This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the government’s intimidation tactics aimed at chilling free speech after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, why Trump seems intent to provoke armed conflict with Venezuela, and how the president and his Republican allies are upending DC self-governance with guest Michael Schaffer (<a href="https://dc.citycast.fm/podcasts">City Cast DC</a>, <a href="https://www.politico.com/staff/michael-schaffer?cid=apn">Politico</a>).

For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss the extraordinary corruption revealed by a new investigation into two major deals between Trump’s team and the United Arab Emirates. 
 
In the latest<a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/gabfestreads"> Gabfest Reads</a>, Emily talks with<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/jonathan-mahler"> Jonathan Mahler</a> about his new book,<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gods-New-York-Idealists-Opportunists/dp/052551063X/tag=slatmaga-20"> The Gods of New York</a>. They discuss the unraveling of Mayor Ed Koch’s New York City; how the city’s current mayoral race is mirroring the past; and more.
 
Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)
 
Podcast production by Nina Porzucki
 
Research by Emily Ditto
You can find the full Political Gabfest <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/political-gabfest">show pages here</a>.
 
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