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The Longest Shortest Time

The Longest Shortest Time

Hillary Frank | QCODE

Stories about the surprises and absurdities of raising other humans—and being raised by them. But you don’t need to be a parent to listen. Created and hosted by Hillary Frank. The Longest Shortest Time is back after a 5-year hiatus! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Join LST+ for community, ad-free listening, and access to You Know What, our premium show featuring college students speaking candidly about sex, dating, and relationships. If you’re new to the show or want to get reacquainted, check out some of our classic episodes: • #27 Rewriting Your Birth Story • #88 W. Kamau Bell Asks His Mom About Sex • The Accidental Gay Parents Series (#60, #62, #80, #81, #125, #211) • #79 Terry Gross on Not Having Kids • It's a Real Mother: A Series About Workplace Discrimination (#141, #142, #143, #145)
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The Longest Shortest Time - Due Date Desert

Due Date Desert

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02/16/14 • 23 min

A mom breastfeeds her preemie against all odds. Then she wakes up on her due date. Dry.

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The Longest Shortest Time - Busy Philipps Works the Postpartum Hollywood System
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12/04/19 • 42 min

Busy Philipps has been working in Hollywood since she was 19 years old. She's always played by the rules when she's had to, but after she had kids, she started making her own rules—at work and at home.

This episode contains graphic language and is not suitable for children.

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The Longest Shortest Time - The, Like, Show. Wavy Edition

The, Like, Show. Wavy Edition

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11/13/19 • 33 min

Our teen panel is back with more parenting advice! Wanna know when to give your kid a smartphone? Why mumble rap is cool? How to maintain a strong relationship with your child? Molly, Mason, and Quincy have the answers.

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The Longest Shortest Time - It's a Real Mother, Part 4: Leave

It's a Real Mother, Part 4: Leave

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11/29/17 • 54 min

Lots of American moms desperately need access to paid parental leave, and can’t get it. Meanwhile, lots of dads can -- and don’t use it. We look at one surprising approach to closing that gap. (Hint: velour track suits.)

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The Longest Shortest Time - It's A Real Mother, Part 2: Ideal Worker
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11/08/17 • 41 min

Why do stock images of working moms look frazzled, while stock images of working dads just look like... guys at work? Author Brigid Schulte gets to the heart of why discrimination against working moms is so deeply embedded in our culture—and what we can do to change it.

See our video and find out how you can help at itsarealmother.com. And share YOUR stories using #itsarealmother.

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The Longest Shortest Time - It's A Real Mother, Part 1: Governor Mom
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11/01/17 • 58 min

Discrimination against mothers in the workplace is illegal but it still happens every day. We launch our four-part series, It’s A Real Mother, with YOUR stories of discrimination. Plus, we meet a mom who faced discrimination from... the entire country.

See our video and find out how you can help at itsarealmother.com. And share YOUR stories using #itsarealmother.

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The Longest Shortest Time - It's A Real Mother, Part 3: The Cliff

It's A Real Mother, Part 3: The Cliff

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11/15/17 • 41 min

Hillary tells her own story about becoming a working mom, and the career cliff she faced as a result. Then, we travel to a company that’s flipping the ideal American workplace totally upside down... by inviting screaming, pooping infants into the office.

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The Longest Shortest Time - W. Kamau Bell Meets The Daughter Of The Dragon
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10/11/17 • 47 min

Comedian W. Kamau Bell has been geeking out about kung-fu legend Bruce Lee since he was a teenager. Today, he guest hosts and sits down with someone even more dedicated to the cultural icon... Bruce’s daughter, Shannon Lee.

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The Longest Shortest Time - Bubble Boy

Bubble Boy

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09/13/17 • 51 min

Gregory Warner and Sana Krasikov have traveled all over the world. Now, they have to help their five-year-old son Joseph adjust to an exotic, foreign culture: his American kindergarten classroom.

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The Longest Shortest Time - A Is For Afrocentric

A Is For Afrocentric

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10/18/17 • 41 min

Choosing a preschool can feel high-stakes, especially when you add culture to the mix. We talk to co-host of The Nod, Eric Eddings, and his wife Carla, as they decide whether to send their two-year-old to an Afrocentric school.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Longest Shortest Time have?

The Longest Shortest Time currently has 236 episodes available.

What topics does The Longest Shortest Time cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Parenting, Kids & Family, Podcasts and Sexuality.

What is the most popular episode on The Longest Shortest Time?

The episode title 'The, Like, Show. Wavy Edition' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Longest Shortest Time?

The average episode length on The Longest Shortest Time is 36 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Longest Shortest Time released?

Episodes of The Longest Shortest Time are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Longest Shortest Time?

The first episode of The Longest Shortest Time was released on Dec 25, 2010.

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