Happy Hour #64: The Villain

Listener, friend of the show and Sex and the City expert Jasmine joins us in our continuing Sex and the City watch and react series in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Around the world, the birth rate is declining and it is sounding a lot of alarms. What is behind the decline? While some would like to blame feminism, there are many factors at play. We discuss in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

How did ICE, or the Immigrations and Custom Enforcement in the US, come to be? We delve into the history and the discuss some of the ramifications in part one of our look at the organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Stories help you make sense of your life — but when these narratives are incomplete or misleading, they can keep you stuck instead of providing clarity. In an actionable talk, psychotherapist and advice columnist Lori Gottlieb shows how to break free from the stories you've been ... Show More

A veteran loss prevention officer goes rogue and reveals the truly dark side of policing professional shoplifters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Mr. Delay reaches out with a breakdown of trauma medicine guidelines. An anonymous caller details the experience of a military friend who fears they may be turned against the American public. Multiple Conspiracy Realists write in to discuss the unfolding Epstein saga -- especiall ... Show More

After a run-in with the law, Phoenix’s superhero antics start to have consequences for his civilian life. When tragedy strikes in downtown Seattle, things begin to unravel for Phoenix Jones.  The Superhero Complex is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio. For more from Novel visit no ... Show More

In The Tipping Point, Malcolm helped popularize a controversial approach to policing called “Broken Windows Theory” that is often credited for keeping crime rates down. Now, 25 years later, he goes back and audits his chapter on crime. Did he get it right? See omnystudio.com/list ... Show More

<p>Abby and Patrick welcome Dan Taberski, creator of the brand-new podcast series <em>Hysterical</em>. They explore the genesis of the series and the challenges and rewards of confronting both the history and the present of “the H-word.” Tracking the trajectories of this famously ... Show More

<p>The conflicting narratives about what happened in Haditha make their way through the opaque inner workings of the military justice system, until they reach a top commander who decides which story to believe. </p><p>To find online-only features, visit newyorker.com/season3. And ... Show More

<p>In episode 1639, Jack and Miles are joined by movement lawyer, political commentator, public defender, and host of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@olurinatti">Olurinatti</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/msolurin/?hl=en">Olayemi Olurin</a>, to discuss… The Social Impac ... Show More

Growing up under his father’s terrifying authority, Shaka developed wounds that ran deep—wounds that followed him into adulthood, affecting his self-worth, connections, and eventually mental health. In this narration, we see how a young man’s story reminds us of the powerful impa ... Show More