Death, Sex & Money

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Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation. Get more Death, Sex & Money with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Death, Sex & Money show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or visit slate.com/dsmplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. 2d ago

    Comedian Murray Hill on the Teachers Who Freed Him From an Unsafe Home

    Now famous as a New York City nightlife fixture and for his role on Somebody Somewhere, comedian Murray Hill used to keep his personal history private. In fact, the persona of “Murray Hill” started as a drag king character modeled after old-timey comedians. Over time, though, the gap between the character and the man has shrunk. This week on the show, Murray opens up about everything: his upbringing in Connecticut with a family who could be cruel and abusive, teachers who looked out for him, and friends who helped the real Murray emerge. His new memoir is called Showbiz!: My Life as a Middle-Aged Man. The interview with Norman Lear that Anna mentions can be found here. Get more with Death, Sex & Money Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Death, Sex & Money show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/dsmplus to get access wherever you listen. If you’re new to the show, welcome. We’re so glad you’re here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna’s newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Oct 13

    Remembering John Prine on His 80th, With His Wife Fiona

    To mark John Prine’s 80’s birthday, Anna catches up with his wife Fiona. Then we revisit Anna’s 2018 conversation with John, where he discussed his bestselling album Tree of Forgiveness. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Right now, we’re running a deal on Death, Sex & Money Plus memberships! Sign up to get bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Visit slate.com/dsmplus and use promo code DSM50 to get 50% off your membership – a full year of Death, Sex & Money Plus for $59. If you’re new to the show, welcome. We’re so glad you’re here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna’s newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, and critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Oct 13 • Slate Plus Only

    He Used to Be a Trash Collector. Now He’s Singing on John Prine’s Label.

    In this bonus episode, musician Riley Downing talks about his new album Landfill Poetry and the joy of being signed to John’s Prine’s label Oh Boy Records. He also discusses the decision to quit his trash collector job in his 20s to pursue music full-time. Landfill Poetry -- https://music.apple.com/us/album/landfill-poetry/6765769399?itscg=30200&at=1000l38Mz&ct=death_sex_money Oh Boy Records -- https://ohboy.com/ This episode is member-exclusive. Right now you can get 50% off a year’s membership by going to slate.com/dsmplus and using promo code DSM50. By joining, not only will you unlock this episode, but you’ll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts.

  4. Oct 6

    Ada Limón Lives in 'Vertical Time' in Her Childhood Home

    After three years as Poet Laureate, Ada Limón craved a smaller, more private life. Then she saw a sign: her childhood home was for sale. In this episode, Anna and Ada talk about writing, memory, chronic pain and making a life where she started. Ada Limón’s latest book is called Against Breaking: On the Power of Poetry. She’s also the editor of You Are Here: Poetry In the Natural World. Death, Sex & Money is produced by Slate. To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you’re new to the show, welcome. We’re so glad you’re here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna’s newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Oct 6 • Slate Plus Only

    She Quit Her Finance Job to Start a Green Burial Cemetery

    HK Lee had a stable full-time job when she came across an article in National Geographic about a “natural burial” cemetery in Texas. That led to a big career pivot. In this week’s bonus episode, HK talks about what it’s like to be in the early planning stages of starting Aeon Woods, a large-scale green burial cemetery in upstate New York. She digs into the red tape, soil science, and the process of convincing local decision makers to green-light the project. She also discusses her family’s burial grounds in Korea, where 30 generations rest. Aeon Woods -- https://www.aeonwoods.org/team/#hklee This episode is member-exclusive. Right now you can get 50% off a year’s membership by going to slate.com/dsmplus and using promo code DSM50. By joining, not only will you unlock this episode, but you’ll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts.

  6. Sep 29

    Stavros Halkias Worries Fame Might Kill Him

    This year, Stavros Halkias released a stand-up special, appeared in the Anthony Bourdain biopic Tony, and continued his run on the hit Netflix show Tires. Despite the high points, he says this year has also been “torture.” This week on the show, Stavros breaks down why success and unhealthy habits go hand in hand for him. He also traces his upbringing in a working-class immigrant family in Baltimore, his experiences in therapy, and his growing aptitude for flirting with women. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Right now, we’re running a deal on Death, Sex & Money Plus memberships! Sign up to get bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Visit slate.com/dsmplus and use promo code DSM50 to get 50% off your membership – a full year of Death, Sex & Money Plus for $59. If you’re new to the show, welcome. We’re so glad you’re here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna’s newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Sep 22

    My Homeschool Curriculum Was My Mother’s Unhappiness

    Stefan’s mother said he was too smart for public school and took him out of 4th grade. But instead of studying, Stefan’s homeschool curriculum was organized around keeping his mother company and pretending he wouldn’t grow up and leave her. In this episode, Stefan Merrill Block talks about his five year homeschool experience, how it shaped him as a father and writer, and the ambivalence of loving a parent while recognizing the harm they caused.  Stefan Merrill Block’s memoir Homeschooled is out now. Podcast production by Zoe Azulay  Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, please sign up for our membership program, Slate Plus! Members get ad-free podcasts, bonus content on lots of Slate shows, and full access to all the articles on Slate.com. Sign up today at slate.com/dsmplus. And if you’re new to the show, welcome. We’re so glad you’re here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna’s newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our new email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Sep 22 • Slate Plus Only

    One Couple's Experience with Postpartum Psychosis

    Days after Erica gave birth to her first child, she felt unstoppable — walking for miles, staying up all night pitching work ideas, imagining herself as "Supermom." Her husband, James, was terrified. In this bonus episode, Erica and James talk to Anna about their family's experience with postpartum psychosis: the warning signs, the treatment, and how it brought them closer. Erica Schwiegershausen is  a senior writer at The Cut. Read her recent story "What If Doctors Missed My Postpartum Psychosis, Too? Lindsay Clancy’s story isn’t unthinkable. I know because it almost happened to me" -- https://www.thecut.com/article/my-postpartum-psychosis-lindsay-clancy.html James Ramsay, is a digital producer at WNYC. Podcast production by Zoe Azulay This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock this episode, but you’ll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/dsmplus to get access wherever you listen.

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Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation. Get more Death, Sex & Money with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Death, Sex & Money show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or visit slate.com/dsmplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Channel
    Slate Podcasts
  • Creator
    Slate Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    634
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Slate Group
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    Death, Sex & Money
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    The Slate Group LLC

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