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Anna Sale

Host of the podcast Death, Sex & Money and author of the book Let's Talk About Hard Things, appearing as the episode's featured guest to discuss podcasting and difficult conversations.

Top 10 podcasts with Anna Sale

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15 snips
Sep 8, 2025 • 32min

How To Talk About Hard Things

Anna Sale, creator of the podcast 'Death, Sex, & Money,' delves into the art of navigating tough conversations. She shares insights on the importance of empathy and emotional regulation in family dynamics, and how challenging dialogues can strengthen relationships. Sale reflects on the role of silence and preparation in fostering understanding. She also touches on pursuing dreams and the personal struggles that accompany them, encouraging a willingness to embrace discomfort in discussions.
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Oct 10, 2024 • 48min

Death, Sex & Money x Search Engine

Anna Sale, the host of "Death, Sex, and Money," dives deep into life’s intimate struggles alongside Jim Harris, an adventure athlete who overcame a spinal injury. They discuss the power of open dialogue about taboo subjects like death and sexuality. Jim shares his incredible journey of recovery through psychedelics and the healing effects of nature and music. They explore emotional challenges during rehabilitation, the transformative potential of community, and how experiences of loss can shape identity and self-discovery.
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Jul 13, 2023 • 49min

No More Souters

David Souter is one of the most private, low-profile justices ever to have served on the Supreme Court. He rarely gives interviews or speeches. Yet his tenure was anything but low profile. Deemed a “home run” nominee by Republicans, Souter defied partisan expectations on the bench and ultimately ceded his seat to a Democratic president. In this episode, the story of how “No More Souters” became a rallying cry for Republicans and inspired a backlash that would change the Court forever. Voices in the episode include: • Ashley Lopez — NPR political correspondent • Anna Sale — host of WNYC Studios' Death, Sex & Money podcast • Tinsley Yarbrough — author and former political science professor at East Carolina University • Heather Gerken — Dean of Yale Law School and former Justice Souter clerk • Kermit Roosevelt III — professor at University of Pennsylvania School of Law and former Justice Souter clerk • Judge Peter Rubin — Associate Justice on Massachusetts Appeals Court and former Justice Souter clerk • Governor John H. Sununu — former governor of New Hampshire and President George H.W. Bush’s Chief of Staff Learn more: • 1992: Planned Parenthood v. Casey • 1992: Lee v. Weisman • 2000: Bush v. Gore • 2009: Citizens United v. FEC   Shadow dockets, term limits, amicus briefs — what puzzles you about the Supreme Court? What stories are you curious about? We want to answer your questions in our next season. Click here to leave us a voice memo. Supreme Court archival audio comes from Oyez®, a free law project by Justia and the Legal Information Institute of Cornell Law School. Support for More Perfect is provided in part by The Smart Family Fund. Follow us on Instagram, Threads and Facebook @moreperfectpodcast, and Twitter @moreperfect.
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Oct 4, 2025 • 38min

Weekend Listen: Death, sex, money … and podcasting? (via Bookends)

Anna Sale, host of the hit podcast Death, Sex & Money and author of Let's Talk About Hard Things, dives deep with Mattea Roach. They explore why Anna transitioned from short-form media to long-form narratives, revealing how her perspective on tough subjects like death and money has evolved. The conversation touches on communal death rituals, the challenges of writing about personal finances, and the importance of choosing tenderness over solutions. Plus, Anna shares insights on teaching her children about sharing and the complexities of cross-class money discussions.
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Nov 23, 2023 • 1h 8min

Mastering the Art of Difficult Conversations (with Anna Sale)

Anna Sale, host of the 'Death, Sex, & Money' podcast, shares expert advice on mastering difficult conversations. Topics include infidelity, navigating divorce, communicating in relationships, the power of personal stories, discussing money taboos, facing the reality of death, and the concept of successful aging.
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Jun 13, 2023 • 36min

From “On the Media”: Seditious Conspiracy

On January 6th, 2021, “On the Media” reporter Micah Loewinger recorded the secret communications of the Oath Keepers on a walkie-talkie app called Zello. After reporting on the findings, Loewinger received a subpoena calling on him to testify in the first Oath Keepers criminal trial last year. In conversations with “On the Media” host Brooke Gladstone, “Death, Sex & Money” host Anna Sale, and Roger Parloff, a senior editor at Lawfare, Loewinger grapples with the consequences of his reporting, and explores what happens when a journalist is forced to testify in court. Plus, Loewinger looks at the nineteen-seventies Supreme Court case United States v. Caldwell to understand the legal precedents for journalists being called on to testify in federal investigations, the limits of First Amendment privileges for the press, and the sometimes tenuous relationship between journalists and the government.  This episode originally aired on “On the Media” on May 26, 2023. 
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Oct 12, 2023 • 42min

How Anna Sale invites listeners in

Anna Sale, creator and host of Death, Sex & Money, discusses her approach to creating intimate conversations. Topics include creating safety and dignity, leaving room for the listener, thoughtful choices in journalism, ethics of interviewing, and balancing privacy and openness.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 13min

230: Unabridged Interview: Anna Sale

Anna Sale, a journalist and creator of the podcast Death, Sex & Money, explores the importance of having hard conversations rooted in her personal journey. She reflects on her divorce as a catalyst for asking deep questions about loss and meaning. Anna emphasizes the difference between merely discussing tough topics and genuinely engaging with them. She shares insights on tackling shame in conversations about intimacy and money, highlighting how honesty can foster deeper relationships. Tune in for practical advice on embracing vulnerability and building community!
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Oct 6, 2025 • 52min

230: Anna Sale: Cultivating Courage to Talk About Hard Things, like Death, Sex, and Money

Anna Sale, a journalist and the voice behind the acclaimed podcast Death, Sex & Money, shares her journey of exploring difficult conversations after a personal crisis. She discusses how her Unitarian upbringing shaped her curiosity and the importance of listening in tough dialogues. The conversation touches on the barriers of shame, how to approach subjects like death and intimacy, and the need for vulnerability and honesty in relationships. Anna emphasizes that facing hard topics can lead to more meaningful lives.
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Jul 30, 2025 • 43min

Director Celine Song on ‘Materialists’ (Death, Sex & Money)

In this engaging conversation, Celine Song, acclaimed director of 'Past Lives,' shares her unique journey from struggling playwright to filmmaker, influenced by her surprising side hustle as a matchmaker. Joined by Anna Sale, the host of 'Death, Sex & Money,' they dive into the complex intersections of love and financial expectations, discussing the societal pressures faced by artists. Celine also reflects on personal histories and the freedom of artistic expression, providing insights into her latest film, 'Materialists,' and the emotional nuances behind it.

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