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A feed from the Slate podcast network featuring episodes with enlightening conversations, opposing views, and plenty of healthy disputes. You'll get a curated selection of episodes from programs like What Next, The Waves, and the Political Gabfest, with deep discussions that go beyond point-counterpoint and shed light on the issues that matter most.

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Latest Episodes

On today’s episode, hosts Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by culture writer Aja Romano to try to make sense of Theo Von. Von was one of the podcasters credited with helping Donald Trump win the election, but in recent months, he’s deviated fr... more

Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim wade through the negative reactions to Taylor Swift’s album The Life of a Showgirl. From outdated meme references to clunky shots at other female artists, Swift’s album indicates an oddly distant relationship with the int... more

On today’s episode, hosts Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by Spitfire News writer Kat Tenbarge to discuss how reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death are prompting us to reexamine free speech. In her piece, “Is anyone going to defend free speech on... more

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay break down the drama between Vlogbrothers star Hank Green and the online knitting community. Earlier this month, Green posted an educational SciShow episode about the knitting community’s contribution to physics. What the... more

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Recent Guests

Kat Tenbarge
Internet culture reporter and writer for Spitfire News
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Episode: ICYMI | Jimmy Kimmel & The Death Of Free Speech Online
Josh Lora
Sociologist and internet culture analyst, known as Tell the Bees on Substack and TikTok
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Luke Winkie
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Laura Pitcher
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Dan Kois
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Bill Kramer
CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Episode: Culture Gabfest: The Oscars Go Streaming
Nadira Goffe
Slate staff writer and close friend of the program
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Episode: Culture Gabfest: The SNL 50th Anniversary Industrial Complex
Jason Zinoman
New York Times comedy critic
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Hosts

Candice Lim
Co-host of various segments related to contemporary cultural discussions. She brings a thoughtful, analytical approach to the dialogues.
Kate Lindsay
Co-host known for her engaging commentary and interviews, providing a critical yet relatable perspective on cultural phenomena.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • Really wanted to like this pod

    I was very interested in the Partiful and Palantir connections but Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are probably the dumbest & most annoying posers in podcasting. The omg like totally contrived valley girl speak is beyond unlistenable.

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    irregulargirl
    United States4 months ago
  • Strong Premise, Unrealized

    This show frustrates me because the premise - let’s bring on folks we disagree with and hear them out and have a reasonable debate - should make for a great podcast. But in practice, they simply do not bring on people they disagree with. Instead, they bring on people who they do agree with about 99% of the issue with the remaining point of contention almost always being, “I think we should listen to the other side and try to understand them”… A proposal that any reasonable person could get behin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Obscureusername
    United Statesa year ago
  • John Cage rolls over in his grave

    Impossible to take McWorter seriously after he said he couldn’t teach “4:33” because it was too noisy outside, exposing himself as both an intellectual charlatan and an advocate for the repression of free speech in one fell swoop. What an embarrassing moment for both Columbia and the New York Times, as they both choose to err on the side of genocide rather than live up to their own ideals.

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    ASMR Carter
    United Statesa year ago
  • I am no fan of Candance, but this was no Debate, just one way bashing her. Too bad. I was hoping for a debate.

    Podcast Addict
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    vlach
    2 years ago
  • Had Enough

    When someone is stupid enough to argue that interracial marriages can still be racist if they don’t hew to radical leftist anti-racism ideology, I won’t waste my time on this show any longer.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Engineer Doug
    United States2 years ago

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Some express frustration that discussions may not always present true diversity of thought, suggesting a tendency to favor themes resonating with a liberal perspective.
Furthermore, there are commendations for the hosts' engaging style and ability to articulate complex issues in an accessible manner.

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ICYMI | Jimmy Kimmel & The Death Of Free Speech Online
Q: What are some examples of the way that this sort of crackdown on free speech has started creeping in online?
One key example is the FOSTA-SESTA legislation, which has had a huge impact on freedom of speech online, particularly affecting platforms like Tumblr.
ICYMI | Jimmy Kimmel & The Death Of Free Speech Online
Q: What have you been thinking about, especially when it comes to censorship and the free speech of it all?
I've been feeling apprehensive about the state of free speech, especially following the recent events surrounding Charlie Kirk's death and the reactions that followed.
ICYMI | Viral Debates: Crossing the Aisle or Clickbait?
Q: What did you think of the Mehdi Hasan video?
Aymann expressed disappointment that the video turned into a verbal assault rather than a debate.
ICYMI | Viral Debates: Crossing the Aisle or Clickbait?
Q: What was your first internet memory?
Aymann shared that his first internet memory involved searching for Pokémon evolutions on pokemon.com.
ICYMI | Encore: Is ChatGPT Your Therapist?
Q: Laura, after writing this piece and talking to so many people who like it, would you ever use ChatGPT as your therapist?
While I was initially intrigued, I ultimately don't see ChatGPT having a place in my life as a therapist.

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