The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism

The 10 Year Old Who Needed An Abortion

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior editor of Jurisprudence, Nicole Lewis is joined by Susan Matthews, Slate’s executive editor and ...

Brittney Griner and the Problem With Women’s Basketball

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth is joined by Amira Rose Davis, professor, historian, and co-host of the femin...

The Caregiver Crisis

07 Jul 2022

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On this week’s episode of The Waves, Brigid Schulte, author of Overwhelmed: How to Work, Love and Play When No One Has the Time and director of the ...

Unpacking NY Mag’s Teen Cancel Culture Piece

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate staff writer Heather Schwedel and Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion sit down to talk about New York magaz...

What The F*** Do We Do Now?

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this emergency episode of The Waves, Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth and Slate senior staff writer Christina Cauterucci respond to the decision b...

How Gone Girl Changed Publishing

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate staff writer Heather Schwedel is joined by Slate books and culture columnist Laura Miller on the ten year...

The Truth About “Normal” Sex

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate science writer and editor Shannon Palus is joined by Popular Science executive editor and author Rachel F...

The Hidden Cost of Breast Implants

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate science editor and writer Shannon Palus is joined by freelance science journalist Eleanor Cummins to talk...

Abortion on the Ballot

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth is joined by Slate senior writer Mark Joseph Stern to talk about Michigan’s...

Protecting Abortion Is Vital For The Economy

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior editor for Jurisprudence Nicole Lewis is joined by Slate Money co-host, and correspondent for Axio...

What Reality TV Says About Us

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, historian and original Waves host, Marcia Chatelain is joined by sociologist Danielle Lindemann to talk all thi...

How the Fall of Bitch Media is a Sign of Disastrous Things to Come.

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re reflecting on the impact of Bitch Media, which started as a zine in the 90s, and grew into a print publ...

What Amber Heard’s Make-up Palette Says About the Legal System. (Plus: Roe v Wade)

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we start with a conversation with upcoming Slow Burn: Roe v Wade host, Susan Matthews and Slate senior producer...

Edible Arrangements Is Getting Into the Wellness Industry

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior writer, Christina Cauterucci and Slate science editor Shannon Palus, talk pineapples on sticks. Ch...

Ecofeminism Isn’t Just For Hippies

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

The Vagina Et. Al.

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior editor Shannon Palus is joined by science journalist, Rachel E. Gross to talk all about female ana...

Prepping for Doomsday, Feminist Edition.

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate staff writers Rebecca Onion and Lili Loofbourow are talking about the prepper community. Is it all toxic ...

Romance Novels Are For Everyone

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, the co-host of Slate’s internet culture podcast ICYMI, Rachelle Hampton sits down with Slate associate editor...

Power of the Dog's Sneaky Feminism

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re saddling up and taking the reins to talk Westerns. Film critic and host of the podcast Watch With Jen, ...

Negotiate Like a Woman

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, it’s all about getting paid. Slate Money co-host Emily Peck is joined by Phoebe Gavin, a career coach and exe...

What I Wish I Knew Before I Started IVF

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re talking about infertility treatments–and what happens when they don’t work. The Waves producer Chey...

The GOP’s All-Out Assault on Trans People

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re talking Texas. Slate community manager Evan Urquhart and author and co-host of Slate’s Outward podcas...

The GOP’s All-Out Assault on Trans People

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, we’re talking Texas. Slate community manager Evan Urquhart and author and co-host of Slate’s Outward podcas...

Why You Need to Downsize Your Skin-Care Routine

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior editor Shannon Palus is joined by freelance beauty reporter, and author of The Unpublishable, Jess...

Why You Need to Downsize Your Skin-Care Routine

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior editor Shannon Palus is joined by freelance beauty reporter, and author of The Unpublishable, Jess...

Hockey Mom Charm Couldn’t Save Sarah Palin

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior writer and host of the Outward podcast Christina Cauterucci is joined by Slate senior writer Seth ...

All The Layers of Mess at the Winter Olympics

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, co-host of Slate’s podcast, Working, June Thomas is joined by Amira Rose Davis, history professor and co-host...

All The Layers of Mess at the Winter Olympics

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, co-host of Slate’s podcast, Working, June Thomas is joined by Amira Rose Davis, history professor and co-host...

Romantic Comedies Are Making a Comeback. Will They Be Better This Time?

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate culture writer LIli Loofbourow is joined by Nichole Perkins, pop culture writer, author, and co-host of T...

Can Women Exercise Without the Patriarchy Getting in Our Heads?

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate podcast producer Cheyna Roth is joined by author Danielle Friedman. Friedman’s new book Let’s Get Phy...

Was the Women’s March Successful?

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior writer Christina Cauterucci looks back to the first Women’s March that took place on Jan. 21, 20...

What's Different About Women's Brains?

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior editor Shannon Palus is joined by author Emily Willingham. Emily’s new book The Tailored Brain: ...

Middle-Aged Women Are Getting Their Due on TV

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate managing producer Asha Saluja and Slate senior editor Shannon Palus discuss women and aging on television...

“It Was and Is Horrible”

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, former hosts Christina Cauterucci, Nichole Perkins and Marcia Chatelain return for a special reunion. They have...

A Very Waves Reunion

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, it’s a very special reunion episode. Original hosts of The Waves, June Thomas, Noreen Malone, and Hanna Rosin...

The Case Against Ghislaine Maxwell

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, senior managing producer of Slate podcasts June Thomas is joined by Slate senior writer Seth Stevenson to talk ...

One Year: Dr. GIFT

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Slate's history podcast One Year and will introduce you to people and ideas that changed American history, one year at a time. The new season of One Y...

One Year: Dr. GIFT

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Slate's history podcast One Year and will introduce you to people and ideas that changed American history, one year at a time. The new season of One Y...

The Fight Over Abortion Is About to Get Extremely Local

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate’s news director Susan Matthews interviews the Nation’s abortion-access correspondent, Amy Littlefield...

Can Kamala Harris Turn Things Around? A Skeptic and an Optimist Debate

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate editor-at-large Noreen Malone and executive producer of Slate podcasts Alicia Montgomery talk about Vice ...

Why Women Are in Charge of Leftovers

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate staff writer Rebecca Onion is joined by leftovers expert and cookbook author Tamar Adler, author of An Ev...

Taylor Swift and Adele Take Different Approaches to Aging and Pop Stardom

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, managing producer of Slate Podcasts Asha Saluja and senior editor Shannon Palus dive into new releases from sup...

What the Debate Over ‘Pregnant People’ Is Really About

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate’s news director Susan Matthews talks with Slate writer and community manager Evan Urquhart about the ph...

Daddy Love Me! Breaking Down the Men and Women of Succession

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate Money Succession podcast host Emily Peck and Slate staff writer Lili Loofbourow talk about the men versus...

Does Your Favorite Scary Movie Have a Lady Problem?

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ho...

Why Being the Chef on a Yacht Could Drive Anyone to Yell “Eat My Cooter!”

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Why Being the Chef on a Yacht Could Drive Anyone to Yell “Eat My Cooter!”

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Finding Hope for Women in the Climate Crisis

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate staff writer Rebecca Onion is joined by Grace Lynch, host of As She Rises, a podcast that centers the poe...

Finding Hope for Women in the Climate Crisis

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate staff writer Rebecca Onion is joined by Grace Lynch, host of As She Rises, a podcast that centers the poe...

Can You Really Have a Feminist Wedding?

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Can You Really Have a Feminist Wedding?

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Does the New Clinton Impeachment Show Do Monica Lewinsky Justice?

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate executive producer of podcasts Alicia Montgomery and The Waves producer, Cheyna Roth talk about the Clint...

Does the New Clinton Impeachment Show Do Monica Lewinsky Justice?

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate executive producer of podcasts Alicia Montgomery and The Waves producer, Cheyna Roth talk about the Clint...

Is Overthrowing Capitalism the Best Path to More Consensual Sex?

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate staff writer and co-host of the podcast Outward, Christina Cauterucci sits down with author Amia Srinivas...

Is Overthrowing Capitalism the Best Path to More Consensual Sex?

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate staff writer and co-host of the podcast Outward, Christina Cauterucci sits down with author Amia Srinivas...

Where Have All the Teen Magazines Gone?

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate staff writers Rebecca Onion and Heather Schwedel dive into girls’ and women’s magazines. Many outlets...

Where Have All the Teen Magazines Gone?

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate staff writers Rebecca Onion and Heather Schwedel dive into girls’ and women’s magazines. Many outlets...

Did Elizabeth Holmes Kill the Concept of the Girlboss?

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate Money co-host Emily Peck and Slate senior editor Shannon Palus talk all things #girlboss. They explore ho...

Did Elizabeth Holmes Kill the Concept of the Girlboss?

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate Money co-host Emily Peck and Slate senior editor Shannon Palus talk all things #girlboss. They explore ho...

What’s Next for TV’s White Guys?

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate TV critic Willa Paskin and Vulture staff writer Kathryn VanArendonk talk about the precarious position of...

What’s Next for TV’s White Guys?

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate TV critic Willa Paskin and Vulture staff writer Kathryn VanArendonk talk about the precarious position of...

What We Learned From the Andrew Cuomo Scandal

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

What We Learned From the Andrew Cuomo Scandal

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Can We Love True Crime When We’re the Victims?

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Can We Love True Crime When We’re the Victims?

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

COVID Exhaustion

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior editor and science writer Shannon Palus is joined by staff writer Rebecca Onion to talk parenting ...

COVID Exhaustion

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior editor and science writer Shannon Palus is joined by staff writer Rebecca Onion to talk parenting ...

Can Feminists Visit FBoy Island?

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Waves producer Cheyna Roth and Slate senior culture editor Allegra Frank take a trip to FBoy Island. They discu...

Can Feminists Visit FBoy Island?

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Waves producer Cheyna Roth and Slate senior culture editor Allegra Frank take a trip to FBoy Island. They discu...

The Olympics Are Still Sexist. Can We Enjoy Them Anyway?

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, it’s all about the Olympics. Amira Rose Davis, assistant professor of history and African American studies at...

The Olympics Are Still Sexist. Can We Enjoy Them Anyway?

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, it’s all about the Olympics. Amira Rose Davis, assistant professor of history and African American studies at...

What Does Bill Cosby’s Release Mean for the #MeToo Movement?

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, author and professor of history at Georgetown University Marcia Chatelain and Slate staff writer Lili Loofbouro...

What Does Bill Cosby’s Release Mean for the #MeToo Movement?

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, author and professor of history at Georgetown University Marcia Chatelain and Slate staff writer Lili Loofbouro...

Did Gossip Girl Lose Its Bite?

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, June Thomas, senior managing producer of Slate podcasts and a host of Working, talks with Willa Paskin, Slate T...

Did Gossip Girl Lose Its Bite?

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, June Thomas, senior managing producer of Slate podcasts and a host of Working, talks with Willa Paskin, Slate T...

Amy Coney Barrett Is Following in the Footsteps of John Roberts

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate Supreme Court reporters Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern join forces to dissect Amy Coney Barrett’...

Amy Coney Barrett Is Following in the Footsteps of John Roberts

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate Supreme Court reporters Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern join forces to dissect Amy Coney Barrett’...

Should You Become a Mom at 25?

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, a conversation with Atlantic writer, Elizabeth Bruenig.  In the first half of the show, Elizabeth talks about ...

Should You Become a Mom at 25?

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, a conversation with Atlantic writer, Elizabeth Bruenig. In the first half of the show, Elizabeth talks about h...

It’s Not a Billionaire Ex-Wives Club After All

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode of The Waves considers whether there is a uniquely feminist way to divorce your skeevy rich husband. Slate executive producer of...

It’s Not a Billionaire Ex-Wives Club After All

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode of The Waves considers whether there is a uniquely feminist way to divorce your skeevy rich husband. Slate executive producer of...

Kyrsten Sinema Doesn't Care What You Think of Her

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior writer and host of Outward Christina Cauterucci and Julia Craven, Slate staff writer covering race...

Kyrsten Sinema Doesn't Care What You Think of Her

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior writer and host of Outward Christina Cauterucci and Julia Craven, Slate staff writer covering race...

No Longer Keeping Up

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior editor Allegra Frank and Robin Boylorn, a professor at the University of Alabama and occasional Sl...

No Longer Keeping Up

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior editor Allegra Frank and Robin Boylorn, a professor at the University of Alabama and occasional Sl...

Can We Still Enjoy Master of None?

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate Senior Editor Allegra Frank and Slate Production Assistant Madeline Ducharme talk about the latest season...

Can We Still Enjoy Master of None?

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate Senior Editor Allegra Frank and Slate Production Assistant Madeline Ducharme talk about the latest season...

How to Survive a Post-Roe America

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior writer and Outward podcast co-host Christina Cauterucci talks to Robin Marty about the Supreme Cou...

How to Survive a Post-Roe America

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior writer and Outward podcast co-host Christina Cauterucci talks to Robin Marty about the Supreme Cou...

A Conversation With One of Blake Bailey's Accusers

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Blake Bailey gained fame for telling the stories of famous men. But before that, he was a beloved middle school teacher—who went on to have question...

A Conversation With One of Blake Bailey's Accusers

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Blake Bailey gained fame for telling the stories of famous men. But before that, he was a beloved middle school teacher—who went on to have question...

The Waves Is Back!

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Waves has been gone for a while, but we’re coming back soon ... with a few changes. Every week, two hosts will chat about a topic they just can’...

The Waves Is Back!

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Waves has been gone for a while, but we’re coming back soon ... with a few changes.Every week, two hosts will chat about a topic they just can’...

Waving Goodbye for Now

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For The Wave’s final episode before a temporary but indefinite hiatus, Christina, June, Marcia, and Nichole have a coronavirus check-in and talk abo...

Waving Goodbye for Now

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For The Wave’s final episode before a temporary but indefinite hiatus, Christina, June, Marcia, and Nichole have a coronavirus check-in and talk abo...

ERA Cosplay

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of the Waves, Christina, June, Marcia, and Nichole talk to Emily Oster about pregnant women choosing to give birth at home in...

ERA Cosplay

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of the Waves, Christina, June, Marcia, and Nichole talk to Emily Oster about pregnant women choosing to give birth at home in...

Coronavirus Everywhere

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of the Waves, Christina, June, Marcia, and Nichole discuss being cooped up at home during coronavirus. Then, they review the ...

Coronavirus Everywhere

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of the Waves, Christina, June, Marcia, and Nichole discuss being cooped up at home during coronavirus. Then, they review the ...

Outward: COVID-19, AIDS, and Community

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This month, Christina, Bryan, and Rumaan look at comparisons between the COVID-19 pandemic and AIDS with Alphonso David, president of the Human Rights...