
Author, essayist and journalist Meghan Daum has spent decades giving voice—and bringing nuance, humor and surprising perspectives—to things that lots of people are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. Now, she brings her observations to the realm of conversation. In candid, free-ranging interviews, Meghan talks with artists, entertainers, journalists, scientists, scholars, and anyone else who'... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 242 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

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Megan’s interview with Helen was very good. I enjoy listening to Megan for her heterodox views on topics impacting society. Her conversation with Helen on the impacts of increasing feminization on society was enlightening. This was especially true for someone like me who has worked in an organization and research field that has gone from gender parity to female dominated during his career.
Still hate listening. Lionel Shriver. Where do I start. What a horrible horrible dude. Cheering on Stephen Miller policies. Gross. Not nuanced. You pushed back——a little bit I guess. Please have it.s pat back. I can’t stop thinking about how much it made me furious
Thanks so much for the Sherman Alexi update. Been reading him for decades and really liked his podcast with Jess Walter. Really hope he can get published again
Awesome episode, fantastic interview and discussion, relatable for us GenXers, boundarylessly raised, would love more of this!
… and this is, like, good for finding, like, different perspectives,but, like, please, like, listen to some of your guests. iI is hard to, like, take someone seriously when they, like, usie the word “like“ about five times in one sentence.
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Exploring a range of controversial and thought-provoking topics, candid conversations are a hallmark, featuring guests from various fields such as literature, mental health, politics, and gender studies. Episodes often emphasize personal narratives, societal critiques, and the complexities of contemporary culture, making it a unique platform for addressing issues that are frequently dismissed or under-discussed in mainstream media. The focus is on fostering a dialogue that challenges conventions and encourages listeners to engage with diverse perspectives on pressing societal issues.
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