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Former bank executive Sallie Krawcheck says she's comfortable talking about other people's money. But when it comes to her own money—that's a different story. Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now.Follow the show on Twitter @deathsexmoney and Facebook at facebook.com/deathsexmoney.Sign up for the Death, Sex & Money newsletter at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter!Email us any time at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefan Fatsis and Mike Pesca discuss the Minnesota football sexual assault invesigation with journalist Jessica Luther. They also talk about Ronda Rousey's UFC return with Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, and the year in Cleveland sports with writer Scott Raab. Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dana Stevens, Laura Miller, and Stephen Metcalf discuss the new biopic Jackie with Browbeat editor Sam Adams, the Netflix show 3%, and Laura Miller's piece for Slate, "Do Video Games Make Us More Cruel?"The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Casper. Get the great night’s sleep you deserve. For 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase, just go to Casper.com/culture and use promo code culture.And by Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial today by signing up at Audible.com/culture.And by Seedling. Give the kid in your life a unique gift that inspires creativity. Go to Seedling.com and use promo code culture for 10 dollars off your purchase of 30 dollars or more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefan Fatsis and Mike Pesca are joined by ProPublica's David Epstein to discuss the Russian doping scandal. They also examine MLB offseason moves with ESPN's Sam Miller and discuss rare NFL final scores with Jon Bois of SB Nation. Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Turner, Dana Stevens, and Stephen Metcalf discuss the new film The Edge of Seventeen, The new album from A Tribe Called Quest, We Got it From Here...Thank You For Your Service with guest Jody Rosen, and Julia Turner's Slate cover story, The Stunt Presidency. The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Wordpress. More bloggers use Wordpress than any other platform. And now, for the first time ever, Wordpress.com offers you your own dot-blog domain. Hurry to Wordpress.com now and use promo code PODCAST for 15-percent off your custom dot-blog domain.And by Harry’s. Their limited edition holiday shave set makes a great gift for anyone. Go to Harrys.com and order by December 9th to get free shipping. Enter promo code culture at checkout for 5 dollars off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your stories about secret hard drives, fantasy plot lines, illegal downloads, titillating Tumblr feeds, and giving porn up completely.Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now.Follow the show on Twitter @deathsexmoney and Facebook at facebook.com/deathsexmoney.Sign up for the Death, Sex & Money newsletter at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter!Email us any time at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Yahoo’s Jeff Passan to discuss baseball’s new labor deal and Japanese star Shohei Otani. They also assess the Cavs’ J.R. Smith and George Dohrmann joins to talk about the NFL’s marketing to children.Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss Moana, the new animated film from Disney, the return of Gilmore Girls with Seth Stevenson, and Nathan Heller's article in the New Yorker, "If Animals Have Rights, Should Robots?".The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Seedling. For gifts that encourage kids to explore their creativity, just go to Seedling.com. Enter code culture for 10 dollars off your purchase of 30 dollars or more.And by Blue Apron. Blue Apron’s meal kits are delivered right to your door, and make cooking at home easy. Get your first THREE meals FREE by going to BlueApron.com/culture.And by InterContinental Hotels & Resorts. Take a multi-sensory journey into the InterContinental life, and discover the Empathy stories where you learn about other cultures and expand your own life simultaneously. Download the Empathy audio stories on iTunes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Ohio State's double overtime victory over Michigan with Slate writer Ben Mathis-Lilley; US Soccer's firing of Jurgen Klinsmann; and the World Chess Championship with FiveThirtyEight's Oliver Roeder. Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Turner, Dana Stevens, and Stephen Metcalf discuss the booing of Mike Pence at a performance of Hamilton, the new sci-fi movie hit Arrival, and TruTV's man on the street comedy game show Billy on the Street.The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by LifeAfter. What Happens to our digital lives when we’re gone? LifeAfter, a new series from GE Podcast Theater and Panoply, the creators of last year’s award-winning The Message, explores those very questions. Listen and download LifeAfter wherever you find your podcasts.And by Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial today by signing up at Audible.com/culture.And by Harry’s. Go to Harrys.com right now to get a limited edition holiday shave set while supplies last, and use promo code culture for 5 dollars off. Free shipping ends December 9th, so act now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the election, we've asked you one question: What do you wish Americans understood about you, but don't? Hear Anna talk live with listeners about their responses.Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now.Follow the show on Twitter @deathsexmoney and Facebook at facebook.com/deathsexmoney.Sign up for the Death, Sex & Money newsletter at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter!Email us any time at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the success of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, talk with FiveThirtyEight'sNeil Paine about Randall Cunningham's legacy, and speak with Puck Daddy's Greg Wyshynski about teenage NHL stars.Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A confession is tortured out of a suspect. He goes to prison. Thirty-three years later, he gets a check for what he endured. But forgiveness is not part of the bargain. Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now.Follow the show on Twitter @deathsexmoney and Facebook at facebook.com/deathsexmoney.Sign up for the Death, Sex & Money newsletter at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter!Email us any time at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and Dana Stevens discuss their feelings in the aftermath of the election, the art we use to take solace in dark times with Slate writers Jamelle Bouie and Bryan Lowder, and how to think about Trump and Hitler with Slate contributor and historian Ron Rosenbaum.The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans. Rocket Mortgage brings the mortgage process into the twenty-first century with an easy online process. Check out Rocket Mortgage today at QuickenLoans.com/culture.And by Boll and Branch. For luxury bedding at a low price, go to BollandBranch.com and use promo code culture for 50 dollars off a set of sheets.And by InterContinental Hotels & Resorts. Take a multi-sensory journey into the InterContinental life, and discover stories that will excite your curiosity by going to Intercontinental.com/life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss post-election critiques from NBA coaches and Ernie Johnson's call for unity on Inside the NBA. They also speak with Univision's Leon Krauze about Mexico's 2-1 victory over the U.S. men's soccer team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss Netflix's new show The Crown, about the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II, Loving, the new film about the couple at the center of the Loving Vs. Virginia case with gabfest producer Benjamin Frisch, and Making Gay History, the new podcast from writer Eric Marcus chronicling figures from the early struggle for gay rights. The Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans. Rocket Mortgage brings the mortgage process into the twenty-first century with an easy online process. Check out Rocket Mortgage today at QuickenLoans.com/culture.And by Away. For premium quality luggage that’s affordable and makes traveling a breeze, visit awaytravel.com/culture. Use promo code culture and you’ll get 20 dollars off your order.And by InterContinental Hotels & Resorts. Take a multi-sensory journey into the InterContinental life, and discover stories that will excite your curiosity by going to Intercontinental.com/life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and The Ringer's Bryan Curtis discuss the intersection of sports and politics, Alabama's college football dominance, and Harvard's cancellation of its men's soccer team’s season due to lewd “scouting reports” of women players.Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Amy Landecker has developed some rules over the years, about what she wants in a boyfriend, when she'll do nudity on camera and why she'll never drink alcohol again.Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now.Follow the show on Twitter @deathsexmoney and Facebook at facebook.com/deathsexmoney.Sign up for the Death, Sex & Money newsletter at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter!Email us any time at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and Mike Pesca record a special emergency episode to discuss the Chicago Cubs’ Game 7 win over the Cleveland Indians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, Dana Stevens, Aisha Harris, and Will Oremus discuss ABC's hit drama Designated Survivor, Netflix's new documentary 13th, and the death of Vine, the 6-second video platform. Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron’s meal kits are delivered right to your door, and make cooking at home easy. Get your first THREE meals FREE by going to BlueApron.com/culture.And by Boll and Branch. For luxury bedding at a low price, go to BollandBranch.com and use promo code culture for 50 dollars off your first set of sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and Mike Pesca discuss the first five games of the World Series. They also interview Shaun Assael about The Murder of Sonny Liston and talk about the Kabaddi World Cup with writer Jemayel Khawaja and Team USA’s Kevin Hustle.Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss Barry Jenkins' new film Moonlight, Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize and subsequent snub, and taste test Soylent, the tech world's attempt at food disruption. The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial today by signing up at Audible.com/culture.And by Money Mind, a new podcast from Prudential. Learn how to financially plan for every stage of life. Download and subscribe to Money Mind wherever you find your podcasts, and learn more at Slate.com/MoneyMind.And by Stitch Fix. Get custom looks delivered right to your door that are handpicked by your very own personal stylist to fit your budget and taste. Give Stitch Fix a try this fall by going to StitchFix.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Chung always prayed that God would protect her father. When he was murdered in 2014, Jane dropped everything to support her family, and struggled with the idea that God had abandoned her.Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now.Follow the show on Twitter @deathsexmoney and Facebook at facebook.com/deathsexmoney.Sign up for the Death, Sex & Money newsletter at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter!Email us any time at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and ESPN’s Pablo S. Torre discuss the Cubs-Indians World Series match-up and interpersonal drama in the NBA. Deadspin’s Diana Moskovitz also joins to talk about Josh Brown, Derrick Rose, and sports leagues and criminal justice.Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dana Stevens, Julia Turner, and guest Karina Longworth of the the podcast You Must Remember This are live in Santa Monica to discuss Nate Parker's new film Birth of a Nation, W.D. Griffith's 1915 film The Birth of a Nation, and their favorite Hollywood films about Hollywood. The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by the new film Denial. From the screenwriter of The Hours and The Reader comes the true story of one woman’s court battle for historical truth against a Holocaust denier. Starring Rachel Weisz and Tom Wilkinson. Denial: Playing everywhere Friday.And by Boll and Branch. For luxury bedding at a low price, go to BollandBranch.com and use promo code culture for 50 dollars off your first set of sheets.And by Stitch Fix. Get custom looks delivered right to your door that are handpicked by your very own personal stylist to fit your budget and taste. Give Stitch Fix a try this fall by going to StitchFix.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and Mike Pesca discuss the stars of the baseball playoffs, including Clayton Kershaw, Javier Baez, and Francisco Lindor. They also examine the many theories on the decline of the NFL’s television ratings. Finally, they discuss the Fox show Pitch with former minor league baseball pitcher Ila Borders.Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and guest host Gabriel Roth discuss the new Netflix Documentary Amanda Knox, Jack Hamilton discusses his new book Just Around Midnight: Rock and Roll and the Racial Imagination about how rock and roll became white, and the mystery and unmasking of Rachel Brewson.We want you to tell us about the podcasts you enjoy, and how often you listen to them. So we created a survey that takes just a couple of minutes to complete. If you fill it out, you'll help Panoply to make great podcasts about the things you love. And things you didn’t even know you loved. To fill out the survey, just go to megaphone.fm/surveyThe Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Harry’s. Get the smooth shave you’ve been wanting! When you sign up for a shave plan at Harrys.com, use promo code culture to get their Free Trial Set, plus their post-shave balm.And by Money Mind, a new podcast from Prudential. Learn how to financially plan for every stage of life. Download and subscribe to Money Mind wherever you find your podcasts, and learn more at Slate.com/MoneyMind.And by Stitch Fix. Get custom looks delivered right to your door that are handpicked by your very own personal stylist to fit your budget and taste. Give Stitch Fix a try this fall by going to StitchFix.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and Mike Pesca talk about the MLB playoffs and Donald Trump’s concept of “locker room talk.” They also interview Sports Illustrated’s S.L. Price about his book Playing Through the Whistle: Steel, Football, and an American Town.Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, Julia Turner, and guests discuss the new HBO show Westworld, Bruce Springsteen's memoir, Born To Run, and the unmasking of author Elena Ferrante.We want you to tell us about the podcasts you enjoy, and how often you listen to them. So we created a survey that takes just a couple of minutes to complete. If you fill it out, you'll help Panoply to make great podcasts about the things you love. And things you didn’t even know you loved. To fill out the survey, just go to www.megaphone.fm/surveyCulture Gabfest is brought to you by Blue Apron. Blue Apron’s meal kits are delivered right to your door, and make cooking at home easy. Get your first THREE meals FREE by going to BlueApron.com/culture.And by Boll and Branch. For luxury bedding at a low price, go to BollandBranch.com and use promo code culture for $50 off your first set of sheets.And by Glossier. Upgrade your beauty routine today. Get 20% off your first purchase by going to Glossier.com and using promo code culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The journalist and feminist icon sits down with guest host Ellen Burstyn to talk about having the chutzpah to strike out on her own as a young woman, and her love of life at 82. Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now.Follow the show on Twitter @deathsexmoney and Facebook at facebook.com/deathsexmoney.Sign up for the Death, Sex & Money newsletter at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter.Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefan Fatsis and Mike Pesca talk about the Ryder Cup, MLB playoffs, and the wild weekend in college football. Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the Amazon show Fleabag, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce, and they talk with Slate culture writer Aisha Harris about race and the history of American Girl dolls.Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Audible, with an unmatched selection of audiobooks, original audio shows, news, comedy, and more. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial at Audible.com/story.And by Money Mind, a new podcast from Prudential. Learn how to financially plan for every stage of life. Download and subscribe to Money Mind wherever you find your podcasts, and learn more at Slate.com/MoneyMind.And by Casper. Get the great night’s sleep you deserve. For $50 toward any mattress purchase, just go to Casper.com/culture and use promo code culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mother of two black autistic sons talks with a veteran cop—and father of two autistic boys of his own—about her fear that her sons could be harmed by police. Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now.Follow the show on Twitter @deathsexmoney and Facebook at facebook.com/deathsexmoney.Sign up for the Death, Sex & Money newsletter at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefan Fatsis and Mike Pesca talk about Jose Fernandez, the politics of Cubs' ownership, and Nate Jackson's new book on fantasy football. Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" (1963) and Sam Cooke's "A Change is Gonna Come" (1964): In the first episode of our new Pop, Race, and the ’60s Slate Academy, Slate pop critic Jack Hamilton talks to Barry Shank, author of The Political Force of Musical Beauty, about two immensely famous protest songs. Where did Dylan get the melody for “Blowin’ in the Wind”? What makes “A Change Is Gonna Come” so beautiful? And why is Dylan perhaps the most written-about musician of his era while Cooke has been neglected? The first episode of this Slate Academy is being made available as a special preview. To hear the rest of the series, sign up for Slate Plus at slate.com/popacademy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Laura Miller discuss the summer horror-movie hit Don't Breathe. They also dive into the new season of High Maintenance -- now on HBO -- with Slate's TV critic Willa Paskin, and talk about how the rise of the internet helped create Harry Potter mega fandom. The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans. Rocket Mortgage brings the mortgage process into the twenty-first century with an easy online process. Check out Rocket Mortgage today at QuickenLoans.com/culture.And by Boll and Branch. For luxury bedding at a low price, go to BollandBranch.com and use promo code culture for $50 off your first set of sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Tim Dillon did his first line of cocaine at 12, sold subprime mortgages before the recession, and came out of the closet six years ago. Guest host Chris Gethard has a lot of ground to cover...Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now.Follow Chris Gethard on Twitter @ChrisGethard, and check out his podcast Beautiful/Anonymous. Follow the show on Twitter @deathsexmoney and Facebook at facebook.com/deathsexmoney.Sign up for the Death, Sex & Money newsletter at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter.Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slate’s sports podcast on the whiteness of baseball and football players celebrating too early. Plus, an interview with Steph Davis about deaths in BASE-jumping.Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Longtime Sesame Street actor Sonia Manzano and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor talk about leaving their childhood homes in the Bronx, facing their insecurities, and coming to understand the power of the written word. This episode is part of our Great Guest Takeover series! Look out for more episodes guest-hosted by former Death, Sex & Money guests, including Ellen Burstyn and Chris Gethard, later this month.Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now.Follow the show on Twitter @deathsexmoney and Facebook at facebook.com/deathsexmoney.Sign up for the Death, Sex & Money newsletter at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter.Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, Dana Stevens, and guests discuss Donald Glover's new show Atlanta; how landmark scientific studies are being debunked more and more frequently; and they take a look back at Nicole Holofcener's beloved 90s film Walking and Talking.Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Casper. Get the great night’s sleep you deserve. For $50 toward any mattress purchase, just go to Casper.com/culture and use promo code Culture.And by Placemakers, a new Slate podcast made possible by JPMorgan Chase. This podcast tells the stories of neighborhoods, businesses, and nonprofits that are working together to move their communities forward. Download and subscribe to Placemakers wherever you get your podcasts.And by SeatGeek. Get a $20 rebate on your first order of game or concert tickets by downloading the SeatGeek app and using promo code culture in the Settings tab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss whether the NFL’s on-field product is getting worse. They also speak with Paralympic goalball player John Kusku and interview Annie Beaty about her husband Zelmo’s induction in the Basketball Hall of Fame.Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss Amazon's pilot TV show I Love Dick, bad songs, and what a dismal summer at the box office means for the movie industry.Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans. Rocket Mortgage brings the mortgage process into the twenty-first century with an easy online process. Check out Rocket Mortgage today at QuickenLoans.com/culture.And by Boll and Branch. For luxury bedding at a low price, go to BollandBranch.com and use promo code culture for 50 dollars off your first set of sheets.And by Blue Apron. Blue Apron’s meal kits are delivered right to your door, and make cooking at home easy. Get your first THREE meals FREE by going to BlueApron.com/culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four former Death, Sex & Money guests—Ellen Burstyn, Chris Gethard, Sonia Manzano and Diane Gill Morris—take over the host chair and help us wrap up Anna's maternity leave.Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now.Follow the show on Twitter @deathsexmoney and Facebook at facebook.com/deathsexmoney.Sign up for the Death, Sex & Money newsletter at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter.Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Spencer Hall to talk about college football’s opening weekend; interview NFL long snapper and Green Beret Nate Boyer about his conversations with Colin Kaepernick; and celebrate Vin Scully.Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, Dana Stevens, and guests discuss Werner Herzog's documentary Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World; how Michelangelo's David could crumble at any moment; and what it takes to make a great children's book.The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Placemakers, a new Slate podcast made possible by JPMorgan Chase. This podcast tells the stories of neighborhoods, businesses, and nonprofits that are working together to move their communities forward. Download and subscribe to Placemakers wherever you get your podcasts. And by Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial today by signing up at Audible.com/culture. And by Green Chef. Their organic meal kits make it easy to cook healthy and feel great about where your food comes from. Get four free meals with your first order when you sign up at GreenChef.com/culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and ESPN’s Mina Kimes discuss Colin Kaepernick’s protest of the national anthem. They also assess Joey Bosa’s contract dispute with the Chargers, and Baseball Prospectus’ Sam Miller joins to evaluate hot-hitting Gary Sanchez.Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this re-broadcast of an interview from June 27, Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis interview boxer Claressa Shields and film producer Sue Jaye Johnson about Shields’ preparations for the Olympics and the documentary about her life, T-Rex.Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we talked with her this spring, Elizabeth Caplice described her life to us as "one big near death experience." She died on July 12, after more than two years of cancer treatment. This is more of her story. Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now.Follow the show on Twitter @deathsexmoney and Facebook at facebook.com/deathsexmoney.Sign up for the Death, Sex & Money newsletter at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter.Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dana Stevens, Dan Kois, and Jessica Winter discuss the end of Gawker, the animated film Kubo and the Two Strings, and their favorite cultural depiction of vacations.Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Boll and Branch. For luxury bedding at a low price, go to BollandBranch.com and use promo code culture for free shipping and 20 percent off your entire order.And by Audible. Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial today by signing up at Audible.com/culture.And by Rocket Mortgage from Quicken Loans. Rocket Mortgage brings the mortgage process into the twenty-first century with an easy online process. Check out Rocket Mortgage today at QuickenLoans.com/culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca evaluate NBC’s coverage of the 2016 Summer Olympics. Sports Illustrated’s S.L. Price also joins to talk about how the Olympics played in Brazil, and Luke O’Brien discusses Conor McGregor and the state of UFC.Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListenEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/hangup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.