Jackie O

On this week’s episode of The Waves, former Buzzfeed reporter and current Scamfluencers host, Scaachi Koul is taking over hosting The Waves for the next few weeks. This week she’s digging deep into the life of First Lady hopeful, Casey DeSantis. Scaachi is joined by Washington Post reporter, Ruby Cramer. Ruby wrote a masterpiece on Casey DeSantis, “Tracing the power of Casey DeSantis.” They get into why Casey DeSantis scares Scaachi, how to properly make fun of Ron’s wife, and why the Ron and Casey two-some is so exclusive.     In Slate Plus: continuing our And Just Like That…recap with episode 9.If you liked this episode, check out: Your Period Deserves Respect Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Scaachi Koul, Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, former Buzzfeed reporter and current Scamfluencers host, <a href="https://scaachi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scaachi Koul </a>is taking over hosting The Waves for the next few weeks. This week she’s digging deep into the life of First Lady hopeful, Casey DeSantis. Scaachi is joined by Washington Post reporter, Ruby Cramer. Ruby wrote a masterpiece on Casey DeSantis, “<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/06/18/casey-desantis-power-profile/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracing the power of Casey DeSantis</a>.” They get into why Casey DeSantis scares Scaachi, how to properly make fun of Ron’s wife, and why the Ron and Casey two-some is so exclusive.      In Slate Plus: continuing our And Just Like That…recap with episode 9. If you liked this episode, check out: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/the-waves/2023/06/menstruation-how-white-supremacy-and-the-patriarchy-ruined-a-very-normal-time-of-the-month" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Period Deserves Respect</a> Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Scaachi Koul, Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to<a href="mailto:thewaves@slate.com"> thewaves@slate.com</a>. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at<a href="http://slate.com/thewavesplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> slate.com/thewavesplus</a> to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Why All The First Ladies Want to Be Jackie O.

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re talking the Hollywood strikes. Slate senior supervising producer Daisy Rosario is joined by longtime journalist and author of Burn It Down, Maureen Ryan to unpack the systematic oppression that has taken place behind the scenes of your favorite movies and television shows for decades. They dig into the structures in place to keep women and marginalized voices from getting to the top of the ladder, and how none of these stories are examples of one bad apple. They also explore how the ongoing writers and actors strikes are an inevitable result of years of injustice - and what they need to bargain for to make true change in Hollywood.In Slate Plus: A recap of episode 8 of Max’s And Just Like That…If you liked this episode, check out: How to Survive in Hollywood Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery. Additional help from Paige Osburn.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re talking the Hollywood strikes. Slate senior supervising producer <a href="https://twitter.com/RunDMR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daisy Rosario</a> is joined by longtime journalist and author of <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/burn-it-down-maureen-ryan?variant=40795419476002" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Burn It Down</a>, <a href="https://www.moryan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maureen Ryan</a> to unpack the systematic oppression that has taken place behind the scenes of your favorite movies and television shows for decades. They dig into the structures in place to keep women and marginalized voices from getting to the top of the ladder, and how none of these stories are examples of one bad apple. They also explore how the ongoing writers and actors strikes are an inevitable result of years of injustice - and what they need to bargain for to make true change in Hollywood. In Slate Plus: A recap of episode 8 of Max’s And Just Like That… If you liked this episode, check out: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/the-waves/2023/04/amazon-marvelous-mrs-maisel-caroline-aaron-amy-sherman-palladino-norah-ephron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Survive in Hollywood </a> Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery. Additional help from Paige Osburn. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to<a href="mailto:thewaves@slate.com"> thewaves@slate.com</a>. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at<a href="http://slate.com/thewavesplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> slate.com/thewavesplus</a> to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Hollywood is On Strike. Let’s Burn it Down.

On this week’s episode of The Waves, drag queens are under attack and being labeled bad for families and kids. But RuPaul’s Drag Race and Drag Race All Stars contestant Mrs. Kasha Davis is making people rethink the American Dream. She sits down with Slate senior supervising producer, Daisy Rosario to talk about the real life inspiration for the character of Mrs. Kasha Davis, her new music video showcasing the importance of Drag Story Hour, and why more people need to see happy queer families like hers. In Slate Plus: Recap of episode 7 of HBO’s And Just Like That…If you liked this episode, check out: Why Barbie Lives OnPodcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on The Waves. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, drag queens are under attack and being labeled bad for families and kids. But RuPaul’s Drag Race and Drag Race All Stars contestant<a href="https://www.mrskashadavis.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mrs. Kasha Davis </a>is making people rethink the American Dream. She sits down with Slate senior supervising producer, Daisy Rosario to talk about the real life inspiration for the character of Mrs. Kasha Davis, her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVCT6kjIXeA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new music video showcasing the importance of Drag Story Hour</a>, and why more people need to see happy queer families like hers.  In Slate Plus: Recap of episode 7 of HBO’s And Just Like That… If you liked this episode, check out: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/the-waves/2023/07/barbie-greta-gerwig-movie-barbie-as-cultural-icon-history" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Barbie Lives On</a> Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to<a href="mailto:thewaves@slate.com"> thewaves@slate.com</a>. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on The Waves. Sign up now at<a href="http://slate.com/thewavesplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> slate.com/thewavesplus</a> to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How a Drag Queen Recreated the American Dream

On this week’s episode of The Waves, it’s all about Barbie. Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth sits down with M.G. Lord, author of Forever Barbie and co-host of “LA Made: The Barbie Tapes” from LAist and So Cal Public Radio. They discuss the history of the Barbie doll and how she’s managed to endure, how Barbie might actually be feminist, and what the new Greta Gerwig movie gets right about Barbie.  In Slate Plus: Episode 6 of our And Just Like That…recap.If you liked this episode check out Is The Wedding Dress Dead? Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, it’s all about Barbie. Slate senior producer <a href="https://slate.com/author/cheyna-roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheyna Roth</a> sits down with <a href="https://www.mglord.com/f4vhvh4pf4afirfadqkc3lh91phk1d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">M.G. Lord</a>, author of <a href="https://www.mglord.com/forever-barbie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forever Barbie</a> and co-host of “<a href="https://laist.com/podcasts/la-made" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LA Made: The Barbie Tapes</a>” from LAist and So Cal Public Radio. They discuss the history of the Barbie doll and how she’s managed to endure, how Barbie might actually be feminist, and what the new Greta Gerwig movie gets right about Barbie.   In Slate Plus: Episode 6 of our And Just Like That…recap. If you liked this episode check out <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/the-waves/2023/07/wedding-dresses-modern-bride-outfit-has-evolved-fashion-gay-marriage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Is The Wedding Dress Dead?</a> Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to<a href="mailto:thewaves@slate.com"> thewaves@slate.com</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Why Barbie Lives On

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re talking about the Women’s World Cup and why you should be watching it (even if sometimes it’s a little tricky to find). Slate senior supervising producer Daisy Rosario is joined by investigative sports journalist Jessica Luther with a Waves guide to the cup. They discuss what players to look for, why nationalism can sometimes trump misogyny, Megan Rapinoe’s retirement, and why the US women’s soccer team is so good.In Slate Plus: Episode 5 of our And Just Like That…recap.If you liked this episode, check out: Is the Wedding Dress Dead?Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re talking about the Women’s World Cup and why you should be watching it (even if sometimes it’s a little tricky to find). Slate senior supervising producer <a href="https://slate.com/author/daisy-rosario" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daisy Rosario</a> is joined by investigative sports journalist <a href="https://www.jessicawluther.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessica Luther</a> with a Waves guide to the cup. They discuss what players to look for, why nationalism can sometimes trump misogyny, Megan Rapinoe’s retirement, and why the US women’s soccer team is so good. In Slate Plus: Episode 5 of our And Just Like That…recap. If you liked this episode, check out: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/the-waves/2023/07/wedding-dresses-modern-bride-outfit-has-evolved-fashion-gay-marriage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Is the Wedding Dress Dead?</a> Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to<a href="mailto:thewaves@slate.com"> thewaves@slate.com</a>. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at<a href="http://slate.com/thewavesplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> slate.com/thewavesplus</a> to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Watch The Women’s World Cup, Damn It!

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth does a deep dive on wedding dresses. From the oldest family-run bridal shop in the United States, to a warehouse in New York, she explores what the modern wedding dress looks like. Along with brides-to-be Shannon Palus and Susan Matthews, Cheyna talks with Marteal Mayer, the owner of Loulette Bride in Brooklyn, and mother-daughter duo Shelly Mueller and Alyssa Pung, co-owners of Becker’s Bridal in Fowler, Michigan. In Slate Plus: Our weekly And Just Like That…recap. This week it’s episode four with Cheyna Roth and Slate culture writer Heather Schwedel. Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery. Special thanks to Shannon Palus and Susan Matthews. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate <a href="https://slate.com/author/cheyna-roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">senior producer Cheyna Roth</a> does a <a href="https://slate.com/human-interest/2023/04/white-colored-wedding-dress-pantsuit-jumpsuit-trends.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">deep dive on wedding dresses</a>. From the oldest family-run bridal shop in the United States, to a warehouse in New York, she explores what the modern wedding dress looks like. Along with brides-to-be Shannon Palus and Susan Matthews, Cheyna talks with Marteal Mayer, the owner of <a href="https://www.loulettebride.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loulette Bride</a> in Brooklyn, and mother-daughter duo Shelly Mueller and Alyssa Pung, co-owners of<a href="https://www.beckersbridal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Becker’s Bridal </a>in Fowler, Michigan.  In Slate Plus: Our weekly And Just Like That…recap. This week it’s episode four with Cheyna Roth and Slate culture writer Heather Schwedel.  Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery. Special thanks to Shannon Palus and Susan Matthews.  Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to<a href="mailto:thewaves@slate.com"> thewaves@slate.com</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Is the Wedding Dress Dead?

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re diving into fairy tales. Slate book critic Laura Miller talks with author Kelly Link about her collection of fairy tale inspired short stories, White Cat, Black Dog. They discuss how fairy tales have influenced Kelly’s work, the allure of the “searching for a beloved” story, finding a community of female writers. In Slate Plus: Cheyna Roth and Luke Winkie discuss episode three of Max’s And Just Like That…Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re diving into fairy tales. <a href="https://slate.com/author/laura-miller-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate book critic Laura Miller</a> talks with author <a href="https://kellylink.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Link</a> about her collection of fairy tale inspired short stories, <a href="https://kellylink.net/books/white-cat-black-dog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Cat, Black Dog</a>. They discuss how <a href="https://slate.com/culture/2023/03/kelly-link-white-cat-black-dog-collection-review.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fairy tales have influenced Kelly’s work</a>, the allure of the “searching for a beloved” story, finding a community of female writers.  In Slate Plus: Cheyna Roth and Luke Winkie discuss episode three of Max’s And Just Like That… Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to<a href="mailto:thewaves@slate.com"> thewaves@slate.com</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Can Fairy Tales Be Feminist?

On this week’s episode of the And Just Like That recap, Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth and Slate senior supervisor of audio Daisy Rosario talk about season 2, episodes one and two of the Sex and the City sequel. They dig into what’s missing from the first two episodes (besides Samantha Jones), Tony Danza, and what was going on with Carrie’s pigeon purse. To get the full episode, sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the And Just Like That recap, Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth and Slate senior supervisor of audio Daisy Rosario talk about season 2, episodes one and two of the Sex and the City sequel. They dig into what’s missing from the first two episodes (besides Samantha Jones), Tony Danza, and what was going on with Carrie’s pigeon purse.  To get the full episode, sign up now at<a href="http://www.slate.com/howtoplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://slate.com/thewavesplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">slate.com/thewavesplus</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

And Just Like That…Carrie Killed Her Podcast 

On this week’s episode of The Waves, one year after the Supreme Court decision that set off a national crisis in reproductive health care, we’re taking a look at what the end of Roe has wrought. Countless lives have been affected: There's the people who've traveled across the country to get their lives back, the people who've been forced against their will into pregnancy and childbirth, and those who've been denied life saving medical care because their doctors are afraid of the law. There's also the people doing what they can to mitigate the damage—with ballot measures, and abortion funds, and the tools and knowledge to help someone manage an abortion on their own.Slate senior writer Christina Cauterucci talks with Diane Horvath and Morgan Nuzzo, who opened an abortion clinic in Maryland just as Roe fell. She also sits down with Elaina Ramsey, who leads a faith-based pro-abortion group in Ohio that’s been charting new ways to use the specific assets of faith communities to help people get abortions, and Jessica Valenti, a journalist who’s been tracking the warp-speed rollback of abortion access across the country, and telling the stories of people whose lives have been upended because of it.Some of Christina’s Writing on Abortion:Birth Control Is NextYou Will Still Be Able to Get a Medication Abortion—Even if This Barbaric Ruling StandsWhat Anti-Abortion Advocates Really Think of Women’s LivesIf the “Abortion Pill” Gets Banned, There’s Still One Good MoveThe Religious Left Has Found Its MissionIf you liked this episode, check out: What the F*** Do We Do Now?  Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, one year after the Supreme Court decision that set off a national crisis in reproductive health care, we’re taking a look at what the end of Roe has wrought. Countless lives have been affected: There's the people who've traveled across the country to get their lives back, the people who've been forced against their will into pregnancy and childbirth, and those who've been denied life saving medical care because their doctors are afraid of the law. There's also the people doing what they can to mitigate the damage—with ballot measures, and abortion funds, and the tools and knowledge to help someone manage an abortion on their own. Slate senior writer <a href="https://slate.com/author/christina-cauterucci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christina Cauterucci </a>talks with Diane Horvath and Morgan Nuzzo, who <a href="https://partnersinabortioncare.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">opened an abortion clinic</a> in Maryland just as Roe fell. She also sits down with <a href="https://www.faithchoiceohio.org/staff-board" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elaina Ramsey</a>, who leads a faith-based pro-abortion group in Ohio that’s been charting new ways to use the specific assets of faith communities to help people get abortions, and <a href="https://www.jessicavalenti.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessica Valenti</a>, a journalist who’s been <a href="https://jessica.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tracking the warp-speed rollback of abortion access</a> across the country, and telling the stories of people whose lives have been upended because of it. Some of Christina’s Writing on Abortion:<a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/04/birth-control-is-next-republicans-abortion.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birth Control Is Next</a><a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/04/mifepristone-ban-medication-abortion-still-available.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You Will Still Be Able to Get a Medication Abortion—Even if This Barbaric Ruling Stands</a><a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/03/oklahoma-abortion-ban-judges-dissents-say-pregnant-women-have-no-right-to-life.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Anti-Abortion Advocates Really Think of Women’s Lives</a><a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/02/abortion-pill-ban-texas-mifepristone-misoprostol.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If the “Abortion Pill” Gets Banned, There’s Still One Good Move</a><a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/11/after-dobbs-abortion-bans-pro-choice-religious-groups-and-clergy-are-politically-active.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Religious Left Has Found Its Mission</a> If you liked this episode, check out: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/the-waves/2022/06/roe-v-wade-the-waves-talks-medication-abortions-and-feeling-grief" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What the F*** Do We Do Now?</a> Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at<a href="http://slate.com/thewavesplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> slate.com/thewavesplus</a> to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

A Year Without Roe

We couldn’t stop thinking about And Just Like That. Now Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte are coming back for a second season and The Waves is going to be covering it all. Every week, Slate Plus members will get a very special And Just Like That recap episode, hosted by myself, Cheyna Roth, with a very exciting lineup of your favorite Slatesters like Daisy Rosario, Luke Wilkie and Heather Schwedel. Look for the And Just Like That recap in The Waves Plus feed. And if you’re not a Slate Plus member, you can join now by going to Slate.com/thewavesplus to get all these special episodes along with tons of other bonus goodies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We couldn’t stop thinking about And Just Like That. Now Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte are coming back for a second season and The Waves is going to be covering it all. Every week, Slate Plus members will get a very special And Just Like That recap episode, hosted by myself, Cheyna Roth, with a very exciting lineup of your favorite Slatesters like Daisy Rosario, Luke Wilkie and Heather Schwedel.  Look for the And Just Like That recap in The Waves Plus feed. And if you’re not a Slate Plus member, you can join now by going to <a href="http://Slate.com/thewavesplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate.com/thewavesplus</a> to get all these special episodes along with tons of other bonus goodies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

TRAILER: ...And Just Like That Recap Show

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.

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re talking about menstruation. Period. Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth is joined by author and anthropologist Dr. Kate Clancy. Kate recently published her extensive study on menstruation, Period and they dig into why Western culture has constantly looked at menstruating bodies with shame, how this impacts scientific studies and healthcare for women and gender minorities, and how we can overcome the embarrassment. In Slate Plus: Why language matters in science.If you liked this episode, check out: The Hustle of Being Beautiful  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re talking about menstruation. Period. Slate senior producer <a href="https://slate.com/author/cheyna-roth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheyna Roth</a> is joined by author and anthropologist <a href="https://twitter.com/KateClancy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Kate Clancy</a>. Kate recently published her extensive study on menstruation, <a href="https://kateclancy.com/category/period-the-real-story/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Period</a> and they dig into why Western culture has constantly looked at menstruating bodies with shame, how this impacts scientific studies and healthcare for women and gender minorities, and how we can overcome the embarrassment.  In Slate Plus: Why language matters in science. If you liked this episode, check out: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/the-waves/2023/06/elise-hus-book-flawless-sheds-eurocentric-beauty-standards-makeup-korean" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hustle of Being Beautiful </a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your Period Deserves Respect

Sharing an episode of the Love Letters podcast. Love Letters tells stories about romance, marriage, partnership, sex, loss, and the human heart. Served with a side of advice. On the new season, host Meredith Goldstein explores all the ways money plays into love, dating, and relationships. In this episode, Meredith asks: How do couples decide whose “turn” it is to pursue a career dream? She talks to two women about how they balance their goals and desires with those of their partners. I think you're going to like this oneFind out on the new season of Love Letters. Listen on [Apple | Spotify]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharing an episode of the Love Letters podcast. Love Letters tells stories about romance, marriage, partnership, sex, loss, and the human heart. Served with a side of advice. On the new season, host Meredith Goldstein explores all the ways money plays into love, dating, and relationships. In this episode, Meredith asks: How do couples decide whose “turn” it is to pursue a career dream? She talks to two women about how they balance their goals and desires with those of their partners. I think you're going to like this oneFind out on the new season of Love Letters. Listen on [<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-letters/id1354140820" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple</a> |<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iohmBNlRooIVtukKeavRa?si=LEEOBsT4QteyWroArYAoqQ&amp;nd=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Whose Turn Is It? From Love Letters

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we talk about living a life alone, but without loneliness. Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion talks with author Amy Key about her new book, Arrangements in Blue, and how Key has found fulfillment without romantic love.In Slate Plus: The influence of Joni Mitchell’s album, Blue. If you like this episode, check out: Why Medical Mysteries Plague Women Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus to help support our work.This Pride Month, make an impact by helping Macy’s and The Trevor Project on their mission to fund life-saving suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we talk about living a life alone, but without loneliness. Slate senior editor <a href="https://www.rebeccaonion.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rebecca Onion </a>talks with author <a href="https://amyvkey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amy Key</a> about her new book, <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/arrangements-in-blue-on-romantic-love-and-its-absence-amy-key/18506535?gclid=CjwKCAjw1YCkBhAOEiwA5aN4AdxXjXlxiuxYhhEaCylvlJ2hQlTstSIBIdA0rVSdKBoHIrt6uz69AhoC_8QQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arrangements in Blue</a>, and how Key has found fulfillment without romantic love. In Slate Plus: The influence of Joni Mitchell’s album, Blue.  If you like this episode, check out: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/the-waves/2023/05/medical-mysteries-uncovered-with-allison-behringer-podcast-bodies-health-women-medicine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Medical Mysteries Plague Women</a> Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at<a href="http://slate.com/thewavesplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> slate.com/thewavesplus</a> to help support our work. This Pride Month, make an impact by helping Macy’s and The Trevor Project on their mission to fund life-saving suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth. Go to <a href="http://macys.com/purpose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">macys.com/purpose</a> to learn more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Finding Love Without Romance

On this week’s episode of The Waves, it’s all about the beauty industry. Senior writer and editor at New America, Julia Craven is joined by author and NPR host-at-large Elise Hu. They discuss Elise’s new book, Flawless - a remarkable investigation into the Korean beauty world. They also unpack the hustle culture inherent in beauty, how Eurocentric beauty trends are everywhere, and more. In Slate Plus: Is Shiv Roy from HBO’s Succession misunderstood? If you liked this episode, check out: Who’s Getting Rich Off Menopause? Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus to help support our work.This Pride Month, make an impact by helping Macy’s and The Trevor Project on their mission to fund life-saving suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, it’s all about the beauty industry. Senior writer and editor at New America, Julia Craven is joined by author and <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/144449221/elise-hu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NPR host-at-large Elise Hu</a>. They discuss Elise’s new book, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/667034/flawless-by-elise-hu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flawless</a> - a remarkable investigation into the Korean beauty world. They also unpack the hustle culture inherent in beauty, how Eurocentric beauty trends are everywhere, and more.  In Slate Plus: Is Shiv Roy from HBO’s Succession misunderstood?  If you liked this episode, check out: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/the-waves/2023/01/celebrities-like-gwyneth-paltrow-have-made-menopause-mainstream-now-companies-are-cashing-in" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who’s Getting Rich Off Menopause?</a> Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at<a href="http://slate.com/thewavesplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> slate.com/thewavesplus</a> to help support our work. This Pride Month, make an impact by helping Macy’s and The Trevor Project on their mission to fund life-saving suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth. Go to <a href="http://macys.com/purpose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">macys.com/purpose</a> to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Hustle of Being Beautiful 

On this week’s episode of The Waves, are female characters becoming less likable? Slate senior supervising producer, Daisy Rosario is joined by author and comedian Jena Friedman. Jena’s new book Not Funny explores likeability and what that means for women in comedy and the world. They talk about unlikeable female characters and anti-heroines in shows like Rosanne, Killing Eve, and more. How unlikeable female characters have evolved - and how streamers actually helped bring down some gatekeepers making more room for complex women on TV. In Slate Plus: When Jena asked famous male comics the questions so many female comics get asked every day.If you liked this episode, check out: How to Survive in Hollywood. Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, are female characters becoming less likable? Slate senior supervising producer, <a href="https://slate.com/author/daisy-rosario" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daisy Rosario</a> is joined by author and comedian <a href="http://www.jenafriedman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jena Friedman</a>. Jena’s <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/not-funny-essays-on-life-comedy-culture-etcetera-jena-friedman/18667833?ean=9781982178284" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new book Not Funny </a>explores likeability and what that means for women in comedy and the world. They talk about unlikeable female characters and anti-heroines in shows like Rosanne, Killing Eve, and more. How unlikeable female characters have evolved - and how streamers actually helped bring down some gatekeepers making more room for complex women on TV.  In Slate Plus: When Jena asked famous male comics the questions so many female comics get asked every day. If you liked this episode, check out: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/the-waves/2023/04/amazon-marvelous-mrs-maisel-caroline-aaron-amy-sherman-palladino-norah-ephron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Survive in Hollywood</a>. Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at<a href="http://slate.com/thewavesplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> slate.com/thewavesplus</a> to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

I Don’t Care If You Like Me

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re unpacking medical mysteries. Science writer and Slate contributor Eleanor Cummins is joined by Allison Behringer. Allison is the host and creator of the KCRW podcast, Bodies. Now in its fourth season, every episode of Bodies digs into a person’s medical mystery. Eleanor and Allison talk about Allison’s own ‘body story,’ why female bodies contain so many mysteries, and what we can do to solve them.In Slate Plus, using social media to connect people with illnesses. If you liked this episode, check out Who’s Getting Rich Off Menopause? Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Tori Dominguez with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re unpacking medical mysteries. Science writer and Slate contributor<a href="http://eleanorcummins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Eleanor Cummins</a> is joined by <a href="https://www.allisonbehringer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Allison Behringer</a>. Allison is the host and creator of the <a href="https://www.bodiespodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KCRW podcast, Bodies</a>. Now in its fourth season, every episode of Bodies digs into a person’s medical mystery. Eleanor and Allison talk about Allison’s own ‘body story,’ why female bodies contain so many mysteries, and what we can do to solve them. In Slate Plus, using social media to connect people with illnesses.  If you liked this episode, check out <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/the-waves/2023/01/celebrities-like-gwyneth-paltrow-have-made-menopause-mainstream-now-companies-are-cashing-in" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who’s Getting Rich Off Menopause?</a> Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Tori Dominguez with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at<a href="http://www.slate.com/howtoplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://slate.com/thewavesplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">slate.com/thewavesplus</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Why Medical Mysteries Plague Women

E. Jean Carroll

On this week’s episode of The Waves, E. Jean Carroll won, but what now? Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth talks with Slate senior writer Christina Cauterucci about the use of civil trials in cases of alleged rape and domestic violence, how the #MeToo movement influenced the trial, and what Carroll’s win could mean going forward. More About Carroll:“Not My Type” by Christina CauterucciLie Detector by Christina CauterucciThere’s a Remarkable Piece of Evidence in the E. Jean Carroll Trial by Christina Cauterucci Make No Mistake About the $5 Million E. Jean Carroll Verdict Against Trump by Christina CauterucciIn Slate Plus, the stupidity of one of Trump’s lies. If you liked this episode, check out: What Amber Heard’s Makeup Palette Says About the Legal System Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Tori Dominguez with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus.Make an impact this Asian American &amp; Pacific Islander Heritage Month by helping Macy’s on their mission to fund APIA Scholars. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, E. Jean Carroll won, but what now? Slate senior producer <a href="https://twitter.com/Cheyna_R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheyna Roth </a>talks with Slate senior writer <a href="https://twitter.com/c_cauterucci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christina Cauterucci</a> about the use of civil trials in cases of alleged rape and domestic violence, how the #MeToo movement influenced the trial, and what Carroll’s win could mean going forward.  More About Carroll:<a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/05/e-jean-carroll-rape-trial-donald-trump-video-deposition.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Not My Type”</a> by Christina Cauterucci<a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/05/e-jean-carroll-trial-jury-trump-lawyer-rape-truth-lies.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lie Detector</a> by Christina Cauterucci<a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/04/e-jean-carroll-donald-trump-rape-trial-access-hollywood-tape.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">There’s a Remarkable Piece of Evidence in the E. Jean Carroll Trial </a>by Christina Cauterucci <a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/05/trump-trial-verdict-e-jean-carroll-rape-battery-defamation-outcome.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make No Mistake About the $5 Million E. Jean Carroll Verdict Against Trump</a> by Christina Cauterucci In Slate Plus, the stupidity of one of Trump’s lies.  If you liked this episode, check out: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/the-waves/2022/05/what-the-amber-heard-johnny-depp-trial-tells-us-about-societys-understanding-of-gender-violence" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Amber Heard’s Makeup Palette Says About the Legal System</a> Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Tori Dominguez with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at<a href="http://www.slate.com/howtoplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://slate.com/thewavesplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">slate.com/thewavesplus</a>. Make an impact this Asian American &amp; Pacific Islander Heritage Month by helping Macy’s on their mission to fund APIA Scholars. Go to <a href="http://macys.com/purpose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">macys.com/purpose</a> to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

What E. Jean Carroll Did For Women

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re doing a very special Mom and Dad Are Fighting crossover with host Jamilah Lemieux. Jamilah sits down with author Virginia Sole-Smith to talk about her new book, Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture. They discuss helping kids accept their bodies in whatever form they take, dealing with our own internalized fatphobia, and more.In Slate Plus, answering a listener’s question on secret snacking.If you liked this episode, check out Making Friends As An Adult.Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus to help support our work.Make an impact this Asian American &amp; Pacific Islander Heritage Month by helping Macy’s on their mission to fund APIA Scholars. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re doing a very special <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/mom-and-dad-are-fighting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mom and Dad Are Fighting</a> crossover with host Jamilah Lemieux. Jamilah sits down with author <a href="https://virginiasolesmith.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virginia Sole-Smith</a> to talk about her new book, <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250831217/fattalk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture</a>. They discuss helping kids accept their bodies in whatever form they take, dealing with our own internalized fatphobia, and more. In Slate Plus, answering a listener’s question on secret snacking. If you liked this episode, check out <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/the-waves/2023/04/making-friends-as-an-adult-author-musician-lane-moore-you-will-find-your-people" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Making Friends As An Adult</a>. Podcast production by Cheyna Roth and Rosemary Belson with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on How To!. Sign up now at<a href="http://slate.com/thewavesplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> slate.com/thewavesplus</a> to help support our work. Make an impact this Asian American &amp; Pacific Islander Heritage Month by helping Macy’s on their mission to fund APIA Scholars. Go to <a href="http://macys.com/purpose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">macys.com/purpose</a> to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How to Protect Your Kids From Diet Culture

On this week’s episode of The Waves, finding friends as an adult. Slate executive editor Susan Matthews is joined by author, comedian, and musician Lane Moore to talk about Moore’s new book You Will Find Your People. They dig into the necessity of healthy boundaries, letting go of old friendships that no longer serve you, and the importance of deep friendships that require work.In Slate Plus, unpacking celebrity friendships. Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.If you liked this episode, check out: Make Movies Horney Again.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on The Waves. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of The Waves, finding friends as an adult. Slate executive editor <a href="https://twitter.com/susanematthews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susan Matthews</a> is joined by author, comedian, and musician <a href="https://twitter.com/hellolanemoore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lane Moore</a> to talk about Moore’s new book You Will Find Your People. They dig into the necessity of healthy boundaries, letting go of old friendships that no longer serve you, and the importance of deep friendships that require work. In Slate Plus, unpacking celebrity friendships. Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com. If you liked this episode, check out: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/the-waves/2023/04/sex-scenes-movies-netflix-marvel-superheroes-romance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Movies Horney Again</a>. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you’ll also be supporting the work we do here on The Waves. Sign up now at <a href="slate.com/thewavesplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">slate.com/</a><a href="https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=plus_pod&amp;utm_content=The_Waves&amp;utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thewavesplus</a> to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Making Friends As An Adult

This week on The Waves, a special episode from Slate's podcast How To!When Leslie landed her dream engineering job right out of college, she was elated but also worried she was a tad unqualified—even though she has the skills and expertise. Since then imposter syndrome has reared its ugly head on a regular basis. Besides being the youngest in her department, she’s one of the only women and the only person of color, which has made things even more isolating. On this episode of How To!, host Amanda Ripley brings on Dr. Jessica Esquivel, physicist, advocate for marginalized communities in STEAM, and author of Our Queer Universe. Dr. Esquivel has some wise, hard-earned advice for shifting the burden of being enough, learning to fail, and making systemic changes so people don’t feel imposter syndrome so acutely. If you liked this episode, check out: “I’m Great at My Job. So Why Do I Feel Like a Fraud?”Podcast production by Derek John, Rosemary Belson, Kevin Bendis, and Jabari Butler.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Waves, a special episode from Slate's podcast How To! When Leslie landed her dream engineering job right out of college, she was elated but also worried she was a tad unqualified—even though she has the skills and expertise. Since then imposter syndrome has reared its ugly head on a regular basis. Besides being the youngest in her department, she’s one of the only women and the only person of color, which has made things even more isolating. On this episode of How To!, host Amanda Ripley brings on <a href="https://www.jessicaesquivelphd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Jessica Esquivel</a>, physicist, advocate for marginalized communities in STEAM, and author of <a href="https://ourqueeruniverse.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Queer Universe</a>. Dr. Esquivel has some wise, hard-earned advice for shifting the burden of being enough, learning to fail, and making systemic changes so people don’t feel imposter syndrome so acutely.  If you liked this episode, check out: “<a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2021/04/impostor-syndrome" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I’m Great at My Job. So Why Do I Feel Like a Fraud?</a>” Podcast production by Derek John, Rosemary Belson, Kevin Bendis, and Jabari Butler.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How To Make Imposter Syndrome Your Superpower

Outward is the whitest Slate podcast, too bad. I was very excited when outward started, but could not get through the first episode. Some diversity pease😻

Why so white?

I like to listen to this podcast. I recommend it

Interesting

The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism

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, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Mr. Clean Is Totally Sexy Edition

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The "Radical Gender Ideology" Edition

Aziz Ansari

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.Email your topic suggestions and responses to thewaves@slate.com or tweet @christinacauterucci, @DrMChatelain, @junethomas and @tnwhiskeywoman with your thoughts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Email your topic suggestions and responses to <a href="mailto:thewaves@slate.com">thewaves@slate.com</a> or tweet @christinacauterucci, @DrMChatelain, @junethomas and @tnwhiskeywoman with your thoughts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Is Aziz Ansari Sorry?

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss Milo Yiannopoulos, HBO's Girls, and sexism claims at Uber.Double X 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/DOUBLEX. And by Lola. For feminine care products made of 100 percent organic cotton, so you know what you’re putting in your body, just visit mylola.com and enter code DOUBLEX when you subscribe to save 60 percent off your first order. And by Lyft. Lyft is the app that gets you a ride in minutes for less than the cost of a cab. Right now, get three FREE rides up to 10 dollars each – when you enter promo code DOUBLEX in the ‘Payment’ section of the app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss Milo Yiannopoulos, HBO's Girls, and sexism claims at Uber.Double X 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 <a href="https://BlueApron.com/DOUBLEX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BlueApron.com/DOUBLEX</a>. And by Lola. For feminine care products made of 100 percent organic cotton, so you know what you’re putting in your body, just visit <a href="https://mylola.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mylola.com</a> and enter code DOUBLEX when you subscribe to save 60 percent off your first order. And by Lyft. Lyft is the app that gets you a ride in minutes for less than the cost of a cab. Right now, get three FREE rides up to 10 dollars each – when you enter promo code DOUBLEX in the ‘Payment’ section of the app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Milo vs. Lena Edition

On this week’s episode the Waves, Christina, June, Nichole, and Marcia kick off 2020 by answering listeners’ “is it sexist?” questions. The hosts tackle bathroom etiquette, male presidential candidates, the term “girly girl,” and much more.  In Slate Plus: Is it sexist to call someone a douchebag?Other items discussed on the show:  The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters by Rose George RecommendationsNichole: Orange World and Other Stories by Karen RussellJune: Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden KeefeMiddle England by Jonathan CoeThe television show Derry Girls, streaming on NetflixMarcia: The streaming service Pluto TV, which includes everything from MTV Cribs to Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen.Christina: Slate’s recent cover story “Lockdown” on children’s responses to school shooting drills. Also available to listen to on Apple Podcasts. This podcast was produced by Sara Burningham. Production assistance by Rachael Allen and Rosemary Belson. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode the Waves, Christina, June, Nichole, and Marcia kick off 2020 by answering listeners’ “is it sexist?” questions. The hosts tackle bathroom etiquette, male presidential candidates, the term “girly girl,” and much more.  In Slate Plus: Is it sexist to call someone a douchebag? Other items discussed on the show: <ul><li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Necessity-Unmentionable-World-Matters/dp/1250058309?tag=slatmaga-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters</a> by Rose George </li></ul>Recommendations Nichole: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Orange-World-Other-Stories-Russell/dp/0525656138?tag=slatmaga-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Orange World and Other Stories</a> by Karen Russell June: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Say-Nothing-Murder-Northern-Ireland/dp/0385521316?tag=slatmaga-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland</a> by Patrick Radden Keefe<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Middle-England-Jonathan-Coe-author/dp/0241309468?tag=slatmaga-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Middle England</a> by Jonathan CoeThe television show Derry Girls, <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80238565" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">streaming on Netflix</a> Marcia: The streaming service <a href="https://pluto.tv/live-tv/food-tv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pluto TV</a>, which includes everything from MTV Cribs to Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen. Christina: Slate’s recent cover story “<a href="https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/12/lockdown-active-shooter-drills-student-school-stories.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lockdown</a>” on children’s responses to school shooting drills. Also available to listen to on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/qa/podcast/slate-presents-lockdown/id158004641?i=1000459956250" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>.  This podcast was produced by Sara Burningham. Production assistance by Rachael Allen and Rosemary Belson.  Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Princess and the Poop

This week on The Waves, Marcia fills in for Christina as host and is joined by Nichole and By The Book’s Kristen Meinzer to talk about the phenomenon of “Mentrification”, the rise and dangers of femtech health apps and the new Netflix rom-com Always Be My Maybe.In Slate Plus: Is it sexist that men are referred to as “creators” and women as “influencers”?Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Our production assistant is Alex Barasch.Email your topic suggestions and responses to thewaves@slate.com or tweet @DrMChatelain, @tnwhiskeywoman and @kristenmeinzer with your thoughts.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Waves, Marcia fills in for Christina as host and is joined by Nichole and By The Book’s Kristen Meinzer to talk about the phenomenon of “Mentrification”, the rise and dangers of femtech health apps and the new Netflix rom-com Always Be My Maybe.In Slate Plus: Is it sexist that men are referred to as “creators” and women as “influencers”?Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Our production assistant is Alex Barasch.Email your topic suggestions and responses to <a href="mailto:thewaves@slate.com">thewaves@slate.com</a> or tweet @DrMChatelain, @tnwhiskeywoman and @kristenmeinzer with your thoughts.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The "Monetize Our Pain" Edition

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:  The Politics of Planned Parenthood, by Christina Cauterucci   Who Would I Be Without Instagram?, by Tavi Gevinson Meghan Markle’s recent interview with ITV  The Passion of Dan Choi, by Gabriel Arana RecommendationsJune: 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. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Waves, Christina, Marcia, and June dive into the tension between love and politics in light of <a href="https://gen.medium.com/the-secret-lives-of-democratic-women-married-to-maga-men-7236ea962689" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a recent piece</a> 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 <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/10/instagram-lonely-gender-authenticity-natasha-stagg-sleeveless/600085/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lonely social media</a> “It Girl.” Are influencers’ “getting real” <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-rise-of-the-getting-real-post-on-instagram" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">posts</a> 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:<ul> <li> <a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/07/leana-wen-planned-parenthood-abortion.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Politics of Planned Parenthood</a>, by Christina Cauterucci </li> <li> <a href="https://www.thecut.com/2019/09/who-would-tavi-gevinson-be-without-instagram.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Who Would I Be Without Instagram?</a>, by Tavi Gevinson</li> <li>Meghan Markle’s <a href="https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1186025159381147648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1186025159381147648&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosmopolitan.com%2Fentertainment%2Fcelebs%2Fa29531890%2Fmeghan-markle-friends-prince-harry-tabloids-destroy-life-video%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">recent interview</a> with ITV</li> <li> <a href="https://prospect.org/civil-rights/passion-dan-choi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Passion of Dan Choi</a>, by Gabriel Arana</li> </ul> RecommendationsJune: <a href="https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/09/jamie-barton-bi-flag-dress-proms.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jamie Barton</a>’s <a href="https://twitter.com/jbartonmezzo?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jbartonmezzo/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> accounts. Christina: Tegan and Sara’s memoir <a href="https://www.amazon.com/High-School-Sara-Quin/dp/0374169942" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">High School</a> and album, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4tnkPLLedgamtrRCDdpqwX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hey, I’m Just Like You</a>. Marcia: The podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-your-girlfriend/id881487725" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Call Your Girlfriend </a>as well as <a href="https://www.callyourgirlfriend.com/tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">its upcoming live show</a> on Saturday, Oct. 26 in Washington.This podcast was produced by Sara Burningham. Production assistance by Rachael Allen and Rosemary Belson. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Bless This Mess

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch with Mark Joseph Stern (legal writer for Slate), Thinx sexual harassment allegations, and new research that shows women do like to compete-- against themselves. Double X is brought to you by Smith and Noble. For beautiful blinds, curtains, and shutters for every space, go to smithandnoble.com/DOUBLEX and lock in our limited time offer of 20 percent off on your window treatments.And by Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first THREE meals FREE when you go to BlueApron.com/DOUBLEX.And by Lyft. Lyft is the app that gets you a ride in minutes for less than the cost of a cab. Right now, get three FREE rides up to 10 dollars each – when you enter promo code DOUBLEX in the ‘Payment’ section of the app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch with Mark Joseph Stern (legal writer for Slate), Thinx sexual harassment allegations, and new research that shows women do like to compete-- against themselves. Double X is brought to you by Smith and Noble. For beautiful blinds, curtains, and shutters for every space, go to <a href="https://smithandnoble.com/DOUBLEX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">smithandnoble.com/DOUBLEX</a> and lock in our limited time offer of 20 percent off on your window treatments.And by Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first THREE meals FREE when you go to <a href="https://BlueApron.com/DOUBLEX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BlueApron.com/DOUBLEX</a>.And by Lyft. Lyft is the app that gets you a ride in minutes for less than the cost of a cab. Right now, get three FREE rides up to 10 dollars each – when you enter promo code DOUBLEX in the ‘Payment’ section of the app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The She-E-UhO Edition

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 WilliamsProduction assistant: Daniel Schroeder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, <a href="https://twitter.com/HannaRosin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hanna</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/NoreenMalone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noreen</a>, and Slate staff writer <a href="https://twitter.com/c_cauterucci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christina Cauterucci</a> 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: <a href="https://twitter.com/veralynmedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veralyn Williams</a>Production assistant: <a href="https://twitter.com/DanMSchro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daniel Schroeder</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Pee Tape Edition

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 <a href="https://gillette.com/en-us/the-best-men-can-be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new Gillette ad</a> 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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The “Masculine Mystique” Edition

This week on the Waves, Christina (recording from vacation) , Marcia and Nichole discuss the democratic primary debates, the new HBO show Euphoria and finally what they make of spaces made exclusively for high powered women like Chief.  In Slate Plus: Is the #unwantedIvanka meme sexist?Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Our production assistant is Alex Barasch.Call in at ‪(646) 907-9859‬ with your memories for Hanna and Noreen’s final show!Email your topic suggestions and responses to thewaves@slate.com or tweet @christinacauterucci, @DrMChatelain and @tnwhiskeywoman with your thoughts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Waves, Christina (recording from vacation) , Marcia and Nichole discuss the democratic primary debates, the new HBO show Euphoria and finally what they make of spaces made exclusively for high powered women like Chief.  In Slate Plus: Is the #unwantedIvanka meme sexist?Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Our production assistant is Alex Barasch.Call in at ‪(646) 907-9859‬ with your memories for Hanna and Noreen’s final show!Email your topic suggestions and responses to <a href="mailto:thewaves@slate.com">thewaves@slate.com</a> or tweet @christinacauterucci, @DrMChatelain and @tnwhiskeywoman with your thoughts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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