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One Year: 1955 - The Crockett Craze
How Walt Disney created the first baby-boom phenomenon totally by accident.
One Year: 1955 - The Team Nobody Would Play
In 1955, a team of Black Little Leaguers battled the white establishment in the Deep South.
Decoder Ring: Think Catchphrases Are Dead? Eat My Shorts.
Bless up: Its a whole episode about Doh!, Dealbreaker! and Did I do that?
Decoder Ring: The Quest for a Homemade Hovercraft
With his scouting days long over, a Slate producer enlists his dad for one last merit badge.
Decoder Ring: A Brief History of Making Out
Is deep kissing a universal human behavior?
Decoder Ring: The Great Parmesan Cheese Debate
Is a Wisconsin version more authentic than its beloved Italian counterpart?
Decoder Ring: What's Really Going On Inside a Mosh Pit?
The etiquette, science and enduring appeal of a concertgoing ritual.
S8 Live Announcement & Bonus Conversation
Host Joel Anderson is interviewed by Slate's Dahlia Lithwick.
S8 Ep. 4: A National Disgrace
What if Anita Hill hadnt been the only woman who testified against Clarence Thomas?
S8 Ep. 3: I’m Their Guy
To understand who Clarence Thomas was in the 1980s, you need to hear from the women who knew him best.