Political Gabfest
Slate Podcasts
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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Jul 4, 2024 • 1h 6min
Trump Is So Immune
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.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 29min
Biden’s Catastrophic Debate
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.
Jun 27, 2024 • 59min
A Law Trapped In Amber
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.
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Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 2min
Presidential Debate Preview
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.
Jun 15, 2024 • 21min
Gabfest Reads: When a Sex Robot Catches Feelings
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.
Jun 13, 2024 • 58min
Biden’s Risky Asylum Policy
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.
Jun 6, 2024 • 58min
Will Trump’s Conviction Help Biden?
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.
Jun 1, 2024 • 38min
John Dickerson’s Navel Gazing: The Meaning Behind All This Navel Gazing
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.
May 30, 2024 • 1h 16min
Donald Trump is Convicted! Plus, Who is Winning The Senate?
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.
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May 25, 2024 • 30min
John Dickerson’s Navel Gazing: Time Travel Via an Assortment of Journal Entries
This podcast delves into personal reflections on Mother's Day, playing tennis with the Attorney General, medical scares, and profound journal entries. Discussions also touch on finding insights in chaos, exploring connections while traveling, and LGBTQ+ activism in response to historical events.
