The Patriarchy Can F Itself
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
This week, Steve is joined by Allegra Frank, Slate senior editor, and Heather Schwedel, Slate staff writer. First, the panel discusses the new Marvel blockbuster Black Widow. Next, they talk about the AMC show Kevin Can F**k Himself. Finally, the hosts are joined by Alexis Nowicki to discuss her essay in Slate “‘Cat Person’ and Me.”
In Slate Plus, the panel talks about the rabbit holes they fell down during the pandemic.
Email us at culturefest@slate.com.
Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Cleo Levin.
Outro music: "Stone Cookies" by Dusty Decks
Endorsements
Allegra: The cookies at City Cakes.
Heather: The documentary Kid 90.
Steve: “This Woman’s Work: Alice Neel’s Portraits of Feminized Labor” by Jessica Fletcher in The Baffler.
DeFazio’s Pizzeria in Troy, NY
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