The Longest Shortest Time

EPISODE #89: When Katie Couric Became a Single Mom

Katie Couric had her dream job, her dream husband. After he died of colon cancer, Katie was left to raise their two girls young girls on her own—all while interviewing our nation’s most famous and infamous figures.

EPISODE #88: W. Kamau Bell Asks His Mom About Sex

For most of his life, comedian W. Kamau Bell assumed his single mom never had sex after she made him. Today, he gets the real story.

EPISODE #76: Kicking Ass While Pregnant

When Marvel asked Dennis Hopeless to create a new story for Spider-Woman, he knew he wanted her to be pregnant. In this episode, he explains why. And we hear from his wife Jessie, the real-life superhero behind Spider-Woman.

EPISODE #73: Love Yurts

A marriage; a miscarriage. A divorce; a guy who looks (and smells) like a caveman. All in this epic love story. (With an UPDATE to last year’s cliffhanger!)

Staff Favorites

New to our show? Try this playlist of staff faves, for parents and non-parents alike.

EPISODE #70: There’s Something About Andy

A young Mormon plays a long con on his childhood crush—in the hopes of starting a family with her.

Resources: For People on the Spectrum

Think someone in your family might be on the autism spectrum? Check out these books and websites.

EPISODE #66: Momming It Solo

One woman’s unusual path toward becoming a single mother by choice.