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Political Gabfest

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The Political Gabfest: The State of the Union Cannot Be Saved Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The "State of the Union" is lame, immigration reform is unlikely, and new news is the news.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 201455 min

The Political Gabfest: The "Would You Like a Ride in My Ferrari?" Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon. This week: David Remnick's Obama profile, Netflix's Romney documentary, and the McDonells' political scandal.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 201452 min

The Political Gabfest: The "You're Married—Psych!—You're Not Married" Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon. This week: Should the NSA be restrained? Will the Supreme Court revisit marriage equality? And is the First Amendment absolute outside abortion clinics?Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 201446 min

The Political Gabfest: The "I Am Not a Bully" Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The Chris Christie scandal, the Republican poverty push, and the sad case of a brain-dead woman and her unborn child.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 201453 min

The Political Gabfest: The Three Jews, Two-and-a-Half Opinions Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, Will Saletan, and Emily Bazelon. This week: Progressives fight for a higher minimum wage, violence looms over the coming Olympics, and Jews debate the limits of discourse.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3, 201450 min

The Political Gabfest: The 2013 Conundrums Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: A special edition, live from Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco, in which life's great dilemmas are tackled. For example, would you rather be smarter or funnier?Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 201357 min

The Political Gabfest: The You’ll Drag Me Out of this Supreme Court in a Pine Box Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: A judge rules against NSA spying, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's refusal to resign strategically, and a look at the original "welfare queen." Show page at www.slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 20131h 6m

The Political Gabfest: Why Don't the Homeless Just Use Uber Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The bipartisan budget deal, can Obama resurrect his second term, and the effect of the super rich on cities. Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 20131h 30m

The Political Gabfest: The Motor City Massacre Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Oklahoma challenges Obamacare, workers decry the minimum wage, and Detroit further deteriorates.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 201354 min

The Political Gabfest: The Hobby Lobby Liberal Sobby Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The Iran nuclear deal, the Obamacare contraception court case, and the filibuster nuclear option.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 201358 min

The Political Gabfest: Live from Brooklyn, the Ich Bin Ein Gabfester Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Why does the Kennedy clan still have a hold on the American psyche? Also, what if JFK had lived?Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 20131h 19m

Gabfest Extra: The Nuclear Option

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Slate's David Plotz and Emily Bazelon discuss the Senate's vote to end the use of the filibuster on Federal judicial nominees and other appointments below the level of Supreme Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 201310 min

The Political Gabfest: The Don't You Dare Call It a Catfight Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Can Obamacare be saved? Will Warren run in 2016? Should cyclists share the road?Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 201357 min

The Political Gabfest: The It's Not Plagiarism If You Say It in a Loud Voice Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Christie's decisive victory, Paul's apparent plagiarism, and Bazelon's Nazi anatomists.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 201355 min

The Political Gabfest: The Maybe the NSA Should Run Healthcare.gov Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The fallout from healthcare.gov, revelations regarding foreign snooping by the NSA, and racial profiling in department stores.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 201357 min

Gabfest Extra: What Went Wrong with Healthcare.gov?

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John Dickerson speaks with software engineer and Slate contributor David Auerbach about Healthcare.gov's disastrous launch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 201316 min

The Political Gabfest: The Healthcare.bomb Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Healthcare.gov is broken, @NatSecWonk is outed, and Maryland gubernatorial candidate Doug Gansler photobombs a drunken, teenage party.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 201356 min

The Political Gabfest: "Was That the Alamo or the Battle of the Bulge?" Edition

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The why and wherefore of the end of the shutdown. Plus, what Facebook's new policy means for teenagers.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 201354 min

Gabfest Extra: Day 16, The End, For Now

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Slate's David Plotz and John Dickerson are joined by New York Times columnist Ross Douthat to discuss the longterm implications of the shutdown for the Republican party. Show page at www.slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 201322 min

Gabfest Extra: Day 15, Veering Around Madly

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Slate's David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Matt Yglesias discuss the looming debt ceiling crisis as the shutdown enters its third week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 201312 min

Gabfest Extra: Day 14, Deal or No Deal?

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Slate's John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss the potential fiscal crisis deal emerging in talks between the Sentae's Democratic and GOP leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 201312 min

Gabfest Extra: Day 11, Not So Fast

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Slate's David Plotz and the Washington Post's Ezra Klein discuss whether the outlines of a deal taking shape will really solve the partisan standoff. Find more episodes at www.soundcloud.com/slateradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 201313 min

Gabfest Extra: Day 10, Shutdown Corner

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Mike Pesca and Slate's Dave Weigel discuss a Republican proposal to end the shutdown and debt ceiling standoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 201312 min

Gabfest Extra: Day 9, Glimmers of Hope?

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Slate's David Plotz and Dave Weigel discuss possible movement in the shutdown and debt ceiling standoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 201314 min

Gabfest Extra: Day 8 of the Government Shutdown

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Slate's David Plotz and Emily Bazelon discuss the various legal arguments for Obama to take executive action on the debt ceiling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 201312 min

Gabfest Extra: Day 7 of the Government Shutdown

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Slate's John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss the escalating war or words between Democrats and Republicans, and a new poll that looks especially bad for the GOP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 201312 min

Slate: The "How Clean Is Your CR?" Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The government shutdown, the Obamacare rollout, and the assimilation of American Jews.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 201349 min

Gabfest Extra: Day 4 of the Government Shutdown

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Slate's John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss the progress, or lack thereof, in the budget negotiations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 201311 min

Gabfest Extra: Day 2 of the Government Shutdown

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Slate's John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss the likelihood of progress in the budget negotiations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 201312 min

Gabfest Extra: The Government Shutdown, Day 1

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Slate's John Dickerson and David Weigel discuss the likelihood of progress in the budget negotiations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 20139 min

Slate: The Ted Cruz Is One Angry Canadian Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Debtageddon, is it coming?; Iran, is it good for the Jews?; revenge porn, is it legal?Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 201347 min

Slate: The Washington on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: A massacre in Washington, a looming government shutdown, and an interview with Pope Francis.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 201346 min

Slate: The Putin Ex Machina Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Changing course on Syria, choosing a mayor of New York, and losing faith in reality.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 201349 min

Slate: The "Now, I Asked You So Nicely to Go to War" Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Congress debates Syria, states defy the Feds on guns and pot, and a new report castigates campaign reporting.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 201350 min

Slate: The Terrifying, Looming, Touching-the-Void Awfulness Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Why Syria, why now? Also, a dreary autumn in U.S. politics and lessons learned over summer vacation.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 201352 min

Slate: The "Washington Is Really Not So Bad" Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz. This week: What's good about Washington? Then, how to talk to kids about difficult subjects. And the topical novel of the year, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 201348 min

Slate: The Bazelon Family Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, and special guest (and Emily's husband) Paul Sabin. This week: Obama's Egypt conundrum, Eric Holder's sentencing reform gesture, and Paul's new environmental book The Bet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 201353 min

Slate: The "Actually We Don't Work for Jeff Bezos" Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, and special guest Jack Hitt. This week: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos buys the Washington Post, Mitch McConnell has right flank trouble, and cops seizing suspects' stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 201350 min

Slate: The Friend of My Enemy Is Not Aiding My Enemy Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon and special guest Todd Purdum. This week: Whistleblowers Snowden and Manning make news, a Texas-sized voter rights fight, and premature Clinton fatigue.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 201338 min

Slate: The "Hey Sucker, You'll Never Ever Make Partner" Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: More Weiner sexting, yet another budget showdown, and further debate about the future of the law firm.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 201346 min

Slate: The "Do You Live in This Town?" Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Reporter Mark Leibovich talks about his book This Town, a look at the witches' brew that is Washington. Plus, the filibuster and the George Zimmerman trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 201350 min

Slate: The "Come Back Eliot, All Is Forgiven" Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest live from Chicago, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, and Peter Sagal of Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me! This week: Can democracy survive in Egypt? Can Spitzer and Weiner find redemption? Can adults go to camp?Find show notes at slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 20131h 30m

Slate: The "Is Hillary Too Old?" Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Atlantic senior editor Garance Franke-Ruta. This week: Will the House move on immigration? Is HRC too old to be president? Is Gettysburg the most important battle in U.S. history? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 201345 min

Slate: The Argle-Bargle Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: SCOTUS on same-sex marriage and the Voting Rights Act. Also, an epic filibuster in Texas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 201348 min

Slate: The "Can Anyone Stop This Darn Immigration Bill?" Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The Senate debates immigration, the NSA doubles down on surveillance, and Obama takes a hit in the polls. Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 201347 min

Slate: The If This Be Treason Make the Most of It Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Did the NSA overreach? Is whistleblower Edward Snowden a traitor? Is Beastie Boy Mike D too house proud?Show page at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 201343 min

Slate: The Let Me Just Swab Your Cheek Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: The government tracks millions of Verizon phone calls, Chris Christie sets a date for the New Jersey senate election, and the Supreme Court rules on routine DNA collection. Find show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 201347 min

Slate: The Boardwalk Bromance Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Obama and Christie go to the beach, the showdown over judicial appointments and the Affordable Care Act under siege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 201348 min

Slate: The An Apple a Day Keeps the Taxes Away Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Apple has a big Irish bank account, Obama has a new drone policy and education reform has a new critic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 201346 min

Slate: The Barack Obama is Richard Nixon Gabfest

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Slate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon. This week: Obama's second-term scandal trifecta, including the DOJ's snooping on reporters. Plus, the murder conviction of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 201338 min