This week Steve, Dana, and Julia discuss the Oscar-nominated documentary Collective. Next, the group is joined by June Thomas, senior managing producer of Slate podcasts, to discuss Law & Order: Organized Crime. Finally, the panel dives into Substack, the newsletter platform journalists are flocking to.
In Slate Plus, the panel talks about the Oscars.
Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Rachael Allen.
Email the hosts at culturefest@slate.com
Endorsements
 Dana: The Narcotic Farm
 Julia: Party Down
 Steve: Anne Briggs, particularly this song
Further Reading
Charlie Warzel’s recent Twitter thread on Galaxy Brain
Outro Music
"What Do You Want From Me" by OTE
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