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.
Episodes
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Dec 2, 2014 • 14min
Political Gabfest Extra: San Francisco Treat
Dana Stevens leads David Plotz on a drive through San Francisco, the city she called home for 12 years. They chat about Dana's grad-school era, David's deep mistrust of the ocean, and one gigantic camera. This extra was recorded on the 2014 National Gabfest Tour made possible by Acura. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2014 • 54min
The "No True Bill" Edition
Jamelle Bouie joins Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz to discuss the decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson. Also, the Facebook threat case headed to the Supreme Court and the GOP’s strong 2016 presidential field.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2014 • 56min
The "Is Thanksgiving Red or Blue?" Edition
David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss President Obama's immigration overhaul, the politics of the Keystone Pipeline, and whether Thanksgiving is a liberal or a conservative holiday.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 14, 2014 • 52min
The President Whisperer Edition
David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss the Supreme Court's new Affordable Care Act case, Obama's net neutrality stance, and the whisper campaign against White House aide Valerie Jarrett.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2014 • 57min
The Multitudinous States Incarnadine Edition
David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss the results of the midterm elections, what's next for both parties, and the trend in ballot initiatives.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2014 • 55min
The "I'll Disown You If You Marry a Republican" Edition
David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss the looming midterm elections, debate the exisence of "partyism," and attempt to understand Gamergate with New York Times video game critic Chis Suellentrop.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2014 • 51min
The Fake ID Edition
David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and special guest David Leonhardt of the New York Times discuss the influence of billionaire political donors, debate the value of voter ID laws, and talk about the legacy of the late Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2014 • 52min
The "Is Amazon Evil?" Edition
David Plotz, John Dickerson, and special guest Annie Lowrey discuss the political response to Ebola, ponder the presumptive 2015 Congress, and debate whether Amazon is a monopoly.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2014 • 1h 23min
The Live in San Francisco Superfest Edition
With MC Mike Pesca, the Political and Culture Gabfests team up to discuss California's recent "Yes Means Yes" legislation and the new wave of political TV shows. They also debate the merits of the Silicon Valley ethos and play a few rounds of Dictionary.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2014 • 46min
Political: The Jump the Fence Edition
Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, and John Dickerson discuss the bungling, bullying Secret Service, the possibility that Mitt Romney may still harbor presidential ambitions, and the peculiar Senate race in Kansas.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
