Care & Feeding: Gus Walz Loves His Dad. Heres Why It Matters

Published: Aug. 29, 2024, 6 p.m.

On this episode: Elizabeth, Lucy, and guest host Maribel Quezada-Smith circle up to talk about the viral moment surrounding Gus Walz\u2019s appearance at the DNC last week \u2014 and what it meant to us, and our community, as parents of neurodivergent kids, and especially of boys.\xa0\n\nWe\u2019ll also tackle a round of Triumphs & Fails \u2014 including a story about a very special language lesson.\xa0\n\nJoin us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today\u2019s show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318.\n\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\u2014you\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on Care and Feeding. Sign up now at slate.com/careplus to help support our work.\n\nPodcast produced by Maura Currie.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices