Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation.
Vivian’s eating disorder started in college. She meticulously tracked calories and the number on the scale. Once she graduated she... more
We first heard from a listener we’re calling Tom in an episode about life transitions. He told us he had... more
Nurse practitioners Teresa Owens Tyson and Paula Hill-Collins have saved countless lives in rural Appalachia. They operate a mobile clinic... more
To make this episode we asked you, our listeners, if you had any questions about a big life transition you... more
Earlier this year, when the future of Death, Sex & Money was up in the air, Anna Sale consulted Rebecca... more
Patric Gagne says being a sociopath is like having an emotional learning disability. In this episode, she talks about the... more
When musician Johnny Solomon hit rock bottom, he turned to his mom for help. Then, as his mother’s health declined,... more
In 2021, we talked to a listener that we’re calling Tessa, who found themselves in $19,000 worth of credit card... more
This week, we’re revisiting our conversation with (now Emmy-winning) actor Niecy Nash and her wife, singer-songwriter Jessica Betts. They discuss... more
This week, we get an update from Mason Earle, a former professional rock climber who we spoke to back in... more
This week, we’re revisiting an episode about the transitional lives of Uber drivers. Anna and then-producer Katie Bishop hitched multiple... more
To mark the return of Death, Sex & Money, we’re presenting a live celebration of new beginnings, featuring interviews with... more
In this special Valentine’s Day episode, Anna revisits a conversation she had with former Senator Al Simpson and his wife... more
Hear about the new life for Death, Sex & Money, with new episodes coming soon! In the meantime, subscribe to... more
When we heard that Death, Sex, & Money was coming to an end at WNYC, we decided there was only... more
Over the past few months, we’ve been collecting your stories about inheritance, from those who have it and those who... more
Meshell Ndegeocello has been a working musician since she was a teenager. She’s probably best known for her biggest hit... more
Hannah is 34, has two kids, and lives in Casper, Wyoming, where she was born and raised. Hannah’s been working... more
Maria Bamford is a comedian and actress who you may know from her standup specials, her Netflix show Lady Dynamite,... more
With their underdog-against-all-odds-redemption stories and epic training montages, sports movies can be the best source of support when we’re deep... more
When Giulia Lukach had her first manic episode, it seemed to come out of nowhere. She was in her late... more
This fall, Tony! Toni! Toné! is on tour for the first time in twenty years. Raphael Saadiq's career took off... more
Dr. Bonnie Chen is no stranger to grief. The majority of her patients are facing a terminal illness and, as... more
Albert and Sue Sommers met, fell in love and got married in their 40s. Albert is a rancher whose family... more
This week, we are very excited to introduce you all to one of our favorite podcasts: Heavyweight, hosted by Jonathan... more
The filmmaker behind HBO’s How To with John Wilson shares how his hobbies, like checking Craigslist ads obsessively, make him... more
Over the past 20 years, Adonis Williams has moved thousands of people in and out of New York City. With... more
Anna and Ellen Burstyn check in 9 years after they first spoke. Ellen talks about the relationships that make up... more
We’re listening back to one of Anna’s favorite episodes, when actor Ellen Burstyn invited us into her apartment for a... more
Anna follows up with Sarah Short, the mom who became a surrogate to pay off debt. They discuss her divorce,... more
Anna follows up with Sarah Short, the mom who became a surrogate to pay off debt. They discuss her divorce, starting her... more