

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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Sep 7, 2017 • 58min
The Princess Diana Beanie Baby Edition
This week, Noreen Malone, June Thomas, and guest co-host Christina Cauterucci discuss Teen Vogue, the 20th anniversary of Lady Diana’s death, and Tig Notaro's One Mississippi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 2017 • 55min
The 1800 Patriarchy Street Edition
This week, Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and guest co-host Christina Cauterucci answer "is it sexist" questions from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 2017 • 59min
The Mr. Clean Is Totally Sexy Edition
This week, June Thomas and Noreen Malone are joined by Latifa Lyles to discuss the recent Google anti-diversity memo, the new TV series The Bold Type, and the music video for "Boys" by Charli XCX, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 2017 • 57min
The Sex Robots Are Coming Edition
Hanna Rosin and Noreen Malone talk Sex robots with Maureen O'Connor, women being at the center of pop music with NPR's Ann Powers, and to Laura Moser about deciding to run for office post-Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 2017 • 58min
The "I'm a creep. I'm sorry." Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone talk whether the New York magazine piece on climate change means we shouldn't have kids, Silicon Valley tech bros' apologies for their sexist acts and the Netflix show GLOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 2017 • 58min
The Live From Brooklyn Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone talk to Jenna Lyons, Designer and Former Creative Director and President at J.Crew. Also, they discuss the Cosby trial and if a woman will ever be president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 2017 • 54min
The Attack of The Israeli-Accented Amazon Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss the unexpected fellowship between Comey and victims of sexual harassment, if Wonder Woman is our new feminist icon, and the fall of Theresa May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 1, 2017 • 59min
The Walk of Shame Edition
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and filling-in for June Thomas— The New York Times columnist, Ross Douthat discuss does a pregnant teen’s graduation story and if the "Girls generation" secretly regret the "sexual revolution." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 2017 • 56min
The I Love Dick Edition
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and filling-in for June Thomas— The New York Times Magazine's Susan Dominus discuss open marriages, Amazon's new series, I Love Dick, and the Brooklyn Museum Exhibit, We Wanted a Revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2017 • 53min
The Under His Eye Edition
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss The Handmaid's Tale, Brand Ivanka, and if democrats should compromise on abortion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices