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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Aug 19, 2011 • 45min
Slate: The Treat Him Pretty Ugly Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and New York Times economics columnist David Leonhardt. This week: Rick Perry’s presidential bid, President Obama’s September economic speech, and fine-tuning the economy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 12, 2011 • 46min
Slate: The Crazy Eyes Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and Yale Associate Professor Beverly Gage. This week: The presidential debate in Iowa, whether the Obama presidency is a failure, and the country’s financial uncertainty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 5, 2011 • 45min
Slate: The Mighty Likely Candidate Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, David Weigel, and Adam Serwer from 'The American Prospect.' This week: The debt ceiling deal, how the deal affects Republican presidential candidates, and the economy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2011 • 48min
Slate: The Ugly, Mashed-Together Compromise Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Annie Lowrey, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The pressing debt ceiling debate, the politically-based shootings in Norway, and bullying gay students in Minnesota Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2011 • 48min
Slate: The Gang of Six Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Weigel, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The continuing debt ceiling debate, the 2012 presidential race, and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2011 • 51min
Slate: The Dogs and Mimes Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The debt ceiling debate, Amazon’s sales tax fight in California, and Utah’s anti-bigamy laws Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 8, 2011 • 47min
Slate: The 32 Weapons Gabfest
Slate's John Dickerson, David Plotz, and special guest Emily Yoffe discuss a possible breakthrough in federal budget talks, the News of the World newspaper scandal in the U.K., and the near collapse of the DSK rape case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 1, 2011 • 51min
Slate: The Mucking About Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The debt ceiling debate, Michele Bachmann’s presidential candidacy, and the Supreme Court ruling on violent video games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2011 • 53min
Slate: The Blood and Treasure Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: President Obama’s Afghanistan troop decision, the Wal-Mart class-action suit, and one illegal immigrant’s story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2011 • 46min
Slate: The Fighting Against the System Gabfest
Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The Republican presidential candidates debate, the War Powers Act fight, and free speech in America’s schools Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
