Double X Gabfest

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss Berniebros, the CDC's warning to young women about drinking, and Samantha Bee's show Full Frontal on TBS.Double X is brought to you by MeUndies. MeUndies makes the world’s most comfortable underwear in a variety of styles and patterns. Head to MeUndies.com/doublex to get free shipping and 20 percent off your first order. And by Headspace. If you've ever been curious about meditation, then go to Headspace.com/doublex and try the Take 10 program. It's guided meditation for 10 days—10 minutes a day—absolutely free. Give it a try at Headspace.com/doublex. And by HelloFresh, the meal kit delivery service that makes cooking fun, easy, and convenient! Each week, HelloFresh creates new, delicious recipes—complete with step-by-step instructions—that are designed to take around 30 minutes to prepare. For 35 dollars off your first week of deliveries, visit HelloFresh.com and enter DOUBLEX when you subscribe. 

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss the power pose, whether we http://www.MeUndies.com/doublex should embrace procrastination, and The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.Double X is brought to you by MeUndies. MeUndies makes the world’s most comfortable underwear in a variety of styles and patterns. Head to MeUndies.com/doublex to get free shipping and 20 percent off your first order. And by BollandBranch.com, the company that makes luxury bedding affordable. Get the nicest sheets you've ever owned for about half the price of what stores are charging. Order right now and they'll give you 20 percent off your order, plus free shipping. Go to BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code DOUBLEX. And by HelloFresh, the meal kit delivery service that makes cooking fun, easy, and convenient! Each week, HelloFresh creates new, delicious recipes—complete with step-by-step instructions—that are designed to take around 30 minutes to prepare. For 35 dollars off your first week of deliveries, visit HelloFresh.com and enter DOUBLEX when you subscribe.

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss whether David Bowie paved the way for our gender bending lives with Lea DeLaria, Hillary Clinton's youth problem, and coloring books for adults.Double X is brought to you by MeUndies. Go to MeUndies.com/doublex, choose from a variety of underwear styles and patterns—for both men and women—and they’ll be delivered right to your door. For 20 percent off your first order of the World’s Most Comfortable Underwear, head to MeUndies.com/doublex right now. And by BollandBranch.com, the company that makes luxury bedding affordable. Get the nicest sheets you've ever owned for about half the price of what stores and boutiques are charging. Order right now and they'll give you $50 off a set of sheets, plus free shipping. Go to BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code DOUBLEX. And by HelloFresh, the meal kit delivery service that makes cooking fun, easy, and convenient! Each week, HelloFresh creates new, delicious recipes—complete with step-by-step instructions—that are designed to take around 30 minutes. For 35 dollars off your first week of deliveries, visit HelloFresh.com and enter DOUBLEX when you subscribe.

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss the Amazon TV series Transparent, the pussification of America, and the best and worst feminist moments of 2015.Double X is brought to you by Ooka Island, a reading program so fun your kids won’t even realize they’re learning at all. To get an exclusive 20 percent discount for listeners of Double X, go to OokaIsland.com/xx.

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss Tashfeen Malik, false narratives of anorexia with Slate's Katy Waldman, and the 2016 Pirelli calendar.Double X is brought to you by Club W, leading the "grape to glass" wine revolution. Answer just six simple questions at ClubW.com and their algorithm will create a Palate Profile just for you. Get wine directly to your door, perfectly customized to match your taste. For 50 percent off your first order, go to ClubW.com/doublex.And by Squarespace. Start building your website today at Squarespace.com. Enter the offer code GIST at checkout to get 10 percent off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful.And by BollandBranch.com, the company that makes luxury bedding affordable. Get the nicest sheets you've ever owned for about half the price of what stores and boutiques are charging. Order right now and they'll give you $50 off a set of sheets, plus free shipping. Go to BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code DOUBLEX.

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss women in Hollywood with Maureen Dowd, teen suicides in Silicon Valley, and the movie Carol.   Double X is brought to you by BollandBranch.com, the company that makes luxury bedding affordable. Get the nicest sheets you've ever owned for about half the price of what stores and boutiques are charging. Order right now and they'll give you $50 off a set of sheets, plus free shipping. Go to BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code DOUBLEX. And by Squarespace. Start building your website today at Squarespace.com. Enter the offer code DOUBLEX at checkout to get 10 percent off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful. And by The Great Courses Plus, a new video learning service with more than 5,000 lectures. As a member of The Great Courses Plus, you can watch as many lectures as you want, anytime, anywhere, on any device. Sign up for a free one-month trial by visiting TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/doublex.

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss bathroom equality, the new company Need-a-Mom, and Dear Prudie's nearly 10 years of doling out advice with Emily Yoffe.   Double X is brought to you by Club W, leading the "grape to glass" wine revolution. Answer just six simple questions at ClubW.com and their algorithm will create a Palate Profile just for you. Get wine directly to your door, perfectly customized to match your taste. For 50 percent off your first order, go to ClubW.com/doublex.         And by BollandBranch.com, the company that makes luxury bedding affordable. Get the nicest sheets you've ever owned for about half the price of what stores and boutiques are charging. Order right now and they'll give you $50 off a set of sheets, plus free shipping. Go to BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code DOUBLEX. And by The Great Courses Plus, a new video learning service with more than 5,000 lectures. As a member of The Great Courses Plus, you can watch as many lectures as you want, anytime, anywhere, on any device. Sign up for a free one-month trial by visiting TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/doublex.

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss the new book about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg "The Notorious RBG" with authors Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhinik, whether we can call male politicians hot, and Jonathan Franzen and women. Double X is brought to you by Club W, leading the "grape to glass" wine revolution. Answer just six simple questions at ClubW.com and their algorithm will create a Palate Profile just for you. Get wine directly to your door, perfectly customized to match your taste. For 50 percent off your first order, go to ClubW.com/doublex. And by The Great Courses Plus, a new video learning service with more than 5,000 lectures. As a member of The Great Courses Plus, you can watch as many lectures as you want, anytime, anywhere, on any device. Sign up for a free one-month trial by visiting TheGreatCoursesPlus.com slash doublex.

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone discuss crying in a professional setting, Playboy's decision to stops publishing nude photos, and bangs.   Double X is brought to you by Squarespace. Start building your website today at Squarespace.com. Enter the offer code DOUBLEX at checkout to get 10 percent off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful.         And by BollandBranch.com, the company that makes luxury bedding affordable. Get the nicest sheets you've ever owned for about half the price of what stores and boutiques are charging. Order right now and they'll give you $50 off a set of sheets, plus free shipping. Go to BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code DOUBLEX.   This episode is brought to you by "The Message" from GE Podcast Theater. Subscribe to "The Message" here.

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Noreen Malone are live in Washington D.C. this week at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre and discuss Carly Fiorina, Generation Z, and talk to Anne-Marie Slaughter about her new book, "Unfinished Business: Women, Men, Work, Family". Double X is brought to you by Club W, leading the "grape to glass" wine revolution. Answer just six simple questions at ClubW.com and their algorithm will create a Palate Profile just for you. Get wine directly to your door, perfectly customized to match your taste. For 50 percent off your first order, go to ClubW.com/doublex. And by BollandBranch.com, the company that makes luxury bedding affordable. Get the nicest sheets you've ever owned for about half the price of what stores and boutiques are charging. Order right now and they'll give you $50 off a set of sheets, plus free shipping. Go to BollAndBranch.com and use the promo code DOUBLEX.   And by Squarespace. Start building your website today at Squarespace.com. Enter the offer code DOUBLEX at checkout to get 10 percent off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful.

June Thomas, Noreen Malone, and Amanda Hess talk with the Atlantic's Tanahisi Coates about his article "The Black Family in the Age of Mass Incarceration," Laura Bennett about the boom of the first-person essay, and whether we really are lonely in the age of the internet.   Double X is brought to you by ABC's new show "Quantico." They are the FBI’s top recruits, sworn to protect our country, but one of them is a terrorist. The series premiere of "Quantico" is on Sunday, September 27th at 10 p.m. EDT/9 p.m. CST on ABC.   And by Next Issue, the mobile app that lets you tap directly into the world's most popular magazines, anywhere, using your phone or tablet. Dive deeper into Vogue, People, Esquire, Time, and more, with interactive content for a richer reading experience. Right now, try Next Issue out for free at Next Issue.com/doublex.

Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone and June Thomas talk about Donald Trump, the misnamed female viagra, and BFFs.

Hanna Rosin, Noreen Malone and June Thomas answer listeners' questions about upspeak, princess culture, male feminism,hyphenated names, and more.   Slate's DoubleX Gabfest is sponsored by Ring, the video doorbell that allows you to see and talk to anyone at your door from anywhere in the world using your smartphone. Get $10 off when you got to ring.com/doublex.   And by The Great Courses, offering the new service Great Courses Plus. With over 4,600 video lectures on history, science, photography, and more. Watch as many as you want anywhere, anytime. And try it for free if you're one of the first 100 people to sign up. Right now go to thegreatcoursesplus.com and use the invitation code XX.   And by Next Issues, the mobile app that let's you tap directly into the world's most popular magazines anywhere using your phone or tablet. Dive deeper into Vogue, People, Esquire, Time, and more with interactive content for a richer reading experience. Right now, try Next Issue out for free at nextissue.com/doublex.  

Hanna Rosin, June Thomas, and Laura Anderson talk about Cosmopolitan magazine, Warren Buffett's birth control revolution, and this month's Feminist Movie Club pick—Thelma and Louise.   Slate's DoubleX Gabfest is sponsored by Ring, the video doorbell that allows you to see and talk to anyone at your door, from anywhere in the world, using your smartphone. Put your mind at ease -- and protect your home -- with Ring Video Doorbell. Get 10 dollars off when you go to Ring.com/doublex.   And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code doublex.

Noreen Malone, June Thomas and Seth Stevenson discuss colorful armpit hair, Planned Parenthood, and the female gaze.   Slate's Double X Gabfest is sponsored by Boll & Branch, making luxury bedding affordable and convenient to order from home. Boll & Branch sheets are made from organic cotton that's fair-trade certified. Right now, get $50 off a set of sheets, plus free shipping, when you go to bollandbranch.com and use the promo code DOUBLEX.