The Waves: Fleishman - and Middle Aged Marriage - Are in Trouble

On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate Money host Emily Peck is
joined by journalist and author Taffy Brodesser-Akner to talk about
Taffy’s new show, Fleishman is in Trouble, based on her bestselling
novel. They dig into why men’s magazines are more freeing to write
for, how ambition can mess up a marriage, and how midlife crises
and divorce are different experiences for women.  In Slate
Plus, Emily and Taffy talk about Toby’s eating disorder, how
empathy can make people mad, and more. Podcast production by Cheyna
Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia
Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover
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