If you loved
Slow Burn
Slate Podcasts · Podcast · 2026
You love Slow Burn because you crave the sensation of peeling back layers of institutional history to reveal human truths.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Gaslit
Robbie Pickering · Series · 2022
Books on the same thread
The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story
Nikole Hannah-Jones, The New York Times Magazine · Book · 2022
Like Slow Burn, this work reexamines established historical narratives. It challenges your understanding of American origins by exposing the systemic realities often omitted from traditional accounts of our collective past.
A People's History of Sports in the United States
Dave Zirin · Book · 2009
This book shares the investigative spirit of Slow Burn by using sports as a lens to critique power dynamics, proving that even recreational games are deeply rooted in political struggle.
The 5000 Year Leap
W. Cleon Skousen · Book · 2009
If the archival focus of Slow Burn piqued your interest in foundational American moments, this text offers a contrasting perspective on the governing principles that shaped the nation’s political trajectory.
A People's History of the United States
Howard Zinn · Book · 2015
Much like the deep dives in Slow Burn, this history prioritizes the voices of the marginalized to construct a more honest, comprehensive narrative of the events that define our country.
Films on the same thread
Spotlight
Tom McCarthy · Film · 2015
This film captures the same methodical investigative intensity found in Slow Burn, documenting the difficult process of exposing institutional corruption and holding powerful figures accountable for their hidden moral failures.
Air
Ben Affleck · Film · 2023
This story mirrors the way Slow Burn uncovers the hidden history behind cultural icons, focusing on the tactical, high-stakes business maneuvering that transformed the landscape of modern professional sports history.
The Post
Film · 2017
Fans of Slow Burn will appreciate this look at the intersection of journalism and government, where the tension between whistleblowing and institutional authority creates a gripping, real-world political drama.
The Iron Claw
Sean Durkin · Film · 2023
This film mirrors the biographical depth of Slow Burn by exploring the human cost of public legacy, showing how individual lives are often crushed by the weight of systemic family expectations.
Series on the same thread
American Experience
Series · 1988
This series shares the documentary DNA of Slow Burn, utilizing archival storytelling to provide necessary context for modern events by grounding them in the complex realities of our political past.
People Magazine Investigates
Series · 2016
If you enjoy the investigative rigor of Slow Burn, this series offers a similar commitment to uncovering the shocking, overlooked truths hidden behind the headlines of high-profile cultural cases.
30 for 30
Bill Simmons · Series · 2009
Like Slow Burn, these films treat sports history with investigative seriousness, highlighting the personal struggles and systemic scandals that exist beneath the surface of famous games and legendary athlete careers.
Modern Marvels
Bruce Nash · Series · 1993
This series echoes the informative curiosity of Slow Burn, taking a detailed look at the evolution of modern inventions and the often complicated stories behind the objects we take for granted.
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Common questions
Is Slow Burn available to listen to without advertisements?
Yes, listeners can access ad-free episodes of Slow Burn by joining Slate Plus. A membership provides full, uninterrupted access to the entire Slow Burn series along with other Slate podcasts, allowing for a seamless listening experience of these deep dives into American history.
What is the relationship between the Gaslit TV series and Slow Burn?
The 2022 television series Gaslit is an adaptation based on the source material covered in the first season of the Slow Burn podcast. Both projects explore the hidden characters and surprising events surrounding the Watergate scandal, which is one of the consequential moments featured in the series.
How does Slow Burn approach storytelling for its historical episodes?
Slow Burn illuminates America’s most consequential moments by utilizing archival tape and first-person interviews. This investigative approach uncovers little-known characters and surprising events, helping listeners make sense of the past to better understand the present through the lens of the biggest stories of our time.
What kind of stories are covered in the Slow Burn podcast?
Slow Burn focuses on America’s most consequential moments. The podcast series investigates the history behind major events by analyzing archival recordings and interviewing people directly involved. This process reveals the unexpected details and obscure figures that shaped the significant stories covered throughout the show.