So Iโm working on a story about marriage pacts - those โif weโre both 50 and still single letโs get marriedโ deals. Iโm looking for folks who went actually through with a deal like that or are working up the courage to go through with it. DM me if thatโs you or someone you know!
There's a lot I wanna say, and that the rest of my remaining team wants to say (and we will). But let me be crystal clear. I'm really glad Eric spoke up. He didn't have to. He didn't start any of this. And he doesn't deserve this crap.
If youโre fine with someone making the lives of dozens of people harder denying them of better workplace conditions, and potential income because they make you feel good and laugh every other week you need to re-evaluate some things.
๐จ SOME NEWS ๐จ
Reply All now has a third co-host...and it's me!
I have more thoughts that I'll share later, but for now here's a story
@exfoleyator
@PhiaBennin
and I put together.
Proud of this one. Itโs a story about the Venmo payments some white people have been sending recently, and the black people whoโve received them. Have a listen.
Iโll have more to say when our last episode airs. But for now, what I feel is just immense pride and gratitude for the people I work with, and excitement for whatโs to come. For me, it's time. And that's a good thing.
Yikes. Ok so 1st off weโre taking applicants from all over the US so this is a mistake. But also - I donโt wanna hide salary info from anyone, and Iโm sorry we didnโt include it. Minimum salary for this job is 87K. We're updating the job description now.
Gotta say itโs a huge bummer that
@replyall
(
@Spotify
) excludes applicants from colorado for this job just because colorado mandates listing the salary in the job description. Salary transparency helps everyone!!
But I'm really excited to say that in a couple weeks I'll be starting at
@replyall
where I'll get to tell stories with
@PJVogt
,
@AGoldmund
and co. As always, if you've got any good pitches or ideas, the DMs are open. (2/2)
It's not just about us as creators either. Amazing people make themselves vulnerable for us, and talk to us for our stories. They deserve to know what's going on and get their cut if the story's about them.
Honestly so thankful to the person at nyc health & hospitals who called to tell me I had covid yesterday. I dunno that anyone has ever told me bad news and gotten me to laugh about it so quickly
Been working on this one for a while. Itโs a story about race, power, and what it means to be an Alabama Democrat, 2 years on from Doug Jonesโ victory. My first story for
@replyall
@LandOfSticks
I'm doing some freelance work at This American Life right now (hence this story request), but I'm cooking up some other things that'll I'll post about soon!!
Also, the acquisition was just before my time, but the reality is that some folks were initially able to negotiate better terms for themselves with Spotify on this front, including my own team,
@replyall
. Itโs about time everyone at
@Gimletmedia
had those same rights.
Some delayed news: After a couple of amazing years, I'm leaving
@serial
/
@ThisAmerLife
. Working on Serial was my first real job, and I can't express how blessed I've felt to work with such a dream team, all while learning how to do this radio thing. (1/2)
.
@SpeakerPelosi
speaking at presser with CBC: Thank you George Floyd for sacrificing your life for justice...Because of you and because of thousands, millions of people around the world who came out for justice, your name will always be synonymous for justice.
There have been a lot of discussions in the past couple weeks about the work there is to be done
@Gimletmedia
, but the
@GimletUnion
has been trying to do a lot of that work for 2 years now. It's beyond time for
@Spotify
to do the right thing.
Weโre back at the bargaining table today and we want a deal by March 11th! We want serious proposals from
@Gimletmedia
management
@spotify
- not more red lines. Weโre still waiting on plenty.
Euclid City Council voted to reduce its marijuana possession penalty after
@serial
pointed out that the city has stricter weed rules than most other towns in Cuyahoga County.
Watching Itโs a Wonderful Life as I do every year and it always hurts how much the line โyou know how long it takes a working man to save 5 thousand dollars?!โ is still so relevant
BREAKING: A Montgomery judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the leadership and governance of the Alabama Democratic Party. It means group loyal to Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, will run the party, a victory for U.S. Sen. Doug Jones.
#alpolitics
Got a new story on
@ThisAmerLife
this week. Itโs about DeSantis, higher education, and people trying to learn and teach about systemic racism. I hope you give it a listen.
Some updates for those of you who heard our story about the Alabama Democratic Party on
@replyall
: Nancy Worley and Joe Reed still havenโt given up. Their lawsuit drags on.
Alabama Chief Justice Tom Parker signaled in a concurring opinion that the high court would be reluctant to hear the Democrats' dispute again, barring a violation of the law.
#alpolitics
Friendly reminder since it's a new year - I'm always looking for pitches for
@replyall
. So if you have any interesting story ideas, especially if they're about POCs, send them my way. The dms are open.
I have a small piece on
@ThisAmerLife
about something Iโve been unsuccessfully running from for a long time. Writing it may or may not have ruined my week lol.
Until today I donโt think Iโd really thought about just how much I missed cooking for a large group of people last year. I really poured my love into my food this time.
@newsmanual
Great ep! Hey, while I was listening, I felt like I heard Alex Blumberg in some of your questions and words. The way you worded some stuff was exactly what he would say. Has he been coaching you a lot or have you taken his classes lately? It's great, just wondering.
Are you a black person whoโs received Venmo/Cashapp โreparationsโ from a white friend in the past two days? Are you a white person whoโs sent a black friend money? Shoot me a DM - Iโd like to talk to you for a story.
We want to help build a company where people want to stay and do their best work. Clear processes and metrics for promotion help everyone, especially people who are marginalized and underrepresented in the field.
#unionsatspotify
We put this in our show notes, but I wanna urge people on here to follow the wonderful
@MillyTamarez
. Sheโs amazing, and has her own show - All Dick is Trash. Listen here:
In solidarity with our Spotify colleagues,
@gimletunion
is participating in a two-hour work stoppage. Weโre joining
@ringerunion
and
@parcastunion
in a Twitch stream at 1:00PM EST at . To ask questions or express solidarity, use the hashtag
#unionsatspotify
Dunno if this is cause of last weekโs Openly Blackโข discourse but Iโve been getting pitches about this and now Iโm curiousโฆare you a black person whoโs had to conceal your racial identity or like straight up pose as white online? DM me. Iโd like to talk to you for a story
We are taking phone calls tonight. We want to hear from you if Biden winning directly and dramatically changes your life. 8pm eastern time, 917-793-2272.
We are taking phone calls tonight. We want to hear from you if Biden winning directly and dramatically changes your life. 8pm eastern time, 917-793-2272.
Hard to believe itโs over ๐ญ I owe so much to
@replyall
and all of the people who have worked so hard to craft each episode with love and care. Itโs been my honor to help deliver so many great episodes over the last 7.5 years. Congrats, looking forward to what comes next!
I hear you, and Iโm sorry that I caused you and so many others pain this morning. I thought I was being clear that I found all of the language being said and repeated horrible to hear, by saying โthe n-word and moreโ . But I see now that I should have been more specific.
TERRIFIC!The anti-gay F word is dropped on
@serial
today. No warning AND no mention from producer
@newsmanual
about how awful it is to hear that word used-though he does mention it for other horrible words. WHY WHY WHY do smart people still not understand how awful it is to hear?
Hey guys, weโre gonna open up our phone lines today. We want to talk to specific groups of people who have helped shape this incredible election moment.
First up, Black people in the South. We want to know how youโre feeling. Give us a call today at 4pm ET at 917-793-2272.
Also Noni and some of her classmates at UNC are working to try to change the film and screenwriting classes we talked about on the show. Check out their petition here:
We're joining forces with
@BellVoices
for our first ever โ๏ธ Summer Youth Podcast Academy! ๐๏ธ Young NYCers will have the opportunity to dive into the world of podcasting with Gimlet storytellers, editors, and producers. Have A Great Summer (
#HAGS
๐) with us and apply by July 24!
I feel like one day we're gonna look back at what
@SaiduTTJ
and the rest of the folks at
#resistancepodcast
have done as one of the essential records of this period. I feel lucky to get to listen to this ever-expanding body of work in real time.
โก๏ธNew Resistance โก๏ธ
I spent the last 4 months working on this episode about this precious place called George Floyd Square. It's an occupation of the four city blocks surrounding the spot where George Floyd was killed. It's been going on for over a year!
We have a new show! Nice White Parents is a limited series about building a better school system, and what gets in the way. Hosted by
@chanajoffewalt
. Coming July 30.
@newsmanual
Ha! listening to the new ep of
@replyall
and oh man I used to work for one of the companies that spammed Spotify. White noise is just the tip of the iceberg. Weโd easily release 1000 albums a WEEK ๐
Madison Cawthorn, a Republican candidate for the House from North Carolina, created an attack website accusing a journalist of leaving a job in academia โto work for non-white males, like Cory Booker, who aims to ruin white males running for office.โ