Political Gabfest Plus
Episodes
Gabfest Reads | Look What You Made Me Do
On GabFest Reads, host David Plotz interviews author John Lanchester about his new novel, *Look What You Made Me Do*.
Bonus: Flock Getting Flack
This episode examines Flock cameras, a vast network of linked surveillance devices used by police to track vehicle movements and license plates.
Air Faux One
Hosts David Plotz and Emily Bazelon, joined by guest Juliette Kayyem, analyze the controversy surrounding President Trump’s secret plane switch…
Bonus: The Fallout for Max Miller
The hosts discuss Ohio Representative Max Miller, detailing allegations of domestic abuse against his ex-wife, Senator Bernie Moreno’s daughter, and his subsequent defamation lawsuits.
Data Center Backlash
Hosts David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon analyze Abdul El-Sayed’s progressive Senate primary win in Michigan and its implications for the Democratic Party.
Bonus: Competitive in Places You Might Not Expect
Slate Plus examines the Democratic Socialists of America’s recent electoral surge, featuring DSA NYC co-chair Grace Mauser.
Unhinged Obsession
Hosts David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss the escalating US-Iran conflict, highlighting strategic failures like dwindling missile stocks and China’s unexpected oil market moves.
Bonus: Battle for the Smithsonian
The hosts discuss Republican efforts to criticize the Smithsonian for allegedly ignoring American triumphs and emphasizing failures, contrasting this…
Now We Can Call It a Quagmire
Hosts David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss the escalating Iran conflict, rising gas prices, and Trump’s erratic leadership.