Death, Sex & Money

Explore the diverse lives of Uber drivers in the Bay Area, from immigration struggles to financial challenges. Hear intimate stories of personal growth and unexpected realities behind the wheel. Learn about the show's transition to Slate and the introduction of Slate Plus for financial support and benefits.

To mark the return of Death, Sex & Money, we’re presenting a live celebration of new beginnings, featuring interviews with comedian and TV host W. Kamau Bell, writer Vicki Larson, Dr. Bonnie Chen, and artist Carissa Potter. You’ll also hear lively music accompaniment by D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné! This episode was recorded live at KQED in San Francisco on February 29, 2024. Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus. Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus.And if you’re new to the show, welcome. We’re so glad you’re here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna’s newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Senator Al Simpson and his wife Ann share relationship advice in a Valentine's Day special. Topics include love, marriage, jealousy, seeking help, sharing past traumas, complexities of relationships, risks, and reflections on a 69-year marriage.

Anna Sale announces that Death, Sex, and Money is moving to a new home at Slate and will continue producing new episodes. She talks about the excitement of joining Slate and encourages listeners to stay subscribed for upcoming episodes.

This podcast episode features a farewell celebration for the show 'Death, Sex & Money.' Host Anna interviews past guests, including comedian Chris Gethard and the NYC subway voice. They discuss endings, life transitions, and the challenges of balancing work and relationships. The episode also includes reflections on leaving behind artistic dreams, expressing oneself through art, and stories of ambiguous endings. The hosts reflect on the show's ending, collaborations, and the impact it has had on listeners' lives.

Gwynn struggles with executing her mother's will and excluding her sister. Trevor discovers a mystery about his father's planning before his death. Young people want to donate their inherited wealth to social causes. The podcast explores inheritance complexities, control tactics, and wealth redistribution.

Meshell Ndegeocello has been a working musician since she was a teenager. She’s probably best known for her biggest hit to date, “Wild Night,” a Van Morrison cover she recorded with John Mellancamp back in 1994. Meshell is 55 now and just put out her 11th solo album, “The Omnichord Real Book,” her first in five years. The album started as a kind of personal pandemic project before she decided to share it with the world, and it’s now been nominated for a Best Alternative Jazz Album Grammy award.When Anna spoke with Meshell, she was just back from a quick European tour, and they talked about what it was like for her to grow up in the 70s and 80s in the Washington D.C. area, surrounded by music, and how she found the bass, her main instrument, by chance (and with a little help from Prince.) In this episode, Meshell shares how her life with music has evolved through the years, what she’s learned to let go of – as a performer, as a mother and a daughter – and how the ‘musical transmissions’ that she receives help her stay grounded and present to who she really is, moment to moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hannah is 34, has two kids, and lives in Casper, Wyoming, where she was born and raised. Hannah’s been working in construction for 3 years, ever since she graduated from Climb Wyoming’s 12 week job training program, where she earned her commercial drivers license. Climb Wyoming has been around for more than 36 years and helps single moms like Hannah gain financial independence and stability by teaching them the specific skills that are needed to get hired for local jobs. These are jobs that have a path for advancement, and can help get the moms out of poverty, like commercial truck driving for Hannah, or, for a mom named Kendra, becoming a bank teller at a bank in her small town. But Climb Wyoming also provides mental health and emotional support—among the moms and from the staff. This is key in helping moms like Hannah, who dropped out of school when she was 16 because of crippling anxiety. Anna talks with Hannah about finding a sense of belonging and how Climb gave her the tools to stay present in moments of stress. Anna also talks with Climb leaders, Katie Hogarty and Molly Kruger, about why centering mental health is crucial to the success of their program, and to 24-year-old mom, Kendra, who shares one of the most valuable lessons she learned at Climb: “We had a saying that says, ‘They hire you for your hard skills, but they fire you for your soft skills.’” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Maria Bamford discusses her memoir, mental health, advocating for herself at work, negotiating salary, and her relationship with her parents. She reflects on her time in an inpatient facility, the challenges of full disclosure, and finding support among people with mental illness. Maria also highlights the role her dog played in providing comfort during a mental health crisis.

Listen to this podcast episode as the host and listeners share inspiring stories about how sports movies like Creed, Hoosiers, Whip It, Brittany Runs A Marathon, and Cool Runnings have provided support and motivation during tough times.