This week, cohost Joe Hagan talks to renowned writer, culture critic, and scholar Lucy Sante, whose essay in the February issue of Vanity Fair describes her transition at age 67. Sante expands on her many stages of personal revelation—how the “egg” was cracked—and the relief and liberation she experienced in embracing her long-denied gender as well as the ch ... Show More
Oct 2025
From In The Dark: Blood Relatives Trailer
Five family members, murdered. A sixth in prison for life. It’s one of Britain’s most infamous crimes. But did the justice system get it wrong? “Blood Relatives,” a six-part series from In the Dark, is coming on October 28th.New Yorker subscribers get early, ad-free access to “Bl ... Show More
4m 57s
May 2025
An Explosive Report, Then a Bombshell Diagnosis: The "Original Sin" Authors on Biden's 2024 Decision
On this episode, executive editor Claire Howorth and Hive editor Michael Calderone sit down with CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’s Alex Thompson, authors of the bombshell political book, “Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again.” ... Show More
41m 35s
May 2025
Department of Offense: Inside Pete Hegseth’s Bombastic, Chaotic Tenure
The scandal-scarred Defense Secretary is hanging on—but for how long? On this episode, Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Radhika Jones, along with executive editor Claire Howorth and Hive editor Michael Calderone, discuss Pete Hegseth’s pugilistic style and tumultuous tenure atop the D ... Show More
35m 6s
Apr 2025
Best of Design Matters: Lucy Sante
Renowned writer, cultural critic, and scholar of the demimonde Lucy Sante joins to discuss her career and a new memoir, “I Heard Her Call My Name,” reflecting on her transition and self-actualization in her sixties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
59m 19s
Sep 2024
Lucy Sante & Juliet Jacques: I Heard Her Call My Name
Born in Belgium in 1954 to conservative, Catholic parents, Lucy Sante migrated to New York in the 1960s, where she became associated with the Bohemian artistic milieu of the city. After producing several highly acclaimed works of history such as Low Life and The Other Paris and t ... Show More
1h 3m
Nov 2020
Living Your Truth: A Transgender Pastor Speaks Out
Jada, Willow, and Gammy sit down with Pastor Paula Williams, a transgender woman who risked her job, family and friendships in order to live her truth. Plus — Paula shares what she’s learned from her experiences living as both a man and a woman. Learn more about your ad-choices a ... Show More
27m 7s
Feb 2022
SMNTY Classics: Lucy Hicks Anderson
<p>In this classic edition of Female Firsts, Yves shares the story of Lucy Hicks Anderson, considered the first trans person to fight for transgender rights in court, and further the first Black American trans woman to be put on trial for her identity.</p><p> </p> Learn more abou ... Show More
36m 10s