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The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism

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Each week a pair of writers and guests talk through one news story we can’t stop thinking about, and unpack what gender has to do with it.

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Episodes

Mom And Dad Are Fighting: The Holiday Swirl Edition

Slate's Dan Kois and Allison Benedikt discuss parental "hate reads", and are joined by author Susan Katz Miller to talk about holidays in interfaith families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 201335 min

Double X Gabfest: The Superfriend Edition

Noreen Malone, Hanna Rosin, and June Thomas discuss the San Antonio Four, Wall Street husbands, and male friendship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 201351 min

Mom and Dad Are Fighting Ep. 1: Don't Test My Kids

In the debut episode of Slate's new parenting podcast, Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois discuss the small but growing number of parents who opt their children out of standardized tests, and the new Disney movie Frozen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 05, 201330 min

Double X Gabfest: The Chanksgiving Edition

Allison Benedikt, Hanna Rosin, and June Thomas discuss the feuding Cheneys, Goldieblox feminism, and Thanksgivvukah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 201345 min

Double X Gabfest: The Emo Comedian Edition

Listen to Slate’s show about the Ethiopian adoptee abuse story, Elizabeth Warren’s 2016 chances, and Sarah Silverman’s feud with male comedians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 201348 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Juice Cleanse Edition

Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and June Thomas discuss rape victims speaking out, juice cleanses, and the rise of the lady business traveler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 201346 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Stop The Binge Drinking Edition

Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone and June Thomas discuss whether women Senators were key to the budget deal, a controversial article telling young women not to binge drink or they put themselves at risk of assault, and a New York self esteem campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 201346 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The What the Heck Is Dry Shampoo Edition

Hanna Rosin, Allison Benedikt, and June Thomas talk about why the government shutdown disproportionately affects women. They're then joined by Willa Paskin to discuss the new crop of network TV offerings and an eyerolling Buzzfeed listicle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 03, 201344 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Pajama Party Edition

Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and Dan Kois discuss tech bros, sexual assault in the military, and pajama chic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 201356 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Marshmallow Test Edition

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas and Noreen Malone discuss if American schools are too conformist, whether online dating is making us more politically polarized and the rising mortality rate among poor white women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 05, 201344 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The No Sex and All Kindness Edition

Hanna Rosin, Allison Benedikt and Noreen Malone talk about Orthodox Jewish feminists, Sophie Fontanel's new book about life without sex and George Saunders' commencement speech about kindness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 08, 201348 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Carlos Danger Edition

Hanna Rosin, Allison Benedikt and Noreen Malone talk about the latest Anthony Weiner revelations, the joys and pitfalls of polyamory, and whether exes ever truly go away in a social media world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 201347 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Monogamish Sex Edition

Hanna Rosin, Allison Benedikt and Noreen Malone talk about non-monogamy among same-sex couples, a Texas-sized filibuster and fashion-conscious toddlers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 201341 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Are Fathers Necessary? Edition

Hanna Rosin, Allison Benedikt and Noreen Malone are joined by writer Lauren Sandler to discuss having only one child. Also, they discuss if father figures are essential, and evaluate the necessity of wedding gifts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 201347 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Monkey Desire Edition

Hanna Rosin, Allison Benedikt and Noreen Malone are joined by author Daniel Bergner, who talks about female desire. Also, they discuss the lessons of gay marriage and debate whether it's sexist to write about the dress habits of women in the news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 201343 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Healed By Love Edition

In this week’s Gabfest, DoubleX editor Hanna Rosin joins Slate senior editor Dan Kois and New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone to discuss rape jokes, the rehabilitation of cad politicians Anthony Weiner and Mark Sanford, and a new article on the biology of loneliness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 201349 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Give Your Baby a Spear Edition

Listen to Slate’s show about breast cancer awareness, sympathy for the Boston bomber and Nicholas Day’s new book, Baby Meets World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 02, 201348 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Fapstronaut Edition

In this week’s Gabfest, DoubleX editor Hanna Rosin joins Slate senior editor Dan Kois and New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone to discuss the Philadelphia “house of horrors” abortion story, the movement of men who want to stop masturbating, and the crisis of American child care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 201343 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Manteresting Edition

In this week's Gabfest, Noreen Malone, Jessica Grose, and Seth Stevenson discuss cooking memoirs and feminism, writing about addiction, and Pinterest for dudes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 04, 201339 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Office Wife Edition

In this week’s Gabfest, DoubleX editor Hanna Rosin joins New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone and Slate contributing writer Seth Stevenson to discuss the rise of the retro wife; Steubenville rape case; and how to find the perfect office wife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 201344 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Join My Consciousness-Raising Circle Edition

In this week’s Gabfest, DoubleX editor Hanna Rosin joins Slate managing editor Dan Kois and New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone to discuss Sheryl Sandberg's new book, Lean In, a harrowing photo essay on domestic violence and women journalists sleeping with their sources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 07, 201345 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Don Henley Was Hot Edition

DoubleX editors Hanna Rosin, Allison Benedikt and New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone to discuss the second season of Girls; female linguistic trends on Twitter; and Slate senior editor Emily Bazelon’s new book, Sticks and Stones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 201353 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Live Love Edition

In this week’s special live Gabfest, DoubleX founding editor Hanna Rosin is joined by New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone and Slate's Dear Prudence columnist Emily Yoffe to discuss 50 years of The Feminine Mystique, how different kids react to test stress, and a special Prudie Q&A session. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 20131 hr 18 min

DoubleX Podcast: The Mrs. Carter Edition

In this week’s Gabfest, DoubleX managing editor Allison Benedikt joins New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone and Slate senior editor Dan Kois to discuss pop culture and (perhaps) feminist icon Beyonce; a recent New Yorker story about mass shooter Amy Bishop; and weight-loss myths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 07, 201345 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Michelle’s Bangs Edition

DoubleX editor Hanna Rosin joins New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone and DoubleX managing editor Allison Benedikt to discuss Michelle Obama’s inauguration style and evolution; how high school impacts our adult selves; and porn for women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 201340 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Do You Like The Way We Sound? Edition

In this week’s Gabfest, DoubleX editor Hanna Rosin joins New Republic staff writer Noreen Malone and DoubleX managing editor Allison Benedikt to discuss Elizabeth Wurtzel’s mid-life confessional in New York magazine; male disdain for vocal fry; and the reaction to Hillary Clinton’s health scare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 201343 min

DoubleX Gabfest: The Old Sperm Edition

Listen to Slate’s show about the risks of older parenthood; gender-neutral toys; and the sustaining tradition that says men are responsible for all marriage proposals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 201245 min
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