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Slate Books is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 513 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Gabfest Reads| The Seven Rules of Trust

  Dec 20, 202532 minS0

  <p>David Plotz talks with Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales about his new book The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last. They discuss how Wikipedia’s culture of assuming good faith and shared purpose became a model for building trustworthy digital communities — and what lessons that holds for companies, social media, and politics today.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Wales reflects on how to maintain trust in polarized times, the challenges of AI-generated information, and why genuine civility still matters online.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slat...

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  Death, Sex & Money | Samin Nosrat’s Recipe for Self-Compassion

  Dec 16, 20251 hourS0

  <p>After the blockbuster success of her first book, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, Samin Nosrat felt pressure to follow it up with something big. But when depression and grief hit, she was forced to slow down and accept help (and cooking) from people around her.</p> <p>In this episode, Samin talks about getting "chef 911" texts from friends on Thanksgiving, new romance, and finding happiness outside of success.</p> <p>Samin’s new cookbook is Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love</p> <p>Listen to How to Face Your Fears With Steve-O, Laurel Braitman, and Re...

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  What Hearing Aids and Anger Management Still Miss

  Dec 9, 20251h 5mS0

  <p>The British poet Raymond Antrobus was six years old when his parents and doctors realized that his ears couldn’t recognize a whole range of sounds. He was fitted with hearing aids and began a life of straddling the Deaf and hearing worlds, going to speech therapy and reading lips, learning British sign language, and attending both Deaf and hearing schools. By necessity, Raymond became an expert in communication and miscommunication, which are recurring themes in his poetry. </p> <p>This week, Anna talks to Raymond about his memoir The Quiet Ear: An Investigation of Missing Sound and what it...

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  How To Learn to Love Your City

  Nov 25, 202530 minS0

  <p>It wasn’t long after Melody Warnick moved to Blacksburg, Va., that she realized its nickname—“Bleaksburg”—wasn’t a joke. Feeling stuck, she devised a research-based experiment to acclimate to her new city. On this episode: Melody explains how she went from hating Blacksburg to loving it (and how you can deepen your connection to the place where you live). </p> <p>Listen to part one of our conversation here: How to Move to a New City. </p> <p>If you liked this episode check out: How To Survive a Disaster and Quick Fix: Meet Your Neighbors</p> <p>Do you have...

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  How To Move to a New City

  Nov 18, 202540 minS0

  <p>Kerry is ready to leave rural Virginia and move to a walkable, vibrant city. The only problem? She can’t decide which walkable, vibrant city is right for her. On this episode, How To!’s Courtney Martin brings on Melody Warnick, author of This Is Where You Belong and If You Could Live Anywhere. Melody asks Kerry what she’s really seeking in a new place—and introduces a process that can help make such an important decision.</p> <p>Next week, we’ll talk with Melody about learning to love where you live. Can’t wait for part two? Slate P...

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