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Very smart women. I appreciate very much that more than one generation is represented. Other reviewers dislike the voices, verbal tics, or the mommy-centric aspect. As a single woman in her 50s, I'd say, I'll listen any time to any thoughtful, lively discussion of smart women and men on a wide range of issues, ranging from the political to cultural to the frivolous. Just keep doing what you're doing and don't get self-conscious about it or your voices. I always learn something from this gabfest and the others.Read full review »
SJMcKee via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/09/12
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Huge fan of many other Slate podcasts, and tried to give this one a listen over several months, but just can't bear an entire show that centers around finding ways that any situation negativiely effects women. Great topics all with the same ending; Can we find a male gender bias in this...Read full review »
theLaw1978 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/06/15
I agree with some of the criticism; wish there was a more diverse group, Hanna Rosin is strident and often annoys me, but now feel obligated to defend their voices. What is with all the carping and whining about real people (usually women) sounding like real people?? I just wish they would talk...Read full review »
marywoofbury via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/04/15
A smart, timely podcast with an informed discussion. Don't let the name -- XX Gabfest -- turn you off, as it almost did for me. (Good grief -- "Gabfest"?! I don't care if it's a Slate name; it has connotations!) I'm familiar with Emily's byline from Slate, so I knew...Read full review »
frmr_rprtr via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/30/09
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