The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism
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Edible Arrangements Is Getting Into the Wellness Industry
The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism
04/28/22 • 41 min
On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior writer, Christina Cauterucci and Slate science editor Shannon Palus, talk pineapples on sticks. Christina’s new piece, “What’s Eating Edible Arrangements” on the changes at Edible Arrangements sparked a conversation about gender roles that likely led to the success of the company that now goes by Edible. Then they unpack the company’s pivot to CBD and what its attempt at “wellness culture” really means.
In Slate Plus, are workout selfies feminist?
Recommendations:
Shannon: Harry & David fruit boxes.
Christina: Season 2 of HBO’s The Flight Attendant.
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Shannon Palus and Alicia Montgomery.
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Fleishman - and Middle Aged Marriage - Are in Trouble
The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism
12/01/22 • 32 min
On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate Money host Emily Peck is joined by journalist and author Taffy Brodesser-Akner to talk about Taffy’s new show, Fleishman is in Trouble, based on her bestselling novel. They dig into why men’s magazines are more freeing to write for, how ambition can mess up a marriage, and how midlife crises and divorce are different experiences for women.
In Slate Plus, Emily and Taffy talk about Toby’s eating disorder, how empathy can make people mad, and more.
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.
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What We Learned From the Andrew Cuomo Scandal
The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism
08/26/21 • 46 min
On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate news director Susan Matthews is joined by Slate senior writer Christina Cauterucci to talk about the saga of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. They delve into the risks vs benefits of an investigation into sexual harassment complaints, and why it seemed so unlikely that Cuomo would go until suddenly he did. In the second half of the show, Susan and Christina look at the women behind the men in these scandals, and the impact this particular scandal had on Times Up, a nonprofit devoted to helping victims of sexual harassment and assault.
Recommendations:
Susan: Sending postcards, even after you’ve returned from your trip.
Christina: Harper’s Magazine piece, “Women Corinne Does Not Actually Know” by Rebecca Makkai.
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Susan Matthews and June Thomas.
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Can You Really Have a Feminist Wedding?
The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism
10/07/21 • 40 min
On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate’s news director, Susan Matthews sits down with former colleague and host of the Why Oh Why relationship podcast, Andrea Silenzi to talk about all things weddings. They get into the weirdness of weddings, the sexist nature of some of the traditions, and how to reckon with all that while still having a good time on the dance floor.
In Slate Plus: Is The New York Times Vows column feminist?
Recommendations:
Susan: The new album, An Overview on Phenomenal Nature by Cassandra Jenkins.
Andrea: A brand new pasta shape called Cascatelli.
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Susan Matthews and June Thomas.
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Can We Love True Crime When We’re the Victims?
The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism
08/19/21 • 42 min
On this week’s episode of The Waves, show producer and true crime author Cheyna Roth sits down with Rebecca Lavoie, co-host of the Crime Writers On podcast and fellow true crime author. The pair start by talking about the current state of true crime and beg Hollywood to stop making sexy serial killer movies. After the break, Rebecca and Cheyna dissect how the genre treats victims and whether criticisms of true crime are sexist.
Recommendations:
Cheyna: The pyramid scheme podcast series The Dream and the 2018 episode of Decoder Ring, Clown Panic.
Rebecca: True crime documentary Murder on Middle Beach on HBO; Season 1 of The Staircase on Netflix; and the podcast Canary from the Washington Post.
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Susan Matthews and June Thomas.
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Why Being the Chef on a Yacht Could Drive Anyone to Yell “Eat My Cooter!”
The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism
10/21/21 • 35 min
On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate news director Susan Matthews and Waves producer Cheyna Roth talk about one of the most popular reality TV shows: Below Deck. First, they share why they love it even though it is...a bit problematic, and then they bring on Rachel Hargrove, the chef from Seasons 8 and 9. Hargrove dishes on what it’s really like to be behind the camera, the backlash she received after her first season, working in the male-dominated yachting industry, and how yachts and their kitchen are making more room for women.
In Slate Plus: More from Susan and Cheyna’s chat with Rachel. They talk about what you don’t see on television and get Rachel’s thoughts on the upcoming season of Below Deck.
Recommendations
Susan: The HBO and BBC series I May Destroy You.
Cheyna: Setting your parents up with Spotify.
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Susan Matthews and June Thomas.
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Does Your Favorite Scary Movie Have a Lady Problem?
The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism
10/28/21 • 38 min
On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior editor Allegra Frank and Waves producer Cheyna Roth embrace the Halloween season and talk about horror movies. They get into the mainstays of horror and slasher movies that continue to haunt the genre to this day, ask whether the “final girl” trope is feminist, and question whether it’s possible to remake a classic without all its original (often sexist) baggage.
In Slate Plus, Allegra and Cheyna keep the Halloween theme going and discuss whether sexy Halloween costumes are feminist.
Recommendations:
Allegra: A very specific TikTok sound.
Cheyna: Hulu’s series Only Murders in the Building.
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Susan Matthews and June Thomas.
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Ecofeminism Isn’t Just For Hippies
The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism
04/21/22 • 37 min
On this week’s episode of The Waves, senior producer Cheyna Roth is joined by freelance science writer Eleanor Cummins to talk about the possible resurgence of Ecofeminism. Eleanor recently published “Is Ecofeminism Due for a Comeback?” in The New Republic. They discuss how the term came to be “passe,” what places are embracing the concept of combining feminism and the environment (and trying to save the Amazon in the process), and why the time is right for feminists to embrace the planet.
In Slate Plus, the waves of Ecofeminism, and where the term “tree-hugger” came from.
Recommendations:
Cheyna: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Eleanor: Disorientation by Elaine Hsieh Chou
Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Shannon Palus and Alicia Montgomery.
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The Aftermath of Rolling Stone Edition
The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism
12/11/14 • 57 min
Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss the fallout from the UVA article, Emily Yoffe's piece "The College Rape Overcorrection," and best practices for interviewing people who have been traumatized by sexual assault.
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DoubleX Gabfest: The Stop The Binge Drinking Edition
The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism
10/17/13 • 48 min
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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How many episodes does The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism have?
The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism currently has 436 episodes available.
What topics does The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism cover?
The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, News Commentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism?
The episode title 'Edible Arrangements Is Getting Into the Wellness Industry' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism?
The average episode length on The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism released?
Episodes of The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism?
The first episode of The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism was released on May 17, 2012.
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