The Waves: Why Are We Obsessed With Queens?

Published: Oct. 6, 2022, 7 a.m.

b'On this week\\u2019s episode of The Waves, Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion is joined by Slate contributing writer Imogen West-Knights to talk all about queens. From the daily news to Sunday nights on HBO, queens are everywhere right now. Rebecca and Imogen talk about the enduring appeal of shows like The Crown, House of the Dragon, Victoria, and more and what these representations are lacking.\\xa0\\n\\nIn Slate Plus, is the modern iteration of Hillary Clinton still feminist?\\n\\nRecommendations:\\nRebecca: Dirty Dancing abortion fundraisers, like this one.\\nImogen: Netflix\\u2019s Dahmer (in order to grapple with its lack of sensitivity)\\n\\xa0\\nPodcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Shannon Palus, Daisy Rosario, and Alicia Montgomery.\\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'