Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and Dana Stevens discuss the new USA series "Political Animals" starring Sigourney Weaver, the Daniel Tosh rape joke controversy, and Dana's lack of interest in all forms of games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2012•41 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and Dana Stevens discuss the new Charlie Sheen sitcom "Anger Management," Tim Kreider's New York Times op-ed on "The Busy Trap," and the listener-selected summer strut music playlist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2012•42 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, Julia Turner, and June Thomas discuss the Steven Soderbergh film "Magic Mike," the death of writer/director Nora Ephron, and CNN's Anderson Cooper coming out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 04, 2012•44 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the new Pixar film "Brave," the new HBO series from Aaron Sorkin "Newsroom," and the death of the seminal film critic Andrew Sarris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2012•44 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the revelation that the reality show "House Hunters" is sometimes completely staged, Kathryn Bowers' new book about how humans and animals share many common diseases, and finally the viral, summer pop nugget "Call Me Maybe" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2012•51 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and John Swansburg discuss Ridley Scott's new blockbuster Prometheus, a recent article about a culture of abuse and secrecy at the prestigious Horace Mann Prep School, and the end of Car Talk's 25-year run on NPR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2012•42 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner host a live event with WQXR's David Garland to discuss music in film and are joined by prolific film composer Howard Shore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 06, 2012•1 hr 7 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the difference between 'literary fiction' and 'genre fiction,' whether the app "The Atavist" is the magazine of the future, and what the New York Times wedding announcement section say about our culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 30, 2012•42 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the legacy of Donna Summer, Robin Gibb and Disco, why Stephen loves The Bachelorette, and the cultural phenomenon of the commencement speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2012•44 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the new film Dark Shadows, a new documentary on Johnny Carson, and what the conversation about football head injuries and suicide says about our culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16, 2012•51 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the life of Maurice Sendak, art market economics, and the phenomenon of hate-watching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 09, 2012•46 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss summer blockbuster The Avengers, the latest happenings in the e-book price wars, and how companies are starting to reward and punish us for how much online clout we have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 02, 2012•48 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss Rupaul's Drag Race, the legacy of Dick Clark, and whether Facebook is making us lonely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2012•56 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the new HBO series "Girls", the Farrelly brothers's remake of the Three Stooges, and the online phenomenon of recapping TV shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2012•45 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the 3D re-release of Titanic, the death of artist Thomas Kinkade, and stupid video games with Sam Anderson of the New York Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2012•49 min
Listen to Slate's show about the poetry of Adrienne Rich, grizzly bear attacks and The New York Times' article "Where Have All the Neurotics Gone?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 04, 2012•50 min
Listen to Slate's show about the new season of Mad Men, the jungles of NewOrleans, and the cashless society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2012•53 min
Listen to Slate's show about the Mike Daisey controversy, Zooey Deschanel’ssitcom New Girl, and The Hunger Games star Elizabeth Banks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2012•55 min
In a special live show Steve, Julia and Dana take listeners' questions after their show at Zocalo Public Square in LA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2012•15 min
Listen to Slate's show about Kony 2012, Game Change, and Werner Herzog’s On Death Row. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2012•47 min
Listen to Slate's show about The Lorax, GCB, and Dutch wax prints. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 07, 2012•40 min
Listen to Slate's show about The Oscars, TED Talks, and the Liz Lemon wars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 29, 2012•51 min
Listen to Slate's show about Downtown Abbey, Moneyball, and the world’sgreatest granola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, 2012•52 min
Listen to Slate's show about Whitney Houston, Valentine’s Day playlists, and Midnight in Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 15, 2012•54 min
Listen to Slate's show about Smash, Hugo, and Super Bowl ads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 08, 2012•47 min
Listen to Slate's show about Luck, A Separation, and Lana Del Rey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 01, 2012•46 min
Listen to Slate's show about Red Tails, workplace collaboration, and the “sh*t Xsays” meme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2012•45 min
Listen to Slate's show about ¡Rob!, online piracy legislation, and ill-timedringtones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2012•42 min
Listen to Slate's show about House of Lies, the dangers of Yoga, and the closingof Filene’s Basement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 11, 2012•43 min
Listen to Slate's show about The Iron Lady, the return of the Absolutely Fabulous, and the Slate movie club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 04, 2012•45 min