Culture Gabfest: The Talented Mr. Quibi

Published: April 15, 2020, 9 a.m.

This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner analyze the latest way to watch television: Quibi. Next, they bring on Slate music critic Carl Wilson to talk about the legacy of the late songwriter John Prine. Finally, the panel dives into The Talented Mr. Ripley, Dana\u2019s comfort watch pick for this week.\nSlate Plus members get a bonus segment on the Culture Gabfest each week, and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens\u2019 classic movies podcast Flashback.\xa0Sign up now\xa0to listen and support our work.\nOn the Slate Plus segment this week, the panel discusses Saturday Night Live\u2019s recent \u201cat home\u201d show.\nOutro Music: 'Apocalypse' by Cigarettes After Sex\xa0\nPodcast production by Jessamine Molli. Production assistance by Rachael Allen.\xa0\nEndorsements\nDana: John Dickerson\u2019s interview with John Prine from February 2019.\nJulia: Jim Dale\u2019s audiobook narration of the Harry Potter series\u2014except for his voice of Hermione.\nSteve: The Lucksmiths. Again.\nThe music of Cigarettes After Sex.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices