Best Word Bubbles Podcasts (2024)

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#278 AI bubble? 19:11

2d ago19:11

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With recession risks seemingly on the rise again, Sophie Barrington and Will Hobbs take a look at worries about another tech bubble. They also consider the likely next steps in the race for the Oval Office and share some thoughts on the aftermath of the French and British elections.To read Barclays Private Bank's "Outlook 2024" report, visit https:…

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[ANNUAL LISTEN] Brian Brodersen, How We Got The Bible

14h ago

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By Brian Brodersen

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[ANNUAL LISTEN] Pastor Dale Goddard, Essentials For Leadership

18h ago

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By Pastor Dale Goddard

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[ANNUAL LISTEN] Sandy Adams, Rev 3 : Kept My Word

15h ago

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By Sandy Adams

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Working: An Author’s Mission to Make Her Readers Belly Laugh 54:33

1h ago54:33

54:33

This week, host Isaac Butler talks to Sally Franson, the author of two novels: A Lady’s Guide to Selling Out and the brand new release Big in Sweden, which was inspired by her real-life experience as a contestant on a Swedish reality competition show. In the interview, Sally digs into the challenges of writing her second novel and the realizations …

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What Next TBD: The New World of DIY Medical Tests 25:54

1h ago25:54

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“Home diagnostics” are a $5 billion industry—and growing. Spurred by social media, people are buying into at-home health tests, without input from their doctors, and often, not even the FDA. Guest: Elizabeth Dwoskin, reporter for the Washington Post Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next …

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1285. 7/08/24. Jobs report: One-third of the 206K adds in June were in government (8:36)

11h ago

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https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/jobs-report-one-third-206k-jobs-june-were-government

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1284. 7/06/24. Universal basic income is 'straight out of the Karl Marx playbook,' financial guru Dave Ramsey says (6:37)

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https://www.businessinsider.com/universal-basic-income-ubi-dave-ramsey-show-karl-marx-playbook-2024-7?amp

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Slate Money: When Are You Too Old to Work? 48:37

7h ago48:37

48:37

This week, older people are ditching the office. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss what a retirement wave means for young workers left behind, why Gen X-ers aren’t financially prepared to retire, and the rise of non-disclosure agreements in everyday life. For the Plus segment: What’s so special about the $150,000 luxury guard d…

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Amicus Opinionpalooza: This SCOTUS Decision Is Actually Even More Devastating Than We First Thought 53:22

8h ago53:22

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Administrative law may not sound sexy. And maybe that’s because it truly isn’t sexy. But it is at the very center of the biggest decisions this past Supreme Court term, and also widely misunderstood. In this week’s show, we asked Georgetown Law School’s Professor Lisa Heinzerling to come back to help hack through the thorny thicket of administrativ…

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ICYMI: The “Hawk Tuah Girl” Is the New Scott Disick 38:24

8h ago38:24

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Candice Lim is joined by Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe to play a game of High Speed Downloads, where they get 60 seconds to break down an internet story they’re obsessed with. From the rapidly rising star of the “Hawk Tuah girl” to the awkward BET Awards moment involving Taraji P. Henson and TikTok star Keith Lee, they also give some advice on …

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Hit Parade: Song(s) of the Summer Edition Part 1 1:02:22

12h ago1:02:22

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“Summer in the City.” “I Feel the Earth Move.” “Bette Davis Eyes.” “Whoomp! There It Is.” “Get Lucky.” “Espresso.” What do these big summer hits all have in common? None of them was Billboard’s official Song of the Summer. Wait…there’s an official Song of the Summer? Isn’t that something that just happens organically? Every year, it seems everybody…

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448: There's No Slow Piano 1:13:02

20h ago1:13:02

1:13:02

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being allowed to change. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Modified a go kart for July 13 David Picciuto Making pet urns Bob Clagett Got back from vacation What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Big Time Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Morley Kurt – Round Chair Bob’s Pick of the W…

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Dear Prudence: My BFF Bullied Her Husband Into Allowing Her to Sleep With Other Men. Help! 37:42

1d ago37:42

37:42

In this episode, Ronald Young Jr. (host of Weight For It and Slate’s Working) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about what to do when your fatphobic in-laws are overstaying their welcome and whether to interfere when your best friend is pressuring her husband into an open marriage. Want more Dear Prudence? Subscribe…

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What Next TBD: Boeing Pleads Guilty 28:28

1d ago28:28

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Boeing just pled guilty to felony charges of defrauding the federal government, leading to millions of dollars in fines, and new, external oversight. Is this how the company finally turns it around? Guest: Oriana Pawlyk, POLITICO’s aviation reporter. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next…

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A Word: Blerd Up 36:42

1d ago36:42

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It's convention season, and nerds everywhere may be suiting up to attend the Cons, gatherings of hardcore science-fiction, comic book, fantasy or anime fandoms. That includes BlerdCon, the gathering where Black nerds celebrate their interests in comics, anime, gaming, and much more. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by two artis…

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Political Gabfest: Even George Clooney Has Abandoned Biden 1:01:46

2d ago1:01:46

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This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz continue to debate if Joe Biden should stay in the presidential race and who might replace him if he goes; discuss Project 2025; and ponder if Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett deserves a strange, new respect. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show: George Clooney in …

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Care & Feeding: I Took a Break. Why Don’t I Feel Refreshed? 41:07

2d ago41:07

41:07

On this episode: Lucy, Zak, and Jamilah help a listener who wrote in wondering how to soften her landing after taking a break from the kids. She’s grateful for them, and for time away… but why doesn’t she feel refreshed? We’ll also debrief with a round of parenting Triumphs & Fails, and share some of your responses to our recent episode about short…

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VIDEO Mail Bag - #! 58:29

3d ago58:29

58:29

Send us a Text Message. You asked for it (well, some of you did) and you GOT IT!!! Even though Dave has a face for RADIO, there have been requests to start video podcasts. Dave answers questions submitted over the first 44 podcasts on everything from "why podcasting" to "family questions" to "insulting comments on his character"... Should be fun!!!…

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What Next: How to Survive This Heat 25:29

2d ago25:29

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Air-conditioning can feel like the only way to get through increasingly hot summers, but it’s an expensive, power-hungry way to keep cool. How necessary is it? And how necessary is it to raise our thermostats up from 72 degrees? Guest: Adam Clark Estes, senior technology correspondent at Vox. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access a…

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Working: How to Ease Back into Work After Losing a Loved One 22:21

2d ago22:21

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Hosts Ronald Young Jr. and Isaac Butler delve into coping with emotional trauma and the challenge of returning to work afterward. Following a death in his family, Ronald grapples with his grief while feeling overwhelmed by the backlog of work. Isaac, having faced his own unexpected personal struggles, explains that part of the return process is acc…

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Culture Gabfest: Has The Bear Jumped the Shark? 1:03:46

3d ago1:03:46

1:03:46

On this week’s show, June Thomas (co-host of Slate’s Working podcast and the author of A Place of Our Own) sits in for Julia Turner. The panel first explores The Bear, now in its third season, and questions whether Christopher Storer’s beast has become too self-aware. Then, they discuss Fancy Dance, a profoundly moving film by Native writer-directo…

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What Next: This Congressman Wants Biden to Drop Out 26:42

3d ago26:42

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Should Joe Biden still be the Democratic nominee in this presidential race? Elected Democrats have almost all said Biden is still the man. But Rep. Mike Quigley put his misgivings on the record. Guest: Rep. Mike Quigley, Democratic representative for Illinois’ fifth district. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening …

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Well, Now: The Full Truth About Ozempic 49:39

3d ago49:39

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Few drugs in the last century have changed the landscape of healthcare and weight management like GLP-1 agonist drugs — drugs like Ozempic and WeGovy. On this week’s episode of Well, Now we talk with Harvard professor and clinician Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford. Her research revolutionized obesity medicine and helped pave the way to get a diabetes drug …

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ICYMI: Baggu’s Horse Bag Controversy 38:52

3d ago38:52

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Candice Lim is joined by Slate business and tech writer Nitish Pahwa to break down two stories surrounding artificial intelligence in fashion and advertising. They explore Baggu’s recent collaboration with Collina Strada, which used an A.I. tool in their designs and possibly went against both brands’ commitment to sustainability. Then, they discuss…

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Outward: What's A Gender Doula? 36:12

3d ago36:12

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In this episode, Jules talks to Gender Doula Eli Lawliet. They break down what it means to offer non-medical support to people during transition, the long history of trans support networks, and the value of ritual and spirituality during transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Calvary Monterey Podcast A Move From Dim Anguish To Radiant Joy Psalm 22

5d ago

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By Various

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Unique, Distinctive, and Innovative Books: Episode 111 28:57

4d ago28:57

28:57

Well, friends, this sounds like yet another episode that will add a number of new titles to your TBR lists. In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about unique, distinctive, and innovative books. Books: The Change by Kirsten Miller A Dawn of Onyx by Kate Golden Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn Starter Villain by Jo…

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How To!: Take a Sabbatical 39:53

4d ago39:53

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Trisha is craving a break from her job, but she doesn’t want to drain her bank account. On today’s episode, Courtney Martin connects Trisha to DJ DiDonna, founder of The Sabbatical Project, who’s on a quest to make extended breaks accessible to all. DJ explains how to plan for a sabbatical that is both meaningful and manageable. If you liked this e…

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Money Talks: What Does “Making It” Really Mean? 33:22

4d ago33:22

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For this Money Talks, former Teen Vogue executive editor Samhita Mukhopadhyay speaks with host Emily Peck about the false promise of the “girl boss” myth. In her book “The Myth of Making It,” Samhita recounts her own grueling climb to the top — a road paved with double standards and toxicity for women — and why she left it all behind. In her conver…

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Hear Me Out: Jeff Bezos Could Save The Post (Again) 40:47

4d ago40:47

40:47

On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: Bezos vs. the British invasion. The Washington Post, like most legacy media outlets, can’t seem to catch a break. Right now, the newsroom is reeling under leadership changeups — and an editor who’s part of what appears to be a British invasion into American media leadership. It’s hard to imagine Jeff Bezos, a soon…

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Death, Sex & Money: Sex Parties and Shakespeare With Carvell Wallace 52:12

4d ago52:12

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Carvell Wallace’s brilliant new memoir Another Word for Love has been rightfully praised for its passages about childhood trauma, about apologies and forgiveness, and about the healing power of love. But the book also features some important lessons about sex, consent, and the ways popular culture can send the wrong messages about both of those thi…

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What Next: France Staves Off the Far Right—This Time 25:20

4d ago25:20

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France’s far-right looked ready to take control of the National Assembly after the first round of snap elections. But when the dust settled after the second round, the left and center had held. Though French progressives are celebrating for now, the right-wing National Rally party still took more parliament seats than it’s ever held before. Guest: …

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Hang Up: Sports’ Billion-Dollar Bubble 50:41

5d ago50:41

50:41

Joel Anderson, Josh Levin, and the Ringer’s Bryan Curtis talk about Klay Thompson’s move to Dallas and whether there will ever be another NBA dynasty. They also check in on the state of sports media TV rights, and they welcome Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC. Klay to Dallas (2:38): Is the Golden State breakup what the NBA wants? Sports media rights (…

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The best Australian CEO you’ve never heard of, British Airways, Delta Airlines Triumphs and why Grit is the key to Raising Money 1:35:20

5d ago1:35:20

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The guys chat about MGI and their brilliant CEO, the transformation at Delta Airlines, the mediocrity of BA and Adam’s tough Maldives trip

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BUBBLE Boy 58:39

6d ago58:39

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Send us a Text Message. Are you in a COMFORT ZONE or BUBBLE? Most of us are, have been or will be... Join Dave to hear how comfort zones are good, but staying in them can be harmful in the following ways: They Stifle Personal Growth They Limit Opportunities & Potential Encourage Complacency They Reduce Adaptability & Resilience They Hinder Creativi…

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What Next: Why Gay Rights Are Under Attack – Again 30:42

5d ago30:42

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What the fight against the “Briggs Initiative” in 1970s California tells us about the fight for gay rights—and the fight to keep those victories in place. Guest: Christina Cauterucci, senior writer at Slate and host of Slow Burn Season 9: Gays Against Briggs. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What…

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Care & Feeding: How Could We Better Support Single Moms? 43:24

5d ago43:24

43:24

We’re taking it easy after the holiday last week but didn’t want to leave you empty-eared… so we’re very excited to share an extended cut of Jamila’s recent interview with Ruby Russell, author of Doing It All: The Social Power of Single Motherhood. We’ll be back with a regular episode Thursday — see you then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Working: How to Photograph a Hardcore Punk Show 48:31

6d ago48:31

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This week, host June Thomas talks to Jim Saah, a photographer who documented D.C.’s legendary hardcore punk scene in the 1980’s and 90’s. In the interview, Jim explains how he fell in love with punk music in high school and soon started photographing bands like Minor Threat and Fugazi. He also discusses the chaotic environments he had to work in, a…

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1283. 7/05/24. Why It’s Important to Use Correct Words and Correct Concepts (8:06)

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ICYMI: How “Bye Sister” Changed Internet Culture Forever 38:50

7d ago38:50

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Candice Lim is joined by TIME culture reporter Moises Mendez II for the five-year anniversary of Tati Westbrook’s “BYE SISTER” video, a 43-minute long confessional about her then-friend and fellow beauty YouTuber James Charles. What started as a hair care vitamin sponsorship gone wrong, then became a video accusing Charles of using his fame to coer…

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Amicus Opinionpalooza: The Supreme Court End-of-Term Breakfast Table 1:01:55

7d ago1:01:55

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What just happened??? Despite going into June clear-eyed and well informed about the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority, the number of huge cases before it, and the alarming stakes in so many of those cases…we are, nonetheless, shocked. The October 2023 term came to a shuddering end on Monday July 1st and Dahlia Lithwick, Mark Joseph Stern,…

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Slate Money: Behind Britain’s Bonkers Election 48:26

7d ago48:26

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This week, Felix Salmon, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by Shira Ovide, who writes the newsletter The Tech Friend for the Washington Post, and Peter Thal Larsen of Reuters, who demystifies the wacky state of European and British politics. Also: Are Chipotle burritos getting smaller? And why did Warren Buffett, top ally of the Gates Foundation, giv…

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1282. 7/03/24. My Latest Thoughts on the Housing Bubble (7:31)

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1281. 7/1/24. Many Recent Headlines Show a Rise in Populism (8:30)

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1280. 6/29/24. Top Narratives and Counter-Narratives of the Far Left (11:10)

8d ago

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Narrative… Hate is not a family value. Counter-narrative… Death to America! Narrative… We must defund the military (they have blood on their hands). Counter-narrative… John McCain was a war hero. Narrative… Corporations are destroying America. Counter-narrative… Why can’t Ron Desantis leave Disney corporation alone? Narrative… All cops are pigs! Co…