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Death, Sex and Money is an interview-style podcast hosted by Anna Sale that discusses the big questions "often left out of polite conversation." The podcast launched in May 2014 and is produced by WNYC Studios. The podcast features celebrities and experts, as well as guests with little to no name recognition. The podcast covers the topics of finance, grief, love, and relationships. Format Host Anna Sale describes Death, Sex, and Money saying, "It really came down to having a show that goes right at the things that shape our lives and that we have the most difficulty navigating—that I was having the most difficulty navigating." In addition to stories from guests, the podcast includes stories from Anna Sale's own life, as well as testimonies and voicemails left by the show's listeners.In deciding which stories to cover, Sale takes into account current events as well listener suggestions and her own beliefs on what might lead to an interesting conversation. History While working at WNYC as a political reporter, Anna Sale submitted her idea for the show to an internal contest at WNYC. Sale describes her inspiration for the podcast as "a reaction to the artifice of politics, here you're talking about things without really talking about them specifically, concretely or honestly." Sale's pitch won the contest and Death, Sex and Money launched in 2014 as a 30-minute podcast. Celebrity guests on the show have included Jane Fonda, Bill Withers, Dan Savage, and Brooke Shields.The first episode which aired in 2014 consisted of a conversation with singer Bill Withers about the open-ended topic of how to be a man. Another early episode of the podcast entitled This Senator Saved My Love Life, covered the story of a friendship between Arthur (Sale's then-boyfriend, now-husband) and Wyoming senator Alan Simpson.On the November 25, 2015, episode of Death, Sex, and Money actress Holland Taylor opened up about her sexuality saying, "I haven't come out because I am out," adding, "I live out."On the May 25, 2015, episode of the podcast, actor Jeff Daniels discussed relapsing at 50 after 14 years of sobriety.In 2018 Death, Sex and Money won a Webby Award for Best Interview/Talk Show and was also nominated for Best Series and Best Individual Episode. The show won a 2021 Ambies award for "Best Interview Podcast".In 2024, it was acquired by Slate. Book Sale wrote Let's Talk About Hard Things, which was published in 2021 by Simon & Schuster. The book is split into five sections: death, sex, money, family, and identity. She conducted a series of new interviews for the book, although she references conversations from the podcast occasionally.In 2022, Sale appeared on Storybound (podcast) for a conversation regarding her book and having tough conversations. References External links Official website. Discover the Anna Sale popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Anna Sale books.

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    Bad Vibes Only

    Nora McInerny

    NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the host of the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Askingcalled “a gift” by The New York Timesa raw and humorous essay collection in the spirit of Jenny Lawson a...

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    Anna Karenina

    Leo Tolstoy

    Widely considered one of the best novels ever written, Anna Karenina is the tragic story of the aristocratic Anna’s doomed affair with the wealthy Count Vronsky. Reflecting Russian...

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    Interior Design Clients

    Thomas L. Williams

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    Conversations with People Who Hate Me

    Dylan Marron

    “Dylan Marron is the internet’s Love Warrior. His work is fresh, deeply honest, wildly creative, and right on time.” Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Dylan Marr...

  • Anna Karenina synopsis, comments

    Anna Karenina

    Leo Tolstoy

    Widely considered one of the best novels ever written, Anna Karenina is the tragic story of the aristocratic Anna’s doomed affair with the wealthy Count Vronsky. Reflecting Russian...

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    The Manhattan Secret

    Marie-Bernadette Dupuy

    An absolutely heartbreaking and gripping historical novel based on a true story, for fans of Suzanne Goldring, Bridgerton and The Girl Behind the Gates.FROM THE 4MILLION COPY BESTS...

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    The Widows of Champagne

    Renee Ryan

    “History, drama, and passion as effervescent as the resilient LeBlanc women and the champagne that bears their name. I highly recommend!”Karen White, New York Times bests...

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    Think Big

    GRACE LORDAN

    What are you doing today to make your dream future come true? 'A rare selfhelp book that's actually informed by evidence. A host of perceptive, practical tips for getting out of y...