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Slow Burn

Slate Podcasts

United States

Slow Burn is a methodical unraveling of history’s most charged political moments, where each episode digs into the layers of scandal and power with the precision of a slow-motion car crash.

“IMO no other narrative podcast series delivers on the level of quality that Slow Burn does each season. It's re-telling of the Nixon impeachment was just so enthralling and really helped paint a complete story like I had never heard before.”

- Eric Barnett, Supporting Cast

Slow Burn is a masterclass in unraveling historical narratives with the precision of a slow, deliberate unfolding. Hosted by Leon Neyfakh, this podcast doesn’t rush to conclusions or sensationalize its subjects—it lingers in the details, allowing the stories of political scandals and cultural upheavals to breathe. Whether it’s the Watergate scandal, the impeachment of Bill Clinton, or the rise of hip-hop, Slow Burn dissects the nuances of the past, revealing layers of complexity and humanity behind the headlines. There’s a cinematic quality to its storytelling, each episode a carefully crafted scene where history is both a drama and a tragedy. Neyfakh’s voice is cool, observant, and disarmingly calm, inviting listeners into the world of history’s most significant, yet often misunderstood, moments. Slow Burn doesn’t just retell these events—it forces us to reconsider them, examining the small, often overlooked moments that changed everything.