Political Gabfest podcast

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. 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.

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.

 

#673

Houthi PC Small Group

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the hilarious-if-it-wasn... more

27 Mar 2025

57 MINS

57:46

27 Mar 2025


#672

The “Constitutional Crisis Is Here”

This week, John Dickerson and David Plotz are joined by [ ] (https://www.newyorker.com/con... more

20 Mar 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:40

20 Mar 2025


#671

Gabfest Reads | The Day the Challenger Fell From the Sky

David Plotz talks with author Adam Higginbotham about his new book,  [Challenger: A True S... more

15 Mar 2025

39 MINS

39:13

15 Mar 2025


#670

What Happens When Government Breaks

This week, John Dickerson and David Plotz are joined by  [Juliette Kayyem] (https://www.hk... more

13 Mar 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:14

13 Mar 2025


#669

Trump’s Display of Dominance

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss President Trump’s author... more

06 Mar 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:15

06 Mar 2025


#668

So Europe is Our Enemy Now?

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the future of the transa... more

27 Feb 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:28

27 Feb 2025


#667

The “Justice Department is Dire“

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the apparent corrupt bar... more

20 Feb 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:13

20 Feb 2025


#666

Gabfest Reads | A Former Haitian President’s Grandson Lives the Modern Immigrant Experience

Emily Bazelon talks with author  [Rich Benjamin] (https://richbenjamin.com/about-rich/)  a... more

15 Feb 2025

36 MINS

36:41

15 Feb 2025


#665

Trump vs. The Judges

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the constitutional crisi... more

13 Feb 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:28

13 Feb 2025


#664

Elon Musk’s DOGE Rampage

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Elon Musk’s speedy assau... more

06 Feb 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:43

06 Feb 2025


#663

Elon Musk’s Fork in the Road

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the chaos and coming fig... more

30 Jan 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:40

30 Jan 2025


#662

This Time Trump Knows What He’s Doing

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss President Trump’s flurry... more

23 Jan 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:49

23 Jan 2025


#661

Gabfest Reads | Finding Connection in the Aftermath of History’s Horrors

Emily Bazelon talks with author Yael van der Wouden about her debut novel,  [The Safekeep]... more

18 Jan 2025

33 MINS

33:54

18 Jan 2025