Political Gabfest podcast

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Political Gabfest

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. Get more Political Gabfest with Slate Plus. Join to unlock weekly bonus episodes—plus ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. 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 <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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. Get more Political Gabfest with Slate Plus. Join to unlock weekly bonus episodes—plus ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. 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 <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#1134

John Dickerson on Family, Faith and Starting Over: From NPR's Wild Card

Today, get to know Political Gabfest co-host John Dickerson, beyond his political analysis... more

07 Nov 2026

42 MINS

42:47

07 Nov 2026


#1133

Am I Blue?

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the results of the midte... more

05 Nov 2026

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:34

05 Nov 2026


#1132

Finally, We Vote

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss what they&#39;re paying ... more

29 Oct 2026

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:00

29 Oct 2026


#1131

Polls Are So Bad for Trump

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss whether Trump is as unpo... more

22 Oct 2026

57 MINS

57:27

22 Oct 2026


#1130

Gabfest Reads | Situating Yourself for Success

For this month’s edition of Gabfest Reads, John Dickerson interviews Angela Duckworth abou... more

17 Oct 2026

59 MINS

59:49

17 Oct 2026


#1129

Help Russia Win

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss what the evidence beyond... more

15 Oct 2026

58 MINS

58:43

15 Oct 2026


#1128

Blue Wave or Blue Ripple?

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss where the midterms stand... more

08 Oct 2026

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:30

08 Oct 2026


#1127

Meet You at the Hawks Game

This week, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, and guest host [David Leonhardt] (https://www.nytim... more

01 Oct 2026

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:51

01 Oct 2026


#1126

Purposely Negative

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and guest host [Juliette Kayyem] (https://earlyw... more

24 Sep 2026

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:22

24 Sep 2026


#1125

Gabfest Reads | The Tax Nobody Talks About: Your Time

David Plotz talks with journalist Annie Lowrey about her new book [The Time Tax: How the G... more

19 Sep 2026

33 MINS

33:50

19 Sep 2026


#1124

Kremlin Wedding Present

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss whether this week's Supr... more

17 Sep 2026

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:57

17 Sep 2026


#1123

Pretend I'm on the Ballot

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss why Republicans are hold... more

10 Sep 2026

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:12

10 Sep 2026


#1122

What Is the Bond Market, Anyway?

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss how a narrow Supreme Cou... more

03 Sep 2026

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:37

03 Sep 2026


#1121

Please Do Not Ruin the Post Office

This week, John Dickerson, David Plotz, and guest host [Juliette Kayyem] (https://earlywar... more

27 Aug 2026

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:37

27 Aug 2026