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Premium Episode: The Secrets of Joan Didion
Lili Anolik on what the hidden career of Eve Babitz shows us about the hidden life of Joan Didion.
Dec 10
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Solo Episode: Life Is Cringe
Thoughts on Sydney Sweeney, embarrassing boyfriends, main character syndrome, and cultural loserishness.
Dec 6
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November 2025
Fatherhood As Literary Art
Thomas Beller on his new collection of essays about being a father, a son, and a New Yorker.
Nov 29
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Meghan Daum
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Reunion with Sarah Haider: A Great Feminization!
Give thanks! The girlx are back together!
Nov 20
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Thursday Thread: But His Emails!
The Jeffrey Epstein story, told through typos.
Nov 14
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Meghan Daum
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Should We Bring Back Asylums?
Dr. Sally Satel calls for a more honest—and nuanced—approach to helping the severely mentally ill.
Nov 9
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Latest Unspeakeasy News
Next year's retreats, this year's changes, and photos from NYC
Nov 6
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Meghan Daum
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The Making of a Gender Heretic
Ben Appel on being cis, white, and gay.
Nov 5
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The Complete Idiot's Guide To A Complete Idiot
Monday discussion thread: Tucker + Fuentes = what we deserve?
Nov 3
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Meghan Daum
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Have Clickbait Headlines Ruined The World?
Don’t hate me for it. I already hate myself enough.
Nov 3
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October 2025
Founding Member Zoom Hangout
Time to get back to it! Meet me on Sunday Nov 9 at 8pm ET
Oct 31
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Meghan Daum
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How Do You Want Your Life To End?
Dr. Sunita Puri wants us to think about our deaths, and get on with our lives.
Oct 29
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