Death, Sex & Money

Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation.

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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 33m. Bisher sind 436 Folge(n) erschienen. Dies ist ein wöchentlich erscheinender Podcast.

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episode 413: I Did Surrogacy For Money And Now I’m Starting Over


Anna follows up with Sarah Short, the mom who became a surrogate to pay off debt. They discuss her divorce, starting her own business, and why this chapter of her life feels “freeing.” And if you're a Maria Bamford fan, Anna is interviewing her on stage in San Francisco on Saturday, October 14th, as part of City Arts & Lectures. You can get tickets to join them in person or watch remotely here: https://www.cityarts...


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 September 13, 2023  35m
 
 

episode 412: A Headline Stays Static Even As A Life Transforms


Lawrence Bartley was first on the show in 2014 while he was still in prison. In this new episode, he talks about becoming an award-winning journalist and the negative impact of a headline from our show.  Watch Inside Story here: https://www.themarshallproject.org/inside-story  Listen to Lawrence's previous DSM episodes here: https://www.wnyc.org/people/lawrence-bartley/  Get tickets for Anna’s October 14th conversation with Maria Bamford here: https://www.cityarts...


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 September 6, 2023  37m
 
 

episode 411: Why Ezra Klein Thinks “We're Living Through A Mistake”


The New York Times journalist talks about the difficulties of early parenthood, the lure of communal living, and why he loves Burning Man. Want more from Ezra on the topics in today’s episode? We recommend the following:  This episode of The Ezra Klein Show with scholar Kristen Ghodsee on communes and intentional communities (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/09/opinion/ezra-klein-kristen-ghodsee...


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 August 30, 2023  44m
 
 

episode 410: A Trans Elder’s ‘Final Act’: Musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland


The 79-year-old musician tells Anna about coming into his gender identity, “being cared for” by his bandmates, and the joys–and pitfalls–of finding success later in life. Listen to "Transmissions" here (https://open.spotify.com/album/6X7rxq4bKcwPTKRFgIzR30?si=BfLeHGcKRS-uC0O5T9irBA), and you can stream his new album “The Ones Ahead” here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0AdkBNWEM8uprSOb2ah8aD...


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 August 23, 2023  36m
 
 

episode 409: Secrets, Turn-Ons, and Fantasies: Your Stories About Porn


We revisit our most popular episode, featuring your stories about secret hard drives, fantasy plot lines, illegal downloads, titillating Tumblr feeds, and giving porn up completely. Did you know we have a weekly email newsletter for the Death, Sex & Money community? Every Wednesday we send out a note from Anna, fascinating listener letters from our inbox, and updates from the show. Sign up at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter, and follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram...


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 August 9, 2023  33m
 
 

episode 408: Bells and Bills: The Price You Paid For Your Wedding


In this episode we asked listeners if they were currently planning a wedding, and if money had become a sticking point. We heard from couples with vastly different ideas of what they wanted to spend, about opinionated parents and in-laws, tips from people who managed to spend less, and one Icelandic wedding planner’s mission to give the gift of a free wedding to a lucky, deserving couple.  Want to learn more about Pink Iceland’s “Queer Wedding Giveaway”? Visit their webpage here...


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 August 2, 2023  46m
 
 

episode 407: The Crude Reality of Debt from This is Uncomfortable


Kate Beaton was determined to work her way out of debt. But nothing could have prepared her for the experience of toiling in the Canadian oil sands. This episode is from This is Uncomfortable, a podcast from Marketplace about life and how money messes with it, hosted by Reema Khrais. You can find a more detailed episode description here...


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 July 19, 2023  48m
 
 

episode 406: Why Writer Brandon Taylor Likes Being “A Little Bit Lonely”


The author talks about arguing in high school English classes, learning to manage money, and his evolving relationship with the Internet.Did you know we have a weekly email newsletter for the Death, Sex & Money community? Every Wednesday we send out a note from Anna, fascinating listener letters from our inbox, and updates from the show. Sign up at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter, and follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Got a story to share? Email us at deathsexmoney@wnyc.org.


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 July 12, 2023  32m
 
 

episode 405: I Still Love My Dad, But I Don't Love Guns


Two years after Anna’s first conversation with a listener named Jack, she called him back for an update on his relationship with his dad, and his relationship to firearms. You can take our 10th anniversary survey here (https://forms.gle/27xgjCXLcW33dMZZ7), and listen to our episode with Ellen Burstyn here (https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/deathsexmoney/episodes/how-ellen-burstyn-learned-survival)...


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 July 5, 2023  45m
 
 

episode 404: Can You Help Your Kid’s Anxiety By Changing Your Behavior?


Kids look to their parents to keep them safe and to show them how much risk they can handle, but parents are often winging it as they walk that line. In this episode, Anna talks to Alexis, a parent of an 8 year-old with an anxiety disorder, about how she learned to adjust her parenting through a parent-focused therapy program directed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz, author of Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents, who also talks to Anna about his approach...


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 June 28, 2023  38m