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Felix Salmon of Fusion , emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, and Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann discuss: -        Matthew Desmond’s piece on the mortgage interest deduction in the New York Times Magazine .-        The low level of the Volatility Index -        Snap’s first earnings report after going public Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm . Email: slatemoney@slate.c...

Hosts David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson are joined by former CIA officer and former independent Presidential candidate Evan McMullin for this episode, recorded-live from Washington DC. The group talks about the firing of FBI Director James Comey, the state of conservatism in America and what DC and Utah can learn from each other. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive m...

Felix Salmon of Fusion , emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and author of Weapons of Math Destruction Cathy O’Neil discuss: -        Cathy O’Neil’s recent TED Talk -       The world of TED Talk conferences -       The industry of highly paid speeches, including Obama’s recent $400K speech for Cantor Fitzgerald Check out other Panoply podcasts at mega...

Hosts David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon discuss the health care vote and what the results might mean for millions of Americans seeking coverage.  Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus. Twitter: @SlateGabfest Facebook: facebook.com/Gabfest Email: gabfest@slate.com Show notes at s...

Hosts David Plotz, John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon discuss John's interview with President Trump, the public return of Hillary Clinton, and Bret Stephens now writing for the New York Times. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus. Twitter: @SlateGabfest Facebook: facebook.com/Gabfest Email:...

The Supreme Court has slowed Arkansas’ unprecedented rush to execute eight men in 11 days, pending a decision in McWilliams v. Dunn . At issue in the case is whether James McWilliams, an indigent defendant whose mental health was a significant factor at his capital trial, was entitled to an independent psychological expert to testify on his behalf. We discuss the case with Stephen Bright , longtim...

Felix Salmon of Fusion , emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, and Huffington Post senior reporter Emily Peck, discuss: Sheryl Sandberg’s new book on grief, Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy . Former Microsoft CEO Steve Balmer’s mostly ineffective data project, USA Facts . How CEO Marissa Mayer will earn $186 million through Yahoo’s sale to Verizon . Check out othe...

Host's David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss the health and tax plans on the table as the 100 day mark approaches, Obama's Wall Street speech, and a judge's block to an executive order on sanctuary cities. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus. Twitter: @SlateGabfest Faceboo...

Felix Salmon of Fusion , Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, discuss: The bizarre circumstances surrounding Arconic CEO Klaus Kleinfeld’s resignation . Portland’s radical decision to divest from all corporations . How PetSmart is acquiring Chewy in the largest e-commerce acquisition in retail history . Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone...

John Dickerson and Emily Bazelon are joined by New Yorker staff writer Adam Davidson to discuss tension with North Korea, President Trump's executive order and talk of tax reform and Bill O'Reilly's departure from Fox. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus. Twitter: @SlateGabfest Facebook:...

Felix Salmon of Fusion , Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, discuss: South Africa’s credit rating downgrade to junk status .How markets aren’t responding predictably to recent economic events. Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari’s beef with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon over how to prevent another banking crisis . Check out other Panoply podcasts...

Newly sworn-in Justice Neil Gorsuch gets his first chance to make his mark on the Court at this week’s oral arguments for Trinity Lutheran v. Comer . The important case asks whether the First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause compels the state of Missouri to provide public grant money directly to a church. Holly Hollman , general counsel for the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty , joins...

Emily Bazelon, David Plotz and John Dickerson discuss U.S. foreign relations, Democratic hopes for 2018 and the United Airlines seat ejection. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus. Twitter: @SlateGabfest Facebook: facebook.com/Gabfest Email: gabfest@slate.com Show notes at slate.com/gabfes...

Felix Salmon of Fusion , Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, discuss: ProPublica’s report that minority neighborhoods pay higher car insurance premiums than white Rentberry, a controversial new company that allows renters to bid on apartments The popularity of smart beta investing Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm . Email: slatemone...

Culture Gabfest host Dana Stevens swaps in for David Plotz, joined by Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson to discuss the end of the filibuster, White House conflicts of interest and President Trump's approach to human rights. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus. Twitter: @SlateGabfest Facebo...

In the follow-up to Slate Money’s much-beloved original wine episode, hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion , Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and author Bianca Bosker dive into her new book Cork Dork . They discuss: The difference between natural and unnatural wines What to look for when ordering wine at a restaurant How to judge the character of different wines Check out other Panoply podcasts...

In 1985, eight men were convicted of the grisly murder of a Washington D.C. woman. After spending decades in prison, they learned from an article in the Washington Post that prosecutors had withheld evidence from trial that could have exculpated them. This week, the Supreme Court delved back into the details of the 30-plus year old murder case and considered whether the case should be reopened. Fo...

Gabfest hosts discuss Devin Nunes and the investigation into Russian interference in the Presidential election, what follows failure of the new health care bill and how to define President Trump's plan for energy independence. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus. Twitter: @SlateGabfest Fa...

Hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion , Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and Huffington Post senior reporter Emily Peck discuss: Thinx founder Miki Agrawal’s sexual harassment allegations How venture capital placed massive strains on the promising digital healthcare startup Sherpaa How venture capitalist J.D. Vance is looking to invest in startups in Ohio Check out other Panoply podcasts at megap...

This week, the Senate held four days of hearings on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the vacant seat on the Supreme Court. What did we learn about Gorsuch from his 20-odd hours in the hot seat? Did the Democrats gain anything of value from the testimony? Did Gorsuch say anything of substance? And, in the end, will the hearings even matter? In this bonus episode, we reflect on the hearings w...

Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson give the latest on the vanishing House health care bill. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus. Twitter: @SlateGabfest Facebook: facebook.com/Gabfest Email: gabfest@slate.com Show notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss the health care vote (or non vote) suspense. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus. Twitter: @SlateGabfest Facebook: facebook.com/Gabfest Email: gabfest@slate.com Show notes at slate.com/gabfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. Presidential campaign, Neil Gorsuch's smooth talking and the moves of an accused cop-killer, state prosecutor and governor of Florida.  Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus....

Hosts Felix Salmon of Fusion , Slate Moneybox columnist Jordan Weissmann, and political analyst and emerging-markets expert Anna Szymanski, discuss:  The future of the European Union in the face of rising populism Iceland’s lifting of capital controls How horror movie studio Blumhouse’s release strategy is reaping big rewards Check out other Panoply podcasts at megaphone.fm . Email: slatemoney@sla...

After a successful blockade of President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, the GOP-led Senate will convene hearings this week on President Trump’s pick for the Court’s year-old vacancy. Considering all that has happened in the past year, how should Democrats handle the proceedings? On this week’s episode, we put that question to U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a member of the Senate Judiciary...