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Courtney Martin Carvell Wallace

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Kellie Farrish
Kellie Farrish is a researcher specializing in reparative genealogy, focusing on uncovering lost or erased family histories. Her work aims to facilitate conversations between descendants of enslaved people and their enslavers, addressing the complexities of family legacies and historical injustices.
Amanda Ripley
Amanda Ripley is a journalist and author known for her work on education and conflict resolution. She has written several books, including 'The Smartest Kids in the World' and 'High-Stakes Education'. Ripley has previously hosted the How To! podcast, where she engaged with various topics related to personal and professional development.
Deborah
Deborah is a public school official in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who has been involved in navigating complex relationships within the educational system. Her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic have shaped her approach to collaboration and conflict resolution.
Stacey
Stacey is a public school official in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known for her challenging working relationship with her colleague Deborah. Throughout the pandemic, Stacey learned to adapt and defend her colleague, showcasing her growth in understanding and collaboration.
Steve
Steve is a street vendor who sold MAGA caps and Trump-branded pool floaties during the 2024 election. He operated his merchandise tent at a busy intersection, where he developed a friendship with a rival vendor.
Sandra
Sandra is a street vendor who sold Harris-Walz campaign shirts and offered free Kamala candy during the 2024 election. She operated her merchandise tent at the same busy intersection as her rival, Steve, and managed to negotiate a friendship despite their political differences.
Patrick George
Patrick George is the editor-in-chief of InsideEVs, a leading source for electric vehicle news and reviews. He is also the co-host of the Plugged-In podcast, where he discusses the latest trends and developments in the electric vehicle industry. With a background in automotive journalism, Patrick has extensive knowledge about electric vehicles and their impact on the market.
Melissa Febos
Melissa Febos is a bestselling author known for her five books, including 'Girlhood', which won the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism. She is also the author of a forthcoming memoir titled 'The Dry Season'. Febos is recognized for her insightful exploration of personal narratives and the complexities of identity, and she teaches writing, focusing on how to create narratives that are both safe for the writer and empathetic towards others.

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family history Plessy v. Ferguson racial segregation reparative genealogy descendants enslaved people conversations about the past public school officials Tulsa working relationship COVID-19 solidarity conflict resolution street vendors politics 2024 election friendship MAGA caps Harris-Walz campaign shirts Tesla Elon Musk resale prices Model Y selling cars practical needs ideological needs memoir writing narrative healing empathy

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0:00 44:50

Living at Odds | 3. Making Amends for Ancestors

Hosts
Courtney Martin
Guests
Kellie Farrish
Keywords
family history Plessy v. Ferguson racial segregation reparative genealogy descendants enslaved people conversations about the past
In the third installment of our series Living at Odds, How To!s Courtney Martin examines what its like being in conflict with your family history. She talks with ancestors of the famous names in Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court decision that affirmed racial segregation in the U.S. as separate but equal. Later, researcher Kellie Farrish explains how reparative genealogy can unlock family history thats been lost or erasedand bring together descendants of enslaved people and their enslavers into conversations about the past, present, and future.

If youre enjoying Living at Odds, check out this How To! episode: How To Do the Work of Racial Justice.

Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

This episode was produced by Maura Currie and Rosie Belson. Our technical director is Merritt Jacob, who composed original music for this series. Our supervising producer is Joel Meyer. Thank you to Dahlia Lithwick of Amicus and Sophie Summergrad for their help with this episode.

Special thanks to The Hearthland Foundation, which provided funding for Living at Odds.

Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, youll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking Try Free at the top of the How To! show page. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 45:16

Living at Odds | 2. An Education in Opposition

Hosts
Courtney Martin Carvell Wallace
Guests
Amanda Ripley Deborah Stacey
Keywords
public school officials Tulsa working relationship COVID-19 solidarity conflict resolution
In the second installment of our series Living at Odds, former How To! host Amanda Ripley returns to talk with two public school officials in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who found themselves at loggerheads upon their very first meeting. Deborah and Stacey’s difficult working relationship continued until COVID-19 sparked some solidarity—and the two began to learn more about each other. Later, Stacey would find herself defending the colleague she once wanted to oust.

If you’re enjoying Living at Odds, check out these How To! episodes: How To Build Trust With Co-Workers and How To Help Teachers Thrive. Also check out Good Conflict for additional resources. 

Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

This episode was produced by Rosie Belson and Maura Currie. Our technical director is Merritt Jacob, who composed original music for this series. Our supervising producer is Joel Meyer. Thank you to Sophie Summergrad for her help with this episode.

Special thanks to The Hearthland Foundation, which provided funding for Living at Odds.

Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the How To! show page. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 46:19

Living at Odds | 1. Two Partisans, One Corner

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Courtney Martin
Guests
Steve Sandra
Keywords
street vendors politics 2024 election friendship MAGA caps Harris-Walz campaign shirts
Living at Odds is a new How To! series about what’s holding us together when so much threatens to break us apart. In our first episode, host Courtney Martin talks with two street vendors who operated rivaling merch tents at the same busy intersection during the 2024 election. Steve hawked MAGA caps and Trump-branded pool floaties just a few feet away from Sandra, who sweetened her sales of Harris-Walz campaign shirts with free “Kamala candy.” After so many weeks on the same street corner, the pair negotiated an easy friendship—and even talked about politics. Then came Election Day.  

If you’re enjoying Living at Odds, check out these How To! episodes: How To Run for Office Without Being an A**hole and How To Talk Politics With Your Dad (Without Yelling) Pt 1

Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen.

This episode was produced by Maura Currie and Rosie Belson. Our technical director is Merritt Jacob and our supervising producer is Joel Meyer. Thank you to Sophie Summergrad for her help with this episode.

Special thanks to The Hearthland Foundation, which provided funding for this series.

Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the How To! show page. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 42:25

How To Replace Your Tesla

Hosts
Courtney Martin
Guests
Patrick George
Keywords
Tesla Elon Musk resale prices Model Y selling cars practical needs ideological needs
Tesla owners are dumping their vehicles in protest of CEO Elon Musk—and driving down resale prices. On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin talks with two soon-to-be-former owners—and with Patrick George, editor-in-chief of InsideEVs and co-host of the Plugged-In podcast. Patrick helps them figure out how to sell their Model Ys and find a ride that aligns with their practical and ideological needs. 

If you liked this episode check out: How To Cope With Climate Anxiety

Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis. Our technical director is Merritt Jacob and our supervising producer is Joel Meyer.

Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the How To! show page. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 48:59

How To Write Your Memoir

Hosts
Carvell Wallace Courtney Martin
Guests
Melissa Febos
Keywords
memoir writing narrative healing empathy
To some, the act of writing a memoir might seem daunting, invasive, or navel-gazing. But excavating memories, noticing patterns, and revisiting events from other points of view can lead to healing—regardless of whether your work gets published. On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on Melissa Febos. Melissa is the bestselling author of five books, including Girlhood—winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism—and a forthcoming memoir, The Dry Season. She teaches us how to create our own narrative in ways that are safe for you and empathetic of others. 

If you liked this episode check out: Carvell Wallace on Another Word for Love, How To Start Writing (with Anna Quindlen and John Dickerson), and How To Get Your Book Published

Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis. Our technical director is Merritt Jacob and our supervising producer is Joel Meyer.

Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the How To! show page. Or, visit slate.com/howtoplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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