Political Gabfest

Hosts John Dickerson, David Plotz andEmily Bazelon discuss whether Hillary Clinton will surge out of thefirst debate, if Donald Trump should bring up the misdeeds of BillClinton and if the most recent  crime numbers really represent thenation's crime.JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:gabfest@slate.comShownotes at slate.com/gabfest

Trumpcast host Jacob Weisberg and Gabfest hosts David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson team up for some post-Presidential-debate review.JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:gabfest@slate.comShownotes at slate.com/gabfest

DavidPlotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss Donald Trump'sattempt to leave the birther conspiracy club, how the New York andNew Jersey bombs could impact the election and what a pardon forEdward Snowden would represent for US national security.JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:gabfest@slate.comShow notes atslate.com/gabfest

David Plotz and John Dickerson are joined by Ruth Marcus of the WashingtonPost to discuss Hillary Clinton's hidden pneumonia, Donald Trump'scharitable self-portraits and the political potential of the latesteconomic report. JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:gabfest@slate.comShownotes at slate.com/gabfest

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and JohnDickerson debate the ethical murkiness of Donald Trump's payment toAttorney General Pam Bondi, the candidates' preparation styles forthe upcoming debates and the reparations offered by GeorgetownUniversity. JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:gabfest@slate.comShownotes at slate.com/gabfest

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and JohnDickerson discuss Donald Trump's visit to Mexico, the breakup of HumaAbedin and Anthony Weiner, and the Senate races of 2016. JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:gabfest@slate.comShownotes at slate.com/gabfest

David Plotz and Emily Bazelon are joined by Adam Davidson of the New Yorker to discuss the new messages coming from Donald Trump, the new trove of Hillary Clinton emails and the geographic patterns of capital punishment in America. JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:gabfest@slate.comShownotes at slate.com/gabfest

DavidPlotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson are joined by SlateContributor Frank Foer to discuss Paul Manafort's ties to Russia, theviolence in Milwaukee and political responses, and the return ofJuanita Broaddrick to the media spotlight. JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:gabfest@slate.comShownotes at slate.com/gabfest

Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson are joined by Kirsten Powers of Fox News, to discuss the defections from the Donald Trump fan club, the art and folly of the apology and theories of binge drinking in America. JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:gabfest@slate.comShownotes at slate.com/gabfest

Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson, joined by Ruth Marcus of The Washington Post, discuss the weekly delights of Donald Trump, the role of gender in this election and how recent voting rights cases could impact this year's election outcomes.JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:gabfest@slate.comShownotes at slate.com/gabfest

DavidPlotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss Michelle andPresident Obama's endorsements of Hillary, the frustration of Sandersfans and the DNC hack scandal.JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:gabfest@slate.comShownotes at slate.com/gabfest

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and JohnDickerson discuss the royalty and the squires of the RepublicanConvention and they consider the work place norms of Fox News inlight of allegations of sexual misconduct, recently brought againstlongtime Fox CEO Roger Ailes.JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:gabfest@slate.comShownotes at slate.com/gabfest

Live from Washington D.C., David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickersondiscuss the terrible recent U.S. shootings and they debate if we'reall to blame for politics' failures and what to expect at theRepublican National Convention.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:gabfest@slate.comShownotes at slate.com/gabfest

Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss Hillary Clinton'strustworthiness ratings, Donald Trump's use of Jewish star-shapedstars, and President Obama's nightly routines. JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:gabfest@slate.comShownotes at slate.com/gabfest

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson are joined by Purdue University President Mitch Daniels to discuss the state of Republican politics, Brexit and the most recent Supreme Court rulings.JoinSlate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-onlypodcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today atwww.slate.com/gabfestplus.Twitter:@SlateGabfestFacebook:facebook.com/GabfestEmail:gabfest@slate.comShownotes at slate.com/gabfest