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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Jun 21, 2013 • 48min
Slate: The "Can Anyone Stop This Darn Immigration Bill?" Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The Senate debates immigration, the NSA doubles down on surveillance, and Obama takes a hit in the polls. Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 2013 • 43min
Slate: The If This Be Treason Make the Most of It Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Did the NSA overreach? Is whistleblower Edward Snowden a traitor? Is Beastie Boy Mike D too house proud?Show page at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 7, 2013 • 47min
Slate: The Let Me Just Swab Your Cheek Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The government tracks millions of Verizon phone calls, Chris Christie sets a date for the New Jersey senate election, and the Supreme Court rules on routine DNA collection. Find show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2013 • 49min
Slate: The Boardwalk Bromance Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Obama and Christie go to the beach, the showdown over judicial appointments and the Affordable Care Act under siege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 24, 2013 • 46min
Slate: The An Apple a Day Keeps the Taxes Away Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Apple has a big Irish bank account, Obama has a new drone policy and education reform has a new critic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2013 • 39min
Slate: The Barack Obama is Richard Nixon Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Obama's second-term scandal trifecta, including the DOJ's snooping on reporters. Plus, the murder conviction of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2013 • 1h 14min
Slate: The "Is Anyone Too Fat to Be President?" Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, live from Cambridge, MA, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Obama's "red line," the modern surveillance state, and Christie's weight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3, 2013 • 39min
Slate: The "Whoops, Did I Really Just Hand the 2000 Election to Bush?" Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Gitmo gets a hunger strike, the FAA gets a furlough fix and Justice O'Connor gets regretful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 26, 2013 • 50min
Slate: The That Dime Bag Will Be $14.50 with Tax Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Debating Miranda, assessing Obama and taxing Mary Jane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2013 • 49min
Slate: The What a Horrible, Horrible Week Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The Boston Marathon bombing and the media, plus the defeat of the background check gun bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
