The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism
Slate Podcasts
Each week a pair of writers and guests talk through one news story we can’t stop thinking about, and unpack what gender has to do with it.
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May 17, 2018 • 56min
The What to Do With Bad Men Edition
This week, Hanna, June and Noreen discuss what to do with the men plotting their post-#MeToo comeback, Gina Haspel's nomination for CIA director, and the return of Marchesa.Producer: Veralyn WilliamsProduction assistant: Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 3, 2018 • 57min
The Has Amy Schumer Bought the Beauty Myth Edition
This week, Hanna, June and Noreen discuss Amy Schumer's I Feel Pretty, an incel or involuntary celibate, and Janelle Monae's new album, Dirty Computer.Producer: Veralyn WilliamsProduction assistant: Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2018 • 59min
The Pee Tape Edition
This week, Hanna, Noreen, and Slate staff writer Christina Cauterucci discuss Trump's infamous “pee tape” in the wake of former FBI director James Comey's new book, why America’s black mothers and babies are in a life-or-death crisis, and the way male authors depict female characters. Producer: Veralyn WilliamsProduction assistant: Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 5, 2018 • 1h 1min
The Roseanne is Back Edition
This week, Hanna, June and Noreen discuss the Roseanne reboot, the trial of Noor Salman, and raising a gender-free child.Producer: Veralyn WilliamsProduction assistant: Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 22, 2018 • 1h 1min
The Stormy D and Cardi B Edition
This week, Hanna, June and Noreen discuss Stormy Daniels, Cardi B with producer Veralyn Williams, and microcheating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 8, 2018 • 1h 1min
The Hope for Hicks Edition
This week, Hanna, June and Noreen discuss the how to raise boys, Hope Hicks' departure from the White House as Communications Director, and a different kind of #MeToo story from This American Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 22, 2018 • 1h 1min
Will Porn Be Banned in the Matriarchy Edition
This week, Hanna, June and Noreen discuss the latest White House abuse scandal, what teenagers are learning from online porn, and Lena Dunham's decision to write about having a hysterectomy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 8, 2018 • 59min
The Glowy Edition
This week, Hanna, June and Noreen discuss the sexual abuse scandal in gymnastics, skincare, and Jordan Peterson on Slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 25, 2018 • 1h 3min
The Babe.net vs. Aziz Ansari Edition
This week, Hanna, June and Noreen discuss Aziz Ansari, the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and the One Fight column on Slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 16, 2018 • 57min
They Almost Called It Moxie
Emily Bazelon, Hanna Rosin, and Meghan O’Rourke chat with Slate editor in chief, Julia Turner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
