Listener Questions
Summary
Hosts David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon answer listener questions with researcher Emily Ditto. They discuss their on-air dynamics, coping with political news, and whether college remains valuable. The trio also debates reforming the US political system, the irreparable damage to democratic norms, and urban identity in Albuquerque.
Topics discussed
Introduction and listener question format
Do hosts hold back to avoid offending each other?
Coping with news fatigue and political bitterness
Which animal is the freest?
Abolishing the Senate and parliamentary systems
Is college still worth it in the age of AI?
Liberal Supreme Court majority and court expansion
Historical events to witness via time travel
What political norms can never be rebuilt?
Best fictional legal system: Star Trek
Urban identity and Albuquerque's lack of concept
Nostalgia for backroom political deals
Slate Plus membership promotion and outro
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