Hard truths. Real conversations. Welcome to A Word ... With Jason Johnson, our new podcast about race in American politics and society. Launching tomorrow on your favorite podcast platform. | Slate.com

Football really mattered to Richard Nixon. The only problem—he sucked at it. That frustration fueled a persecution complex that would eventually bring down his presidency. How would history be different had Nixon been more than just a tackle dummy on his college football team? Upon Further Review, the new podcast from Slate’s Mike Pesca, explores that question and other great what ifs from sports history. Get a taste of the series here, and find the show wherever you get your podcasts. | Slate.c

COMING MAY 31: Slow Burn Season 8: Becoming Justice Thomas. He’s one of the most powerful figures in America. But nothing about his journey from rural Georgia to the Supreme Court was inevitable. Hosted by Joel Anderson. Find it wherever you listen. https://slate.com/podcasts/slow-burn/s8/becoming-justice-thomas | Slate.com