Culture Gabfest: Who Butchered the Goat?

Published: Sept. 22, 2021, 9 a.m.

b'This week, Steve and Dana are joined by culture writer extraordinaire, Karen Han. First, the panel reviews the definitely problematic, yet overall divisive, popular Netflix film Kate\\u2014which Karen wrote about. Next, the panel discusses when Hulu\\u2019s risk-taking Nine Perfect Strangers pays off and when it doesn\\u2019t. Finally, the panel is joined by Slate\\u2019s TV critic and host of Decoder Ring Willa Paskin to discuss the Emmys, the value of award shows, and the evolving way we consume television.\\nIn Slate Plus, the panel discusses media they love but consume in moderation for fear of wearing it out.\\nEmail us at culturefest@slate.com.\\nEndorsements\\nDana: Netflix\\u2019s controversial and shocking Bob Ross documentary, Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal, & Greed, which was coincidentally co-produced by Nine Perfect Strangers\\u2019 Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone.\\nKaren:\\xa0The first season of The Righteous Gemstones and how it speaks to the current American climate. You can catch up before season two!\\nSteve: A sad endorsement: The New Republic\\u2019s great article, \\u201cHow Tucker Carlson Lost It\\u201d by Alex Shephard. A happier endorsement: it\\u2019s time to fall in love again with Gillian Welch, particularly with her songs \\u201cPicasso,\\u201d \\u201cWayside/Back in Time,\\u201d and, honestly? All of the other songs she\\u2019s ever made.\\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Nadira Goffe.\\nOutro music is "I Can Still Dance" by Tigerblood Jewel\\nSlate Plus members get ad-free podcasts, a bonus segment in each episode of the Culture Gabfest, full access to Slate\'s journalism on Slate.com, and more. Sign up now\\xa0at slate.com/cultureplus.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'