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Podcast: Slate History
Episode: What Next: It’s Hot as Hell. Why Are Pools Closed?
Description: The temperature is going up, but the number of open, public pools isn’t. It’s not just a summer bummer; it’s turning into a public health crisis.Guest: Mara Gay, member of the New York Times editorial board, focused on New York State and local affairs.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here...