On this week’s episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth, and Carvell answer a question from a parent trying to support their college-age daughter who decided to postpone her education for a year. They also answer a follow-up question about how to approach conversations about race with a 5 year old after an initial attempt didn’t go so well.
In Slate Plus: Jamilah and Carvell talk about teachers that impacted their lives, for better or for worse. Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now to listen and support our work.
Recommendations:
Elizabeth recommends The Bug Bite Thing.
Carvell recommends Euphoria for those comfortable viewing mature content.
Jamilah recommends Freedom Gluten Free Doughnuts.
Additional Recommendations:
The Kids Are Asleep, the hilarious Slate Live show. Catch it via Slate’s Facebook or YouTube on Thursdays at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT.
Picture the Dream: The Story of the Civil Rights Movement Through Children’s Books.
Heritage Packs: Multicultural Lesson Guides
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Podcast produced by Rosemary Belson.
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