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Culture Gabfest
New York Times critic Dwight Garner says “The Slate Culture Gabfest is one of the highlights of my week.” The award-winning Culturefest features critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner debating the week in culture, from highbrow to pop. For more of Slate’s culture podcasts, check out the Slate Culture feed. Want more Culture Gabfest? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Culture Gabfest show page. Or,...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.5 stars from 517 ratings
Love this show so much!
I discovered this show and all things Slate during the pandemic. I absolutely love the three hosts and their different perspectives on everything from books to movies. It’s fun and enjoyable. Thanks for your work on it Julia, Dana and Steve.
MADaye62 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 10/23/24
insightful
makes me want to experience more culture
Henrietta Hyundai via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 10/19/24
2/3 of the hosts are lovely
Dana and Julia are a joy to listen to. I enjoy guest hosts like Jamelle Bouie and Dan Kois. More and more listening to Stephen Metcalf talk about pop culture is like having a blind date with a vegan. You order a steak, and they spend the entire date looking down their nose at you, they disparage...Read full review »
Abikingviking via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/15/24
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