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The Longest Shortest Time

Hillary Frank | Realm

Stories about the surprises and absurdities of raising other humans—and being raised by them. But you don’t need to be a parent to listen. Created and hosted by Hillary Frank. The Longest Shortest Time is back after a 5-year hiatus! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Join LST+ for community, ad-free listening, and access to You Know What, our premium show featuring college students speaking candidly about sex, dating, and relationships. If you’re new to the show or want to get reacquainted,

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00:41:26

Imaginary Friends & Kids

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2018/05/16

A glimpse into the weird, fun, and often dark world of imaginary companions.To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram.This episode is brought to you by March of Dimes, SAS Footwear (code: LONGSHORT), Thomas' English Muffins, Casper and ThirdLove.

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00:39:59

A Killer Story

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2018/05/09

For our special Mother’s Day episode, poet and writer Rachel Zucker explores her complex relationship with her mom, Diane Wolkstein.To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram.Thomas’ English Muffins, Marc’s Mission: Way of the Warrior Kid from Macmillan Kids, Mabel’s Labels (code: TIME20), and 1-800-Flowers (code: LONGSHORT).Still need a gift for Mother’s Day? Everything in our shop is 30% off, now thru Mother’s Day. (Proceeds support

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00:39:26

Black Lives Matter for Middle Schoolers

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2018/05/02

In the novel Ghost Boys, a twelve-year-old unarmed black boy is shot by a white police officer. Jewell Parker Rhodes talks about why she wrote this story for middle schoolers, and why she's counting on them to advance racial justice.To win a signed copy of Jewell's book, visit LST's Instagram and look for the post with the Ghost Boys book cover! Join the conversation at longestshortesttime.com. You can also sign up for our newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.Our sponsors for this

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00:34:56

Car Births, Call-In Style

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2018/04/25

When you’re expecting a baby, it’s common to take some time to write out a birth plan. (Well, more like birth wishes.) But you know what no one ever plans for? Giving birth in their car.To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Our sponsors for this episode are Juice Beauty (code: LONGSHORT20), Thomas’ Original Nooks & Crannies English Muffins, Sun Basket, Third Love and Care.com. Use the promo codes at checkout

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00:40:59

The Scary, Beautiful Teenage Brain

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2018/03/21

Why would a sweet kid from Minnesota try to join ISIS? Reporter Dina Temple-Raston fills us in on the complexities of the teenage brain, with help from pizza and poetry. Plus: "What's Up with Hillary?" - Nor'easter Edition.To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.This episode is brought to you by Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer, Acer, (click “Store”, code: LONGEST), Juice Beauty (code: LONGSHORT20), Third Love, and

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00:38:33

Forget Childbirth

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2018/03/14

For generations, women elected to forget the pain of childbirth with help from powerful drugs called twilight sleep. Author Randi Hutter Epstein helps us shed light on an (intentionally) forgotten history.To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.This episode is brought to you by Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer, Life on the Fast Track podcast, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, Juice Beauty (code: LONGSHORT20), Molekule (code:

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00:39:21

Let's Get Unladylike

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2018/03/07

Andrea talks to Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin, hosts of the fabulous Unladylike podcast, about abortion, nannies, and counting your eggs before they’re… inseminated. Plus, how to speak up, vocal fry and all.You can subscribe to Unladylike right here!To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.This episode is brought to you by Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer, Ladder, RXBAR Kids (code: TIME), Mr. Clean Magic Eraser,

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00:29:05

Sperm Shopping by Color

The Longest Shortest Time ·

2018/02/28

When Rosa and her wife started seeking a sperm donor, they were surprised by the complexity of the questions they faced — from “What kind of racial identity matters to us?” to “Should we buy in bulk?”To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.This episode is brought to you by GoGo SqueeZ, Life on the Fast Track podcast, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, Sun Basket and Third Love.

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00:30:18

The Sisterhood of "Donor Don"

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2018/02/21

Sister wives, a fertility cult, and New Kids on the Block: A listener initiates us into the strange world of sperm donation.To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.This episode is brought to you by Today, Explained (a new podcast from Vox), Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer, NurturMe (code: LONGSHORT), GoGo squeeZ, and Care.com. Use the links and codes here for a special discount.

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00:32:19

I'll Be Watching You

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2018/02/14

NY Times tech writer Farhad Manjoo is on a quest to capture his kids’ important childhood moments… by installing around-the-clock cameras all over their home.To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.This episode is brought to you by Life on the Fast Track podcast, Nurtur Me (code: LONGSHORT), GoGo SqueeZ, Health IQ, and Third Love. Use the links and codes here for a special discount.

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00:38:20

His Id Speaks English

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2018/02/07

Research shows that kids who learn languages early have lots of advantages. This week, a dad who speaks five languages makes the case for teaching his kid only one. English.To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.This episode is brought to you by GoGo SqueeZ, Life on the Fast Track podcast, Burrow (code: LONGSHORT), Health IQ, and Ladder. Use the links and codes here for a special discount.

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00:33:47

Choose Your Own Mom-venture

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2018/01/31

This week, Andrea’s opening up. A lot. She’ll be sharing the plan she’s always had for becoming a mom, and why she’s just realizing now… there might be another adventure in store for her.To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.This episode is brought to you by Astroglide, Ladder Life, Third Love, and Sun Basket. Use the links here for a special discount.

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00:37:16

The Handoff

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2018/01/24

Have you heard? We've got a new host. We get to know the fabulous Andrea Silenzi, with help from some very important people in Hillary's life. There'll be skunks and warts and singing and... just listen.To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.This episode is brought to you by Astroglide, Ladder Life, Third Love, Care.com and Sun Basket. Use the links here for a special discount.

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01:00:16

BONUS: Katie Couric and Sheryl Sandberg on Living...

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2017/12/20

We'll be back on January 24th with a brand new season of LST! But to tide you over, here's an episode from Katie Couric's podcast. She talks to her friend Sheryl Sandberg, of Lean In fame, about finding joy after the sudden death of Sheryl's husband, Dave.Listen to more of Katie Couric's podcast here.

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00:37:47

Awkward Adventures in Infertility

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2017/12/13

Silvija Ozols and John Murray, the creators of Infertile: A Sketch Comedy Show, tell us what it was like to take one of the most vulnerable experiences of their lives, reenact it onstage, and invite people to come and laugh at it. To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.This episode is brought to you by littleBits, Spice Islands, Boomerang, Third Love, Little Passports, and ICON Undies (code: LONGEST). Use the

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00:43:16

The Parents' Guide to Affairs with Esther Perel

The Longest Shortest Time ·

2017/12/06

Couples therapist Esther Perel talks about why people cheat, even when kids are in the picture. Or, sometimes, *because* kids are in the picture. Plus, some practical tools for handling an affair -- and preventing one from happening in the first place.To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.This episode is brought to you by Spice Islands, littleBits, Third Love, Casper Mattresses, and Little Passports. Use the

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00:50:32

It's a Real Mother, Part 4: Leave

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2017/11/29

Lots of American moms desperately need access to paid parental leave, and can’t get it. Meanwhile, lots of dads can -- and don’t use it. We look at one surprising approach to closing that gap. (Hint: velour track suits.)See our video and find out how you can help at itsarealmother.com. And share YOUR stories using #itsarealmother.This episode is brought to you by Spice Islands, Fracture (code: TIME15), Little Passports, and Third Love. Use the promo codes at checkout for a special discount.

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00:59:27

The Accidental Gay Parents, 5 (UPDATE)

The Longest Shortest Time ·

2017/11/22

Audience faves Trystan and Biff’s new baby was born in July! We get an update from these Accidental-On-Purpose-Gay-Parents about life with baby Leo, and how the whole family’s adjusting. Plus, some big news from LST (cue the award music…)!To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.This episode is brought to you by littleBits, Sonos (code: TIME10), Little Passports, Spice Islands, and Fracture (code: TIME15). Use

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00:16:37

BONUS: Pentagram's Michael Bierut on #ItsARealMother

The Longest Shortest Time ·

2017/11/20

Our #ItsARealMother campaign was made by Pentagram, the world's largest independent design firm. Mastermind Michael Bierut tells us why he wanted to work on the project, bad ideas along the way, and how the series is making him rethink his own approach as a boss.See our video and find out how you can help at itsarealmother.com. And share YOUR stories using #itsarealmother.

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00:38:29

It's A Real Mother, Part 3: The Cliff

The Longest Shortest Time ·

2017/11/15

Hillary tells her own story about becoming a working mom, and the career cliff she faced as a result. Then, we travel to a company that’s flipping the ideal American workplace totally upside down... by inviting screaming, pooping infants into the office.See our video and find out how you can help at itsarealmother.com. And share YOUR stories using #itsarealmother.This episode is brought to you by Sonos (code: TIME10), Spice Islands, Fracture (code: TIME15), Little Passports, and littleBits.

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