Topic: Slate Group

2 chapters across the catalog

Carbeque
Episode 1068 1:05:00 - 1:07:11

1068: Carbeque

Malcolm Gladwell, Podcast Startup, The Slate Group

A moderator at a Bob Woodward event announced his departure from The Slate Group to launch a new podcasting company with author Malcolm Gladwell. Gladwell, known for bestsellers like The Tipping Point, is noted for his distinctive NPR-style delivery. The hosts mock the hushed, serious tone often associated with high-end narrative podcasting and public radio.

Lady McDeath
Episode 350 1:16:16 - 1:21:23

350: Lady McDeath

The Root, Gabrielle Giffords, 2012 Campaign Speculation

The Root, an online magazine owned by the Washington Post, recently hosted a White House event featuring Valerie Jarrett. In Arizona, Representative Gabrielle Giffords' increased campaign spending has fueled rumors of a 2012 run, despite the Democratic Party's search for other candidates. The hosts clarify that The Root is part of the Slate Group, describing it as a "black Slate."