Political Gabfest | Massive Ordnance Penetrator
Slate News19 Jun

Political Gabfest | Massive Ordnance Penetrator

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss whether the US should join Israel’s war on Iran, the tragic Minnesota assassinations and why US political violence is surging now, and the Supreme Court’s unsurprising but willfully obtuse decision to uphold Tennessee’s youth transgender care ban. Here are this week’s chatters: Emily: A Family Matter by Claire Lynch; The Fall of Affirmative Action: Race, the Supreme Court, and the Future of Higher Education by Justin Driver; A Flower Traveled in My Blood: The Incredible True Story of the Grandmothers Who Fought to Find a Stolen Generation of Children by Haley Cohen Gilliland. John: Mary Cunningham for CBS News: Federal Reserve holds its benchmark interest rate steady at today's FOMC meeting; ABA Banking Journal: Fed’s Powell says some areas of U.S. may be ‘uninsurable’ in next decade David: Trip Gabriel for the New York Times: William Langewiesche, the ‘Steve McQueen of Journalism,’ Dies at 70 Listener chatter from Jacob Podell in Chicago, Illinois: Juliana Kim for NPR: Family shows AI video of slain victim as an impact statement – possibly a legal first For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss the exciting possibilities and likely limitations of using AI tools for historical research and writing. In the latest Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with author Susan Dominus about her new book, The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success. Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Research by Emily Ditto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Senate Standoff

The Senate Standoff

Jacob Weisberg talks to Emily Bazelon about the Democrats plan to filibuster Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Plus, the two discuss whether or not Neil Gorsuch has his eyes set on dismantling the administrative state. Trumpcast is brought to you by Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first THREE meals FREE when you go to BlueApron.com/TRUMPCAST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Apr 201728min

The Prelude to a Massive Intraparty Battle

The Prelude to a Massive Intraparty Battle

Jamelle Bouie talks to FiveThirtyEight's Clare Malone about infighting in the Republican party. Trumpcast is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus, a video learning service that offers lectures on all kinds of topics. Get the first full month FREE by texting TRUMPCAST to eighty-six – three-two-nine. Standard message and data rates apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Mar 201726min

666 5th Ave.

666 5th Ave.

Virginia Heffernan talks to Bloomberg News reporter Caleb Melby about the Kushner family history, the building on 666 5th Ave. hemorrhaging money from Jared's family, and the potential conflicts of interest with a Chinese insurance group looking to strike a deal on the property. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Mar 201734min

The Healthcare Vote That Wasn't

The Healthcare Vote That Wasn't

Jamelle Bouie talks to Abby Phillip of the Washington Post about today's no-vote on the AHCA and where things go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Mar 201719min

The State of the State Department

The State of the State Department

Virginia Heffernan talks to Steve Coll, the dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and a writer at the New Yorker, about where things stand at the State Department and why Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's silence is damaging to United States foreign policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Mar 201726min

What the Hell is Going on at Fox News?

What the Hell is Going on at Fox News?

Jacob Weisberg talks to Gabriel Sherman about the space Fox News is occupying in the media as the go-to network for President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Mar 201726min

A Master Class in Bad Legislation

A Master Class in Bad Legislation

Jacob Weisberg and Jamelle Bouie are joined by Vox's Ezra Klein to talk about how Donald Trump screwed himself on healthcare and why he isn't the "deal maker" he makes himself out to be. Trumpcast is brought to you by Texture. Texture lets you stay up to date with your favorite magazines...all in one place. Right now, get a 14-day FREE TRIAL when you sign up by going to Texture.com/trumpcast. Trumpcast is also brought to you by Zeel. Bring the spa to you. Go to Zeel.com or download the Zeel app today. Enter promo code trumpcast at checkout to get 25 dollars off your first in-home, on-demand massage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Mar 201729min

Much Ado About Nothing or Something?

Much Ado About Nothing or Something?

Virginia Heffernan talks to Lily Batchelder, NYU professor and former Chief Tax Counsel for the Senate Finance Committee, about what we can take away from Donald Trump's revealed 2005 tax returns and what it means with regards to the President's proposed tax cut plans for the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Mar 201718min

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