The Waves is a weekly conversation about news and culture examined through the lens of gender and feminism. Every other Thursday, join the hosts—Slate staff writer Christina Cauterucci, Marcia Chatelain of Georgetown University, Thirst Aid Kit's Nichole Perkins, and Slate Podcasts' June Thomas—for frank discussions about the ways gender shapes everything. Our new name reflects generations of women from the various waves of feminism, the sound waves that carry us to your ears, and the waves we intend to make.
The Waves is a weekly conversation about news and culture examined through the lens of gender and feminism. Every other Thursday, join the hosts—Slate staff writer Christina Cauterucci, Marcia Chatelain of Georgetown University, Thirst Aid Kit's Nichole Perkins, and Slate Podcasts' June Thomas—for frank discussions about the ways gender shapes everything. Our new name reflects generations of women from the various waves of feminism, the sound waves that carry us to your ears, and the waves we intend to make.
The Waves is a weekly conversation about news and culture examined through the lens of gender and feminism. Every other Thursday, join the hosts—Slate staff writer Christina Cauterucci, Marcia Chatelain of Georgetown University, Thirst Aid Kit's Nichole Perkins, and Slate Podcasts' June Thomas—for frank discussions about the ways gender shapes everything. Our new name reflects generations of women from the various waves of feminism, the sound waves that carry us to your ears, and the waves we intend to make.
This week, June Thomas and Noreen Malone are joined by Latifa Lyles to discuss the recent Google anti-diversity memo, the new TV series The Bold Type, and the music video for "Boys" by Charli XCX,
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Aug 10 2017
58mins
This week on The Waves, Hanna, June and Noreen are first joined by research assistant and Slate contributor Alex Barasch to talk about the measures being taken against the transgender community by the Trump administration. Then, April Glaser, host of the Slate tech podcast If Then, chats about her experience covering “the internet of hate”. Lastly, they discuss the appeal of the newsletter The Skimm.
Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Research Assistance by Alex Barasch.
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Nov 01 2018
1hr 6mins
This week, Hanna, June and Noreen discuss prominent women who have been accused of sexual harassment, Trump spokeswomen Kellyanne Conway and her Trump-hating husband, and the trouble for republican women.
Also, our summer call-in show is coming up! If you have a question you’d like the hosts to answer, call (646) 907-9859 to leave us a voicemail or email your question at thewaves@slate.com.
Producer: Veralyn Williams
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Aug 23 2018
56mins
Listen to Slate’s show about Marissa Mayer’s short maternity leave; how to talk to your kids about porn; and Jessica Grose’s new novel, Sad Desk Salad.
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Oct 04 2012
52mins
This week, Hanna, Noreen, and Slate staff writer Christina Cauterucci discuss Trump's infamous “pee tape” in the wake of former FBI director James Comey's new book, why America’s black mothers and babies are in a life-or-death crisis, and the way male authors depict female characters.
Producer: Veralyn Williams
Production assistant: Daniel Schroeder
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Apr 19 2018
58mins
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss Melania Trump, Kellyanne Conway, and children displacing dads.
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Feb 09 2017
49mins
Listen to Slate’s show about the Petraeus-Broadwell affair; women and the election; and Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly.
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Nov 15 2012
55mins
Listen to Slate’s show about Martha Stewart’s new image; the Rihanna/Chris Brown saga; and the Fox News article “The War on Men.”
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Nov 29 2012
45mins
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and June Thomas discuss rape victims speaking out, juice cleanses, and the rise of the lady business traveler.
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Oct 31 2013
48mins
This week, Christina, Veralyn and Kat discuss Samantha Bee calling Ivanka Trump a “feckless cunt," choosing life with down syndrome with Slate contributor Ruth Graham, and Ali Wong.
Producer: Veralyn Williams
Production assistant: Daniel Schroeder
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Jun 07 2018
1hr 1min
This week on the Waves, Christina, Marcia, Nichole, and June discuss the drama at Riverside Church, Aziz Ansari’s new special “Right Now” and the Sarah Milov attribution controversy.
In Slate Plus: Is the feud framing between The Squad and Nancy Pelosi sexist?
Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Our production assistant is Alex Barasch
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Jul 18 2019
1hr 10mins
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.
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Feb 21 2013
55mins
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.
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Oct 17 2013
48mins
On this week’s episode of The Waves, Hanna, June, and Noreen discuss the new APA guidelines for boys and men—and the crucial distinction that many commentators who disagreed with them missed. Then, a new Gillette ad has gone viral for its invocation of toxic masculinity and #MeToo, provoking strong reactions from feminists and misogynists alike. Should we be wary of “woke” brands, or can marketing campaigns like this one be a sign of genuine progress? Finally, Kirsten Gillibrand and Kamala Harris have officially formed “exploratory committees” for 2020. The hosts debate why both are emphasizing motherhood in their messaging and assess the state of the presidential race as a whole.
In Slate Plus: Is it sexist to consider Mary Oliver a “middlebrow” poet?
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Jan 24 2019
1hr 5mins
This week on The Waves, Hanna, June and Noreen discuss Lucy Flores' piece about her uncomfortable encounter with Joe Biden. Then, they talk to Lori Gottlieb, author of "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone", and then a conversation between host Christina Cauterucci and Mark Harris about her article on how Pete Buttigieg’s identity plays into his campaign.
In Slate Plus: Is it sexist that they had to cancel the first all-female space walk because of a missing spacesuits?
Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Our production assistant is Alex Barasch.
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Apr 04 2019
1hr 12mins
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.
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Dec 13 2012
47mins
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.
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Jan 10 2013
45mins
Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone, and Jessica Winter discuss the comic memoir turned Broadway musical "Fun Home" with author Alison Bechdel, Instagram envy, and Inside Amy Schumer.
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Apr 30 2015
52mins
This week, Christina, Veralyn and Latifa discuss claims from Omarosa’s new Book, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, and NFL’s first male cheerleaders.
Also, our summer call-in show is coming up! If you have a question you’d like the hosts to answer, call (646) 907-9859 to leave us a voicemail or email your question at thewaves@slate.com.
Producer: Veralyn Williams
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Aug 16 2018
1hr 3mins
Listen to Slate’s show about subversive commencement speeches, a new study on gay parenting, and Muppet chaos theory.
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Jun 14 2012
51mins
On this week’s episode of the Waves, Christina, June, Marcia, and Nichole discuss Kamala Harris and her departure from the field of Democratic presidential hopefuls. Then, they talk about Frozen 2. Finally, the panel takes on Black Friday - the sales and the stores that are opting out..
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Dec 05 2019
56mins
On this week’s episode of the Waves, Christina, June, Marcia, and Nichole discuss the newest season of The Crown, where Olivia Colman takes the throne as a middle-aged Queen Elizabeth II. Then, they break down a few sexist moments during the impeachment hearings. Finally, the panel dives into a recently published study on hookup culture that explores the relationship between casual sex on college campuses and race.
In Slate Plus: Is it sexist to dismiss YA fiction as just for girls?
Other items discussed on the show:
“How the Man Behind ‘The Crown’ Made the Monarchy Relevant Again,” by Giles Harvey, The New York Times Magazine
Recommendations
Nichole: Farsáli Skintune Blur Perfecting Primer Serum
June: The podcast Poem Talk. (Stay tuned for June’s upcoming appearance on the podcast!)
Christina: Slate columnist Rich Juzwiak’s Jezebel essay “The Strange, Sad Story of the Ken Doll’s Crotch.”
Marcia: Erica Armstrong Dunbar’s latest book She Came to Slay: The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman.
This podcast was produced by Sara Burningham. Production assistance by Rachael Allen. Recording assistance for this week’s show from Asha Saluja and Melissa Kaplan.
Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com. And please call in with your “Is It Sexist” questions at (973) 826-0318.
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Nov 21 2019
56mins
This month, Christina and Bryan are joined again by writer and Slate advice columnist Rumaan Alam to talk about children. First, the team invites Slate executive editor Allison Benedikt to talk about the ways children learn about queerness and sexuality, what we can do to teach and be an example, and how kids often pick up this stuff without us. Then they interview clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Edwards-Leeper about a recent case in Texas involving a trans child, the best routes for handling pre-adolescent trans care, and how affirming a child’s gender identity can really only help. And, of course, we’ve got our usual rounds of gay agenda and prides and provocations.
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Nov 20 2019
57mins
On this week’s episode of the Waves, Christina, June, Marcia, and Nichole discuss former congresswoman Katie Hill’s resignation and revenge porn. Then, they break down the successes and failures of the new television show on female desire, Mrs. Fletcher. Finally, the panel is joined by Ronan Farrow to chat about his recent book, Catch and Kill, and the systemic sexism he highlighted in his intensive—and often dangerous—reporting on Harvey Weinstein.
In Slate Plus: Was it sexist for Delta to edit out the lesbian sex scenes as well as the word “vagina” in Booksmart?
Other items discussed on the show:
Terminator: Dark Fate Is the Gayest Terminator Yet, by Christina Cauterucci
Recommendations
June: Mark Morris’s memoir Out Loud.
Christina: The most recent Terminator movie, Terminator: Dark Fate.
Marcia: The podcast That That Don’t Kill Me.
Nichole: The band Durand Jones & the Indications.
This podcast was produced by Sara Burningham. Production assistance by Rachael Allen and Rosemary Belson.
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Nov 07 2019
1hr 10mins
On this week’s episode of the Waves, Christina, Marcia, and June dive into the tension between love and politics in light of a recent piece on Democratic women married to MAGA-loving men. Then, they talk about the implications of framing abortion as “safe, legal, and rare,” as Tulsi Gabbard did in the most recent Democratic presidential debate. Finally, the panel considers the lonely social media “It Girl.” Are influencers’ “getting real” posts truly authentic?
In Slate Plus: Was it sexist for Joe Biden to tell Elizabeth Warren at the most recent Democratic debate “I got you votes,” regarding her creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
Other items discussed on the show:
Recommendations
June: Jamie Barton’s Twitter and Instagram accounts.
Christina: Tegan and Sara’s memoir High School and album, Hey, I’m Just Like You.
Marcia: The podcast Call Your Girlfriend as well as its upcoming live show on Saturday, Oct. 26 in Washington.
This podcast was produced by Sara Burningham. Production assistance by Rachael Allen and Rosemary Belson.
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Oct 24 2019
59mins
This month, Christina and Bryan are joined by writer drag performer Pretty Rik E. After talking about Ellen and Big Mouth during Pride and Provocations, they jump into CNN’s LGBTQ town hall where nine different candidates discussed the queer aspects of their platforms. Then they unwrap some toys, giving Mattel’s new Creatable World dolls a spin to see what it’s like to play with a gender-neutral doll, and how it fits into a child’s gender-learning experience.
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Oct 16 2019
55mins
On this week’s episode of The Waves, Christina, Marcia, and Nichole discuss Rowena Chiu’s essay about Harvey Weinstein, and what her voice brings to the conversation about sex, race and power. Next, the panelists tackle whether the right women are getting credit for making the impeachment inquiry happen. And lastly, a chat about watching an intimate show about loss and grieving on Facebook - I’m Sorry for Your Loss Season 2.
In Slate Plus: Was Bob Woodward’s approach to interviewing Jodi Kantor and Meghan Twohey about She Said, #Metoo and Harvey Weinstein, sexist?
Email your topic suggestions and responses to thewaves@slate.com or tweet @christinacauterucci, @tnwhiskeywoman, @drmchatelain with your thoughts.
Recommendations:
Nichole: Instagram account @thetinychefshow
Marcia: Podcast Scam Goddess
Christina: Instagram account shop.trashpalace
This podcast was produced by Sara Burningham. Production assistance by Cleo Levin and Rosemary Belson.
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Oct 10 2019
1hr 12mins
On this week’s episode of the Waves, Christina, Marcia, and June discuss the Washington Post profile of Kamala Harris that focuses on her years at Howard University and what that tells us about the candidate, HBCUs, and American political life. Then they talk about Malcolm Gladwell’s new book, specifically the chapter on alcohol and sexual assault, and find a theory wanting a foundation. Finally, the panelists talk through what they loved, and what they less than loved about Hustlers.
In Slate Plus: It may be seen by some as #harmlessfun, but is it sexist for men to walk around naked in homes they share with other people?
Recommendations
June: Maggie Terry, by Sarah Schulman
Marcia: River of Fire, by Sister Helen Prejean
Christina: Succession on HBO
This podcast was produced by Sara Burningham. Production assistance by Cleo Levin and Rosemary Belson.
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Sep 26 2019
58mins
This month, Christina, and Bryan, and are joined by writer Rumaan Alam. After Pride and Provocations they talk about the news about searching for the gay gene and whether the endeavor has any positive use. Then they discuss McKrae Game, the conversion therapist who recently came out as gay and the difficulties of feeling pity and pain about this news at the same time. Then they close it out with a usual round of the gay agenda.
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Sep 18 2019
51mins
On this week’s episode of the Waves, Christina, Marcia, Nichole, and June discuss the success of the SoulCycle boycott and ask why some boycotts bite more than others, and why this one is getting so much attention. Then, they talk about Showtime’s docuseries Couples Therapyand how it combines the armchair judgment of reality TV with serious and intimate revelations about gender, race, and relationships between a therapist and her patients. Finally, the panelists share their reads of Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s profile of Marianne Williamson for the New York Times Magazine. Is a New Age spiritual leader a good choice for a political leader?
In Slate Plus: Moms Demand Action has been at the forefront of recent gun-safety victories, but is it sexist for “the moms” to be the ones who step up and demand change in the wake of mass shootings?
Email your topic suggestions and responses to thewaves@slate.com or tweet @christinacauterucci, @tnwhiskeywoman, @drmchatelain, @junethomas with your thoughts.
This podcast was produced by Sara Burningham. Production assistance by Cleo Levin and Rosemary Belson.
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Sep 12 2019
1hr 7mins
This week on the Waves, Christina, Nichole and Marcia discuss the “electablity” conversation around Elizabeth Warren, the CBS All Access show Why Women Kill, and intimacy coordinators.
In Slate Plus: Is it sexist that Maggie Haberman paid back her book advance and Glenn Thrush did not?
Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Production assistance provided by Cleo Levin.
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Aug 29 2019
1hr 2mins
This month, Christina, Bryan, and Brandon immerse themselves in iconography. After the usual Pride and Provocations they dig into three queer fights happening in our community including how critical we should be of queer art, authenticity of queer artists, and what we should all think about Marianne Williamson. Then we hear an interview with the late gay and lesbian rights activist Jean O’Leary thanks to our friends at the Making Gay History podcast. We close it out with the gay agenda before saying farewell to Brandon, who heads off to his new job at CNN.
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Aug 21 2019
1hr
In this episode of How to Raise a Parent we’re looking at the many ways children can teach us to be more fearless as adults. Whether they’re encouraging us to take a literal leap on a flying trapeze or motivating us to follow our dreams, kids seem to possess a unique and unadulterated type of bravery. So where does that pure courageousness go as we age? And how can we reclaim it as adults? To find out, we talked to Corey Wheeland, a marketer, graphic designer, author and mom, and Dr. Cynthia Pury, a professor of psychology at Clemson University.
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Aug 20 2019
27mins
This week on the Waves, Christina, Nichole, Marcia and June discuss, the book Three Women by Lisa Taddeo, a New York Times Modern Love column, and the legacy of Toni Morrison.
In Slate Plus: Is it sexist to dislike vocal fry?
Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Production assistance provided by Cleo Levin
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Aug 15 2019
1hr 4mins
This week on the Waves, Christina, Nichole, and June discuss the New Yorker piece “The Case of Al Franken”, the piece in The Cut “The Most Gullible Man in Cambridge” and finally the new season of Veronica Mars.
Skip to 1:03:33 to avoid Veronica Mars spoilers.
In Slate Plus: Is it sexist to ask for “no drama” in a dating profile?
Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Our production assistant is Alex Barasch.
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Aug 01 2019
1hr 11mins
This month, Christina, Bryan, and Brandon immerse themselves in iconography. After a round of Pride and Provocations, we hear from a collection of queer Slate folks about who their icons are. Then the hosts explore major figures in their lives and what exactly makes an icon for different parts of the queer community. That is followed by an interview with Washington, D.C. drag king Pretty Rik E about the experience of drag and the influences straight male performers have on drag kings. And, as always, they wrap it up with a quick rundown of the gay agenda.
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Jul 24 2019
59mins
This week on the Waves, Christina, Marcia, Nichole, and June discuss the drama at Riverside Church, Aziz Ansari’s new special “Right Now” and the Sarah Milov attribution controversy.
In Slate Plus: Is the feud framing between The Squad and Nancy Pelosi sexist?
Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Our production assistant is Alex Barasch
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Jul 18 2019
1hr 10mins
In Episode 1, we’re talking to someone who prides herself on forming and sustaining long term relationships with clients: Erica Feidner. Named one of the top salespeople in the world by Inc.com in 2011, Erica has become an expert in the art of pairing people with pianos. Despite outside economic and industry pressures, Erica been able to pivot her course and remain a top-selling salesperson. Her unconventional and uncompromising approach has helped her achieve $86 million in cumulative net sales over the course of her career — but for Erica, the transaction is always secondary. She’s all about genuine relationships and open communication. Her focus on cultivating connections has led to a strong pipeline of referrals and loyal clients.
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Jul 15 2019
21mins
On June 27, 2019, the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, Christina Cauterucci, Bryan Lowder, and Brandon Tensley hosted a live show in New York City’s Joe’s Pub. They began with a World Pride-sized edition of Pride and Provocations. They were then joined by author Alexander Chee to discuss the legacies of queer activism and thought that inform his writing. Garcia and May Hong, the breakout stars of Netflix’s Tales of the City, also stopped by to talk about their connection to a series with a beloved legacy of its own. Finally, the hosts responded to questions from members of the audience. The show ends with a toast.
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Jul 12 2019
1hr 8mins
This week on the Waves, on Hanna and Noreen’s last episode, Hanna, June and Noreen discuss, the place of HR departments, Jefferey Epstein charges and Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s new novel “Fleishman is In Trouble”. Skip to recommendations at 1:00:00 to skip "Fleishman is in Trouble” spoilers.
In Slate Plus: Is The Lion King sexist?
Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Our production assistant is Alex Barasch.
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Jul 11 2019
1hr 12mins