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  • Supercommunicators | 3. How to Have the Hardest Conversations
    The final installment of our series explores the conversations that most of us dread, like frank discussions of our differences or a negative performance review at work. We often anticipate that these chats will go badlyā€”and end in hurt feelings or embarrassmentā€”but there are proven ways to make them easier to navigate. Host Charles Duhigg talks with psychologist Jay Van Bavel about strategies for having the hardest conversations. And: Vernā Myers, Netflixā€™s former vice president for inclusion strategy, tells the story of what happened inside the company after an executive was fired for using a racial slur.Ā  This Slate miniseries dives into the art and science of meaningful conversations, inspired by Duhiggā€™s bestselling book, Supercommunicators. The guides we mention in this episode can be found at charlesduhigg.com/tools/ Supercommunicators was produced by Sophie Summergrad and Derek John, who also did the sound design. Our technical director is Merritt Jacob and our supervising producer is Joel Meyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Decoder Ring | Truck Nutz (Encore)
    Truck Nutz is a brand name for the dangling plastic testicles some people affix to the bumpers or hitches of their vehicles. Also sold as Bulls Balls, Your Nutz, and other brand names, these plastic novelties have a powerful symbolic charge and are often associated with a crass, macho, red state audience. But truck nuts are a surprisingly complicated signifier whose symbolic power is increasingly divorced from their real-world usage. On this episode, we talk to owners and users of truck nuts, investigate the origins of the accessories, and deconstruct the meaning of these oft-joked-about symbols. Weā€™ll also take a tour of other novelty testicle products, including Bike BallsĀ (testicular bike lights), Gunsticles (plastic testicles for guns), and NeuticlesĀ (prosthetic testicles for neutered pets), to better understand the maligned symbolism of truck nuts. Links and further reading on some of the things we discussed on the show: Ad for Monster Truck NutsĀ  Truck Nutz Prank CallĀ  Elie Mystalā€™s writing on truck nuts for Above the LawĀ  Austin Vasectomy in Austin TexasĀ  This episode was written by Willa Paskin and edited and produced by Benjamin Frisch. Decoder Ring is produced by Katie Shepherd and Max Freedman. Evan Chung is our supervising producer. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at [email protected]. Or you can also call us now at our new Decoder Ring hotline at 347-460-7281. We love to hear any and all of your ideas for the show. Want more Decoder Ring? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, youā€™ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking ā€œTry Freeā€ at the top of the Decoder Ring show page. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Culture Gabfest: Meghan Markle Sprinkles Potpourri on You
    On this weekā€™s show, we throw a flower-sprinkled dinner party for a space clone (personal beehive not included). Slate culture staff writer Nadira Goffe sits in for Dana, and the hosts discuss the new Bong Joon Ho film Mickey 17, followed by Meghan Markle's uncanny homemaking show With Love, Meghan on Netflix.Ā  Finally, we invite Slate writer Dan Kois to discuss his new cover story ā€œHow Giant White Houses Took Over America.ā€ Endorsements: Julia: The Slate article ā€œCracking the Codeā€ by Henry Grabar Steve: The New York Review essay ā€œAngles of Approachā€ by Sally Rooney Nadira: Kelelaā€™s album In The Blue Light Podcast production and research by Vic Whitley-Berry. Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • ICYMI: Whatā€™s Going On with Alabama Barker and Bhad Bhabie?
    Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay dive into the battle between Bhad Bhabie and Alabama Barker. Nine years ago, Bhad Bhabie was introduced to the world on Dr. Phil as Danielle Bregoli, a 13-year-old wild child who shot to viral fame as the ā€œCash Me Outsideā€ girl. Bregoli, also known as rapper Bhad Bhabie, has recently made online waves for her diss track war with Barker, begging the question: why canā€™t the internet stop watching an internet meme and a nepo baby fight online? And did Kendrick Lamar and Drakeā€™s beef create the ultimate template for feuds going forward? This podcast is produced by Alexandra Botti, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim, and Kate Lindsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Outward | Why Love Isnā€™t Apolitical: Liberation and Rethinking Relationships
    This week, Bryan Lowder sits down with activist and author Dean Spade to discuss his latest book, Love in a F*cked Up World. Together, they unpack how capitalism, white supremacy, and patriarchy shape our desires, the pitfalls of the ā€œrelationship escalator,ā€ and why collective care might be the most radical love of all. From breaking free of toxic relationship scripts to reimagining intimacy beyond hierarchy and control, this conversation challenges everything weā€™ve been taught about loveā€”and offers a vision for something more liberatory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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