Culture Gabfest: Secrets of the New York Times Spelling Bee
This week Steve, Dana, and Julia talk about Chlo\xe9 Zhao\u2019s Nomadland. Next, they dig into their obsession with the New York Times\u2019s Spelling Bee puzzle and interview its creator, 24-year-old Sam Ezersky. Finally, they discuss group chats in light of Heidi Cruz\u2019s recent troubles with the forum.\nIn Slate Plus, the hosts discuss a piece of culture that they used to love and are now done with? Thanks to listener James Callan. Send us your questions and topic suggestions at culturefest@slate.com.\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Rachael Allen.\nOutro Music: "Back to Silence" by OTE\nSlate Plus members get a bonus segment in each episode of the Culture Gabfest and access to exclusive\xa0shows\xa0like Dana Stevens\u2019 classic movies podcast Flashback.\xa0Sign up now\xa0to listen and support our work.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices