John Dickerson
Political Gabfest
The “House Speaker John Lewis” EditionThe Political Gabfest discusses the Florida recount, what House Democrats should prioritize during the new session, and the legal challenge to Trump’s appointment of Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.
Political Gabfest
The “Way Too Much News” EditionThe Political Gabfest discusses the extraordinary midterm elections, newly passed voting rights initiatives, and the ouster of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Political Gabfest
The “Most Important Election of Our Lifetimes Since the Last Election” EditionThe Political Gabfest’s Midterm Special, with special guest David Axelrod, discusses the intersection of politics and violence—and Trump’s attempts to steer the election coverage.
Political Gabfest
The “Cheek Swab” EditionThe Political Gabfest discusses the U.S. response to Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance, Elizabeth Warren’s DNA test, and Georgia’s purge of voter registrations.
Political Gabfest
The “All County Building Supply and Maintenance” EditionThe Political Gabfest discusses the Kavanaugh controversy, Trump tax revelations, and the new(ish) North American trade deal.
Political Gabfest
The “Live From Austin: Do You Have a Drinking Problem, Senator?” EditionThe Gabfest discusses Brett Kavanaugh’s experience in purgatory and whether former felons will regain the right to vote in Florida, and special guest DeRay Mckesson weighs in on how to activate an informed citizenry.
Political Gabfest
The “Trump Economy” EditionListen to Slate’s show about the economy, the state of the midterm campaigns, and the detention of migrant children.
Political Gabfest
The “Unsung Hero” EditionListen to Slate’s show about an anonymous top Trump official’s op-ed, the Kavanaugh hearings, and the New Yorker Festival uninviting Steve Bannon.
Political Gabfest
The “Packing and Cracking” EditionListen to Slate’s show about lawyer Don McGahn’s departure from the White House team, North Carolina’s political gerrymandering, and John McCain’s legacy.
Political Gabfest
The “Eight Count” EditionListen to Slate’s show about Manafort, Cohen, McGahn, potential presidential impeachment, and the Kavanaugh nomination.
Political Gabfest
The “Unhinge Me Now” EditionListen to Slate’s show about Omarosa Manigault Newman’s criticisms of President Trump, state primary results, and male sexual harassment at NYU.
Political Gabfest
The “Carpool Justice” EditionListen to Slate’s show about Brett Kavanaugh, NATO, and breastfeeding.
Whistlestop
Tip and the Gip: Part 1Republican President Ronald Reagan and Democratic Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill were friends, at least after 6 p.m.
Political Gabfest
Despite GOP Dirty Tricks, Democrats Can Still Carve a Path to VictoryRepublicans pursue tactics to distract and disenfranchise. But Democrats can still capture change, even without taking the Senate.
Political Gabfest
The “Now We Have Pipe Bombs” EditionThe Political Gabfest discusses the pipe bombs sent to Trump critics, the state of the midterm elections, and the fallout from the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
Political Gabfest
The “Angry Mob” EditionThe Political Gabfest discusses the dire new climate change report, the claim that Democrats are an “angry mob,” and Taylor Swift’s new foray into politics.
Whistlestop
Taking Aim at the New GuyOn Oct. 18, 1938, former President Hoover picked on his successor with gusto.
Political Gabfest
The “100 Percent Certain” EditionListen to Slate’s show about what to make of Thursday’s Kavanaugh hearing.
Politics
The New York Times Op-Ed Highlights the Actual American Crisis: Congress’ Cowardice“Whether you’re pro-Trump and you think we’re witnessing an unfair subversion of the president or you’re anti-Trump and you think that what’s happening is dangerous, somebody should sort this all out. Guess whose job that is? That’s Congress’ job.”
Whistlestop
The Nomination of Judge Bork, Part 2President Reagan saw Judge Bork as a clear choice for the Supreme Court, but it wasn’t quite so clear to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Politics
How Ronald Reagan Turned the Supreme Court Into a Political GrenadeThe 40th president of the United States laid the groundwork for blocking Merrick Garland, and getting Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
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The Bidding of Biden to Boo BorkWhen Justice Powell announced his resignation, President Reagan realized he had an opportunity to score major cultural points with his party.
Political Gabfest
The “Pay With Cash” EditionListen to Slate’s show about Michael Cohen’s secret tape, the Georgia gubernatorial election, and “stand your ground” laws.
Political Gabfest
The “Double Negative” EditionListen to Slate’s show about Trump’s meeting with Putin, the latest Russia-investigation indictments, and Democrats in 2020.
Whistlestop
Kennedy and Communism (Part 2)In 1961, JFK gave Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev a second chance.