
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,... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 1154 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss why the killing of survivors in a US military strike on an alleged drug boat is so dangerous for Pete Hegseth and the Trump administration, what the results of this week’s special elec... more
This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss what happens when the government is untrustworthy as a strong pattern of DOJ lying under oath emerges, why the NYC mayor-elect and the president were so cordial with each other in the ... more
This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss a new oral history of President Trump’s Department of Justice, the complex transactional nationalism of this week’s visit from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with guest Jake Su... more
John Dickerson talks with journalist and author Andrew Ross Sorkin about his new book 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How It Shattered a Nation. Recorded live at the 92nd Street Y in NYC, their conversation explores how a d... more
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Show covers important topics. Hosts talk over each other and Emily’s voice is uncomfortably screechy.
I have listened to this podcast for 10 years + and there have been times (Emily’s take on education) when I have really considered giving up on it, yet I have always come back. Yet, this last week’s both sides argument when dealing with the YR leaks and not being willing to acknowledge that is likely these young men are simply racist, it was all too much.
After listening to this show for 15-20 years I’m wondering if it’s time to stop. I could not believe it when they said twice that there were increased number of autism AFTER factoring out improved screening techniques. Shame on these podcasters. If they do not apologize I will be unfollowing
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Conversations center around pressing political issues and societal challenges shaping America today, featuring a mix of irreverence and analytic insight. The discussions often address contemporary politics, media dynamics, and historical perspectives, drawing on the expertise of the hosts and their guests, who span various domains such as public health, journalism, and literature. The engaging format and the hosts' dynamic rapport make complex topics accessible and entertaining, appealing to listeners interested in politics, society, and the interplay between them. Overall, the content emphasizes the importance of political discourse while exploring significant events and ideologies that influence the political landscape, making it relevant... more
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Recent guests on Political Gabfest include:
1. Jake Sullivan
2. Andrew Ross Sorkin
3. Rahm Emanuel
4. John Witt
5. Rob Malley
6. Bev Gage
7. Judith Resnik
8. Josh Sharfstein
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