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What makes a song a smash? Talent? Luck? Timing? All that—and more. Chris Molanphy, pop-chart analyst and author of Slate’s “Why Is This Song No. 1?” series, tells tales from a half-century of chart history. Through storytelling, trivia and song snippets, Chris dissects how that song you love—or…
Last episode: Going to Graceland Edition· Oct 30, 2026 (today)
Every Friday, Slate’s popular daily news podcast What Next brings you TBD, a clear-eyed look into the future. From fake news to fake meat,…
Last episode: The First Real A.I. Test· Oct 30, 2026 (today)
Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation. Get more Death, Sex & Money with…
Last episode: Side Effects May Include Headaches, Sleep Eating, Buying Power Tools· Oct 27, 2026 (3 days ago)
A weekly roundup of the most important stories from the worlds of business and finance, hosted by Felix Salmon.Want more Slate Money?…
Last episode: Money Talks: Is it Time To Panic About A.I. Yet?· Oct 27, 2026 (3 days ago)
A show about the law and the nine Supreme Court justices who interpret it for the rest of America. Get more Amicus with Slate Plus. Join…
Last episode: Impeach Trump Y/N?· Oct 24, 2026 (6 days ago)