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Slow Burn illuminates America’s most consequential moments, making sense of the past to better understand the present. Through archival tape and first-person interviews, the series uncovers the surprising events and little-known characters lurking within the biggest stories of our time. Want more Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to Slow Burn and your other favorite Slate p... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Dworman
Creator and president of Videomate
Episode: Decoder Ring | “Videomate: Men” (Encore)
Julie Furman
Former employee of Great Expectations, dating service
Episode: Decoder Ring | “Videomate: Men” (Encore)
Dawoon Kang
Co-founder and co-CEO of Coffee Meets Bagel
Coffee Meets Bagel
Episode: Decoder Ring | “Videomate: Men” (Encore)
Andrea Silenzi
Host of Longest Shortest Time
Longest Shortest Time
Episode: Decoder Ring | “Videomate: Men” (Encore)
Samantha King
Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Queen's University
Episode: Decoder Ring | How Protein Muscled Its Way to the Top
Gavin Weedon
Associate Professor in the sociology of Sport, Health and the Body at Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University
Episode: Decoder Ring | How Protein Muscled Its Way to the Top
Richard Watt
Professor of dental public health at University College London
Episode: Decoder Ring | The Bad-Mouthing of British Teeth
Alyssa Picard
Medical historian and author of Making the American Mouth
Episode: Decoder Ring | The Bad-Mouthing of British Teeth
Matthew Thomson
Historian of modern Britain at the University of Warwick
Episode: Decoder Ring | The Bad-Mouthing of British Teeth

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Willa Paskin
Host of Decoder Ring and involved in podcasting storytelling focusing on cultural history, activism, and societal issues.
Charles Duhigg
Host of Supercommunicators and author focusing on communication strategies, including difficult conversations.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 30.1k ratings
  • Just stop.

    Radical left wing propaganda.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MylissaR
    United States2 months ago
  • Good info, bad access

    I listened to the LA riots season first and it had a ton of good info, I really enjoyed it. Don’t even bother with the watergate season unless you’re subscribed to slate plus, they literally don’t end the story they start unless you pay for it.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sun_Sprout
    United States3 months ago
  • Hit and Miss

    I was recommended season one of this show by a good friend of mine and found it excellent, but found season two to be a drop off in quality so I gave it up. I recently noticed that the topic of season ten was of personal interest to me and decided to try it again.

    After listening to all of the episodes, I have to say that I didn’t feel like it lived up to what it billed itself out as. Why does so much of the season spend so much time talking about the Democrat response to Fox News? It’s definit... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    M.literovich
    Canada4 months ago
  • Nixon and Duke seasons so good!

    There’s something wonderful about viewing history and social trends through the prism of flesh-and-blood (and often very flawed) people. To my surprise, the David Duke season was my favorite so far. I knew next to nothing about him aside from what I learned during Trump’s first run. I’m hoping the Clarence Thomas one captivates me in the same way. The more topical seasons are solid but lack the same wow factor.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    From Taipei, with Love
    United States5 months ago
  • Thought this might be satire

    So out of touch and biased that it almost unintentionally tells the story of Fox News

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bassdaddy12345
    United States5 months ago

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Decoder Ring | “Videomate: Men” (Encore)
Q: What happened to video dating?
It struggled with the balance between vulnerability and control, ultimately falling out of favor despite being a theoretically great idea for connecting people.
Decoder Ring | Mailbag: Drug Names, Cow Abductions, and the “Ass-Intensifier”
Q: Why are prescription drug names so bonkers?
The naming of pharmaceuticals is complex due to the need for names to be pronounceable, distinct, and legally available as trademarks.
Decoder Ring | Spring Break Forever
Q: What is Spring Break like now compared to in the past?
According to Kaylee, the Spring Break experience feels smaller and more manageable today, with multiple destinations rather than one centralized location.
Decoder Ring | Truck Nutz (Encore)
Q: What is your perception of truck nuts?
Tyler Sherman, who has had truck nuts on his vehicle for years, finds them humorous and part of a joke rather than a serious symbol of masculinity.
Supercommunicators | 2. How to Communicate Without Words
Q: What have we learned about nonverbal communication from the Big Bang Theory?
We need to lean into it more. These characters allowed themselves to let their emotions breathe and speak.

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This series illuminates America's pivotal historical moments with a focus on the individuals and events that shape contemporary understanding of these significant periods. Each season delves into distinct narratives, from the explosive rise of Fox News to the anguished debate surrounding Roe v. Wade, showcasing complex analyses of societal issues through engaging storytelling and expert interviews. The unique combination of archival materials and personal accounts helps bridge past events with current implications, making the content both informative and relevant.

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