What We Heard This Week
Welcome to What We Heard This Week, where we sort through the week's best podcasts so you don't have to.
Death, Sex & Money— This Senator Saved My Life
When people tell you to write your congressman, they don't usually mean for you to ask a senator to help you win your girlfriend back.
Slate Money — Alibaba And The Magical IPO
On their inaugural episode, Slate Money explains just what the heck Alibaba is, why it's causing such a stir and how companies like it are valued.
Leslie Jamison, who has written for The Believer, Harper's and The New York Times, talks about latest book The Empathy Exams and the importance of writing about pain.
Desus Vs. Mero — Baby Mom's Brolic
You might know cultural treasure Kid Mero from his various appearance in VICE videos or on mashup tracks from Skinny Friedman. On this podcast, Mero and has cohost Desus skewer hip hop culture. Warning: not suitable for young listeners.
Shepard talks with Marc about growing up around rich jerks, finding skate-punk culture and where he draws inspiration in his art.
Hello Internet — Hamburgers In The Pipes
Grey and Brady are both in bad shape but still manage to discuss: pronunciation pedantry, Avatar, viral videos against social media and net neutrality.