Candice Lim is joined by Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe and Teen Vogue associate editor Aiyana Ishmael to break down the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which came back last week after six years away. The lingerie brand’s once-iconic show featured performances from Cher, Tyla, and LISA, but its return has begged the question: who is the show for, and what ... Show More
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What Next: TBD | The Surveillance Interstate
Tracking a license plate across the country has never been easier, which is good news if your car has been stolen, but in an era of ICE and Border Patrol raids, these warrantless searches feel increasingly invasive—and unconstitutional.
Guest: Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media ... Show More
31 m
Nov 22
Slate Money | Good Riddance to Larry Summers
This week: Larry Summers has stepped down from his public positions following the release of unsavory emails he exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein. Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck discuss Summers’ correspondence with the infamous sex trafficker, the veracity of his “ge ... Show More
54m 58s
Oct 17
Victoria’s Secret wants you back
The lingerie brand was tarnished by its connection to Jeffrey Epstein, and by fading cultural appeal. With the relaunch of its once-iconic fashion show, Victoria's Secret is fighting for relevance. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checke ... Show More
25m 51s
Nov 2024
Tyra Banks' Revisionist History On Body Positivity
So, we're still doing the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show? Then you know Emily and Lauren are going to dish all about it. But first, Lauren shares a story about her recent run-in with a reality television celebrity! After your hosts give a rundown of the Victoria's Secret runway, ... Show More
59m 40s
Mar 2025
Who Is Controlling RFK Jr.? | Candace Ep 167
Text messages reveal that the journalist “hit” on me was being overseen by former journalist Olivia Nuzzi, who had a digital affair with RFK Jr. before being let go by New York Magazine, Jessica Mann, the woman who put Harvey Weinstein away for 3 years, publicly reaches out to me ... Show More
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Oct 6
Meghan Markle Paris Fashion Week Disaster, Kim K Morphs Into Kris Jenner, and Kamala's Election Lies
<p>Link Lauren dives into Meghan Markle in Paris for Fashion Week at the Balenciaga show despite the brand’s risky past involving children, her insensitive video with her feet up near the site of Princess Diana’s crash site and more. Then Link breaks down Kamala going rogue on st ... Show More
34m 50s