Political Gabfest Plus
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Bonus: Where to Send Your Kid to School
The hosts discuss Nicole Hannah-Jones’s New York Times Magazine essay, which details her family’s challenging experience sending their daughter to an…
Purposely Negative
Hosted by Emily Baslan with guests Julia Kiram and John, this episode of Political Gabfest Plus analyzes the Trump administration's attempt to ban…
Gabfest Reads | The Tax Nobody Talks About: Your Time
Annie Lowry discusses her new book, The Time Tax, which details how government bureaucracy wastes citizens' time through complex tax forms, long permit waits, and outdated systems.
Bonus: Standing Aside, Loudly
Gavin Newsom’s statement that he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does is dissected as a tactical maneuver to manage shared donors and avoid a messy primary.
Kremlin Wedding Present
Hosts David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling blocking Trump’s postal service interference in mail-in voting, alongside ongoing election security threats.
Bonus: We Need to Build the Plane While We're Flying It
Nathan Calvin, general counsel at Encode, joins to discuss the escalating urgency of AI safety following the Hugging Face incident and researcher resignations.
Pretend I'm on the Ballot
Hosts David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson analyze Trump’s midterm convention and the political chaos surrounding mail-in voting and Missouri redistricting.
Bonus: We Negotiate with Bombs
The hosts discuss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s rapid purging of Army leaders, including Dan Driscoll’s resignation, which has left key positions vacant.
What Is the Bond Market, Anyway?
The Slate Political Gabfest discusses the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing Trump’s unauthorized White House ballroom to proceed, citing lack of standing for aesthetic injury.
Bonus: The Semi-Royal Rebound
The hosts discuss Prince Harry and Meghan’s reported move back to England, with Juliet offering harsh criticism of their post-royal careers and predicting a divorce.
Please Do Not Ruin the Post Office
Host David Plotz and guest Juliet Chayam analyze Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, noting its legal challenges and intent to sow election chaos.
Bonus: The Mailbag Overflow
Hosts and researcher Emily Ditto address listener questions on navigating loaded language in journalism, the feasibility of mandatory voting in the US, and wisdom gained after age 40.