On this week’s show, Slate’s <a href="https://slate.com/author/dan-kois">Dan Kois</a> sits in for Stephen Metcaff. The hosts discuss the new Mr. & Mrs. Smith-like film Black Bag, starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender. Then they dive into the “inconvenient” Hulu show Deli Boys. They end by discussing the legacy of Dave Eggers’ phenomenal memoir <a href="https://slate.com/culture/2025/02/dave-eggers-heartbreaking-work-staggering-genius-book-toph.html">A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius</a>.Endorsements:Dana: The television show <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1288631/">A French Village</a>Dan: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/787666/stone-yard-devotional-by-charlotte-wood/">Stone Yard Devotional</a> by Charlotte WoodJulia: LATimes article <a href="https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-03-04/the-perfect-martini-los-angeles-bill-addison">“I'm a martini purist. Here's what is — and isn't — in the perfect classic cocktail.”</a> by Bill AddisonPodcast production and research by Vic Whitley-Berry. Email us at <a href="mailto:culturefest@slate.com">culturefest@slate.com</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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