Double X Gabfest

For The Wave’s final episode before a temporary but indefinite hiatus, Christina, June, Marcia, and Nichole have a coronavirus check-in and talk about inequalities amplified by the pandemic. They also review Feel Good, a semi-autobiographical series on Netflix from comedian Mae Martin. Finally, the panel discusses who they want Joe Biden to select as his running mate, who they think he should pick, and who they think he will choose.   In Slate Plus: Is it sexist that liquor stores are considered essential businesses, if excessive alcohol consumption is linked to domestic abuse and reports of domestic violence have increased since many people are staying at home?Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on The Waves each week, and no ads. Sign up now to listen and support our work.Other Items Discussed: Stop Trying to Be Productive by Taylor LorenzSitting on the Couch Is My New Favorite Hobby by Josh GondelmanThe Trapped-at-Home Mother by Emily Gould The “All-Consuming” Emotional Labor Caused by Coronavirus—and S