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Mark Garrison and Dan Pashman of The Sporkful podcast try out weird and wonderful new ways to prepare food.
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Slate's tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and his handy sidekick the Hand Model review some of the best applications for the web, mobile phones, and social networking sites.
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Slate's advice columnist Prudie (better known as Emily Yoffe) dispenses advice about romance, workplace strife, and life's other little messes.
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America doesn’t need another conversation about race. At least, not the kind we’ve been having ... the ones that are sparked by a crisis and move quickly from shock, to empty promises, to forgetting. No. What America needs are REAL conversations about race … ones that shine a light on the facts, the history, and the reality of how race plays out in our politics and society. That’s what Slate offers each week on A Word With Jason Johnson. A veteran political commentator, Johnson will bring hi ...
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In 1978, state Sen. John Briggs put a bold proposition on the California ballot. If it passed, the Briggs Initiative would ban gays and lesbians from working in public schools—and fuel a growing backlash against LGBTQ+ people in all corners of American life. In the ninth season of Slate’s Slow Burn, host Christina Cauterucci explores one of the most consequential civil rights battles in American history: the first-ever statewide vote on gay rights. With that fight looming, young gay activist ...
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Bruce Feldman and Stewart Mandel discuss the latest in college football, interview the biggest names in the sport and give insight into the most relevant topics dominating the discussion. From National Signing Day to the National Championship, Bruce and Stew have you covered year-round.
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We pluck teams from across the sports history continuum and pit them against one another. Each episode your hosts will break down what there is to love about two of the greatest teams in history and then match them up against one another. From the all-time greats, to the pros, and to the underclassmen, Ultimate Sports Mashup will bring you it all. Who do you think will be the Ultimate Champion?
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Home of The Infinity Podcast, the Earth's Mightiest Zeroes have assembled to bring you opinions on pop culture terrorizing your world. Join us for reviews, news, and fan therories on the latest movies, and TV shows.
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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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College Football 25 is here + SEC Media Days
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Stew and Bruce remember back to their video game playing days with the release of College Football 25. Then it's on to SEC Media Days where Nick Saban stole the show. The guys also discuss the idea of NIL collectives holding back payments from players who get into trouble off the field and everything else happening in Dallas. Learn more about your …
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Decoder Ring: The Secret Life of Lawn Ornaments
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Lawn ornaments are everywhere—but for something so ubiquitous, they’re also mysterious. What’s the person with the flamingo or the gargoyle in their yard trying to say—and why do they want to say it so publicly? From the garden-variety to the not so common, the adorable to the odious—lawn ornaments speak volumes, without saying a word. In this epis…
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Gays Against Briggs | Tribeca Festival Live Show
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Listen in as host Christina Cauterucci joins special guests, Eric Marcus, host of Making Gay History, DeRay Mckesson, activist and host of Pod Save the People, filmmaker Sam Feder, and Esther Fallick, comedian, singer and musical theater writer, for an exclusive live taping at the 2024 Tribeca Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…
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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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Big 12 media days + commissioner Brett Yormark joins the show
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Stew and Bruce are in Las Vegas for Big 12 media days! They sit down with commissioner Brett Yormark to talk about the upcoming season, private equity, naming rights and much more. Plus, Stew and Bruce share their expectations for the conference this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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This year’s Supreme Court session loosened laws on official bribery, overturned decades of precedent on regulation, and granted immunity to the president for official actions. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by legal analyst Elie Mystal of The Nation. They review the Court’s most important decisions, and talk about the politic…
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Which college football teams were helped and hurt the most by conference realignment? Stew and Bruce reassess the moves and discuss the winners and losers. Then, they close out the show answering your mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic
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Gays Against Briggs | 7. Turn Around. Fight Back.
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For the two years leading up to May 21, 1979, gay activists followed the rules. They engaged in civil debates. They sought justice at the ballot box. They peacefully mourned the assassination of Harvey Milk. But the verdict in Dan White’s murder trial changed everything. (If you—or anyone you know—are in crisis, contact the National Suicide Prevent…
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In this election year, there’s more criticism and distrust of the media than ever. For veteran journalist Ali Velshi, his belief in the power of journalism is rooted in a family history of pursuing social justice, across continents and generations. On today’s episode of A Word, he joins host Jason Johnson to talk about his career, and his new memoi…
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Bruce’s College Football Playoff 12-team projection, Elite 11 takeaways & EA Sports’ toughest place to play rankings
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Stew and Bruce begin the show by talking about Bruce’s CFP 12-team projection. Then, they share their thoughts on EA Sports’ toughest place to play rankings and Bruce talks about his time at the Elite 11 showcase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic
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Gays Against Briggs | 6. The Murders at City Hall
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On election night in 1978, gays and lesbians in California braced themselves for the statewide vote on Proposition 6. Less than a month after the results came in, a pair of killings shocked San Francisco and the nation. Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock all episodes of Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs. Your subscription also gets you ad-f…
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June is Black Music Month, and this year marks the 30th anniversary of some of the most influential albums in contemporary African American music, including Nas’ Illmatic, and TLC’s CrazySexyCool, to Notorious B.I.G’s Ready to Die. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by pop culture columnist Panama Jackson to discuss the legendary…
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Big 12 considering private equity investment + Looking ahead to the 12-team playoff
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Stew and Bruce are in New York for The Athletic’s college sports summit and there is plenty to discuss as they plan for the fall. They look ahead to the 12-team playoff and how people will consume college football this season. They also discuss the Big 12’s potential private equity investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…
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Gays Against Briggs | 5. Strange Bedfellows
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As Election Day approached, the campaign to defeat Proposition 6 faced formidable odds. John Briggs’ fundraising juggernaut was churning out cash, and public opinion polls were solidly in his favor. To turn the tide, gay rights activists unveiled a powerful symbol and gambled on the support of an improbable ally: Ronald Reagan. (If you—or anyone yo…
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The stereotype of Black fathers is that they’re largely absent, and uninvolved in their children’s lives. And that image persists, despite research that suggests that Black fathers are often more involved in the daily care of their kids than white fathers. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Sean Williams, the founder of The Da…
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Stew and Bruce sit down with coaching guru Dan Casey to talk X's and O's at all levels of the game. Then, they answer your weekly mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic
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Gays Against Briggs | 4. You Must Come Out
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In the early days of the anti-Briggs campaign, a Richard Pryor comedy set turned into a public fiasco and laid bare longstanding divisions in the gay community. With the movement low on cash and running out of time, thousands of gay Californians decided their only option was to tell the world who they really were. (If you—or anyone you know—are in …
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“Petty.” “Jealous.” That’s what many male sportscasters are saying about the women competing against WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark. The former Iowa star is bringing a new level of attention to women’s basketball, but many men who ignored the league for years are now leading the coverage. So how is sexism and racism fueling the way they’re talking about…
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College Football HOF ballot + Stew’s preseason Top 25
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Stew and Bruce start the show by breaking down the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. Then, they dive into Stew’s preseason Top 25 and Bruce shares his thoughts on the rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic
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Gays Against Briggs | 3. Harvey Milk vs. the Machine
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After decades of wandering and job-hopping, Harvey Milk found his purpose as a gay community leader with growing political ambitions. But his historic election was just the beginning. As John Briggs’ gay teacher ban gained momentum, it was up to Supervisor Milk and his allies to figure out how to stop him. Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unl…
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Former President Donald Trump and his supporters are furious after his conviction on all 34 counts related to his hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by legal analyst Yodit Tewolde to discuss the path to the conviction, key moments in the trial, and what the verdict says about …
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What Power Five win totals intrigue Stew and Bruce the most this season? They share their predictions. Then, they talk about Dabo, Air Force and more in today’s mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic
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Gays Against Briggs | 2. Defend Our Children
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In 1977, John Briggs was a small-time state senator with big dreams. But Briggs’ plan to ban gay and lesbian teachers from California schools changed the arc of his life and career. Suddenly, he was a right-wing hero, and a villain of the gay rights movement. And his message seemed to be catching on all over the country. Season 9 of Slow Burn was w…
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Haiti has suffered under decades of crises, but the latest may be its most intractable. Violent criminals are now effectively in charge of the country, after years of assassinations and political instability left a power vacuum. As a new international force prepares for an intervention, A Word host Jason Johnson discusses the current troubles with …
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Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit + House v. NCAA case with Andy Staples
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Stew and Bruce welcome back old friend Andy Staples from On3 to discuss Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit against Florida head coach Bill Napier. Then, they dive into the latest news with the House v. NCAA case. The close out the show by talking about the schedules and the games they are looking forward to this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…
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