By 1928, Eunice left the glamor of the Harlem Renaissance behind for the austere world of law school. She is dreaming of making a bigger impact on the world. As she separates herself from the legacy of her parents, and from the rest of her community, what will it cost Eunice to succeed in a new and unfamiliar world of law? The Godmother is produced by No ... Show More
Feb 2024
Ep 5: Up All Night to Get lucky
In 1935, Eunice Carter is at the center of the largest investigation of organized crime in U.S. history. Meanwhile, there's a power struggle raging in the heart of organized crime and as the dust settles, Lucky Luciano finds himself at the top. As Lucky’s star rises, Eunice finds ... Show More
45m 8s
Feb 2024
Ep 6: : Trial of the Century
In the summer of 1936, New York watches with baited breath, as Lucky Luciano stands trial. He’s been charged alongside some of organized crime's most violent strongmen. Their fate sits in the hands of Eunice’s witnesses: a handful of sex workers, many of whom are experiencing bru ... Show More
45m 27s
Jan 2024
Introducing: The Godmother
In the 1930s, Lucky Luciano, one of American history’s most notorious mobsters, was finally taken down by a rookie prosecutor. Eunice Carter was one of the first Black Women ever to become a prosecutor in America. She operated from the heart of the Harlem Renaissance to navigate ... Show More
2m 56s
Jul 2025
The Kids Are Grown — Now What?
Molly is a lawyer in Chicago, whose youngest kid is about to leave for college. As she prepares to be an empty nester, she’s thinking about selling her house and looking ahead to a whole new chapter. If you want to be on What We Spend, we'd love to hear from you. Write us at what ... Show More
36m 31s
Oct 2024
Heartfelt Goodbyes and Fresh Beginnings
In this solo episode, Ken Eurich takes the mic alone, reflecting on major changes in her personal life, including her decision to continue the podcast without her long-time assistant, Henry. Ken dives into the emotional journey of parting ways with Henry while still cherishing th ... Show More
29m 15s
Mar 2024
The Hammer You Use to Smash Your Old Life Apart
<p>In classic Beautiful/Anonymous fashion, this week's caller is in a major transition phase of his life, leaving behind a lucrative career in favor of something less soul-sucking. He talks with Gethard about ghostwriting blog posts for International Women's Day, what makes a goo ... Show More
1h 15m
Feb 2020
failure
Emma opens up about changing the format of her podcast, how to deal with a perceived failure, not giving up, and ways to learn and grow from it. Plus, she talks about her decision to not go to college, the backlash she faced, and how it’s changed her life compared to other people ... Show More
43m 25s