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.

 

#656

Gabfest Reads: The Life and Legacy of John Lewis

Slate  [Political Gabfest] (https://slate.com/podcasts/political-gabfest)  host David Plotz talks with author David Greenberg about his new book,  [John Lewis: A Life] (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/John-Lewis/David-Greenberg/9781982142995) . They discuss how Lewis went from marching with Martin Luther King, Jr. to an iconic career as a politician, Lewis’s commitment to non-violence, how Greenberg uncovered never-before-seen documents, and more. Tweet us your questions  [@SlateGabfest] (https://twitter.com/slategabfest?lang=en)  or email us at  [gabfest@slate.com] (mailto:gabfest@slate.com) . (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

4 hrs Ago

38 MINS

38:52

4 hrs Ago


#655

The Shutdown and the Great Capitulation

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the capitulation of American media and corporations to President-Elect Donald Trump; the government shutdown and surrender of House Republicans to Elon Musk; and the appeal of TikTok to the Supreme Court.  For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss the drones over New Jersey.   In the latest  [Gabfest Reads] (https://slate.com/podcasts/gabfestreads/2024/11/books-birth-control-movement-history-rivalry-20th-century-women-author-eugenics-stephanie-gorton-race) , Emily talks with Stephanie Gorton about her new book,  [The Icon & the Idealist: Margaret Sanger, Mary Ware Dennett, and the Rivalry That Brought Birth Control to America] (https://www.amazon.com/Icon-Idealist-Margaret-Dennett-Rivalry/dp/0063036290/tag=slatmaga-20) .    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   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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

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1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:11

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#654

Syria’s Collapse, Israel’s Delight

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the fall of the al-Assad dictatorship in Syria with  [Steven A. Cook] (https://www.cfr.org/expert/steven-cook)  of the Council on Foreign Relations; the killing of a health insurance CEO and the acquittal for the death of a troubled man; and the future of American birthright citizenship. For this week’s Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, John, and David discuss President Joe Biden’s clemency for nearly 1,500 Americans and pardons for 39 more.    In the latest  [Gabfest Reads] (https://slate.com/podcasts/gabfestreads/2024/11/books-birth-control-movement-history-rivalry-20th-century-women-author-eugenics-stephanie-gorton-race) , Emily talks with Stephanie Gorton about her new book,  [The Icon & the Idealist: Margaret Sanger, Mary Ware Dennett, and the Rivalry That Brought Birth Control to America] (https://www.amazon.com/Icon-Idealist-Margaret-Dennett-Rivalry/dp/0063036290/tag=slatmaga-20) .    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   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. Disclosure in Podcast Description: A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Dec 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:02

12 Dec 2024


#653

Is The Democratic Party Doomed?

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss President Joe Biden’s pardon of son Hunter and President-Elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth; the Democrats’ debate on why they lost and how they might win in the future; and the Supreme Court case on treatment for transgender children.  For this week’s Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, John, and David answer Conundrums. Or Conundra.   In the latest  [Gabfest Reads] (https://slate.com/podcasts/gabfestreads/2024/11/books-birth-control-movement-history-rivalry-20th-century-women-author-eugenics-stephanie-gorton-race) , Emily talks with Stephanie Gorton about her new book,  [The Icon & the Idealist: Margaret Sanger, Mary Ware Dennett, and the Rivalry That Brought Birth Control to America] (https://www.amazon.com/Icon-Idealist-Margaret-Dennett-Rivalry/dp/0063036290/tag=slatmaga-20) .    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   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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Dec 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:14

05 Dec 2024


#652

Are These Trump Tariffs for Real?

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs and his pick for Treasury Secretary; the next Federal Communications Commission Chair and free speech; and the “bro-economy” with The Atlantic’s  [Annie Lowrey] (https://www.theatlantic.com/author/annie-lowrey/) .  For this week’s Slate Plus bonus segment, Emily, John, and David discuss the most fulfilling jobs in America. In the latest  [Gabfest Reads] (https://slate.com/podcasts/gabfestreads/2024/11/books-birth-control-movement-history-rivalry-20th-century-women-author-eugenics-stephanie-gorton-race) , Emily talks with Stephanie Gorton about her new book,  [The Icon & the Idealist: Margaret Sanger, Mary Ware Dennett, and the Rivalry That Brought Birth Control to America] (https://www.amazon.com/Icon-Idealist-Margaret-Dennett-Rivalry/dp/0063036290/tag=slatmaga-20) .  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   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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

28 Nov 2024

55 MINS

55:58

28 Nov 2024


#651

Trump’s Cabinet Keeps Getting Weirder

(Note: The episode was recorded prior to the withdrawal of Matt Gaetz from consideration for Attorney General.) This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump’s Cabinet selections and their involvement with sexual-assault allegations; the Texas elementary school curriculum that incorporates the Bible; and coming changes to health care with The Washington Post’s [Dan Diamond] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/dan-diamond/) . Political Gabfest Live in Brooklyn on December 4 is sold out, but you can still submit your Conundrums at slate.com/conundrum. Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Kevin Bendis and Cheyna Roth Research by Julie Huygen 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

21 Nov 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:24

21 Nov 2024


#650

Gabfest Reads: How Two Rivals Shaped Birth Control in America

Political Gabfest host Emily Bazelon talks with author Stephanie Gorton about her new book,  [The Icon & The Idealist] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/?tag=slatmaga-20) .They discuss racism and prudishness in the early suffragist movement, how eugenics played a role in the birth control movement, and how two different women fought each other, despite wanting the same things.  Tweet us your questions  [@SlateGabfest] (https://twitter.com/slategabfest?lang=en)  or email us at  [gabfest@slate.com] (mailto:gabfest@slate.com) . (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Nov 2024

33 MINS

33:42

16 Nov 2024


#649

Attorney General Matt Gaetz?

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump’s problematic picks for his Cabinet; the lessons to be learned and way forward for Democrats; and the possibilities and difficulties of mass deportation with  [Caitlin Dickerson] (https://www.caitlindickersonjournalist.com/) . Join us on December 4 for Political Gabfest Live in Brooklyn!  [Tickets are on sale now] (https://thebellhouseny.com/event/political-gabfest) . And send us your Conundrums at  [slate.com/conundrum] (https://slate.com/conundrum) . Email your chatters, questions, and comments to  [gabfest@slate.com] (mailto:gabfest@slate.com) . (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth  Research by Julie Huygen   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] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-gabfest/id158004641)  and  [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2oXS9kkKiXdkkCYB3YfqYZ) . Or visit  [slate.com/gabfestplus] (https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=Gabfest&utm_source=episode_summary)  to get access wherever you listen. Disclosure in Podcast Description: A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

14 Nov 2024

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:45

14 Nov 2024


#648

This IS Who We Are

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the big wins of Donald Trump and Senate Republicans; the what-next of the second Trump presidency; and the electoral victories and possible setbacks for abortion rights. Join us on December 4 for Political Gabfest Live in Brooklyn!  [Tickets are on sale now] (https://thebellhouseny.com/event/political-gabfest) . And send us your Conundrums at  [slate.com/conundrum] (https://slate.com/conundrum) . Email your chatters, questions, and comments to  [gabfest@slate.com] (mailto:gabfest@slate.com) . (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth Research by Julie Huygen   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] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-gabfest/id158004641)  and  [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2oXS9kkKiXdkkCYB3YfqYZ) . Or visit  [slate.com/gabfestplus] (https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=Gabfest&utm_source=episode_summary)  to get access wherever you listen. Disclosure in Podcast Description: A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

07 Nov 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:54

07 Nov 2024


#647

Floating Island of Garbage

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the final week of the presidential campaign; the threats to election integrity; and the consequences of not endorsing. Join us on December 4 for Political Gabfest Live in Brooklyn!  [Tickets are on sale now] (https://thebellhouseny.com/event/political-gabfest) . And send us your Conundrums at  [slate.com/conundrum] (https://slate.com/conundrum) . Email your chatters, questions, and comments to  [gabfest@slate.com] (mailto:gabfest@slate.com) . (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth Research by Julie Huygen 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] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-gabfest/id158004641)  and  [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2oXS9kkKiXdkkCYB3YfqYZ) . Or visit  [slate.com/gabfestplus] (https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=Gabfest&utm_source=episode_summary)  to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

31 Oct 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:35

31 Oct 2024


#646

The Disinhibited Fascist

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump’s fascism, disinhibition, and age; the state of young men in America with  [Rachel Simmons] (https://rachelsimmons.com/) ; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Michigan with  [Nicholas Confessore] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/nicholas-confessore)  of The New York Times. Join us on December 4 for Political Gabfest Live in Brooklyn!  [Tickets are on sale now] (https://thebellhouseny.com/event/political-gabfest) . And send us your Conundrums at  [slate.com/conundrum] (https://slate.com/conundrum) . For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David talk about Elon Musk following Donald Trump.    In the latest  [Gabfest Reads] (https://slate.com/podcasts/gabfestreads/2024/10/books-surviving-the-election-cycle-meditation-screaming-2024-10-percent-happier-author-interview-dan-harris) , John talks with Dan Harris about his book,  [10% Happier 10th Anniversary Edition: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works – A True Story] (https://www.amazon.com/10-Happier-Revised-Self-Help-Works-ebook/dp/B07R4NMHJ2/tag=slatmaga-20) .    Email your chatters, questions, and comments to  [gabfest@slate.com] (mailto:gabfest@slate.com) . (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth Research by Julie Huygen   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] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-gabfest/id158004641)  and  [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2oXS9kkKiXdkkCYB3YfqYZ) . Or visit  [slate.com/gabfestplus] (https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=Gabfest&utm_source=episode_summary)  to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Oct 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:16

24 Oct 2024


#645

Gabfest Reads: Finding Happiness During This Election Year

Political Gabfest host John Dickerson talks with author Dan Harris about his re-released book,  [10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, And Found Self-Help That Actually Works – A True Story] (https://www.happierapp.com/resources/dan-harris-books)  in light of the looming November 5 vote. They discuss the steps to coping with election anxiety, how to benefit from group dynamics (instead of letting the doom-scrolling get to you), and more. Tweet us your questions  [@SlateGabfest] (https://twitter.com/slategabfest?lang=en)  or email us at  [gabfest@slate.com] (mailto:gabfest@slate.com) . (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

19 Oct 2024

49 MINS

49:11

19 Oct 2024


#644

15 Percent of Black Voters Support Trump

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Kamala Harris’s voter outreach to black and Hispanic men; the close races for Republican senators in Nebraska, Texas, and Florida; and the conspiracy theories that endanger FEMA and aid for hurricane victims. And it’s never too early to send us your Conundrums at  [slate.com/conundrum] (https://slate.com/conundrum) . For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David talk about  [Glossip v. Oklahoma] (https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2024/22-7466) , the recent death-penalty case argued before the U.S. Supreme Court.    In the latest  [Gabfest Reads] (https://slate.com/podcasts/gabfestreads/2024/09/books-olive-kitteridge-returns-in-elizabeth-strouts-latest-novel) , David talks with Elizabeth Strout about her new book,  [Tell Me Everything: A Novel] (https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Me-Everything-Elizabeth-Strout-ebook/dp/B0CRV8HXJX/tag=slatmaga-20) .   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to  [gabfest@slate.com] (mailto:gabfest@slate.com) . (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth Research by Julie Huygen 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] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-gabfest/id158004641)  and  [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2oXS9kkKiXdkkCYB3YfqYZ) . Or, visit  [slate.com/gabfestplus] (https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=Gabfest&utm_source=episode_summary)  to get access wherever you listen. Disclosure in Podcast Description: A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:28

17 Oct 2024


#643

Is The Blue Wall Cracking?

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the close race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump;  [Why Legal Experts Are Worried About a Second Trump Presidency] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/03/magazine/trump-justice-department-rivals.html) ; and Hurricanes Helene and Milton and climate change. And it’s never too early to send us your Conundrums at  [slate.com/conundrum] (https://slate.com/conundrum) . For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David talk about media endorsements of political candidates.    In the latest  [Gabfest Reads] (https://slate.com/podcasts/gabfestreads/2024/09/books-olive-kitteridge-returns-in-elizabeth-strouts-latest-novel) , David talks with Elizabeth Strout about her new book,  [Tell Me Everything: A Novel] (https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Me-Everything-Elizabeth-Strout-ebook/dp/B0CRV8HXJX/tag=slatmaga-20) .    Email your chatters, questions, and comments to  [gabfest@slate.com] (mailto:gabfest@slate.com) . (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Cheyna Roth  Research by Julie Huygen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Oct 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:48

10 Oct 2024


#642

JD Vance's Damning Non-Answer

 This week,  [Jamelle Bouie] (https://www.nytimes.com/column/jamelle-bouie)  of The New York Times joins John Dickerson and David Plotz to discuss the vice-presidential debate between Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance; the deadly conflict between Israel and Iran with Nathan Guttman of Israeli public television; and the federal indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams.  For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Jamelle, John, and David talk with WyoFile’s  [Maya Shimizu Harris] (https://wyofile.com/author/maya-shimizu-harris/)  about the fight between the Wyoming Freedom Caucus and traditional Wyoming Republicans.    In the latest  [Gabfest Reads] (https://slate.com/podcasts/gabfestreads/2024/09/books-olive-kitteridge-returns-in-elizabeth-strouts-latest-novel) , David talks with Elizabeth Strout about her new book,  [Tell Me Everything: A Novel] (https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Me-Everything-Elizabeth-Strout-ebook/dp/B0CRV8HXJX/tag=slatmaga-20) .    Email your chatters, questions, and comments to  [gabfest@slate.com] (mailto:gabfest@slate.com) . (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)  Podcast production by Cheyna Roth  Research by Julie Huygen Disclosure in Podcast Description: A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Deposits into this account are used to purchase 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/26/24, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across the Bond Account is greater than 6%. A bond’s yield is a function of its market price, which can fluctuate; therefore, a bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased, and your yield at time of purchase may be different from the yield shown here. The “locked in” YTW is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. See our Fee Schedule. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. The bonds in the Bond Account have not been selected based on your needs or risk profile. See https://public.com/disclosures/bond-account to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

03 Oct 2024

56 MINS

56:04

03 Oct 2024


#641

North Carolina Crazies

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss what’s happening with the Kamala Harris v. Donald Trump race, what to expect with the Tim Walz v. JD Vance debate, how crazy Mark Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign in North Carolina has become, and whether college can survive careerism.  For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, David, Emily, and John discuss the all-important Electoral College vote of Nebraska’s 2ndcongressional district.    In the latest  [Gabfest Reads] (https://slate.com/podcasts/gabfestreads/2024/09/books-olive-kitteridge-returns-in-elizabeth-strouts-latest-novel) , David talks with Elizabeth Strout about her new book,  [Tell Me Everything: A Novel] (https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Me-Everything-Elizabeth-Strout-ebook/dp/B0CRV8HXJX/tag=slatmaga-20) .  Email your chatters, questions, and comments to  [gabfest@slate.com] (mailto:gabfest@slate.com) . (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth Research by Julie Huygen Public.com+Public Investing Disclosure: Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. See [public.com/#disclosures-main] (https://public.com/#disclosures-main) for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Sep 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

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26 Sep 2024