Dear Prudence

I Think Black Tourists Are in Danger in My Town. Help!

Plus, trying to save friends from bad relationships, and a spouse who puts the dog before the kids.

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Episode Notes

In this episode, Jamilah Lemieux (co-host of Slate’s Mom and Dad are Fighting) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer questions from letter writers about saving friends from bad relationships, warning Black tourists in a sundown town, and how to deal when your spouse cares more about his dog than about your children.

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Podcast production by Se’era Spragley Ricks and Daisy Rosario, with help from Brandon Nix.

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About the Show

Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice podcast, where Prudie responds to your questions about relationships at home, work, and beyond. Join “Prudie” Jenée Desmond Harris and a guest each week as they offer helpful answers to your problems. Need help? Ask Prudie.

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Hosts

  • Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in L.A.

  • Jenée Desmond-Harris is a Slate staff writer and editor. She writes the Dear Prudence advice column and previously worked at the New York Times, Vox.com and the Root.