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That's b l uum slash mom dad. Mom Dad, that's B-L-U-M-M-D-D-N-D-N-D-And and use the promo code mom-D-D-The following podcast contains explicit language. May 21st, the attacking Molly Weasley Edition.

I'm Allison Benedict, an editor at Slate, and the mom of Harry 6, Sam 4, and Wally 2.

I'm Dan Coise, I'm also an editor of Slate.

I'm the dad of Lyra, is 10 and Harper who is 7.

Hi Dan.

Hey Allison.

On today's show we'll talk about a new program at a New York City private school that

divides children by race in an effort to combat racism.

Then we'll talk to writer and entrepreneur Rachel Sklar

about having a baby on her own and more broadly about single parenthood by choice.

Also parenting triumphs and fails, a listener call about red shirting for

kindergarten and recommendations. And for our slate plus segment, this is going to be a good one.

Slate Web Designer Holly Allen will come on the show to fetch about the glut of year-end school obligations.

It will be cathartic for all.

It's going to feel so good.

Oh my God, I can't wait.

But before we get to that, announcements. Okay, listeners, gas up your minivans.

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