#1: The State of the World

Welcome to Anxiously, a new podcast from Tablet Studios.  Each week hosts Lisa Sandell and Aimee Friedman grapple with one of their anxieties—from the trivial to the existential—in a humorous and heartfelt way. From germs to mortality, they’re tackling it all, helped along the way by smart and entertaining guests who offer perspective and advice.    This week, Lisa and Aimee are anxious about the state of the world. They are joined by novelist Anne Roiphe, who talks to them about learning to handle everything the universe throws your way, about writing angry letters to her relative, Roy Cohn, and about meeting a cute Israeli soldier at the Metropolitan Museum.    Like the show? Send us a note at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @anxiouslypod and on Twitter @anxiouslypod.    Our theme music is by Low Cut Connie.   Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Soom Foods, which makes delicious tahini, chocolate sweet tahini, and silan date syrup. Use discount code ANXIOUS and receive 15% off your first order at soomfoods.com.