Care & Feeding | The Santa Problem

On this episode: Every year, like clockwork, we start getting questions about how to do, or not do, the whole Santa thing. We’ll answer a listener's question and muse on the nature of belief.

We’ll also check in on where the hosts are this week – and then, if you’re coming to hang out on the Slate Plus Playground, we’re honoring peak holiday meal szn with a round of food would-you-rathers. 

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Jamilah’s check-in: Wicked and a cold

Elizabeth’s check-in: terrifying VR jungle trek

Zak’s check-in: Noa’s accent work

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