Hear Me Out

Slate’s discussion and debate podcast.

About the Show

Hear Me Out is Slate’s destination for tough, topical discussions with integrity, and without clichés. Join host Celeste Headlee and a guest each week for a smart, fair debate on issues that matter.

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Punishing a Shooter’s Parents Misses the Point

Justice is a bigger picture.

Student Protests Can Backfire (Badly)

It’s the law of unintended consequences.

Third Parties Are Saving Democracy

It’s just that their job isn’t winning (yet).

Legalize Weed, but Not Like This

Smoke and mirrors.

Interracial Marriages Can Still Be Racist

And their children could pay the price.

Don’t Blame Capitalism for the Housing Crisis

For-profit developers could be the solution.

Anti-Vaxers Aren’t Just Extremists

They’re responding to real problems with American healthcare.

You Probably Don’t Need Therapy Forever

The point of therapy is to equip you for success on your own.

Purity Is Poisoning the Progressive Movement

Incrementalism isn’t a dirty word.

The House Should Elect The President

Not we the people… at least, not directly.

Horse Race Journalism Is Good, Actually

Giddy up, voters.

Un-Cancel Woodrow Wilson

It’s time to reassess what a great president looks like.

The Constitution Can’t Save Us

And we should stop pretending like it can.

Campus Assault Hearings Are A Disaster

Restorative justice might be the solution.

Actually, Trump Supporters Are Delusional

“Death cult” may sound hyperbolic, but it also might be true.

Feminism Is Dying (but It Can Be Saved)

When we say all women, we need to mean it.

George Santos and Gypsy Rose Aren’t Your Icons

Meme responsibly.

Trump Voters Are Not Delusional

Writing them off misses the point.

Yes, You Can Self-Improve Right Now

F— your gut. Trust your enemies.

The Holidays Are Tacky. Embrace It

Stop trying to class it up.