This week Dana and Steve are joined by Slate staff writer Karen Han. First, the panel discusses the movie Zola. Next, they talk about the British sitcom We Are Lady Parts. Finally, the panel is joined by Seth Stevenson, the host of Slate’s Thrilling Tales of Modern Capitalism, to discuss the past, present, and future of HBO. 

In Slate Plus, the panel talks about Conan O'Brien's departure from late night TV.

Email us at culturefest@slate.com

Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Cleo Levin.

Outro music is "Did I Make You Wait" by Staffan Carlen

Endorsements

Dana: “The Story Behind Luca’s Whale Carcass-Loving Breakout Character” by Karen Han for Slate 

Karen: “Navillera” on Netflix.

Steve: “Rothko Chapel” by Morton Feldman.

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