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Katie Couric, host of the eponymous podcast, Katie Couric, is pretty much over you calling her “perky.”

Katie Couric, host of the eponymous podcast, Katie Couric, is pretty much over you calling her “perky.” Andrew Eccles

Thursday, Jun 08 • 8 a.m. (ET)

Katie Couric Is No One’s Sweetheart (Encore)

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Pajama-wearing podcaster Katie Couric explains why she’s over being America’s sweetheart. And we talk Hawaii’s complicated racial history with the host of Offshore. Plus, untold stories from the Middle East from the folks behind Kerning Cultures. And a senior citizen podcast club where wine plays a prominent role. Keep reading...

Bill Cosby arrives for the second day of jury selection in his sexual assault case, which begins in suburban Philadelphia June 5.

Bill Cosby arrives for the second day of jury selection in his sexual assault case, which begins in suburban Philadelphia June 5. Andrew Rush/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP, Pool

Thursday, Jun 01 • 2 p.m. (ET)

The Unraveling of Bill Cosby

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“America’s Dad” Bill Cosby is on trial for sexual assault in Philadelphia. We check in with folks behind Cosby Unraveled about the entertainer’s Philly roots and his impact on the City of Brotherly Love. Also, Obama advisor David Axelrod chats about the art of telling politicians’ stories, and comedian Aparna Nancherla explains why it isn’t always good to say yes, especially to podcast hosts. Plus: the ultimate public radio send-up — the parody podcast, Consider Our Knowledge. Keep reading...

Actress and comedian Lauren Lapkus hates playing herself. And so does her dog, Franny pup.

Actress and comedian Lauren Lapkus hates playing herself. And so does her dog, Franny pup. Stevie Nelson

Thursday, May 25 • 5 p.m. (ET)

Lauren Lapkus Is Our Special Guest!

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With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus is the perfect podcast for the actress and comedian, because she'd much prefer to play a character than be herself. Also, we ask Strangers' Lea Thau how she maintained her radical empathy by bunking with Trump supporters and rescue the host of How's Your Day from endless newspaper archives. Plus: How Rep. Keith Ellison uses a podcast to talk to his constituents (and the Congressman's spot-on Ira Glass impersonation). Keep reading...

Malcolm Gladwell doesn't really cry. But he'd like it if you did.

Malcolm Gladwell doesn't really cry. But he'd like it if you did. Brooke Williams

Thursday, May 18 • 8 a.m. (ET)

Malcolm Gladwell Will Make You Cry (Encore)

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Malcolm Gladwell tells us why he tries to get people to cry during interviews. And podcaster Sam Sabin finds her Native American heritage by way of her estranged father's obituary. Plus: why Alec Baldwin has the best celebrity podcast. Keep reading...

A mother’s work is never done. And beauty never takes a holiday.

A mother’s work is never done. And beauty never takes a holiday. Lauren Ober/WAMU

Friday, May 12 • 11 a.m. (ET)

Mother’s Day Extravaganza: Pods and Broads!

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We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with stories from all kinds of women — a single lesbian mother by choice (Not By Accident), a young woman who chose sterilization (Tie My Tubes) and a Korean mom raising a multi-racial daughter (Other: Mixed Race In America), among others. Plus, mom tributes from your favorite audio producers. And Lauren's mom guest stars! Keep reading...

Tavi Gevinson founded Rookie magazine when she was just 15. Now at 21, she's jumping in the podcast game.

Tavi Gevinson founded Rookie magazine when she was just 15. Now at 21, she's jumping in the podcast game. EventPhotosNYC/Flickr

Friday, May 05 • 9 a.m. (ET)

Tavi Gevinson, Rookie (Podcaster) of the Year

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The Lower Eastside Girls Club in New York City produces an all-girl podcast called WGRL. So naturally we had to put aside our fear of teens to go visit. Plus, we talk tragedy and healing with the documentarian behind First Day Back. And find out why mental illness can be so dang funny from John Moe of The Hilarious World of Depression. Bonus: writer, actor and media entrepreneur Tavi Gevinson of Rookie magazine gives us her top podcast picks. Keep reading...