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What if Dear Abby were an investigative reporter? Each week, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Charles Duhigg (The Power of Habit) takes on listeners’ toughest problems and, with the help of experts, finds the answers to questions you’ve always wanted to ask but couldn’t. Until now.

Do you have a problem that needs solving? Have you found the advice on our podcast helpful? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might play it on the air.

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How To Rescue Someone From a Conspiracy Theory

My dad believes some pretty wild stuff. How do I talk him off the ledge?

How To Have an Open Relationship

My girlfriend wants to sleep with other people. I’m not sure I’m okay with that.

How To Be the Next Erin Brockovich

I watched the movie starring Julia Roberts. Now how do I actually change things?

How To End a Sibling Rivalry With Kate & Oliver Hudson

My relationship with my sister is on the brink of collapse. Is there anything I can do?

How To Avoid Becoming Your Mother

My boyfriend says I’m turning into my overly dramatic mom. Is it too late?

How To Get People to Vote

I’m a political volunteer. How do I convince people to actually cast a ballot?

How To Survive a Public Shaming With Katie Hill

The former U.S. Representative is still battling the fallout from her scandal.

How To Talk Politics Without Wrecking Relationships

My parents are die-hard Trump fans. I can’t stand him. How do we make this work?

How To Lose Weight and Keep It Off

My wife loves baking me sweets. How can I keep her, and my waistline, happy?

How To Get Away With Murder

Someone was murdered in my small town. Why did it take so long to catch the killer?

How To Win Arguments Like a Hostage Negotiator

I disable bombs for a living. But I hate confronting people.

Cheat Sheet: How To Survive High School and Whatever Comes Next

Getting your teen—and yourself—emotionally ready for the great unknown.

Cheat Sheet: How To Talk to Your Son About Sex

Make that dreaded conversation a little less awkward, and a lot more effective.

Cheat Sheet: How To Ace Zoom School

A technology expert on the secret to successful remote learning.

How To Become Your Own Boss with Guy Raz

The host of How I Built This gives advice to an aspiring entrepreneur.

How To Confront a Crazy Neighbor With Tig Notaro

The standup comedian helps our listener stand down and have some laughs.

How To Get That Promotion You Deserve

The trick is convincing your boss it’s in the company’s best interest.

How To Survive a Shark Attack

Fighting off a massive shark isn’t the hardest part—it’s what comes after.

How To Write a Bestseller

Unconventional tips from debut novelist Taffy Brodesser-Akner.

How To Fight Racism in Your Town

How to keep pushing for change when the protest is over.