Slow Burn
Slate PodcastsSlow Burn illuminates America’s most consequential moments, making sense of the past to better understand the present. Through archival tape and first-person interviews, the series uncovers the surprising events and little-known characters lurking within the biggest stories of our time.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 330 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryHistorySociety & Culture | |||
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I know other people have said this, but the new season (11) is so much worse than previous seasons. From slow burn I’ve come to expect well researched and thoughtful commentary. And this simply is not is. The Supreme Court being a “thorn in the Trump admins” side is a take that I think only people who watch OAN or news max would find credible. I couldn’t listen after that. I’ll just wait until next season to see if the ensitification continues.
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United States24 days ago - Gorsuch season is baaaad
Very confused why the host of this season focused on the Supreme Court then talked about how boring it is and how little she knows about it? It shows! Saying the Supreme Court is a “thorn is trump’s side” is laughable given they rule in his favor 90% of the time and one of their decisions basically said he cannot commit crimes in office? Also claiming that Gorsuch is a non-partisan textulist is so naive to the point of being ridiculous. The host clearly has not read his opinions and does not hav... more
Apple Podcasts2queueaUnited Statesa month ago - Liberal Activism Disguising as Journalism
What is initially presented as a bio on Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, quickly devolves into obvious liberal bias. Language is laughable slanted as is the choice of liberal colleagues of Gorsuch that the podcast interviews. If you’re looking for a liberal hit-piece in a far left echo chamber then this podcast is for you. If not then you’ll probably want to skip it.
Apple Podcasts1PhiladelphiapodcastUnited Statesa month ago - Transparency does not equal accountability
I am highly disappointed in this most recent season of Slow Burn on Neil Gorsuch. If you are going to make a podcast about a person, how can you not interview the main subject? If we are ever going to get out of the mess that is America right now, we cannot fear talking to others. This is how we are failing and how we will fall. This isn’t journalism. This isn’t the fourth estate. This is just neatly constructed storytelling that treats the audience as vacuous. It’s such a disservice. To anyone ... more
Apple Podcasts1perhapswerehumxnUnited Statesa month ago - Season 11
I’ve listened to other seasons and while they have definitely come from a more liberal point of view (it is Slate after all), there was at least an attempt to provide a full picture. Not with this season. This is just plain lazy. Lazy lazy lazy. There was zero effort put into an even minimal level of reporting that didn’t relay on the “all my friends say the same thing about this”. Do better.
Apple Podcasts1Justme6396United Statesa month ago
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The show deep-dives into America's pivotal moments through archival material and first-person perspectives, offering multi-claim narratives that unpack how events like political scandals, legal battles, and cultural shifts shaped the current landscape. Across seasons, expect rigorous historical context, expert commentary, and intimate portraits of the people who influenced major milestones, from presidential inquiries to court decisions. A notable strength is its focus on the human side of big moments, balancing legal, political, and social angles with accessible storytelling that aims to illuminate the connections between past events and present-day consequences.
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1. Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts
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3. Fiasco
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Recent guests on Slow Burn include:
1. Dahlia Lithwick
2. Mark Joseph Stern
3. Al Franken
4. Dazzling Dave Schulte
5. Alexandra Lange
6. Steve Dworman
7. Julie Furman
8. Dawoon Kang
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