COVID’s Lasting Toll on Kids

The kids aren’t all right.

Illusions, Delusions, and Flat Out Lies

An interview with Frank Oz and Derek DelGaudio about their Hulu special.

“Revenge is a Dish Best Served French” Edition

Slate Culture Gabfest on Promising Young Woman, Lupin, and nothingness.

The “Is This Work-Related?” Edition

My creepy boss constantly calls me on Zoom just to chat and tell me I’m wonderful. Help!

A Republican With an Actual Climate Plan

Why a former congressman from Florida has hope.

The Murder of Saudi Arabian Journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Oscar winner Bryan Fogel discusses his new documentary, The Dissident.

How To Be a Badass on and off the Court

My aversion to competition is holding back my tennis game—and my career.

The Biden-McConnell Relationship

Friends with deficits.

Calling Larry King; and Part One with Oscar Winner Bryan Fogel

Larry King says hello, as we say goodbye.

The Remembering Henry Aaron Edition

Slate’s sports podcast on the NFL’s conference title games and Aaron’s life and legacy.

Did the Media Fail the Trump Years?

A Trump-era postmortem for the press.

Musician Kathleen Kelly on Conducting, Accompanying, and Coaching

The accomplished pianist explains the work that goes into making awe-inspiring music.

Between the Lines (1977)

Joan Micklin Silver’s second feature foresaw many of the problems that alt-weeklies and journalism still face today.

The Price You Pay for College

Ron Lieber joins to talk about his new book on cost of college and vaccine logistics.

The Cost of Convicting Trump Feat. Guest Joe Lockhart

How to navigate Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial.

The “So-So on Strip Clubs” Edition

I’m worried my friends think that I love frequenting strip clubs. I don’t! Help!

Promising Young Woman

Dana Stevens and Karen Han spoil Emerald Fennell’s Promising Young Woman.

Why the Vaccine Websites Suck

The states’ struggles with digital delivery started long before 2020.

Pardon Me?

Trump issues pardons in his final hours of the presidency.

The “End This Uncivil War” Edition

The unusual but uplifting inauguration, Joe Biden’s priorities, and the Trump aftermath.