Arts & Culture

Solo Episode: What Do Podcasters Owe Their Guests?

Thoughts on Ross Douthat, Seth Harp, and public demand to "release it all!" Plus, a Fresh Air with Terry Gross tale of woe.

Feb 9 • Meghan Daum

31:58

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, 2025 • Meghan Daum

1:11:36

Fatherhood As Literary Art

Thomas Beller on his new collection of essays about being a father, a son, and a New Yorker.

Nov 29, 2025 • Meghan Daum and Thomas Beller

1:12:35

How To Survive a Mania

Lionel Shriver hates groupthink. And so should everyone else.

Jul 28, 2025 • Meghan Daum

1:31:30

Alma Deutscher's First Dance

Watch now | The celebrated young composer collaborates with the American Contemporary Ballet

May 31, 2025 • Meghan Daum

1:05:23

Why Joni Mitchell Matters

Henry Alford on his book, "I Dream Of Joni: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell in 53 Snapshots"

May 9, 2025 • Meghan Daum

1:13:26

Audio Essay: Dignity Is Out Of Style

I yelled at the left for debasing itself. Now I'm yelling at the right for debasing us all.

Mar 31, 2025 • Meghan Daum

21:09

Is the Online Right Eating Itself?

The Free Press’s River Page deconstructs the trolls.

Mar 3, 2025 • Meghan Daum and The Free Press

1:05:40

Don't Look For Answers. Seek Questions.

How Topaz Adizes changed his game.

Jan 8, 2025 • Meghan Daum

1:11:36

Ana Kasparian Falls Out of Alignment

A political awakening brings a personal reckoning

Dec 14, 2024 • Meghan Daum and Ana Kasparian

1:09:28

Is Wokeness An Elite Boondoggle?

Sociologist Musa al-Gharbi drops a truth bomb

Dec 9, 2024 • Meghan Daum and Musa al-Gharbi

1:18:11

Is Sports Betting More Addictive Than Porn?

Alex Grodd on the latest scourge affecting young men

Nov 28, 2024 • Meghan Daum and The Disagreement

1:07:03

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