Political Gabfest
Slate Podcasts
Voted “Favorite Political Podcast” by Apple Podcasts listeners. Stephen Colbert says "Everybody should listen to the Slate Political Gabfest." The Gabfest, featuring Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz, is the kind of informal and irreverent discussion Washington journalists have after hours over drinks.Want more Political Gabfest? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Political Gabfest show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/gabfestplus to get access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 30, 2015 • 59min
The "Can You Buy a President for $889,000,000?" Edition
Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the Koch Brothers' big bet on 2016, the Supreme Court's death penalty case, and the merits of Jonathan Chait's "Not a Very P.C. Thing to Say" piece.Help us make our podcasts even better! Take Slate's listener survey at to slate.com/surveyShow notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2015 • 56min
The "Is It Rude to Fall Asleep During the State of the Union?" Edition
Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Obama's State of the Union address, the Supreme Court's next (final?) marriage equality case, and the controversy over the movie Selma.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 16, 2015 • 58min
The Tom Hanks Went to Community College and So Should You Edition
Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the fallout from the French terrorist attack, whether Mitt Romney is really weighing a third presidential run, and Obama's ambition to make community college tuition free.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 9, 2015 • 1h 7min
Le "Je Suis Charlie Hebdo" Édition
Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the murderous attack on a French satirical newspaper, the start of the new Congressional session, and the NYPD's recent work slowdown.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 2, 2015 • 41min
The Year's Best Gabfest Edition
In segments culled from throughout 2014, David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss when to call the cops, the rise of political partyism, and whether to read Hillary Clinton's Hard Choices.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 26, 2014 • 1h 10min
The “2014 Conundrum Show, Live in Chicago” Edition
Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Ask Amy columnist Amy Dickinson discuss tough philosophical and ethical conundrums about sending kids to private school, keeping secrets from spouses, and why they wish they’d had more sex in their 20s.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2014 • 58min
The "Why Close Guantanamo When You Can Open Havana?" Edition
David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss the thawing of relations between the U.S. and Cuba with guest Will Dobson. They also talk about Jeb Bush's possible presidential run and Julia Turner joins to explain Slate's Year of Outrage.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2014 • 55min
The America's National Shame Edition
David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss the Senate Intelligence Committee's so-called "torture report," the unraveling Rolling Stone story about an alleged rape at UVA, and the satirical performance art that was the Colbert Report.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2014 • 53min
The "I'm Pregnant, Don't Fire Me!" Edition
David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss a grand jury's refusal to indict an NYPD officer in the death of Eric Garner and a Supreme Court case about protections for pregnant workers. They also debate whether Obamacare has hurt the Dems.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2014 • 10min
Political Gabfest Extra: Windy City Wander
David Plotz and Emily Bazelon recently took a spin through downtown Chicago. Hear their conversation about Chicago's history, its national profile, and a sea change in the city's mighty river. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
