"Political Corruption Smackdown": Which state is the most crooked—Illinois or Louisiana? by Jacob Weisberg. To listen to the podcast, click on the audio player below. You can also download the program here.

Dec. 11, 2008

"The Free Ticket Gabfest": Slate's Political Gabfest, with David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon. This week: The Illinois governor faces charges, more news from the incoming Obama administration, and the decline of journalism. To listen to the podcast, click on the audio player below. You can also download the program here.

Dec. 10, 2008

"Should I Buy a Fake Fir?" Or is it better for the environment to cut down a real Christmas tree? by Brendan I Koerner. To listen to the podcast, click on the audio player below. You can also download the program here.

Dec. 9, 2008

"No Change for Sale": Obama looks great in Gov. Rod Blagojevich's indictment, by John Dickerson. To listen to the podcast, click on the audio player below. You can also download the program here.

Dec. 8, 2008

"Desperate Housewares": Observing the Christmas carnage at FAO Schwarz, Bottega Veneta, and Bergdorf Goodman, by Daniel Gross. To listen to the podcast, click on the audio player below. You can also download the program here.

"Nursing Grudges": Why do we protect the moral convictions of only some health workers? by Dahlia Lithwick. To listen to the podcast, click on the audio player below. You can also download the program here.