"While three people sitting around a table and talking about important stories from the week in politics sounds like the podcast we really do not want our friends to start, that is only because so many people have tried to copy the form Slate managed to bottle 20 years ago by putting David, Emily, and John in the conference room with some mics. It was not a ground breaking new format even then, but the balance and expertise among the hosts is great and the longevity speaks for itself."

- Sam Hansen, Relatively Prime/Carry the Two

Political Gabfest is a rollicking, intelligent dissection of the week’s political events, where the sharp minds of Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz dissect the chaos of American politics with equal parts acumen and humor. The show crackles with insider knowledge and quick-witted banter, with each episode acting as both a timely analysis and a kind of intellectual cocktail party. Bazelon’s legal precision, Dickerson’s political savvy, and Plotz’s dry humor make for a trio that’s less about providing answers than framing the questions. There’s a deliciously irreverent energy to the discussions as they unpack the latest controversies, scandals, and shifts in political power. Yet, despite the rapid pace and often cutting humor, the Gabfest maintains a grounded seriousness about the state of democracy, balancing the absurd with the urgent. In a media landscape cluttered with noise, Political Gabfest stands out for its clarity, humor, and commitment to thoughtful discourse.