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Barbara McQuade, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, discusses Trump's motivations for testifying in his civil trial, potential perjury claims, and the preservation of his reputation. They also explore his attorneys' criticism of the judge, unprecedented behavior in targeting the judge and clerk, and speculate on the impact of losing properties on Trump's persona and identity for his upcoming criminal trials.

Israeli filmmaker, Iris Zaki, discusses her latest documentary on survivors of Hamas attacks. Topics include survivors' experiences in Tel Aviv, the situation in the Gaza Envelope, feelings towards the Israeli government's response to the bombing in Gaza, tensions in a Jewish settlement in the West Bank, and hope for positive change in Israeli society.

Carter Sherman, reproductive health reporter, discusses the Ohio vote on adding the right to an abortion to the state constitution. Topics include the impact of a ban on abortion, efforts to protect abortion rights, voter registration cancellations, shaping the narrative through ads, and upcoming ballot initiatives in other states.

The Slate Money crew is joined by a familiar voice in Jordan Weissmann to discuss “The Insider”. They talk about the many conflicts of interest, how to make journalism look interesting, and the problem with Michael Mann movies.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You’ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work.Podcast production by Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McKay Coppins, author of Romney: A Reckoning, discusses Mitt Romney's strained relationship with the GOP, his endorsement from Trump, and his battle against Trumpism. They reflect on his principles and the search for next generation of Republicans amidst the impact of Trumpism.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, has been found guilty on charges of wire fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering. The trial discusses how he misappropriated trades, misrepresented FTX, and used funds for personal purposes. The downfall of FTX and its impact on the cryptocurrency industry is explored. The podcast leaves unanswered questions and invites listeners to join Slate Plus.

The podcast discusses the verdict in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial and a lawsuit against realtors, the UAW contract negotiations and their implications for car manufacturers, changing perception of Sam Bankman-Fried and the fall from grace, investor behavior in the GameStop situation and upcoming advertisements, the potential impact of a federal jury verdict on real estate fees, the UAW strike and resolution, and speculation on unreported finances and budgeting.

Shannon Watts, gun safety advocate, joins Dahlia Lithwick to discuss the Supreme Court case on gun rights and domestic violence. They explore how originalism affects gun laws, the threat to women and families, and the influence of the gun lobby. The podcast also highlights the impact of guns as an organizing principle and the connection between domestic abusers and violence against women.

Guest Cecilia Kang, technology and policy reporter for the New York Times, discusses President Biden's concerns about AI, the White House's plans for regulation, the limitations of watermarking AI-generated content, the executive order on AI regulation, international coordination for AI safety standards, and the government's tension with AI use and regulation.

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Nikki Haley’s progress and Ron DeSantis’s stagnation in Iowa, Donald Trump’s testimony in New York, and Dean Phillips’s campaign in New Hampshire; the first social-media cases of the term at the Supreme Court; and Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream with author David Leonhardt. And you can be a part of the show: submit your Conundrum at slate.com/conundrum.  Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Brianne Pfannenstiel for the Des Moines Register: “Donald Trump builds on big lead as Nikki Haley pulls even with Ron DeSantis in Iowa Poll” Jennifer Rubin for The Washington Post: “Nikki Haley has a shot. But a really, really long one.”Jonah E. Bromwich and Ben Protess for The New York Times: “Trump Civil Fraud Trial: Donald Trump Jr. Resumes Testifying in Fraud Case Aimed at His Father”Geoffrey Skelley for 538: The curious case of Dean Phillips’s last-minute primary challenge538: “How popular is Joe Biden?”Jeff Neal for Harvard Law Today: “The Supreme Court takes on (anti)social media”Adam Liptak for The New York Times: “Supreme Court Lifts Limits for Now on Biden Officials’ Contacts With Tech Platforms”Amy Howe for SCOTUSblog: “Justices take major Florida and Texas social media cases”Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream by David LeonhardtEmily Bazelon for The New York Times’s The Morning newsletter, November 2, 2023David Leonhardt for The Atlantic: “The Hard Truth About Immigration”Peter Dizikes for MIT News: “Q&A: David Autor on the long afterlife of the “China shock””History.com: “A. Philip Randolph”Natasha Singer for The New York Times: “This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here’s What Happened.” and “New Laws on Kids and Social Media Are Stymied by Industry Lawsuits”Cristiano Lima and Naomi Nix for The Washington Post: “41 states sue Meta, claiming Instagram, Facebook are addictive, harm kids” Here are this week’s chatters:Emily: The New Yorker’s Poetry Podcast with Kevin Young: “Toi Derricotte Reads Tracy K. Smith”John: The Graham Norton Show: “Dame Judi Dench Masterfully Does A Shakespeare Sonnet”; BBC Radio 4’s Cabin Pressure; Endeavour on PBS Masterpiece; John Dickerson for CBS News Prime Time: “Grammy-winning artist Jason Isbell talks about the craft of songwriting and his latest music”; and Ray Bradbury in the Los Angeles Times: “’Ice Cream Suit’--Touchstone for the Past and Present”David: Sarah Zhang for The Atlantic: “Everything I Thought I Knew About Nasal Congestion Is Wrong”Listener chatter from Albert Fox Cahn: N’dea Yancey-Bragg for USA Today: “Advocates say excited delirium provides cover for police violence. They want it banned” and John Dickerson for CBS News 60 Minutes: “How a questionable syndrome, “Excited Delirium,” could be protecting police officers from misconduct charges” For this week’s Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, John, and David talk about classroom cellphone bans.In the latest Gabfest Reads, David talks with Kristi Coulter about her book, Exit Interview: The Life and Death of My Ambitious Career. Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth Research by Julie Huygen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.