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Voted “Favorite Political Podcast” by Apple Podcasts listeners. Stephen Colbert says “Everybody should listen to the Slate Political Gabfest.” The Gabfest, featuring Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz, is the kind of informal and irreverent discussion Washington journalists have after hours over drinks.

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The "I'm Pregnant, Don't Fire Me!" Edition Dec 05, 2014

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David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss a grand jury's refusal to indict an NYPD officer in the death of Eric Garner and a Supreme Court case about protections for pregnant workers. They also debate whether Obamacare has hurt the Dems.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest.

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Political Gabfest Extra: Windy City Wander Dec 05, 2014

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David Plotz and Emily Bazelon recently took a spin through downtown Chicago. Hear their conversation about Chicago's history, its national profile, and a sea change in the city's mighty river.

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Political Gabfest Extra: San Francisco Treat Dec 02, 2014

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Dana Stevens leads David Plotz on a drive through San Francisco, the city she called home for 12 years. They chat about Dana's grad-school era, David's deep mistrust of the ocean, and one gigantic camera. This extra was recorded on the 2014 National Gabfest Tour made possible by Acura.

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The "No True Bill" Edition Nov 28, 2014

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Jamelle Bouie joins Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz to discuss the decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson. Also, the Facebook threat case headed to the Supreme Court and the GOP’s strong 2016 presidential field.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest.

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The "Is Thanksgiving Red or Blue?" Edition Nov 21, 2014

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David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss President Obama's immigration overhaul, the politics of the Keystone Pipeline, and whether Thanksgiving is a liberal or a conservative holiday.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest.

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The President Whisperer Edition Nov 14, 2014

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David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss the Supreme Court's new Affordable Care Act case, Obama's net neutrality stance, and the whisper campaign against White House aide Valerie Jarrett.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest.

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The Multitudinous States Incarnadine Edition Nov 07, 2014

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David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss the results of the midterm elections, what's next for both parties, and the trend in ballot initiatives.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest.

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The "I'll Disown You If You Marry a Republican" Edition Oct 31, 2014

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David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss the looming midterm elections, debate the exisence of "partyism," and attempt to understand Gamergate with New York Times video game critic Chis Suellentrop.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest.

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The Fake ID Edition Oct 24, 2014

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David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and special guest David Leonhardt of the New York Times discuss the influence of billionaire political donors, debate the value of voter ID laws, and talk about the legacy of the late Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest.

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The "Is Amazon Evil?" Edition Oct 17, 2014

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David Plotz, John Dickerson, and special guest Annie Lowrey discuss the political response to Ebola, ponder the presumptive 2015 Congress, and debate whether Amazon is a monopoly.Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest.

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