Political Gabfest

David Plotz and John Dickerson are joined by Ruth Marcus of the WashingtonPost to discuss Hillary Clinton's hidden pneumonia, Donald Trump'scharitable self-portraits and the political potential of the latesteconomic report. JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and JohnDickerson debate the ethical murkiness of Donald Trump's payment toAttorney General Pam Bondi, the candidates' preparation styles forthe upcoming debates and the reparations offered by GeorgetownUniversity. JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and JohnDickerson discuss Donald Trump's visit to Mexico, the breakup of HumaAbedin and Anthony Weiner, and the Senate races of 2016. JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz and Emily Bazelon are joined by Adam Davidson of the New Yorker to discuss the new messages coming from Donald Trump, the new trove of Hillary Clinton emails and the geographic patterns of capital punishment in America. JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DavidPlotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson are joined by SlateContributor Frank Foer to discuss Paul Manafort's ties to Russia, theviolence in Milwaukee and political responses, and the return ofJuanita Broaddrick to the media spotlight. JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson are joined by Kirsten Powers of Fox News, to discuss the defections from the Donald Trump fan club, the art and folly of the apology and theories of binge drinking in America. JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson, joined by Ruth Marcus of The Washington Post, discuss the weekly delights of Donald Trump, the role of gender in this election and how recent voting rights cases could impact this year's election outcomes.JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DavidPlotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss Michelle andPresident Obama's endorsements of Hillary, the frustration of Sandersfans and the DNC hack scandal.JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and JohnDickerson discuss the royalty and the squires of the RepublicanConvention and they consider the work place norms of Fox News inlight of allegations of sexual misconduct, recently brought againstlongtime Fox CEO Roger Ailes.JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from Washington D.C., David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickersondiscuss the terrible recent U.S. shootings and they debate if we'reall to blame for politics' failures and what to expect at theRepublican National Convention.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss Hillary Clinton'strustworthiness ratings, Donald Trump's use of Jewish star-shapedstars, and President Obama's nightly routines. JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson are joined by Purdue University President Mitch Daniels to discuss the state of Republican politics, Brexit and the most recent Supreme Court rulings.JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slate Political Correspondent Jamelle Bouie is joined by Adam Davidson of Surprisingly Awesome and the New York Times, and Rachel Martin of NPR to discuss Trump's finances, or lack there of, the immigration and diversity component of Brexit and the "Veep-stakes."JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Jamelle Bouie discuss the Orlando shooting and its aftermath, are joined by the Economist’s Washington Bureau Chief and Lexington columnist David Rennie for a discussion of the “Brexit” vote, and ponder whether anti-Trump Democrats should protest the GOP Convention.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at http://slate.com/gabfestplusTwitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: http://fb.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at http://slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss Donald Trump's racistand divisive remarks, Hillary Clinton's historic position in theDemocratic party, and the debate surrounding the Stanford rape case.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz and Emily Bazelon alongwith Adam Davidson talk about why some Democrats don't appreciateHillary, and about the President's new overtime rule. The three alsodebate who to blame for the untimely death of a gorilla at a Cincinnatizoo. JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon discuss Hillary Clinton's strategy to rise above scandals, the three discuss the new documentary “Weiner,” and they weigh in on the new twist in the Gawker v. Hulk Hogan case- Peter Thiel.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Dickerson, David Plotz and Emily Bazelon discuss the threat of a Democratic Party fracture, the latest polls on Donald Trump's popularity and the Supreme Court's action plan with its current team of eight.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss the meeting between Paul Ryan and Donald Trump, the accusation that Facebook is manipulating its trending news algorithm and the three discuss the showdown between North Carolina and the Federal Government on the topic of transgender rights.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Bazelon, David Plotz and John Dickerson discuss Donald Trump's riseto become the Republican Presidential nominee, and the future ofbribery in American government as the Supreme Court debates itsdefinition. They also talk about the decision of Yale University tomaintain the name John C. Calhoun on one of its buildings.The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy andprint official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, andsave up to 50% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.comand get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promocode GABFEST.And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades,well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. VisitHarrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo codeGABFEST.And by TrackR, a coin-sized device that locates misplaced keys, wallets,bags, computers—anything in seconds. Make losing things, a thing ofthe past. Get 30% off your first TrackR device by going toTheTracker.com and using the promo code GABFEST.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Bazelon, David Plotz and John Dickerson discuss how Ted Cruz's running mate announcement could impact the Republican race for the Presidential nomination. They also weigh in on Hillary Clinton's standing and the three offer some potential new tests for potential Presidential candidates of the future. TheSlate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Goldman Sachs. Getinformation about developments currently shaping markets, industries,and the global economy on the firm’s podcast—Exchanges at GoldmanSachs—available on iTunes.Andby Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades,well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. VisitHarrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo codeGABFEST.Andby Concur. Employees get simplified expense reports and businessleaders get full visibility into their company’s spending habits.Expense. Travel. Invoice. Learn more at Concur.com/gabfest.Andby Ring. With Ring Video Doorbell, you can see and speak to anyone atyour door from anywhere in the world, using your smart phone.Political Gabfest listeners get FREE EXPEDITED FedEx shipping whenyou go to Ring.com/gabfest.With Ring Video Doorbell you’re always home!Join Slate Plus!Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more.Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] notes atslate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and JohnDickerson discuss the impact of the New York Presidential Primary onthe Democratic race for the Presidential nomination, the impact ofthe New York vote on the Republican race for the nomination and thegabfest hosts discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's debate about the case,United States v. Texas which examines President Obama's deferreddeportation action.The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy andprint official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, andsave up to 50% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.comand get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promocode GABFEST.And by ScoreBig. Did you know that 40percent of all live event tickets go unsold? ScoreBig works directlywith your favorite teams and artists to get those unsold seats athuge savings. Go to ScoreBig.com right now, click on the microphoneand enter the promo code GABFEST. You’ll save an extra 20 dollarsoff your first ticket purchase. And by by Trunk Club. Answer a fewsimple questions about your look, style, and size, and receive atrunk full of great looking clothes that fit perfectly and make youlook amazing. Only pay for the clothes you keep, and shipping isfree. Go to TrunkClub.com/gabfest. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonussegments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for afree trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Bazelon, David Plotz and JohnDickerson debate who will win the New York Primary, Paul Ryan's opt-outof this cycle's Presidential contest and North Carolina's stance ondiscrimination in bathrooms. The Slate Political Gabfest is broughtto you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using yourown computer and printer, and save up to 50% compared to a postagemeter. Sign up for Stamps.com and get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonusoffer when you use the promo code GABFEST.And by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter,you can post your job to more than 100 job sites with a single clickand an interface that's easy to use. And right now, you can try itfor free! Go to ZipRecruiter.com/gabfest.And by HelloFresh, the meal kitdelivery service that makes cooking fun, easy, and convenient! Eachweek, HelloFresh creates new, delicious recipes—complete withstep-by-step instructions—that are designed to take around 30minutes to prepare. For $35 off your first week of deliveries, visitHelloFresh.com and enter SPG when you subscribe. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonussegments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for afree trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Slate Political Gabfest, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the Wisconsin primary and possible demise of Trump, Bernie Sanders’ latest upset and the SCOTUS decision in Evenwel v. Abbott, or ‘One Person One Vote.’ The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 50% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.com and get a 4 week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promo code GABFEST. And by Audible.com, with more than 180,000 audiobooks and spoken-word audio products. Get a free 30-day trial and a free audiobook at http://audible.com/gabfest. And by TrackR, a coin-sized device that locates misplaced keys, wallets, bags, computers—anything in seconds. Make losing things a thing of the past. Get 30 percent off your entire order by going to TheTracker.com and using the promo code GABFEST.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, an ad-free edition of the Political Gabfest and more. Sign up for a free trial today at http://slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: http://twitter.com/SlateGabfestFacebook: http://fb.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] show notes and links at http://slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson talk about Donald Trump'ssupport for his Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski, and his commentson abortion. They also discuss Bernie Sanders's momentum andPresident Obama's criticism of the media.The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Harry's, the shaving company that offersGerman-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping rightto your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase withthe promo code GABFEST.And by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to morethan 100 job sites with a single click and an interface that's easyto use. And right now, you can try it for free! Go toZipRecruiter.com/gabfest.And by ScoreBig. Did you know that 40 percent of all live event ticketsgo unsold? ScoreBig works directly with your favorite teams andartists to get those unsold seats at huge savings. Go to ScoreBig.comright now, click on the microphone and enter the promo code GABFEST.You’ll save an extra 20 dollars off your first ticket purchase. Join Slate Plus!Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more.Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, John Dickerson and EmilyBazelon discuss the terror attacks in Brussels, the nationalpolitical races and the push for Obamacare exemptions underconsideration by the Supreme Court.The Slate Political Gabfest is broughtto you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using yourown computer and printer, and save up to 50% compared to a postagemeter. Sign up for Stamps.com and get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonusoffer when you use the promo code GABFEST.And by Texture, the mobile app thatgives you full access to more than 150 of the world's most popularmagazines, anytime, using your phone or tablet. Read Vogue, People,Esquire, Time—and hundreds more—from back issues to the onecurrently on the newsstand. Right now, try Texture for free atTexture.com/political.And by Amazon. Detective Harry Bosch isback on the new season of Amazon’s Original Series Bosch, based onthe best selling novels by Michael Connelly. Stream the new seasonnow on Amazon Prime Video. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonussegments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for afree trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz and John Dickerson are joined by The Washington Post's Ruth Marcus to discuss the state of the Republican Party and Donald Trump's response to violence. The three are joined by Slate's Supreme Court Reporter Dahlia Lithwick toassess President Obama's Supreme Court nomination. The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy andprint official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, andsave up to 50% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.comand get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promocode GABFEST.And by Amazon. Detective Harry Bosch is back on the new season ofAmazon’s Original Series Bosch, based on the best selling novels byMichael Connelly. Stream the new season now on Amazon Prime Video.And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades,well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. VisitHarrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo codeGABFEST.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss the results of the latest Democratic and Republican Primaries and what twists and turns are yet to come this election season. This special episode of the Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and saveup to 50% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.com and geta 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promo code GABFEST.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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John Dickerson, David Plotz and EmilyBazelon discuss the strength of Donald Trump's campaign for theRepublican nomination, the latest results within the Democraticprimary race and the loss of Nancy Reagan.The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Casper, an onlineretailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Caspermattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-dayperiod. And get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visitingCasper.com/political and using the promo code POLITICAL.And by Concur. Employees get simplifiedexpense reports and business leaders get full visibility into theircompany’s spending habits. Expense. Travel. Invoice. Learn more atConcur.com /gabfest.And by Texture, the mobile app thatgives you full access to more than 150 of the world's most popularmagazines, anytime, using your phone or tablet. Read Vogue, People,Esquire, Time—and hundreds more—from back issues to the onecurrently on the newsstand. Right now, try Texture for free atTexture.com/political. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonussegments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for afree trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss the unfolding anti-Trump effort, Hillary Clinton's general election potential and the Supreme Court's recent debateabout abortion access in West Texas. The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 50% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.com and get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promo code GABFEST.And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code GABFEST.And by Audible.com, with more than 180,000 audiobooks and spoken-word audio products. Get a free 30-day trial and a free audiobook at Audible.com/ gabfest.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz is joined by Slate's chief political correspondent Jamelle Bouie to get the lowdown on all the Super Tuesday resultsSlate’s Political Gabfest is brought to you Stamps.com. Buy and printofficial U.S.postage using your own computer and printer. Sign up forStamps.com and get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer whenyou use the promo code GABFEST.And by Blue Apron. Create delicious, homemade meals in 35 minutes orless. Visit BlueApron.com/GABFEST to get your first two mealsfor free.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon consider scenarios that couldlead to, or derail, a possible Trump nomination. They discuss whatkind of cases an 8-judge Supreme Court might decide and the Gabfesthosts take up a new debate about Apple's security and privacymeasures in light of new information reported this week. The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy andprint official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, andsave up to 50% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.comand get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promocode GABFEST.And by Concur. Employees get simplified expense reports and businessleaders get full visibility into their company’s spending habits.Expense. Travel. Invoice. Learn more at Concur.com/gabfest.And by Texture, the mobile app that lets you tap directly into theworld's most popular magazines, anywhere, using your phone or tablet.Dive deeper into Vogue, People, Esquire, Time—and hundredsmore—with interactive content for a richer reading experience.Right now, try Texture for free at Texture.com/political.And by Bonobos. Bonobos takes the pain and hassle out of finding stylishclothes that fit. For a limited time, all new customers can get 20%off their first order at Bonobos.com/gabfest.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon discuss the future of the Supreme Court, the Republican race for the Presidential nomination, Jeb Bush's now famous hand gun and they are joined by Slate's technology writer Will Oremus to discuss Apple's fight to keep iPhone privacy settings under lock and key.The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 50% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.com and get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promo code GABFEST.And by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to more than 100 job sites with a single click and an interface that's easy to use. And right now, you can try it for free! Go to ZipRecruiter.com/gabfest.And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code GABFEST.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sudden death on Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Saturday has unleashed huge shockwaves in both the presidential race and the legal community. Luckily, Slate has podcasts covering both areas. In this special joint episode, Amicus host Dahlia Lithwick joins Political Gabfest panelists Emily Bazelon and David Plotz to look at all the possible repercussions of Scalia’s death.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus. Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss the Presidential race including the Republican rundown, the Sanders “steamroller” and whether Hillary Clintoncan stop “the Bern.” They also discuss the Supreme Court's recent stay and the potential for it to impact climate change. The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Texture, the mobile app that lets you tap directly into the world's most popular magazines, anywhere, using your phone or tablet. Dive deeper into Vogue, People, Esquire, Time—and hundreds more—with interactive content for a richer reading experience. Right now, try Texture for free atTexture.com/political.And by Audible.com, with more than 180,000 audiobooks and spoken-wordaudio products. Get a 30-day trial and a free audiobook at Audible.com/gabfest.And by Bonobos. Bonobos takes the pain and hassle out of finding stylishclothes that fit. For a limited time, all new customers can get 20percent off their first order at Bonobos.com/gabfest.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and Slate's Jim Newell discuss the impact of the New Hampshire Primary on the Republican and Democratic parties.The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 50% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.com and get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promo code GABFEST.The Slate Political Gabfest is sponsored by Blue Apron. For less than $10 per meal, Blue Apron delivers all the fresh ingredients you need to create delicious, home-cooked meals. You can get your first two meals for free at BlueApron.com/GABFEST.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Slate's podcast about campaign history, John Dickerson explains how retail politics won the day in the 2000 Republican primary in New Hampshire.This week's This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. Start building your website today at Squarespace.com. Enter the order code WHISTLESTOP at checkout to get 10% off. Squarespace—Build it Beautiful.Love Slate podcasts? Listen longer with Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, ad-free versions, exclusive podcasts, and more. Start your 2-week free trial at slate.com/podcastsplus.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Dickerson, David Plotz and Emily Bazelon discuss the impact of the Iowa Caucus on the Republican and Democratic Parties and David Plotz speaks with Adam McKay about America's financial system and his Oscar-nominated film, The Big Short.The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 50% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.com and get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promo code GABFEST.And by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. And get 50 dollars toward any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/POLITICALandusing the promo code POLITICAL.And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code GABFEST.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz is joined by Slate's chief political correspondent Jamelle Bouie and Chairman of the Slate Group Jacob Weisberg to offer breaking analysis of the Iowa Caucus with Political Gabfest flair. The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 80% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.com and get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonusoffer when you use the promo code GABFEST.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss the latest from the campaign trail just days ahead of the Iowa caucus, the liklihood of Michael Bloomberg entering the race as an independent candidate and Jane Mayer's new book, “Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right.”The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 80% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.com and get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promo code GABFEST.And by Credit Karma. Do not pay for your credit score! With Credit Karma, you can get your credit report, right now, absolutely free. Just visit CreditKarma.com/SAVE to getstarted! There are no strings attached and no credit card is required.And by Texture, the mobile app that lets you tap directly into the world's most popular magazines, anywhere, using your phone or tablet. Dive deeper into Vogue, People, Esquire, Time—and hundreds more. There's interactive content for a richer reading experience. Right now, try Texture for free at Texture.com/POLITICAL. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/Gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Bazelon, David Plotz and John Dickerson discuss Ted Cruz and Donald Trump and the state of the Republican race for the Presidential nomination. They talk about the U.S. relationship with Iran and the water crisis in Flint Michigan. The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a 100-day period. And Gabfest fans can get $50 towards any mattress purchase by visiting Casper.com/political and using the promo code POLITICAL.And by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to more than 100 job sites with a single click and they have an interface that's easy to use. Gabfest fans can try it for free! Go to ZipRecruiter.com/gabfest.And by Credit Karma. Do not pay for your credit score! With Credit Karma you can get your credit report, right now, absolutely free. Just visit CreditKarma.com/save to get started! There are no strings attached and no credit card is required.Join Slate Plus!Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more.Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:[email protected] notes atslate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Slate Political Gabfest, Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, and John Dickerson discuss the tightening race between Hillary and Bernie for Iowa, the Supreme Court’s upcoming blow to unions, and Sean Penn’s controversial interview with Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo.’The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 80% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.com and get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promo code GABFEST.And by Bonobos. Bonobos takes the pain and hassle out of finding stylish clothes that fit. For a limited time, all new customers can get 20 percent off their first order at Bonobos.com slash gabfest—that's B-O-N-O-B-O-S dot com slash gabfest. Discover the difference that an expertly crafted, better-fitting wardrobe can make.And by HelloFresh, the meal kit delivery service that makes cooking fun, easy, and convenient! Each week, HelloFresh creates new, delicious recipes—complete with step-by-step instructions. They are designed to take around 30 minutes. Visit HelloFresh.com and enter gabfest when you subscribe – you'll get 35 dollars off your first week of deliveries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Bazelon, Jamelle Bouie and John Dickerson discuss the state of the Republican Party with less than a month to go before the first primary, President Obama's latest effort to improve gun control and gabfest hosts talk with author JacobWeisberg about his new book, Ronald Reagan.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz debate a selection oflistener-generated conundrums that range from the political to thefantastical.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon review some of the best Political Gabfest segments from 2015 including a conversation with Ta Nehisi Coates, a discussion of gender dynamics on Capitol Hill, a journey back in time to the night of President Lincoln's assassination, cocktail chatter and life hacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the fourth Republican debate in Las Vegas (did America win it?), the court-martial of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, and what can and should be learned from the big news events of 2015. The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 80% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.com and get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promo code GABFEST.And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code GABFEST.And by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to over 100 job sites with a single click and an interface that's easy to use. And right now, you can try it for free! Go to ZipRecruiter.com/gabfest. That’s ZipRecruiter.com/gabfest.Slate Plus members: Get your ad-free podcast feed.Become a fan of the Political Gabfest on Facebook. We post to the Facebook page throughout the week, so keep the conversation going by joining us there. Or follow us@SlateGabfest (#heygabfest)! The email address for the Political Gabfest [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump's anti-Muslim rhetoric, the Supreme Court's deliberations around considerations of race in college admissions and the one-person, one-vote case before the Supreme Court.The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 80% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.com and get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promo code GABFEST.And by Credit Karma. Don’t pay for your credit score! With Credit Karma, you can see your credit score, right now, absolutely free. Just text GABFEST to 89800 to download the free Credit Karma app and get started.And by Blue Apron. Blue Apron sends gourmet recipes, and all the fresh ingredients you need to make them, right to your door. Farm-fresh ingredients are perfectly portioned and come with an easy to follow recipe card—so you can create a delicious meal in 35 minutes or less. Visit BlueApron.com/gabfest to get your first two meals free.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Become a fan of the Political Gabfest on Facebook. We post to the Facebook page throughout the week, so keep the conversation going by joining us there. Or follow us@SlateGabfest (#heygabfest). The email address for the Political Gabfest [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The “Everything is Absolutely Terrible” EditionEmily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the mass shootings in California and Colorado, the Climate Summit in France and Rahm Emanuel's future as mayor of Chicago.The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Stamps.com. Buy and print official U.S. postage using your own computer and printer, and save up to 80% compared to a postage meter. Sign up for Stamps.com and get a 4-week trial and a $110 bonus offer when you use the promo code GABFEST.And by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code GABFEST.And by The Message, an original science fiction podcast from Panoply and GE Podcast Theater. All of Season 1 is available now, so listen and find out why a 70-year-old alien recording seems to be killing people. Search for The Message on iTunes.Slate Plus members: Get your ad-free podcast feed.Become a fan of the Political Gabfest on Facebook. We post to the Facebook page throughout the week, so keep the conversation going by joining us there. Or follow us@SlateGabfest (#heygabfest)! The email address for the Political Gabfest [email protected]. (Email may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump's lie-telling, take the temperature on anti-immigrant sentiment and they debate the importance of maintaining or removing Woodrow Wilson's prominence from the Princeton University campus.The Slate Political Gabfest is brought to you by Harry's, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code GABFEST.And by Blue Apron. Blue Apron sends gourmet recipes, and all the fresh ingredients you need to make them, right to your door. Farm-fresh ingredients are perfectly portioned—and come with an easy to follow recipe card—so you can create a delicious meal in 35 minutes or less. Visit BlueApron.com/gabfest to get your first two meals free.And by Bonobos. Bonobos takes the pain and hassle out of finding stylish clothes that fit. For a limited time, all new customers can get 20 percent off their first order at Bonobos.com/gabfest. Discover the difference that an expertly crafted, better-fitting wardrobe can make. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter: @SlateGabfestFacebook: facebook.com/GabfestEmail: [email protected] notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.