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Culture Gabfest: Hamilton in the Trump Era
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60 minutes
Released:
Jul 8, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
On this week’s episode, Steve, Dana, and Julia are joined by New Yorker staff writer Doreen St. Félix to talk about I May Destroy You. Then, Steve and Dana are joined by Isaac Butler, writer and co-host of this season of Slate’s Working podcast, to discuss the filmed version of Hamilton, now streaming on Disney Plus. Finally, the panel dives into Julia’s comfort-watch pick of the week: the 1996 disaster film Twister.
In Slate Plus, the hosts continue to talk with Isaac about Hamilton, its ending, its significance in 2020, and more.
Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Rachael Allen.
Outro Music: Smartface by Smartface
Endorsements
Dana: Scott Brick’s narration of Ron Chernow’s Alexander Hamilton.
Julia: The movie Dave.
Steve: “Wanting Wrong” by Anne Enright in the New York Review of Books.
Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on the Culture Gabfest each episode, and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens’ classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.
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In Slate Plus, the hosts continue to talk with Isaac about Hamilton, its ending, its significance in 2020, and more.
Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Rachael Allen.
Outro Music: Smartface by Smartface
Endorsements
Dana: Scott Brick’s narration of Ron Chernow’s Alexander Hamilton.
Julia: The movie Dave.
Steve: “Wanting Wrong” by Anne Enright in the New York Review of Books.
Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on the Culture Gabfest each episode, and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens’ classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Jul 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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