Best Steven S Turner Podcasts (2024)

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

26m 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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A Word: Blerd Up 36:42

8h ago36:42

36:42

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

8h 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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Working: How to Ease Back into Work After Losing a Loved One 22:21

1d 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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157 - One Smile at a Time - A Day in the Life of a Prosthodontist | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 33:51

1d ago33:51

33:51

Welcome to the 157th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Dr. Effrat (Effie) Habsha (@effiehabsha). Do you love your smile? Dr. Habsha’s goal is to make sure her patients do. As a prosthodontist, every day can be a new challenge. Figuring out how to bring out the best smile in everyone can b…

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

2d 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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ICYMI: Baggu’s Horse Bag Controversy 38:52

2d ago38:52

38:52

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

2d ago49:39

49:39

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

2d 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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Hear Me Out: Jeff Bezos Could Save The Post (Again) 40:47

3d ago40:47

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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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How To!: Take a Sabbatical 39:53

3d 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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Death, Sex & Money: Sex Parties and Shakespeare With Carvell Wallace 52:12

3d 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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Hang Up: Sports’ Billion-Dollar Bubble 50:41

4d 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 Gift Of Grief (Lisa Harper) 53:20

4d ago53:20

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Some of us have believed the lie that “sad is bad,” and we’ve only brought our positivity to God. But when we bring our disappointment to Him, we learn that difficult seasons can become the cornerstone of our faith. Lisa Harper encourages us that our compassionate God is near in “The Gift Of Grief.” To support this ministry and help us continue to …

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

5d 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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ICYMI: How “Bye Sister” Changed Internet Culture Forever 38:50

6d ago38:50

38:50

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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What Next TBD: Elon Says Have More Babies 23:14

7d ago23:14

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The world’s population has never been bigger, and it’s still growing. but there’s a movement of “pronatalists” who see the slowing birth rate in wealthy, educated populations as a doomsday scenario in the making—and they’ve found their spokesman in one Elon Musk. Guest: Sophie Alexander, reporter for Bloomberg Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to …

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A Word: No Justice. No Peace. No Way Back? 30:46

7d ago30:46

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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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Dear Prudence: How’s Your Sex Life?: How Do I Get Over My Ex? with Brandon Kyle Goodman 41:09

7d ago41:09

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How do I navigate casual dating? How do I get over my ex? How can I approach sex and dating when I’m asexual? On today’s episode brought to us by KCRW’s How’s Your Sex Life?, host Myisha Battle is joined by actor Brandon Kyle Goodman, who dishes advice alongside Myisha, talks about embracing the messiness of dating, and plays a game of ‘Would You R…

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156 - Work-Life Balance as a Travelling Implant Surgeon with Dr. Steven Vorholt, Part 2 | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 31:10

8d ago31:10

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Welcome to the 156th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Dr. Steven Vorholt (@vorholtdds), co-hosted by Dr. Craig Harder. Starting a dental business from scratch obviously requires a lot of money, time and effort - and then you need patients to actually come to you. But what if you could br…

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Well, Now: Michelle Obama Gets Health Advice from This Gyno. Now You Can, Too. 54:40

9d ago54:40

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Women, girls, and people assigned female at birth make up more than half of the world’s population. Yet, many of them say they don’t feel supported, heard, or cared for in the doctor’s office — even in spaces designed specifically for their care like obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Sharon Malone, veteran OB/GYN, is on a mission to change that. On th…

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Outward: Can Animals Be Queer? 49:45

9d ago49:45

49:45

This week Bryan, Christina, and Jules reunite for a classic Outward episode! They share their prides and provocations, set the gay agenda for July, and take on the recent spate of queer animal documentaries that beg the question: Can animals really be queer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Decoder Ring: Stuffed Animals Gone Wild 40:23

9d ago40:23

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Axolotls. Narwhals. Llamas. Sloths. Every few years, it seems like American kids and parents collectively decide they cannot get enough of a creature that makes teddy bears seem impossibly quaint. In today’s episode we’re going to swim after the axolotl, as it takes us to some far-flung and unexpected places, to understand how it came to rule the s…

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Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs - Ep 7: Turn Around. Fight Back. 51:56

9d ago51:56

51:56

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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ICYMI: The Internet History of Ayo Edebiri 45:33

9d ago45:33

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Candice Lim and Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe excavate and preserve the internet history of Ayo Edebiri, a star in the making whose Letterboxd reviews should be crystallized in amber. They break down her best internet moments and discuss Edebiri’s social media presence since The Bear, from her dedication to Ireland to the fan-shipping that has …

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Culture Gabfest: Celine Dion's Heart Goes On 59:04

9d ago59:04

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On this week’s show, Dan Kois (author of Vintage Contemporaries and the upcoming Hampton Heights) and Laura Miller (Slate’s books and culture columnist and author of The Magician’s Book) fill in for Julia and Dana. The panel is first joined by Carl Wilson, Slate’s music critic and the author of Let’s Talk About Love, to parse through I Am: Celine D…

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NYN E63: From Corporate Climb to Coastal Freedom: Stacey St. John's Journey into Airbnb Success 44:02

11d ago44:02

44:02

Key Takeaways Embracing Change: Stacey highlights the importance of making decisive changes when current circumstances no longer serve your well-being and aspirations. Value of Early Experiences: Childhood vacations significantly influenced Stacey’s passion for helping others create memorable experiences through short-term rentals. Strategic Invest…

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How To!: Survive a Shark Attack (Encore) 31:52

11d ago31:52

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David was in the ocean in Hawaii when the unthinkable happened—a shark attacked him and bit off his leg. “I don’t think you’re gonna make it,” a medic told the 25-year-old on the helicopter ride to the hospital. But David did make it, and soon he learned that surviving the shark wasn’t the hardest part—it was what came after. On this episode of How…

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Death, Sex & Money: Baby Reindeer’s Intimacy Coordinator on Sex and Trauma on Screen 42:54

10d ago42:54

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Since the #MeToo movement, the presence of intimacy coordinators have become more common on movie and TV sets. In this episode, Elle McAlpine the intimacy coordinator for many projects including Poor Things and Baby Reindeer, talks about what her job entails, from choreographing the perfect orgasm to navigating tricky workplace dynamics. Podcast pr…

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Hear Me Out: Federal Job Training Doesn’t Work 46:43

10d ago46:43

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: get back to work. When your job becomes obsolete, is it the government’s job to teach you to do something else? That’s the theory behind federal workforce training programs – which have existed, in various forms, for a long time. The problem is that studies are starting to show that these programs don’t provide mu…

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Hang Up: LeBron and Bronny 1:07:24

11d ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Stefan Fatsis and Joel Anderson talk to the New Yorker’s Louisa Thomas about the 55th pick in last week’s NBA draft: LeBron James’ son, Bronny. Plus, Joel and Josh Levin interview Wil Aaron about racism in baseball in the decades after Jackie Robinson. Bronny James (3:33): LeBron James wanted to play with his kid in the NBA. Will that be good for B…

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Destiny & Direction (Larry Brey) 50:01

11d ago50:01

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What’s your direction? In “Destiny & Direction,” Larry Brey shows us that our destiny is determined by a decision, but direction is a daily denial of ourselves.By Elevation Church

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Care & Feeding: Does My Toddler Need Shorts Under Her Dress? 41:30

11d ago41:30

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On this episode: Zak, Lucy and Elizabeth help a listener whose daycare has requested that her toddler daughter wear shorts underneath skirts and dresses. The listener’s knee-jerk reaction is that it’s unnecessary… but we’ll offer some suggestions about what she could be missing, and why how we dress our kids is important. We also dole out a round o…

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Working: How One of the Best Podcast Sound Designers Executes a Vision 50:16

12d ago50:16

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This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to John DeLore, a podcast editor and sound designer who’s been in the industry since its heyday. He’s produced hugely popular shows for companies like Gimlet and Stitcher, and now he runs his own production company, Starlight Diner Studio. In the interview, John breaks down his sound design process, shares tip…

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ICYMI: Rachelle Hampton Logs Off 36:02

13d ago36:02

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On today’s episode, ICYMI says so long, farewell to Rachelle as she departs for a new adventure. First, Candice allows her to update her internet diaries, then they run through fan-favorite moments and Rachelle’s greatest hits. Finally, we hear from friends of the podcast on what Rachelle’s run has meant to ICYMI. This podcast is produced by Se’era…

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Hit Parade: I Wanna Rock with Q. Edition Part 2 55:55

14d ago55:55

55:55

What does a music producer do? If his name is Quincy Jones, a little bit of everything: conducting, arranging, composing. Assembling teams of ace session musicians. Sometimes, even picking a catchy title and telling an artist to go write a song about it— would “Thriller” have worked as well if it had been called “Starlight”? Quincy Jones was pop’s …

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Dear Prudence: My In-Laws Disrespected My Daughter, So I Kicked Them Out. Help! 39:42

14d ago39:42

39:42

In this episode, Mina Kimes (ESPN NFL analyst and host of The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters from readers about what to do when your in-laws insult your daughter in a language they think you don’t understand, how to decide whether to have a second child later in life, and whether it’s okay to …

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A Word: Journalism Under the Gun 34:09

14d ago34:09

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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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What Next: Buckling Up for the Debate 27:54

15d ago27:54

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It’s Trump vs. Biden—again. But CNN promises, this time will be different. Guest: Margaret Sullivan, columnist covering media, politics and culture for The Guardian 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: How to Get Back into Books 26:31

15d ago26:31

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For this week’s episode of Working Overtime, hosts Ronald Young Jr and Isaac Butler are joined by writer Elisa Gabbert for a discussion of reading and rediscovering a love of books. Gabbert is the author of Any Person is the Only Self, a new collection of essays on art, culture, and reading habits. Gabbert delves into some of her reading practices …

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155 - Life After Private Practice - Implant Surgeon, Lecturer, and Podcaster Dr. Steven Vorholt, Part 1 | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 36:41

16d ago36:41

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Welcome to the 155th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Dr. Steven Vorholt (@vorholtdds), co-hosted by Dr. Craig Harder. What do you do after your business partnership falls apart? According to Dr. Vorholt, continue to invest in yourself and come out stronger. Like many new dentists, he gr…

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Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs - Ep 6: The Murders at City Hall 56:13

16d ago56:13

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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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Outward: A History of Lesbian Fashion with Eleanor Medhurst 35:53

16d ago35:53

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This week Christina chats with Eleanor Medhurst, author of “Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion,” and the blog ‘Dressing Dykes’ to chat about lesbian style from around the world and across time. They dig into the gender-bending styles of the Harlem Renaissance, monocles, and how queer women used their fashions to find each other. Click HERE to…

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Culture Gabfest: Much Ado About Ren Faire 1:06:13

16d ago1:06:13

1:06:13

On this week’s show, Isaac Butler (co-host of Slate’s Working podcast and the author of The Method: How the Twentieth Century Learned to Act) sits in for Julia Turner. The panel first turns their attention to Ren Faire, HBO’s three-part documentary chronicling the surreal power struggle at the heart of America’s largest renaissance festival. Direct…

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Well, Now: Psychedelics' Long Strange Trip to the Doctor's Office 42:24

17d ago42:24

42:24

For years, psychiatrists have been researching new methods to help people with treatment-resistant mental illness. These include severe cases of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other debilitating diagnoses. One type of drug has seen some positive results in clinical trials: psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, and LSD. In p…

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ICYMI: Finding Queer Friendship Online 30:42

16d ago30:42

30:42

On today’s special Pride Month episode, Rachelle and Candice hear from two listeners about finding queer friendship and community online. From a group for late bloomers to an Instagram account for personal ads, their online life rafts became offline friendships that played a big part in their identities and internet histories today. This podcast is…

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NYN E62: From Rags to Riches: Yair Klyman's Journey to Success and Insights on Private Investing 37:35

17d ago37:35

37:35

Key Takeaways Mindset is everything: Yair's childhood experience of financial struggles instilled in him the importance of hard work, resilience, and the need to take control of his own financial future. Diversification is key: Yair emphasizes the importance of diversifying your portfolio across different asset classes, including private equity, re…

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Money Talks: Does Anyone Need Cookbooks? 28:21

18d ago28:21

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For this Money Talks, Felix Salmon chats with food writer, podcaster, and cookbook author Matt Rodbard about the latest trends in the culinary biz. They discuss the Korean restaurant craze, the rise of non-alcoholic drinks, and how grocery stores got cool. They disagree on the usefulness of physical cookbooks but agree that MSG is underrated. If yo…

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Hear Me Out: Tradwives Show Us Feminism’s Failures 43:29

18d ago43:29

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On today’s episode of Hear Me Out: aprons off. Has there ever been a better time to be a woman in America? Probably not… but that’s a low bar. Modern feminism is having trouble making a case for itself, in the face of a challenging economy and backslides in reproductive rights. So when women on social media present themselves as traditional wives a…

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How To!: Make Bank at a Yard Sale 38:42

18d ago38:42

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How To!’s senior editor Joel Meyer recently experienced a yard sale fail and wants to know what went wrong. He spent hours planning and organizing the items on his lawn, but when it was all said and done he barely made enough to cover the cost of lunch. Enter this week’s expert, Ava Seavey, a self-described master of garage-sale-ology and author of…

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