Political Gabfest

Legal expert Emily Bazelon, political analyst John Dickerson, and journalist David Plotz discuss the possibility of Joe Biden stepping down and potential replacements, Project 2025, and the impact of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. They also delve into Trump's strategic plans, government effectiveness, optimizing supply chains with AI, and the complexities of conservative legal interpretation.

Legal expert and journalist Emily Bazelon joins in to dissect the Supreme Court's decisions on presidential immunity and the future of Joe Biden's nomination. The discussion covers Trump's immunity, the Biden campaign's strategies, and the impact of recent court rulings favoring corporate influence over regulatory power.

Legal expert Emily Bazelon, political commentator John Dickerson, and journalist David Plotz discuss Biden's disastrous debate performance, Trump's aggressive lying, challenges for fact-checking, and speculations on Biden's withdrawal. They analyze potential scenarios, crafting a positive narrative for Biden, and implications for the election, highlighting the complexities of post-debate dynamics.

In this episode, Linda Greenhouse and Congressman Jamaal Bowman discuss recent Supreme Court rulings on emergency abortions and guns, the impact of federal laws on Idaho hospitals, vulnerabilities in the Supreme Court's technology, and analysis of gun ownership under the Second Amendment. They also touch on a candid Supreme Court Justice, recent primary election results, challenges in redistricted elections, and the impact of policy stances on voters. The episode concludes with reflections on love, loss, and a new podcast highlight platform.

Legal expert Emily Bazelon, journalist John Dickerson, and host David Plotz analyze the upcoming presidential debates, the Surgeon General's call for social media warnings, California's smartphone ban, one-party rule consequences, and the impact of social media on teenagers' mental health.

Author Sierra Greer discusses her new book 'Annie Bot' exploring themes of discomfort in robots, the right to control a body, and societal power structures. The podcast delves into the intricate world-building of companion robots and the challenges of AI becoming more human-like, sparking discussions on relationships, sentience, and representation in speculative fiction.

Anne Applebaum from The Atlantic discusses Biden's asylum policy, European elections, and NYC congestion pricing. Topics include asylum system challenges, European far-right movements, and delays in Manhattan's congestion pricing plan.

This week's podcast features Charles Homans discussing the fallout from Trump's conviction, the Hunter Biden trial, and challenges universities face in handling campus free speech. Topics include the impact of Trump's conviction on public opinion, potential repercussions for Republicans, and the battle over college speech.

Podcast with John Dickerson discussing instinct vs. obligation, personal reflections, and creative process. Highlights include self-reflection, journaling importance, motivation through commitments, personal growth, and connections through shared stories.

Reporter Elizabeth Dias discusses the potential shift in Senate control in 2024, conservative legal moves against Roe v. Wade, and controversies over Lauren Boebert. The podcast also dives into LGBTQ rights, upcoming Senate elections, challenges for Democrats, and the battle to overturn Roe v. Wade. Other chapters explore political strategies, cultural changes, and the rise of a Congresswoman known for defying gun control measures. The episode wraps up with discussions on media fellowships, investigative journalism, and stolen artifacts.