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Maine Science PodcastEmily Spaulding (neurobiology)Emily is an Assistant Professor at MDI Biological Laboratory where she studies neurodegenerative disease-associated genes using super-resolution imaging of living, adult worms. Emily earned her Ph.D. at the University of Maine while embedded in the Jackson Laboratory and during her post-doc at MDI Bio Lab, she was recognized by the National Institutes of Health as an “Outstanding Scholar in Neuroscience”.This conversation was recorded in September 2025.
~~~~~The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME...
2025-10-2340 min
Hitting the RoadHTR Episode 19: Emily BrookeIn this episode of Hitting the Road, we sit down with Florida native Emily Brooke, a powerhouse vocalist whose blend of heartfelt storytelling and undeniable stage presence has made her one of country music’s most exciting rising stars.Emily first caught the nation’s attention as a Top 24 contestant on American Idol, where she wowed judges and fans with her stunning performances. Since then, she’s built an impressive career—sharing the stage with country heavyweights like Old Dominion, Kelsea Ballerini, and Russell Dickerson, while racking up millions of streams on standout singles including “Easy On Me,” “Thin...
2025-10-0250 min
Slate Daily FeedPolitical Gabfest | Massive Ordnance PenetratorThis 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 Wh...
2025-06-191h 11
Political GabfestMassive Ordnance PenetratorThis 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 Wh...
2025-06-191h 08
Slate NewsPolitical Gabfest | Very Heavy ForceThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and guest host Juliette Kayyem discuss the ominous juxtaposition of Trump sending National Guard troops and Marines to quell mostly peaceful protests in LA with his impending military parade in DC, RFK Jr. firing the entire CDC vaccine advisory board and what this means for the future of vaccines, and a unanimous Supreme Court decision that makes it easier to win “reverse discrimination” cases.
Here are this week’s chatters:
Emily: David Marchese for the New York Times: The Interview: Ocean Vuong Was Ready to Kill. Th...
2025-06-1256 minSlate Daily FeedPolitical Gabfest | Very Heavy ForceThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and guest host Juliette Kayyem discuss the ominous juxtaposition of Trump sending National Guard troops and Marines to quell mostly peaceful protests in LA with his impending military parade in DC, RFK Jr. firing the entire CDC vaccine advisory board and what this means for the future of vaccines, and a unanimous Supreme Court decision that makes it easier to win “reverse discrimination” cases.
Here are this week’s chatters:
Emily: David Marchese for the New York Times: The Interview: Ocean Vuong Was Ready to Kill. Th...
2025-06-1256 minPolitical GabfestVery Heavy ForceThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and guest host Juliette Kayyem discuss the ominous juxtaposition of Trump sending National Guard troops and Marines to quell mostly peaceful protests in LA with his impending military parade in DC, RFK Jr. firing the entire CDC vaccine advisory board and what this means for the future of vaccines, and a unanimous Supreme Court decision that makes it easier to win “reverse discrimination” cases.
Here are this week’s chatters:
Emily: David Marchese for the New York Times: The Interview: Ocean Vuong Was Ready to Kill. Th...
2025-06-121h 00Slate NewsPolitical Gabfest | Why Destroy Harvard?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss this week’s Supreme Court decision that validates Trump’s firing of 2 officials without cause thus stealth-overruling a key check on presidents, the power dynamics around who benefits from Trump’s attempts to destroy Harvard, and the challenges and rewards of male friendship in modern life.
Here are this week’s chatters:
Emily: Emily Davies for The Washington Post: Trump’s clemency spree extends to ex-gangster, artist, former congressmen; Aaron Blake for CNN: ‘No MAGA left behind’: Trump’s pardons get even more political
2025-05-291h 16Political GabfestWhy Destroy Harvard?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss this week’s Supreme Court decision that validates Trump’s firing of 2 officials without cause thus stealth-overruling a key check on presidents, the power dynamics around who benefits from Trump’s attempts to destroy Harvard, and the challenges and rewards of male friendship in modern life.
Here are this week’s chatters:
Emily: Emily Davies for The Washington Post: Trump’s clemency spree extends to ex-gangster, artist, former congressmen; Aaron Blake for CNN: ‘No MAGA left behind’: Trump’s pardons get even more political
2025-05-291h 13Slate Daily FeedPolitical Gabfest | Why Destroy Harvard?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss this week’s Supreme Court decision that validates Trump’s firing of 2 officials without cause thus stealth-overruling a key check on presidents, the power dynamics around who benefits from Trump’s attempts to destroy Harvard, and the challenges and rewards of male friendship in modern life.
Here are this week’s chatters:
Emily: Emily Davies for The Washington Post: Trump’s clemency spree extends to ex-gangster, artist, former congressmen; Aaron Blake for CNN: ‘No MAGA left behind’: Trump’s pardons get even more political
2025-05-291h 16
Slate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest | Why Destroy Harvard?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss this week’s Supreme Court decision that validates Trump’s firing of 2 officials without cause thus stealth-overruling a key check on presidents, the power dynamics around who benefits from Trump’s attempts to destroy Harvard, and the challenges and rewards of male friendship in modern life.
Here are this week’s chatters:
Emily: Emily Davies for The Washington Post: Trump’s clemency spree extends to ex-gangster, artist, former congressmen; Aaron Blake for CNN: ‘No MAGA left behind’: Trump’s pardons get even more political
2025-05-291h 13
Maine Science PodcastEmily Holmes (fruit farmer)Emily is the owner of Maine-ly Apples, and an incredibly enthusiastic fruit farmer - although that's our description, not hers. Her work is best described as a true application of what scientists have learned, and her approach to understanding her apples and other fruits is a great overview of how science and the science process gets applied in the "real world".If you’re listening to this near its release date in early March 2025, please considering joining us at the 10th Maine Science Festival later this month: March 19th-23rd. The full 2025 MSF program can be found at...
2025-03-0642 min
The Sick GazeHysteria, Harm, and Healthcare: The Legacy of Dismissing Women's PainSend us a textWhy is women’s pain so often dismissed, downplayed, or outright ignored? In this special episode of The Sick Gaze, I’m sharing an episode I co-hosted with Emily Currey for WHAT IFF: Intersectional Feminist Futures, where we dive into the long and troubling history of how women’s pain has been misunderstood and mistreated in medicine. The special guest of today's episode is Dr. Sandra Slater, a professor of history and sexuality studies at the College of Charleston. You'll remember her from her previous episode on the podcast, S2 E2: Hard Truths about...
2025-02-0635 minSlate NewsPolitical Gabfest: The “Thank You, Jimmy Carter” EditionThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the presidency and post-presidential life of Jimmy Carter; the infighting of Elon Musk v. MAGA; and the possibilities of citizens’ assemblies with The New Yorker’s Nick Romeo.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:John Dickerson for CBS Mornings: John Dickerson on Jimmy Carter’s legacy and a life shaped by faithCBS News: From the archives: Jimmy Carter becomes first president to walk in inaugural parade to White House and WGAL: Harrisburg, 1979: Jimmy Carter visits TMI after partial...
2025-01-041h 05Political GabfestThe “Thank You, Jimmy Carter” EditionThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the presidency and post-presidential life of Jimmy Carter; the infighting of Elon Musk v. MAGA; and the possibilities of citizens’ assemblies with The New Yorker’s Nick Romeo.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:John Dickerson for CBS Mornings: John Dickerson on Jimmy Carter’s legacy and a life shaped by faithCBS News: From the archives: Jimmy Carter becomes first president to walk in inaugural parade to White House and WGAL: Harrisburg, 1979: Jimmy Carter visits TMI after partial...
2025-01-021h 03Slate NewsPolitical Gabfest: The Democrats ‘Do Something’ ConventionThis week, John Dickerson returns and joins Emily Bazelon and David Plotz to discuss the Democratic National Convention; presidential polls; and overtourism. Here are this week’s chatters:John: @jdickerson on Threads: Background Sounds on iPhoneEmily: Tablets Shattered by Joshua Leifer; Gabfest Reads: Where Does the American Jewish Experience Go from Here?; and Ginia Bellafante for The New York Times: A Bookshop Cancels an Event Over a Rabbi’s Zionism, Prompting OutrageDavid: David Wade for WBZ News: How do you stop political texts on your phone?; Presu...
2024-08-221h 04Political GabfestThe Democrats ‘Do Something’ ConventionThis week, John Dickerson returns and joins Emily Bazelon and David Plotz to discuss the Democratic National Convention; presidential polls; and overtourism. Here are this week’s chatters:John: @jdickerson on Threads: Background Sounds on iPhoneEmily: Tablets Shattered by Joshua Leifer; Gabfest Reads: Where Does the American Jewish Experience Go from Here?; and Ginia Bellafante for The New York Times: A Bookshop Cancels an Event Over a Rabbi’s Zionism, Prompting OutrageDavid: David Wade for WBZ News: How do you stop political texts on your phone?; Presu...
2024-08-221h 02Slate NewsPolitcal Gabfest: Even George Clooney Has Abandoned BidenThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz continue to debate if Joe Biden should stay in the presidential race and who might replace him if he goes; discuss Project 2025; and ponder if Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett deserves a strange, new respect.Here are this week’s chatters:John: Joshua Hammer for Smithsonian Magazine: Pablo Escobar’s Abandoned Hippos Are Wreaking Havoc in the Columbia Jungle Emily: Andrea Robin Skinner for the Toronto Star: My stepfather sexually abused me when I was a child. My mother, Alice Munro...
2024-07-131h 01Slate NewsPolitical Gabfest: Justice Alito's Upside Down FlagThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s right-wing flag-flying; David Leonhardt’s take on A New Centrism; and OpenAI’s use – or not – of Scarlett Johansson’s voice. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jodi Kantor for The New York Times: At Justice Alito’s House, a ‘Stop the Steal’ Symbol on Display; Jodi Kantor, Aric Toler, and Julie Tate: Another Provocative Flag Was Flown at Another Alito Home; Jodi Kantor and Abbie VanSickle: Display at Alito’s Home Renews Questions of Supreme Co...
2024-05-251h 02Political GabfestJustice Alito's Upside Down FlagThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s right-wing flag-flying; David Leonhardt’s take on A New Centrism; and OpenAI’s use – or not – of Scarlett Johansson’s voice. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jodi Kantor for The New York Times: At Justice Alito’s House, a ‘Stop the Steal’ Symbol on Display; Jodi Kantor, Aric Toler, and Julie Tate: Another Provocative Flag Was Flown at Another Alito Home; Jodi Kantor and Abbie VanSickle: Display at Alito’s Home Renews Questions of Supreme Co...
2024-05-231h 02Slate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: Justice Alito's Upside Down FlagThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s right-wing flag-flying; David Leonhardt’s take on A New Centrism; and OpenAI’s use – or not – of Scarlett Johansson’s voice. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jodi Kantor for The New York Times: At Justice Alito’s House, a ‘Stop the Steal’ Symbol on Display; Jodi Kantor, Aric Toler, and Julie Tate: Another Provocative Flag Was Flown at Another Alito Home; Jodi Kantor and Abbie VanSickle: Display at Alito’s Home Renews Questions of Supreme Co...
2024-05-231h 02Slate NewsPolitical Gabfest: How Bad Was The Poll For Biden?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the latest New York Times presidential poll and the Maryland primary results; the presidential debates; and who’s talking inside and outside Donald Trump’s Manhattan trial courtroom. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Nate Cohn for The New York Times: Trump Leads in 5 Key States, as Young and Nonwhite Voters Express Discontent With Biden and Battleground Polling Shows Ticket-Splitting PatternAaron Navarro for CBS News: Biden to tout Microsoft expansion in WisconsinMatt Bush for NPR...
2024-05-181h 00Political GabfestHow Bad Was The Poll For Biden?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the latest New York Times presidential poll and the Maryland primary results; the presidential debates; and who’s talking inside and outside Donald Trump’s Manhattan trial courtroom. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Nate Cohn for The New York Times: Trump Leads in 5 Key States, as Young and Nonwhite Voters Express Discontent With Biden and Battleground Polling Shows Ticket-Splitting PatternAaron Navarro for CBS News: Biden to tout Microsoft expansion in WisconsinMatt Bush for NPR...
2024-05-161h 00
Slate HistoryJohn Dickerson’s Navel Gazing: The Power of Four NumbersIn this week’s essay, John discusses the art of attention and how to develop the skill of slow-looking. Notebook Entries:Notebook 75, page 8. September 20211016 Notebook 1, page 54. June 1990- Magna carta 1215 at Salisbury- Girls skipping- The Haunch of Venison- Chris References:Georgia O’Keeffe MuseumA Little History of the World by E.H GombrichArtist Jeff Koons“The Art of Divination: D.H. Lawrence on the Power of Pure Attention” by Mar...
2024-04-2733 minPolitical GabfestJohn Dickerson’s Navel Gazing: The Power of Four NumbersIn this week’s essay, John discusses the art of attention and how to develop the skill of slow-looking. Notebook Entries: Notebook 75, page 8. September 20211016 Notebook 1, page 54. June 1990- Magna carta 1215 at Salisbury- Girls skipping- The Haunch of Venison- Chris References:Georgia O’Keeffe MuseumA Little History of the World by E.H GombrichArtist Jeff Koons“The Art of Divination: D.H. Lawrence on the Power of...
2024-04-2733 min
Navel GazingJohn Dickerson’s Notebooks: The Power of Four NumbersIn this week’s essay, John discusses the art of attention and how to develop the skill of slow-looking. Notebook Entries:Notebook 75, page 8. September 20211016 Notebook 1, page 54. June 1990- Magna carta 1215 at Salisbury- Girls skipping- The Haunch of Venison- Chris References:Georgia O’Keeffe MuseumA Little History of the World by E.H GombrichArtist Jeff Koons“The Art of Divination: D.H. Lawrence on the Power of Pure...
2024-04-2730 min
Books Unbound#240 - Falling into Darkness: Seeing the Eclipse and Vampire Books!!Ariel sees the eclipse, does more tea reviews and reads a classic, Raeleen hosts a Twin Peaks party, and reads a new favourite book!
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Sally Rooney’s new novel Intermezzo to be published in September: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/feb/29/sally-rooney-new-novel-intermezzo-to-be-published-in-september
Brenna Thummler’s Sheets will be released as a beautiful box set on Septembe...
2024-04-221h 19Slate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: Could You Be A Trump Juror?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump’s first criminal trial and the Supreme Court argument on a criminal charge related to another Trump case and talk with The Atlantic’s Mark Leibovich about his profile of Governor Gavin Newsom. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Norman Eisen for CNN: Don’t call it a ‘hush money’ caseBrian Beutler for the Politix podcast: Alvin Bragg’s Liberal Critics Are WrongBen Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich, Maggie Haberman, and Wesley Parnell for The...
2024-04-181h 02Political GabfestCould You Be A Trump Juror?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump’s first criminal trial and the Supreme Court argument on a criminal charge related to another Trump case and talk with The Atlantic’s Mark Leibovich about his profile of Governor Gavin Newsom. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Norman Eisen for CNN: Don’t call it a ‘hush money’ caseBrian Beutler for the Politix podcast: Alvin Bragg’s Liberal Critics Are WrongBen Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich, Maggie Haberman, and Wesley Parnell for The...
2024-04-181h 02Political GabfestFlorida Bans Abortion AgainHere are this week’s chatters:Emily: Scott Bauer for AP: Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for elections and Unfair Share: The Gerrymandered Chocolate Bar on KickstarterJohn: Joey Roulette and Will Dunham for Reuters: Exclusive: White House directs NASA to create time standard for the moon and John Dickerson Introduces: Navel Gazing David: Corvid Research: All in the (crow) family; 3 Body Problem on Netflix; The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu; and Foundation and For All Mankind on Apple TV+Listener chatter from Kim in Spartanburg, S.C.: The...
2024-04-051h 04Slate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest Live In Washington, D.C.!This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz are live in Washington, D.C. to discuss the Supreme Court (again) and abortion (again); Donald Trump’s ups and downs in New York courtrooms and Ronna McDaniel’s rise and fall on NBC; and Gallup’s World Happiness Report 2024. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Ann E. Marimow and Caroline Kitchener for The Washington Post: Supreme Court skeptical of efforts to restrict access to abortion pillSierra Club v. Morton, 405 U.S. 727 (1972)303 Creative LLC v. Elenis...
2024-03-281h 11Political GabfestGabfest Live In Washington, D.C.!This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz are live in Washington, D.C. to discuss the Supreme Court (again) and abortion (again); Donald Trump’s ups and downs in New York courtrooms and Ronna McDaniel’s rise and fall on NBC; and Gallup’s World Happiness Report 2024. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Ann E. Marimow and Caroline Kitchener for The Washington Post: Supreme Court skeptical of efforts to restrict access to abortion pillSierra Club v. Morton, 405 U.S. 727 (1972)303 Creative LLC v. Elenis...
2024-03-281h 11Political GabfestCould They Actually Leap Over Biden And Dunk Him?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign; the Supreme Court’s boost for Donald Trump and review of social media’s content moderation; and Senator Mitch McConnell’s decision to time out as minority leader. Join us for our next Political Gabfest Live show in Washington, D.C. on March 27! Tickets are on sale now. Planning to attend? Submit a Listener Chatter to gabfest@slate.com and you might be picked to chatter live. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Ezra Klein for...
2024-02-2958 minPolitical GabfestCongress Can’t Aid, Can’t Arm, Can’t Legislate, Can’t ImpeachThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the Republicans’ beginning and end of both the border bill and the impeachment of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; the criminal conviction of a mother for a school shooting by her son; and the D.C. Circuit Court decision on presidential immunity and the Supreme Court argument on the presidential ballot. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Rachael Bade for Politico: Schumer presses forward with Ukraine Plan B as GOP leaders reel and Burgess Everett: Behind the border mess: Open GOP rebel...
2024-02-0859 minSlate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: Congress Can’t Aid, Can’t Arm, Can’t Legislate, Can’t ImpeachThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the Republicans’ beginning and end of both the border bill and the impeachment of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; the criminal conviction of a mother for a school shooting by her son; and the D.C. Circuit Court decision on presidential immunity and the Supreme Court argument on the presidential ballot. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Rachael Bade for Politico: Schumer presses forward with Ukraine Plan B as GOP leaders reel and Burgess Everett: Behind the border mess: Open GOP rebel...
2024-02-0859 min
Chandler SchoolChandler Chats with Emily Brown - Special EpisodeAs mentioned in our earlier communication, we're thrilled to share an exciting update with you about Chandler's progress in fulfilling the ambitious goals outlined in our Strategic Plan Leading Together. Hear more details about this exciting development in this Chandler Chats episode. We have the pleasure of hosting Board President Khalilah El-Amin, along with Board Members Jared Franz and Chelsea Dickerson, as they discuss this groundbreaking acquisition and its implications for Chandler's future.
2024-02-0124 minPolitical GabfestTrump versus ColoradoThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to block Donald Trump from the ballot, the new Texas law to allow state and local authorities to arrest immigrants, and guest Amanda Ripley’s suggestions to survive 2024. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Colorado Supreme Court’s opinion in Anderson, et al. v. Griswold, et al.Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United StatesJohn Dickerson for CBS News Prime Time: John Dickerson on Trump, Colorado and the 14th...
2023-12-211h 04Political GabfestShould Liz Cheney Run?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz gather around John’s dining room table to discuss Liz Cheney, her book, and how far she’ll go to stop Donald Trump; Chris Christie, his presidential campaign, and whether he’ll stay in the race; and Purdue Pharma, the Sacklers, and if the Supreme Court will let the company go bankrupt to save the family fortune. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show: Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning by Liz CheneyJohn Dickerson for CBS News Sun...
2023-12-0756 minPolitical GabfestIs Polling Broken?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the problems with issue polling and issues with political journalism; the chaos and conflict of Sam Altman and OpenAI; and the failure of the Oslo Accords and perpetual struggle between Israel and Palestine. Send us your Conundrums: submit them at slate.com/conundrum. And join us in-person or online with our special guest – The Late Show’s Steven Colbert – for Gabfest Live: The Conundrums Edition! December 7 at The 92nd Street Y, New York City. Tickets on sale now! Here are some notes and references from this week’s s...
2023-11-231h 11Political GabfestYou’ll Miss Joe ManchinThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Joe Manchin’s departure from the U.S. Senate and what it means for the Democratic majority, No Labels, and the 2024 presidential race; the Supreme Court’s new code of conduct and whether it’s worthless; and the Israel-Hamas war and how it’s affecting Democratic politics. You can be a part of the show: submit your Conundrum at slate.com/conundrum. And join us for Conundrums Live! December 7 at The 92nd Street Y, New York City. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:
2023-11-1658 minPolitical GabfestStill No House SpeakerThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Jim Jordan’s efforts to become Speaker of the House; President Joe Biden’s visit to an Israel at war; and Donald Trump’s gag order.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Robert Jimison and Kayla Guo for The New York Times: “As Speaker Chaos Grows, so Does Talk of Empowering McHenry”Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis on the Hang Up and Listen podcast: “The What Jim Jordan Knew About Sexual Abuse at Ohio State Edition”
2023-10-2055 minPolitical GabfestWe Need to Talk About Kevin...McCarthyThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the now-former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and the for-now Republican Matt Gaetz; the Supreme Court’s new term; and crime in America. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Marianna Sotomayor, Leigh Ann Caldwell, and Colby Itkowitz for The Washington Post: “Fight for speakership begins as House reels from McCarthy ouster”David Leonhardt for The New York Times: “America’s Political Turmoil”Matt Ford for The New Republic: “The Supreme Court Eyes Its Next Big Power Gr...
2023-10-051h 05Political GabfestWe Need to Talk About Kevin...McCarthyThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the now-former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and the for-now Republican Matt Gaetz; the Supreme Court’s new term; and crime in America. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Marianna Sotomayor, Leigh Ann Caldwell, and Colby Itkowitz for The Washington Post: “Fight for speakership begins as House reels from McCarthy ouster”David Leonhardt for The New York Times: “America’s Political Turmoil”Matt Ford for The New Republic: “The Supreme Court Eyes Its Next Big Power Gr...
2023-10-051h 02Political GabfestDonald Duck and the Seven DwarvesThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the second Republican presidential primary debate; the next federal case against Senator Bob Menendez, and the latest lawsuit of United States v. Big Tech. Join us for Political Gabfest Live in Madison, Wisconsin on October 25!Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Dan Balz for The Washington Post: “Republican debate brings chaos, attacks and a slog for second place”G. Elliott Morris for 538: “How outlier polls happen – and what to do with them”Nicole Hong for The New York Tim...
2023-09-2958 minSlate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: Donald Duck and the Seven DwarvesThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the second Republican presidential primary debate; the next federal case against Senator Bob Menendez, and the latest lawsuit of United States v. Big Tech. Join us for Political Gabfest Live in Madison, Wisconsin on October 25!Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Dan Balz for The Washington Post: “Republican debate brings chaos, attacks and a slog for second place”G. Elliott Morris for 538: “How outlier polls happen – and what to do with them”Nicole Hong for The New York Tim...
2023-09-2958 min
Slate BusinessPolitical Gabfest: Who’s Winning The Autoworkers Strike?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the UAW autoworkers’ strike against the Big Three automakers, talk with Yoel Roth about social media trust and safety, and weigh teachers’ burden to engage in parent diplomacy. Join us for Political Gabfest Live in Madison, Wisconsin on October 25! Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Danielle Kaye for NPR: “Why the UAW is fighting so hard for these 4 key demands in the auto strike”Yoel Roth in The New York Times: “Trump Attacked Me. Then Musk Did. It Wasn’t an...
2023-09-211h 01Political GabfestWho’s Winning The Autoworkers Strike?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the UAW autoworkers’ strike against the Big Three automakers, talk with Yoel Roth about social media trust and safety, and weigh teachers’ burden to engage in parent diplomacy. Join us for Political Gabfest Live in Madison, Wisconsin on October 25! Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Danielle Kaye for NPR: “Why the UAW is fighting so hard for these 4 key demands in the auto strike”Yoel Roth in The New York Times: “Trump Attacked Me. Then Musk Did. It Wasn’t an...
2023-09-211h 01Political GabfestImpeach ‘Em All, Let God Sort ‘Em OutThis week, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz are reunited with John Dickerson to discuss the Wisconsin Republicans’ effort to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz and protect their gerrymander; Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision to start an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden and prevent a government shutdown; and Biden’s age problem and Donald Trump’s battleground-state difficulties. Join us for Political Gabfest Live in Madison, Wisconsin on October 25!Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Scott Bauer for AP: “Why Wisconsin Republicans are talking about impeaching a new state Supreme Court justice”...
2023-09-1458 minSlate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: Impeach ‘Em All, Let God Sort ‘Em OutThis week, Emily Bazelon and David Plotz are reunited with John Dickerson to discuss the Wisconsin Republicans’ effort to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz and protect their gerrymander; Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision to start an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden and prevent a government shutdown; and Biden’s age problem and Donald Trump’s battleground-state difficulties. Join us for Political Gabfest Live in Madison, Wisconsin on October 25!Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Scott Bauer for AP: “Why Wisconsin Republicans are talking about impeaching a new state Supreme Court justice”...
2023-09-1458 minPolitical GabfestMarch Forth, Trump!This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump’s trials schedule and the 2024 election calendar; Vivek Ramaswamy; and “What the Best Places in America Have in Common.” Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Devlin Barrett, Rachel Weiner, and Perry Stein for The Washington Post: “Trump’s D.C. election-obstruction trial scheduled for March 2024”Josh Barro in Very Serious: “Section Guy Runs For President” Kathryn J. Edin, H. Luke Shaefer, and Timothy J. Nelson in The Atlantic: “What the Best Places in America Have in Comm...
2023-08-3159 minSlate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: March Forth, Trump!This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump’s trials schedule and the 2024 election calendar; Vivek Ramaswamy; and “What the Best Places in America Have in Common.” Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Devlin Barrett, Rachel Weiner, and Perry Stein for The Washington Post: “Trump’s D.C. election-obstruction trial scheduled for March 2024”Josh Barro in Very Serious: “Section Guy Runs For President” Kathryn J. Edin, H. Luke Shaefer, and Timothy J. Nelson in The Atlantic: “What the Best Places in America Have in Comm...
2023-08-3159 minSlate Crime and JusticeThe Defendant Knew They Were FalseThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump’s third indictment, this one for January 6th and the 2020 election; Trump v. President Joe Biden poll results; and, joined by David French of The New York Times, the country song “Try That In A Small Town.” Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Devlin Barrett and Josh Dawsey for The Washington Post: “Heart of the Trump Jan. 6 indictment: What’s in Trump’s head”Judd Legum for Popular Information: “The biggest misconception about Trump’s third criminal indictment”
2023-08-0359 minPolitical GabfestThe Defendant Knew They Were FalseThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Donald Trump’s third indictment, this one for January 6th and the 2020 election; Trump v. President Joe Biden poll results; and, joined by David French of The New York Times, the country song “Try That In A Small Town.” Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Devlin Barrett and Josh Dawsey for The Washington Post: “Heart of the Trump Jan. 6 indictment: What’s in Trump’s head”Judd Legum for Popular Information: “The biggest misconception about Trump’s third criminal indictment”
2023-08-0359 minSlate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: Can Israel Survive As A Democracy?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s legislative win limiting judicial powers while hundreds of thousands of Israelis protest; Harvard University and other elite colleges’ reconsideration of legacy admissions; and the revise-or-bust status of Hunter Biden’s plea deal. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Emily Bazelon for The New York Times: “How Israel’s Supreme Court Might React to the Challenge to Its Power”Maayan Lubell for Reuters: “Israel’s Netanyahu down in polls over judicial reform”John Dickerson fo...
2023-07-2758 minPolitical GabfestCan Israel Survive As A Democracy?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s legislative win limiting judicial powers while hundreds of thousands of Israelis protest; Harvard University and other elite colleges’ reconsideration of legacy admissions; and the revise-or-bust status of Hunter Biden’s plea deal. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Emily Bazelon for The New York Times: “How Israel’s Supreme Court Might React to the Challenge to Its Power”Maayan Lubell for Reuters: “Israel’s Netanyahu down in polls over judicial reform”John Dickerson fo...
2023-07-2758 minSlate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: Live in Washington D.C. with Governor Wes MooreThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz are live and on stage with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and also discuss the Supreme Court’s legitimacy problem and the not-Trump Republican candidates’ struggle. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:C-SPAN: “Maryland State of the State Address”Jeffrey M. Jones for Gallup: “Trust in Federal Government Branches Continues to Falter” and “Confidence in U.S. Supreme Court Sinks to Historic Low John Dickerson and Anthony Salvanto for Face The Nation: “CBS News poll: GOP primary voters are mo...
2023-06-291h 13Political GabfestLive in Washington D.C. with Governor Wes MooreThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz are live and on stage with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and also discuss the Supreme Court’s legitimacy problem and the not-Trump Republican candidates’ struggle. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:C-SPAN: “Maryland State of the State Address”Jeffrey M. Jones for Gallup: “Trust in Federal Government Branches Continues to Falter” and “Confidence in U.S. Supreme Court Sinks to Historic Low John Dickerson and Anthony Salvanto for Face The Nation: “CBS News poll: GOP primary voters are mo...
2023-06-291h 13Political GabfestNot THAT President KennedyHere are some notes and references from this week’s show:Keziah Weir for Vanity Fair: “How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Became the Anti-vaxxer Icon of America’s Nightmares”Matt Viser for The Washington Post: “The complicated relationship between a presidential father and a struggling son”Pam Belluck and Emily Bazelon for The New York Times: “New York Passes Bill to Shield Abortion Providers Sending Pills Into States With Bans”Emily Bazelon for The New York Times: “A Medical Frontier”Here are this week’s chatters:Emily: Samuel A. Alito Jr. fo...
2023-06-2353 minSlate Crime and JusticeNot THAT President KennedyHere are some notes and references from this week’s show:Keziah Weir for Vanity Fair: “How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Became the Anti-vaxxer Icon of America’s Nightmares”Matt Viser for The Washington Post: “The complicated relationship between a presidential father and a struggling son”Pam Belluck and Emily Bazelon for The New York Times: “New York Passes Bill to Shield Abortion Providers Sending Pills Into States With Bans”Emily Bazelon for The New York Times: “A Medical Frontier”Here are this week’s chatters:Emily: Samuel A. Alito Jr. fo...
2023-06-2353 minPolitical GabfestChris Christie Kamikaze CampaignThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the latest three Republicans battling for the presidential nomination; Oklahoma’s approval of a Catholic public-charter school; and Saudi sportswashing in golf and soccer. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Andrew Prokop for Vox: “Trump’s next indictment is looming – and the evidence against him is trickling out” Sean Murphy for AP: “Oklahoma school board approves what would be the 1st taxpayer-funded religious school in US” The Guardian: “Changing their tune: what golf’s powerbrokers said then a...
2023-06-0858 min
The Last PodcastPoetry Friday ~Poetry Friday is here!!! I will be reading poems from Emily Dickerson and Robert Frost. Remember, if you have a poem or a new poetry book reach out to me and let's have a conversation. You can reach out to me at thelastpodcast443@gmail.comor text me at (972) 284-9518.
2023-06-0308 minPolitical GabfestWhen Is The X Date?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the imminent X Date when the United States hits the debt ceiling and could default; the presidential campaign announcements of Ron DeSantis and Tim Scott; and the possibilities of regulating artificial intelligence. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Ezra Klein for The New York Times: “Liberals Are Persuading Themselves of a Debt Ceiling Plan That Won’t Work”J. Baxter Oliphant for Pew Research Center: “Top tax frustrations for Americans: The feeling that some corporations, wealthy people don’t...
2023-05-2556 minThe Last PodcastPoetry FridayPoetry Friday ~ Reading a poem from: Maya Angelou and Emily Dickerson.I can be reached at thelastpodcast443@gmail.com.
2023-05-1905 minSlate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: What Is The Comstock Act?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the John Durham report on the FBI investigation of the 2016 Trump campaign; the mifepristone case heard by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the 12-week abortion ban in North Carolina; and the legal showdown between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:David Frum for The Atlantic: “A Sinister Flop: Special Counsel John Durham served up not an investigation, but an excuse for future partisan abuses.”Emily Bazelon for The New York...
2023-05-1856 minPolitical GabfestWhat Is The Comstock Act?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the John Durham report on the FBI investigation of the 2016 Trump campaign; the mifepristone case heard by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the 12-week abortion ban in North Carolina; and the legal showdown between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:David Frum for The Atlantic: “A Sinister Flop: Special Counsel John Durham served up not an investigation, but an excuse for future partisan abuses.”Emily Bazelon for The New York...
2023-05-1856 minSlate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: Donald Trump is LiableThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz, discuss the $5 million jury verdict for E. Jean Carroll and against Donald Trump; joined by New York Times Mexico bureau chief Natalie Kitroeff @Nataliekitro, the end of Title 42 and the flow of migrants at the border; and the looming crisis of raise the debt ceiling or default. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Kara Scannell, Dan Berman, and Nicki Brown for CNN: “Key moments from the video of Trump’s deposition in E. Jean Carroll trial released to the public”Isaac A...
2023-05-1257 minPolitical GabfestDonald Trump is LiableThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz, discuss the $5 million jury verdict for E. Jean Carroll and against Donald Trump; joined by New York Times Mexico bureau chief Natalie Kitroeff @Nataliekitro, the end of Title 42 and the flow of migrants at the border; and the looming crisis of raise the debt ceiling or default. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Kara Scannell, Dan Berman, and Nicki Brown for CNN: “Key moments from the video of Trump’s deposition in E. Jean Carroll trial released to the public”Isaac A...
2023-05-1257 minPolitical GabfestBiden: 'Let’s Finish the Job'This week, David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon discuss the kick-off of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign; the firings of Tucker Carlson from Fox News and Don Lemon from CNN; and the Bud Light marketing misstep with Insta influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Joe Biden Campaign: “Let’s Finish the Job” Aaron Zitner for the Wall Street Journal: “They’re the Happiest People in America. We Called Them to Ask Why.”Brian Stelter for the New York Times: “I Worked at CNN and Reported...
2023-04-2748 minSlate BusinessPolitical Gabfest: Was Fox News Punished Enough?This week, David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon discuss the $787.5 million settlement of the Dominion Voting v. Fox News defamation lawsuit; the political game being played with raising the U.S. debt ceiling; and the Russian detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jim Rutenberg and Katie Robertson for the New York Times: “A $787.5 Million Settlement and Embarrassing Disclosures: The Costs of Airing a Lie”Matthew Iglesias for Slow Boring: “Medicaid work requirements are cruel and pointless”Paul Krugman for the New Yor...
2023-04-2153 minSlate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: Was Fox News Punished Enough?This week, David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon discuss the $787.5 million settlement of the Dominion Voting v. Fox News defamation lawsuit; the political game being played with raising the U.S. debt ceiling; and the Russian detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jim Rutenberg and Katie Robertson for the New York Times: “A $787.5 Million Settlement and Embarrassing Disclosures: The Costs of Airing a Lie”Matthew Iglesias for Slow Boring: “Medicaid work requirements are cruel and pointless”Paul Krugman for the New Yor...
2023-04-2153 minPolitical GabfestWas Fox News Punished Enough?This week, David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon discuss the $787.5 million settlement of the Dominion Voting v. Fox News defamation lawsuit; the political game being played with raising the U.S. debt ceiling; and the Russian detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jim Rutenberg and Katie Robertson for the New York Times: “A $787.5 Million Settlement and Embarrassing Disclosures: The Costs of Airing a Lie”Matthew Iglesias for Slow Boring: “Medicaid work requirements are cruel and pointless”Paul Krugman for the New Yor...
2023-04-2153 minPolitical GabfestKevin McCarthy In HellThis week, David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson discuss GOP’s speakership debacle; George Santos; and improving access to medication abortion.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Emily Bazelon for The New York Times: “The Dawn of the Post-Clinic Abortion”Emily Bazelon for The New York Times: “Risking Everything to Offer Abortions Across State Lines”Mark Oppenheimer for The New York Times: “Why Did George Santos Lie About Being Jewish?”Here are this week’s chatters:John: Winesburg...
2023-01-0550 minPolitical GabfestLive From Atlanta!This week, David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson are Live in Atlanta discussing Georgia’s midterm election with NPR-WABE’s Rose Scott, as well as increasing political violencein the U.S.; and affirmative action at the Supreme Court.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Closer Look with Rose ScottJohn Dickerson for CBS Primetime: “Political Threats And Violence In The U.S.” (Inteview with Robert Pape)Steal This Book, by Abbie HoffmanHere are this week’s chatters:
2022-11-031h 20Political GabfestLive From Atlanta!This week, David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson are Live in Atlanta discussing Georgia’s midterm election with NPR-WABE’s Rose Scott, as well as increasing political violencein the U.S.; and affirmative action at the Supreme Court.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Closer Look with Rose ScottJohn Dickerson for CBS Primetime: “Political Threats And Violence In The U.S.” (Inteview with Robert Pape)Steal This Book, by Abbie HoffmanHere are this week’s chatters:John: Carrie McBrid...
2022-11-031h 17
Bad Apples PodcastThe One About Leo, TP & the Fear of Failure (with Cody & Garrett)It's the Halloween Edition, sort of, We learn Garrett is too scared of scary movies!! So we discuss something much scarier......Luke Bryan!!!!!! Okay, okay, maybe not the entire episode! We discuss a mix of things, laugh, drink coffee, and close it out with a deep dive into the FEAR OF FAILURE. This is a fun one!
Also!! Here is a link to Garrett's wife (Emily LeVault) books on amazon!!! Check those out!!!
https://www.amazon.com/Emily-LeVault/e/B09Q1L52QG/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk
2022-10-271h 02Political GabfestWhat’s in Trump’s Safe?This week, David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and Juliette Kayyem discuss the Mar-a-Lago search; the Inflation Reduction Act; and Caitlin Dickerson’s article investigating how separating families at the border became U.S. policy.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Caitlin Dickerson for The Atlantic: “An American Catastrophe: The Secret History of Family Separation”Juliette Kayyem for The Atlantic: “The Bad and Good News About Trump’s Violent Supporters”Curated Decay: Heritage Beyond Saving, by Caitlin DeSilvey Serena Williams and Rob Haskell for Vogue: “Ser...
2022-08-1155 minPolitical GabfestDid You Apologize to Manchin Yet?This week, David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon discuss the surprise deal for climate legislation, new January 6th revelations, and the deadliest road in America. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Carol D. Leonnig, Devlin Barrett, Josh Dawsey and Spencer S. Hsu for The Washington Post: “Justice Dept. Investigating Trump’s Actions In Jan. 6 Criminal Probe”Carol D. Leonnig and Maria Sacchetti for The Washington Post: “Secret Service Watchdog Knew in February That Texts Had Been Purged”Forbidden City, by Vanessa HuaDan Kaufm...
2022-07-2853 minPolitical GabfestSCOTUS Guts The Establishment ClauseThis week, David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss the Supreme Court decision requiring that government funding for private schools include religious ones, the January 6th hearings, and dissension at progressive organizations.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jack Goldsmith for The New York Times: “Prosecute Trump? Put Yourself in Merrick Garland’s Shoes.”John Dickerson for Slate: Whistlestop podcast: “The Mulligan Letters”Ryan Grim for The Intercept: “Elephant in the Zoom”Here are this week’s chatters:Jo...
2022-06-2350 minPolitical GabfestWhy Did White Evangelicals Get So AngryHere are some notes and references from this week’s show:Michael C. Dorf for Dorf on Law: “In a Post-Roe World, Can States Prevent Women From Seeking Abortions Out-of-State?”Ruth Graham for The New York Times: “A Pastor and His Congregation Part Ways”Ruth Graham and Elizabeth Dias for The New York Times: “The Growing Religious Fervor in the American Right: ‘This Is a Jesus Movement’”The Great Evangelical Recession: 6 Factors That Will Crash the American Church...and How to Prepare by John DickersonHere are this week’s ch...
2022-05-1259 minPolitical GabfestSo Much Free Speech!Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, Title 42, and the current prayer in school debate.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Daphne Keller for The Center for Internet and Society: “What Does The DSA Say?”John Dickerson for Slate: “Born Identity”Here are this week’s chatters:David: Ed Kilgore for New York Magazine: “Utah Democrats Endorse Independent Evan McMullin in Challenge to Mike Lee”; CityCast.fm/jobs John: Reddit thre...
2022-04-291h 06Political GabfestSo Much Free Speech!Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, Title 42, and the current prayer in school debate.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Daphne Keller for The Center for Internet and Society: “What Does The DSA Say?”John Dickerson for Slate: “Born Identity”Here are this week’s chatters:David: Ed Kilgore for New York Magazine: “Utah Democrats Endorse Independent Evan McMullin in Challenge to...
2022-04-291h 09Political GabfestHas It Only Been A Year?Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss Biden’s first year, SCOTUS's block of OSHA’s vax-or-test rule, and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s busy start.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:John Dickerson for CBS Sunday Morning: “President Joe Biden: The First Year”Station Eleven, by Emily St. John Mandel Station Eleven series on HBO MaxHere’s this week’s chatter:Emily: Deep Cover...
2022-01-201h 01Political GabfestHas It Only Been A Year?Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss Biden’s first year, SCOTUS's block of OSHA’s vax-or-test rule, and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s busy start.
Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:
John Dickerson for CBS Sunday Morning: “President Joe Biden: The First Year”
Station Eleven, by Emily St. John Mandel
Station Eleven series on HBO Max
Here’s this week’s chatter:
Emily: Deep Cover, Season 2: Mob Land
John: Take Note Podcast; Adam Webb for Take Note: “How to Keep a Notebook”
David: Paul Schwartzman for The Washington Post: “Missing Jewels And Art: A Lawsuit Against a Reti...
2022-01-201h 02Political GabfestGet Those Huddled Masses Out of My YardJohn, Emily and David discuss the fate of the Build Back Better agenda; vaccine mandates working; and journalist Caitlin Dickerson helps explain the recent U.S. immigration actions and to identify some fresh strategies for change.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jamelle Bouie for The New York Times: “It’s All or Nothing for These Democrats, Even if That Means Biden Fails”Josh Marshall for Talking Points Memo: “Kill the Bill”Caitlin Dickerson for The Atlantic: “Democrats’ Fre...
2021-09-301h 09Political GabfestGet Those Huddled Masses Out of My YardJohn, Emily and David discuss the fate of the Build Back Better agenda; vaccine mandates working; and journalist Caitlin Dickerson helps explain the recent U.S. immigration actions and to identify some fresh strategies for change.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jamelle Bouie for The New York Times: “It’s All or Nothing for These Democrats, Even if That Means Biden Fails”Josh Marshall for Talking Points Memo: “Kill the Bill”Caitlin Dickerson for The Atlantic: “Democrats’ Free Pass on Immigration Is Over”...
2021-09-301h 06
Progressively HorrifiedDemon Knight (aka Last Banana of Christ) with Brad Michael Elmore and Danny LoreFear Level: Spooky (a little scary)Trigger Warnings: Sexual assault, gore, gruesome murder, gaslighting and manipulation, child death, sexual exploitation, violence against sex workers, general misogyny, the Crypt KeeperTales from the Crypt was a big brand in the 90's and they wanted to move from the tv to the box office. Demon Knight was their first attempt. It's fun, funny, and between Jada Pinkett's badass final girl, Billy Zane's zany murder demon, and the deft directing of Ernest Dickerson - they came out with something that exceeded the bro-horror TftC brand. Demon Knight is...
2021-07-232h 26Political GabfestMartyrdom of Liz CheneyDavid, John and Emily discuss Liz Cheney's defiance of Trumpists; Trump’s Facebook suspension; and meatlessness getting (more) political.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Kimberly Robinson for Bloomberg Law: “Video: The Wild Hypotheticals Posed by Justice Stephen Breyer”John Dickerson for CBS News: “Ron Klain on ‘Face the Nation,’ May 2, 2021”Evelyn Douek for Lawfare: “It's Not Over. The Oversight Board's Trump Decision is Just the Start.”These Truths: A History of the United States, b...
2021-05-061h 04Political GabfestMartyrdom of Liz CheneyDavid, John and Emily discuss Liz Cheney's defiance of Trumpists; Trump’s Facebook suspension; and meatlessness getting (more) political.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Kimberly Robinson for Bloomberg Law: “Video: The Wild Hypotheticals Posed by Justice Stephen Breyer”John Dickerson for CBS News: “Ron Klain on ‘Face the Nation,’ May 2, 2021”Evelyn Douek for Lawfare: “It's Not Over. The Oversight Board's Trump Decision is Just the Start.”These Truths: A History of the United States, by Jill LeporeEzra Klein for the...
2021-05-061h 00Political GabfestUnfulfilledEmily, John and David discuss immigration, violence against Asian Americans and how Amazon is shaping the American economic landscape.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Emily Bazelon for Slate: “Stop Telling Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Retire: It's Counterproductive”David Leonhardt for The New York Times: “The Democrats’ Immigration Problem”Nicole Narea for Vox: “Migrants Are Heading North Because Central America Never Recovered From Last Year’s Hurricanes”One Billion Americans: The Case for Thinking Bigge...
2021-03-251h 13Political GabfestUnfulfilledEmily, John and David discuss immigration, violence against Asian Americans and how Amazon is shaping the American economic landscape.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Emily Bazelon for Slate: “Stop Telling Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Retire: It's Counterproductive”David Leonhardt for The New York Times: “The Democrats’ Immigration Problem”Nicole Narea for Vox: “Migrants Are Heading North Because Central America Never Recovered From Last Year’s Hurricanes”One Billion Americans: The Case for Thinking Bigger by Matthew YglesiasSlate’s Politica...
2021-03-251h 10
An Organic Journey - A Podcast on Natural LifestylesNatural Living After Brain Surgery | Emily Zamoda | Wellness WinnerNeed some inspiration?At only the age of 24 Emily Zamoda was battling brain cancer. Listen to her incredible story and personal battle, as she fought cancer with determination, physical and speech therapy, music therapy- the piano and healthy lifestyle choices. Four years later, listen to some of the changes she made since to revolutionise and prioritise her health, wellness and fitness. She follows an organic diet, naturally healing with food, and has competed in two bodybuilding competitions since her recovery. Her story will inspire you to make the same changes in your diet and lifestyle....
2020-09-1331 min
Telling The Story#72: Kristin Dickerson, anchor/reporter, KXAS-TVI think very hard about who to ask as my guest on the Telling the Story podcast, but in recent years I've developed a clear litmus test:
Has this person found a passion within this profession?
Look through my past few interviews, and you'll find a series of journalists who understand what they love about storytelling - and have made conscious decisions to steer their careers toward that love. Forrest Sanders carves out time on his days off to produce the kinds of memorable features that garner national honors. Adrienne Broaddus leads with faith and calls...
2019-06-1943 min
Deviate with Rolf PottsAl Filreis on education“All lessons are delayed. Very few of us actually receive the lesson right there, when it is delivered to us.” –Al Filreis
Al Filreis (@Afilreis) is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the founder and Faculty Director of The Kelly Writers House, a non-profit, community organization dedicated to creative writing and the literary arts. He is also author of such books as Counter-revolution of the Word: The Conservative Attack on Modern Poetry, 1945-1960 and Modernism from Right to Left.
2018-04-241h 33DeviateAl Filreis on education“All lessons are delayed. Very few of us actually receive the lesson right there, when it is delivered to us.” –Al Filreis
Al Filreis (@Afilreis) is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the founder and Faculty Director of The Kelly Writers House, a non-profit, community organization dedicated to creative writing and the literary arts. He is also author of such books as Counter-revolution of the Word: The Conservative Attack on Modern Poetry, 1945-1960 and Modernism from Right to Left.
2018-04-241h 33
DeviateThe way we teach and learn has been broken for 300 years (but we can fix it)“All lessons are delayed. Very few of us actually receive the lesson right there, when it is delivered to us.” –Al Filreis
Al Filreis (@Afilreis) is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the founder and Faculty Director of The Kelly Writers House, a non-profit, community organization dedicated to creative writing and the literary arts. He is also author of such books as Counter-revolution of the Word: The Conservative Attack on Modern Poetry, 1945-1960 and Modernism from Right to Left.
2018-04-241h 33
Rhymes Against Humanity with Adam BrodskyRAH 034 Philly Music Lab/Fuck Bob Schieffer and John Dickerson Edition
So, facing through Facebook t'other day I noticed that a few of my peers seemed to be having a really really good time without me. It turns out it was Dan Nosheny, Samantha Wittchen and Alexandra Cutler-Fetkewicz who have created PhillyMusicLab.com. What exactly is Philly Music Lab? I had no idea, but it looked like way more fun than I was having, So I got in touch and had them come over to the PRHQPCS and we talked for half an hour or so.
TLDR; It's a commonwealth of, atypical music types who are going to use...
2015-06-1148 minPolitical GabfestThe Political Gabfest: The Emily, Would You Please Stop Being So Emotional EditionSlate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon. This week: Is it shaping up to be Bush v. Clinton in 2016? Is it sexist to say that a woman is too emotional? Is it reckless to sail the high seas with young children?
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2014-04-111h 01Political GabfestSlate: The Emily Bazelon's Hometown GabfestSlate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon live from New Haven. This week: The Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act, as well as their decision on Arizona immigration, and finally why the presidential campaign has become so trivial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2012-06-291h 21Political GabfestSlate: The Emily Bazelon's Hometown GabfestSlate's Political Gabfest, featuring John Dickerson, David Plotz, and Emily Bazelon live from New Haven. This week: The Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act, as well as their decision on Arizona immigration, and finally why the presidential campaign has become so trivial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2012-06-291h 21