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Following the shooting in Uvalde, we talked to a Texas reporter who has covered mass shootings for five years. The Lone Star state remains a GOP strong-hold, which means Texas Republicans tailor their messaging and legislation to avoid being primaried from the right. This impacts how gun laws are written and how mental health is instead elevated, leaving both underserved. Guest: Lauren McGaughy, i...

John Dickerson talks with author Elif Batuman about coming of age as a college student in the 1990’s, and the similarities between herself and her main character in Either/Or, the sequel to The Idiot.  Tweet us your questions  @SlateGabfest  or email us at  gabfest@slate.com . (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth Hosted on Aca...

What can current surveillance infrastructure tell us about online privacy after the fall of Roe?  Guest: Lily Hay Newman Host: Lizzie O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Felix Salmon , Emily Peck , and Elizabeth Spiers talk to David Gelles of the New York Times about his new book The Man Who Broke Capitalism: How Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of Corporate America—and How to Undo His Legacy . They discuss the infamous former CEO of GE and his lasting negative effect on the American corporate landscape.  In the Plus segment: More wi...

In light of the Uvalde school shooting, we’re rebroadcasting a special audio presentation from Amicus that originally aired in 2018. Dahlia Lithwick spoke to three educators who survived gun violence at their schools. Heather Martin was a student at Columbine during the 1999 mass shooting; Mary Ann Jacob was library clerk at Sandy Hook at the time of the 2012 shooting; and Ken Yuers was a teacher...

Is El Salvador heading for default after going all in on crypto? Guest: Anna-Cat Brigida Host: Lizzie O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is El Salvador heading for default after going all in on crypto? Guest: Anna-Cat Brigida Host: Lizzie O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are some notes and references from this week’s show: Kate McGee and Jolie McCullough for The Texas Tribune: “ Confronted with mass shootings, Texas Republicans have repeatedly loosened gun laws ” Bruce Leshan for WUSA9: “ Other countries have been hit by school shootings – and done something ”  Carl Hulse for The New York Times: “ How Congress Passed an Assault Weapons Ban in 1994 ”  Rebecca...

The school shooting in Uvalde, Texas was the deadliest since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut nearly a decade ago. Today, we’re re-airing an interview with a parent who lost her child at Sandy Hook and went on to channel her grief into activism. In February, she and a group of other Sandy Hook families announced a $73 million settlement with Remington Arms , for...

More than a million people have died of COVID in America, and infection rates across the country are climbing again. But public officials seem reluctant to enact mask mandates or lockdowns this time around.  Doctors and scientists who work in public health are hoping that “harm reduction” techniques, which were developed to treat addiction and chronic illnesses, can tamp down this latest wave. Gue...

An effort to counterweight GOP-friendly maps in Ohio and Florida in New York state has backfired on the Democrats. How did Democratic state politicians bungle their redistricting process? Will the error cost the party nationally?   Guest: Dave Wasserman , U.S. House editor of the nonpartisan @CookPolitical Report. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus member...

President Biden ran on a promise to forgive $10,000 in student loans back in 2020—but so far, there hasn’t been much movement on that front. Between the pros, the cons, and the politics, one thing is clear: fixing higher education will take more than an executive order. Guest: Jordan Weissmann , writer and editor focused on economics, public policy, and politics at Slate. If you enjoy this show, p...

They’ve stolen billions of dollars. Is the U.S. ready to crack down? Guest: Jason Bartlett , research associate in the Energy, Economics, and Security Program at the Center for a New American Security Host: Lizzie O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They’ve stolen billions of dollars. Is the U.S. ready to crack down? Guest: Jason Bartlett , research associate in the Energy, Economics, and Security Program at the Center for a New American Security Host: Lizzie O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week,  Felix Salmon ,  Emily Peck , and  Elizabeth Spiers  talk about Tesla dropping out of the ESG index, Grubhub’s disastrous promo, and Tiktok’s terrible worker conditions.    In the Plus segment: The going rate of a lost tooth.   Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Ambassador Norm Eisen to discuss The Big Picture: democracy, the Rule of Law and the new volume he has co-written and edited,  Overcoming Trumpery: How to Restore Ethics, the Rule of Law, and Democracy . Norm and Dahlia look back to January 6th 2021, and ahead to the coming hearings and the midterms.  In this week’s Amicus Plus segment, Dahlia is joined by Mark Joseph...

The shooting in Buffalo raises questions about the effectiveness of content moderation. Is the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism the answer to how social media can moderate extremist content? Guest: Emma Llansó , director of the Free Expression Project at the Center for Democracy and Technology Host: Ray Suarez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The shooting in Buffalo raises questions about the effectiveness of content moderation. Is the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism the answer to how social media can moderate extremist content? Guest: Emma Llansó , director of the Free Expression Project at the Center for Democracy and Technology Host: Ray Suarez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are some notes and references from this week’s show: Thomas B. Edsall for The New York Times: “ Status Anxiety Is Blowing Wind Into Trump’s Sails ” Karn Yourish and Nicholas Confessore for The New York Times: “ A Fringe Conspiracy Theory, Fostered Online, Is Refashioned by the G.O.P. ” Jamelle Bouie for The New York Times: “ The Slaughter in Buffalo Hasn’t Quieted the Great Replacement Caucus...

When China first instituted its zero-COVID policy, it was a success: as other countries struggled with soaring infection rates and overburdened hospitals, life for many Chinese citizens began to look normal again within months—so long as they weren’t infected. But the omicron variant changed the game. Now, people are speaking out against draconian lockdown measures they say are inappropriate to fa...

A shooting Saturday at a supermarket in a predominantly-Black neighborhood in Buffalo left at least 10 people dead and three more injured. The suspected shooter left a manifesto riddled with racist ideology, laying out plans to specifically target Black people and citing the so-called “great replacement theory” as his motivation.  How much will white supremacist violence be a part of the everyday...

Consumers are paying higher prices almost everywhere as inflation continues to rise. But corporate earnings calls have revealed that many companies are using inflation as a cover to jack up prices and increase profits — all on the backs of customers. Guest: Lindsay Owens , executive director of the Groundwork Collaborative.  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate...

The likely end of Roe v. Wade marks a bitter setback for the pro-choice movement. But the success of abortion legalization campaigns in Ireland and Argentina may be models for a way forward.  What are the ingredients for effective public messaging? What can American activists learn from the examples of international movements? Guest: Anat Shenker-Osorio , communications researcher and campaign adv...

Trump's Truth Social network was supposed to be the right's answer to Twitter. What happens to the company if Elon takes over? Guest: Drew Harwell, reporter for the Washington Post Host: Lizzie O'Leary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Felix Salmon , Emily Peck , and Elizabeth Spiers talk about the latest big meltdown in the cryptomarket, the ongoing baby formula shortage, and the economics of hiring Tom Brady. In the Plus segment: The recent sale of one of Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe paintings. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.