Political Gabfest Slate Podcasts

For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Ruth and Emily talk about Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of the Donald Trump classified documents case.

Podcast production by Ethan Oberman and Cheyna Roth
Research by Ethan Oberman

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This week, hosts Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson are joined by Washington Post associate editor and columnist Ruth Marcus. They President Joe Biden’s big step down, how the race is evolving with Kamala Harris stepping in as the presumptive nominee, and the fallout of the Secret Service. 

Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)
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Research by Ethan Oberman 

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John Dickerson talks with author Roland Allen about his new book, The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper. They discuss the historical origins of notebooks, how to keep a notebook and their own personal journeys documenting their lives.

If you enjoyed this conversation, you’ll love an exploration into John Dickerson’s notebooks with his podcast Navel Gazing. Season one is out now.

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For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, John Dickerson and What Next host Mary Harris talk about what to expect at the Democratic National Convention, and whether the Democrats can create anywhere near the same level of enthusiasm that Republicans have heard from their base at the RNC.

Podcast production by Ethan Oberman

Research by Kat Hong

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This week, John Dickerson is joined by What Next host Mary Harris to discuss Donald Trump’s pick for vice president, the excitement at the Republican National Convention (and why they’re talking about a victory), and the aftermath of the Trump assassination attempt.

Here are this week’s chatters:
John: The television series, Shetland on BritBox
Mary: The New York Times: “100 Best Books of the 21st Century” 
Listener chatter: Matt from Holland, MI on a visual representation of wealth inequality in America. 

For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, John and Mary talk about what to expect at the Democratic National Convention. 
In the latest Gabfest Reads, David talks with Sierra Greer about her new book, Annie Bot: A Novel. And Gabfest Reads now has its own site!
Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)

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For this week’s Slate Plus bonus segment, David, John, and Emily talk with Professor Emily Wilson about her translation of Homer’s Iliad. See The Iliad by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson.

See also The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson.

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, but you’ll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/gabfestplus to get access wherever you listen.