Political Gabfest Plus

The hosts discuss Nicole Hannah-Jones’ essay about her daughter’s challenging experience in an under-resourced Brooklyn public school, contrasting it…

Hosts Emily Bazelon and guest Juliette Kyam analyze the legal battle over Trump’s ban on critical media outlets, noting the administration’s…

Slate's Annie Lowry discusses her new book, "The Time Tax," which details how the U.

Gavin Newsom’s statement that he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does is analyzed as a tactical move to manage shared donor bases and avoid a messy primary.

The Supreme Court blocked Trump’s attempt to use the Postal Service to disrupt mail-in voting, while the hosts discuss remaining election threats like federal agents at polls.

Nathan Calvin, general counsel at Encode, joins to discuss the escalating urgency of AI safety risks following the Hugging Face incident and recent researcher resignations.

Hosts David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson analyze Trump’s midterm convention and the political fallout from his low approval ratings.

The hosts discuss the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s aggressive purging of military leaders, including women and Black generals.

The Slate Political Gabfest discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing Trump’s unauthorized White House ballroom construction to proceed, citing lack of standing for aesthetic injuries.

Hosts discuss Prince Harry and Meghan’s reported return to England, with Juliet offering harsh critiques of their post-royal relevance and predicting divorce.

Hosts David Plotz and John Avlon, with guest Juliet Chayam, analyze Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, arguing it aims to sow chaos rather than address non-existent fraud.

Hosts and researcher Emily Ditto address listener questions on the limitations of language in journalism, debating the balance between precision and grace in political discourse.

Hosts David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon answer listener questions with researcher Emily Ditto.

On GabFest Reads, host David Plotz interviews author John Lanchester about his new novel, *Look What You Made Me Do*.

This episode examines Flock cameras, a vast network of linked surveillance devices used by police to track vehicle movements and license plates.

Hosts David Plotz and Emily Bazelon, joined by guest Juliette Kayyem, analyze the controversy surrounding President Trump’s secret plane switch…

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.

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.

Slate Plus examines the Democratic Socialists of America’s recent electoral surge, featuring DSA NYC co-chair Grace Mauser.

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.

The hosts discuss Republican efforts to criticize the Smithsonian for allegedly ignoring American triumphs and emphasizing failures, contrasting this…

Hosts David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss the escalating Iran conflict, rising gas prices, and Trump’s erratic leadership.

Slate’s John Dickerson interviews Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan about their book, *Regime Change*, which details Donald Trump’s second-term decision-making.