The New York Times political reporter Astead Herndon went speed dating in a swing state to ask daters fun questions like: How early do you tell a prospective date whether you lean red or blue? When do you talk about your stances on issues like abortion or gender equality? It’s hard enough to find someone you click with. Then add election-year tensions into t ... Show More
Apr 22
No, I Won't Be Your Bridesmaid
Ruhama Wolle loves weddings, but after being a bridesmaid three times in a little more than a year, she reached a breaking point. The financial and emotional burden was too much, and in an article for Glamour magazine, she publicly resigned from ever being a bridesmaid again. Now ... Show More
51m 30s
Apr 15
Elizabeth Banks Married Her College Sweetheart. They’re Still in Love.
On her first day of college, Elizabeth Banks met a cute guy at a party. This was long before her roles in “Pitch Perfect” and “30 Rock.” A lot has changed, but 33 years later Banks is still with that same cute guy. In this episode of “Modern Love,” she tells our host, Anna Martin ... Show More
45m 1s
Apr 2023
How Politics Affects Online Dating & Relationships | Beyond the Scenes
How does political polarization impact online dating and relationships? Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with journalist and co-host of The Man Enough podcast, Liz Plank, and chief science advisor for Match.com, Dr. Helen Fisher, to chat about when to bring up politics in dating, how ... Show More
45m 14s
Aug 2019
210: I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics
It can feel a bit overwhelming to discuss politics with a significant other, friends or family in today's politically charged world. Unfortunately, with the 2020 presidential election looming, the political divide in media and culture will likely be more apparent than ever. Liste ... Show More
53m 19s
May 2024
243. Question Time: The worst political cliches, US voter suppression, and is the left-leaning media too 'worthy'?
Will Robert F. Kennedy Jr. inadvertently help Donald Trump defeat Joe Biden? What do politicians really mean when they say "I've been very clear"? How much voter suppression goes on behind closed doors in politics?
Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell as they answer all these ... Show More
33m 34s