Slate
A network feed of Slate Magazine's flagship podcasts, offering daily, in-depth analysis on politics, law, and technology from its roster of journalists.
This is not a single, monolithic podcast, but a central feed for Slate's diverse and award-winning audio network. It features distinct shows like *What Next* with Mary Harris for daily news interviews, *Amicus* with Dahlia Lithwick for deep dives into Supreme Court decisions, and *What Next: TBD* with Lizzie O'Leary for analysis of technology's impact. The channel serves as a sampler of Slate's journalistic output, with each episode representing a different facet of the magazine's focus.
“Its primary distinction is its function as a network feed, offering a curated variety of shows from an established media brand in one place. Unlike single-host podcasts, it provides access to multiple journalistic voices and specialized programs, from daily news analysis to narrative deep dives and legal commentary.”
Who hosts this show
This channel is the podcast hub for Slate, an American online magazine founded in 1996 that covers current affairs, politics, and culture. Rather than a single show, this feed aggregates episodes from Slate's various award-winning podcasts, including the daily news show *What Next*, the legal analysis program *Amicus*, and the tech-focused *What Next: TBD*. The shows reflect the magazine's generally liberal editorial stance and are known for their journalistic, analytical approach to the day's biggest stories.
Credentials & credits
- Dahlia Lithwick: Senior Editor at Slate, host of Amicus, JD from Stanford University, author.
- Mary Harris: Host and managing editor of What Next, former reporter for NPR and WNYC.
- Lizzie O'Leary: Host of What Next: TBD, former host of Marketplace Weekend, has reported for CNN, NPR, and Bloomberg.
- Mark Joseph Stern: Senior writer for Slate covering courts, co-host of Amicus, JD from Georgetown University Law Center.
Other ventures
- Slate Magazine
- Slate Plus (subscription service)
- Slow Burn (podcast)
- Political Gabfest (podcast)
- Slate Money (podcast)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Cory Doctorow: There Are Reasons to Be Optimistic About the A.I. Bubble BurstingJun 26, 2026 · 48 min
- 02
- 03Pod Save’s Tommy Vietor Rates JD Vance’s Efforts to End The War in IranJun 24, 2026 · 32 min
- 04What SCOTUS' Weed-Friendly Interpretation of History Means For Gun LawsJun 18, 2026 · 14 min
- 05Justin Wolfers on Why Trump’s Deal with Iran Won’t Save Your 401kJun 17, 2026 · 26 min
- 06We Finally Saw the Broadview Six Grand Jury TranscriptsJun 13, 2026 · 17 min
Notable episodes
- 01Alito Delivered Three Atrocious Opinions in a Row, feat. Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern
A representative example of the Amicus podcast's format, featuring hosts Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern providing sharp, critical legal analysis of recent Supreme Court decisions.
- 02Pod Save’s Tommy Vietor Rates JD Vance’s Efforts to End The War in Iran
Showcases the What Next podcast's interview style, with host Mary Harris questioning a prominent political commentator (Tommy Vietor) to clarify a complex foreign policy issue.
- 03Cory Doctorow: There Are Reasons to Be Optimistic About the A.I. Bubble Bursting
An episode of What Next: TBD that highlights the show's focus on technology and its societal impact, featuring an in-depth discussion with an expert author on AI and labor.
What you'll be asked on this show
The overall style is journalistic, conversational, and analytical, though the format varies by show. Programs like *What Next* are typically structured as one-on-one interviews with subject-matter experts. *Amicus* often features co-hosted discussions between legal scholars dissecting recent court rulings. Production is professional and clean, consistent with a major media publication.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
- “Can you explain how [current event] is the thesis of your book?”
- “What does this [political vote or court decision] mean to you, if anything?”
- “How would you be feeling right about now if you were [political figure]?”
- “Can you and I lay out where we are with [geopolitical situation] at the moment?”
- “Why does [new technology] feel so inevitable right now?”
- “What do you say to people who find [new technology] useful for everyday tasks?”
Signature segments
- · Slate Plus Membership Pitch: A recurring segment promoting the subscription for bonus content.
- · Opinionpalooza: A special series on the Amicus podcast covering major Supreme Court decisions at the end of a term.
- · Cross-promotion: Episodes frequently promote other podcasts within the Slate network.
- · Show-specific branding: Each podcast (What Next, Amicus, etc.) has its own distinct intro music and graphics.
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are consistently subject-matter experts who can provide authoritative analysis. The lineup includes authors, academics, fellow journalists, economists, and former government officials who are booked to explain the nuances of the day's news.
- Cory Doctorowon Cory Doctorow: There Are Reasons to Be Optimistic About the A.I. Bubble Bursting
- Tommy Vietoron Pod Save’s Tommy Vietor Rates JD Vance’s Efforts to End The War in Iran
- Justin Wolferson Justin Wolfers on Why Trump’s Deal with Iran Won’t Save Your 401k
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The primary sponsor is Slate's own membership program, Slate Plus. Nearly every episode description and intro contains a call to action to subscribe for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus episodes across the entire podcast network.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Is this a single podcast?
- No, this is a channel for Slate, an online magazine. It features episodes from their entire network of podcasts, including shows like *What Next*, *Amicus*, and *Slow Burn*.
- Who are the hosts?
- The hosts vary by show. Prominent hosts include Mary Harris (*What Next*), Dahlia Lithwick (*Amicus*), and Lizzie O'Leary (*What Next: TBD*).
- What is the format?
- The format depends on the specific podcast. It ranges from daily news interviews and co-hosted legal analysis to narrative-style deep dives on historical events.
- What is Slate Plus?
- Slate Plus is a paid membership program that offers listeners ad-free versions of all Slate podcasts, as well as exclusive bonus episodes and content.
- What topics does the Slate podcast network cover?
- The network focuses on current events, with an emphasis on U.S. politics, law and the Supreme Court, technology, economics, and culture, reflecting the coverage of Slate Magazine.
- Where can I listen to these podcasts?
- You can listen to episodes on YouTube, the Slate website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms.
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- [02]Dahlia Lithwick Bioapbspeakers.com
- [03]Lizzie O'Leary - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [04]Mark Joseph Stern - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [05]Mary Harris's Podcast Credits & Interviews | Podchaserpodchaser.com
- [06]Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [07]What Next | Daily News and Analysis - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [08]Lizzie O'Leary - Web Summitwebsummit.com
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