

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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Jan 11, 2018 • 1h 1min
The Oprah 2020 Edition
This week, Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, June Thomas discuss a potential Oprah presidential run, self help with, By the Book, host Kristen Meinzer, and the generation gap in the #MeToo movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 2017 • 48min
The Call-in Show Edition
This week, Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, June Thomas tackle your “is it sexist?” questions in the holiday call-in show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 2017 • 1h 3min
Anyone But A Man Edition
This week, Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, June Thomas discuss if Democrats are now the party of purity, Slack, and The New Yorker’s “Cat Person” Story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 2017 • 1h 15min
I Feel Red-Pilled Edition
This week, Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, June Thomas discuss the book Kill All Normies with author Angela Nagle. Then they talk the about what causes a sex panic, and if all the current sexual harassment allegations could lead to one. Finally, they discuss the new Spike Lee series She’s Gotta Have It. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 2017 • 1h
Weinstein Accusers in Conversation
Three women who spoke out about Harvey Weinstein—Alice Evans, Katherine Kendall, and Tomi-Ann Roberts—sit down together with Slate’s editor-in-chief, Julia Turner, to discuss the movement they helped start, whether it’s gone too far, and whether there could ever be a satisfying apology.For a transcript of this conversation, go to Slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 2017 • 1h 5min
Put It Away Edition
On this week's show, the hosts discuss the allegations against Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore, and ask why it is that Alabama Republicans preselected a man who was this unqualified. Then they move onto a sexual offender they once actually liked, looking back on the Louis C.K. myth they had believed. Finally, on a lighter note, the trio discuss Amy Sedaris’ new hospitality show, At Home with Amy Sedaris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 2, 2017 • 59min
The Woke Men Versus Harassers Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss sexual harassment at The New Republic with former editor, Franklin Foer, gender neutrality, and flexible work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 2017 • 1h 2min
The "Wire With Wigs" Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss Harvey Weinstein, HBO's The Deuce, and ageism in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 5, 2017 • 59min
The "From Mildred to Crystal" Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss the early days of women’s pro tennis with journalist Grace Lichtenstein, the legacy of Huge Hefner, and Gloria Allred’s crusade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2017 • 1h
The Hillary's Yoga and Chardonnay Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss Hillary Clinton's new book, What Happened, this moment in campus sexual-assault with Emily Yoffe, and a new study shows why having a best friend is good for your health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices