicon Valley. Guest: Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to th…

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A Word: Trump’s Race Card 37:57

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After a tumultuous week of campaign news, Republicans wrapped their convention in Milwaukee by officially making former President Donald Trump their nominee. While President Joe Biden struggles with doubts within his own party, many in the G.O.P. believe there’s a new opportunity to reach out to Black voters. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Joh…

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Dear Prudence: I Am Swamped With Plans and I Hate It. Help! 42:59

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In this episode, Carvell Wallace (author of Another Word for Love and host of Slate’s How To!) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about how to cancel on family vacation plans that sound horrible to you, how to break it to your butch lesbian girlfriend that her friends might be misogynists, and how to convince your pa…

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Episode No. 663 features artist Jeremy Frey and curator Sarah Humphreville. The Portland Museum of Art is presenting "Jeremy Frey: Woven," a twenty-year survey of Frey's basketry and printmaking. The exhibition features more than fifty baskets made from natural materials such as black ash and sweetgrass, as well as prints and video. The exhibition …

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Political Gabfest: “Fight, Fight, Fight” 49:44

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This week, John Dickerson is joined by What Next host Mary Harris to discuss Donald Trump’s pick for vice president, the excitement at the Republican National Convention (and why they’re talking about a victory), and the aftermath of the Trump assassination attempt. Here are this week’s chatters: John: The television series, Shetland on BritBox Mar…

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Care & Feeding: I Can’t Sleep When My Teen’s Gone 33:52

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On this episode: Lucy, Jamilah, and special guest host Dan Kois help a member of the Slate Parenting Facebook group who’s unable to sleep unless everyone in the household is tucked in and all the doors are locked. That’s making it challenging to live with a 16-year-old night owl… so is the answer to just suffer through the evenings where not everyo…

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FULL SHOW: Pretty Vee Responds To Honorary Degree Backlash, Pop Smoke's Mom Responds To Killer's Comments, New Judge Assigned To Young Trial +More 1:28:40

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DONKEY: Florida Man Jumps In Ocean To Avoid Arrest After GF Asked For Phone Passcode 7:41

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DONKEY: Florida Man Jumps In Ocean To Avoid Arrest After GF Asked For Phone Passcode 7:41

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INTERVIEW: Delroy Lindo & Kerry Washington Talk UnPrisoned Season 2, Therapy, Trump, Aaliyah, DMX + More 57:39

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What Next: What Republicans Really Want 33:14

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With the presidential ticket set and the platform announced, the GOP of 2024 isn’t defined by fiscal conservatism and fighting to end abortion—although those issues are holding on, further down on the list. So what are Republicans fighting for now? Guest: Paul Farrow, county executive for Waukesha County, delegate at the RNC, former chair of the Wi…

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