Political Gabfest

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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.

  1. 3D AGO

    What Happens When Government Breaks

    This week, John Dickerson and David Plotz are joined by Juliette Kayyem to discuss how Elon Musk and DOGE are endangering Americans; the Trump administration’s attacks on universities and the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil; and the politics of the measles outbreak centered on West Texas. For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, John and David are joined by Juliette Kayyem to discuss taking your kids to work: great, weird, terrible, or all of the above?   In the latest Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with author Rich Benjamin about his new book, Talk to Me: Lessons From a Family Forged by History.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Research by Emily Ditto   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

    1h 10m

  2. 4D AGO · BONUS • SLATE PLUS ONLY

    Bonus: Elon Musk and Taking Your Kids to Work

    For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, John and David are joined by Juliette Kayyem to discuss taking your kids to work: great, weird, terrible, or all of the above? Olivia B. Waxman for Time Magazine: The Inside Story of Why Take Your Daughter to Work Day Exists Rachel Looker and Lily Jamali for BBC News: What it means when Elon Musk brings his children to work Emily Leibert for The Cut: Grimes is Not Happy Elon Musk Brought Their Son to the White House Elizabeth Tenety for Motherly: Boston mayor Michelle Wu brings 2-week-old newborn to work—and sparks a debate Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Research by Emily Ditto This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock weekly bonus episodes of Political Gabfest—you’ll also 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.

    12 min

  3. 4D AGO • SLATE PLUS ONLY

    What Happens When Government Breaks

    This week, John Dickerson and David Plotz are joined by Juliette Kayyem to discuss how Elon Musk and DOGE are endangering Americans; the Trump administration’s attacks on universities and the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil; and the politics of the measles outbreak centered on West Texas. For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, John and David are joined by Juliette Kayyem to discuss taking your kids to work: great, weird, terrible, or all of the above? In the latest Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with author Rich Benjamin about his new book, Talk to Me: Lessons From a Family Forged by History. Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Research by Emily Ditto

    1h 4m

  4. MAR 6

    Trump’s Display of Dominance

    This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss President Trump’s authoritarian address to Congress and whipsawing on tariffs; the outright betrayal of Ukraine and alliance with Russia on naked display in the Oval Office; and the ways the Covid pandemic caused and accelerated change in America. For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss Andrew Cuomo, the NYC mayoral race, and its relevance to national politics.   In the latest Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with author Rich Benjamin about his new book, Talk to Me: Lessons From a Family Forged by History.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)  Research by Emily Ditto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m

  5. MAR 6 · BONUS • SLATE PLUS ONLY

    Bonus: Cuomo Attempts a Comeback

    For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss Andrew Cuomo, the NYC mayoral race, and its relevance to national politics. Lisa Lerer for The New York Times: Running for N.Y. Mayor, Cuomo Also Has a Message for National Democrats Sarah Ellison for The Washington Post: In New York, a mayor’s race takes shape that’s all about Donald Trump Nicholas Fandos and Emma G. Fitzsimmons for the New York Times: Cuomo Jolts New York’s Mayoral Race as His Challengers Attack Nick Reisman and Janaki Chadha for Politico: Andrew Cuomo wants to fix New York. Critics say he was part of the problem. David A. Graham for The Atlantic: The Great Forgetting Errol Louis for New York Magazine (Intelligencer): Which Andrew Cuomo Will New Yorkers Remember? Brigid Bergin for Gothamist: NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams officially enters mayoral race Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Research by Emily Ditto This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock weekly bonus episodes of Political Gabfest—you’ll also 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.

    8 min

  6. FEB 27

    So Europe is Our Enemy Now?

    This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the future of the transatlantic alliance and Ukraine in the wake of the UN resolution votes with Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist; the House GOP’s budget resolution and the reconciliation process; and the Trump administration’s increasingly aggressive moves against the press.  For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss recent legal developments around two death penalty cases in Texas.   In the latest Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with author Rich Benjamin about his new book, Talk to Me: Lessons From a Family Forged by History.   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 Emily Ditto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 14m

  7. FEB 27 · BONUS • SLATE PLUS ONLY

    Bonus: A Closer Look at Two Death Penalty Cases in Texas

    For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss recent legal developments around two death penalty cases in Texas. Abbie VanSickle for The New York Times: Supreme Court Justices Appear Narrowly Divided Over Death Row Prisoner Plea for DNA Testing Ayden Runnels for The Texas Tribune: U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas death row inmate’s appeal for DNA test of evidence Amy Howe on SCOTUSBlog (Argument Analysis): Supreme Court divided over death row right to DNA evidence testing. [This article was originally published at Howe on the Court. ] Kayla Guo for The Texas Tribune: Robert Roberson files first new appeal since his execution was delayed Jamie Landers for The Dallas Morning News: Robert Roberson makes another plea for innocence with state’s highest criminal court 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 Emily Ditto This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock weekly bonus episodes of Political Gabfest—you’ll also 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.

    11 min

  8. FEB 20

    The “Justice Department is Dire“

    This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the apparent corrupt bargain involving NYC mayor Eric Adams and the bonfire of Justice Department resignations; what could possibly go wrong when Musk and DOGE access the IRS and Social Security; and talk to Marc Dunkelman about his new book Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress – and How to Bring it Back.  For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss whether the human body could endure a voyage to Mars and if space really is our destiny as humans. In the latest Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with author Rich Benjamin about his new book, Talk to Me: Lessons From a Family Forged by History. 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 Research by Emily Ditto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 10m
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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.

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  • Channel
    Slate Podcasts
  • Creator
    Slate Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2025
  • Episodes
    714
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ©2018 The Slate Group
  • Show Website
    Political Gabfest
  • Provider
    The Slate Group LLC

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