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Slate Books - Political Gabfest: Lowest Approval Rating

This week, David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Mark Leibovich discuss Biden’s 2024 plans, the establishment Republicans who stand by Trump, and Herschel Walker’s alarming Senate campaign.


Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:

Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission, by Mark Leibovich

Anne Applebaum for The Atlantic: “History Will Judge The Complicit”

Mark Leibovich for the New York Times Magazine: “Donald Trump Is Not Going Anywhere”

Mark Leibovich for the New York Times: “Kevin McCarthy, Four Months After Jan. 6, Still on Defensive Over Trump”



Here are this week’s chatters:

John: The New York Times: “168 Writing Prompts to Spark Discussion and Reflection”

Mark: Mark shared his thoughts on whether life was better before cell phones.

David: City Cast DC’s July 12, 2022 newsletter.


Listener chatter from Josie Beyer: Julia Medina for Sleepopolis: “Sleeping While Rowing in the Great Pacific Race”; Lat 35 Racing Team on Instagram

 

Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)


Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.

Research by Bridgette Dunlap.

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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - The Proud Boys’ New Plan for Power

The Proud Boys started as a loose coalition of men who filtered misogyny and racism through an ironic, “just joking” veneer. But once Donald Trump told them to “stand back and stand by” from the debate stage, it became clear that something more serious was happening. After taking part in the Jan. 6 insurrection, the Proud Boys have become even more active in GOP politics, choosing candidates, and even running candidates from their own ranks.


Guest: Andy Campbell, Senior Editor at HuffPost and author of upcoming book We Are Proud Boys.


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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - The Real Risks of Monkeypox

Doctors feel confident they can deal with the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. But, once again, our public health agencies have been stumbling to get a hold of this virus before it spreads widely.


Guests: Matt Ford and Shannon Palus, Slate senior editor.


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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - The Russians Invaded. The Opera Played On.

Persistent Russian missile strikes since February and an ongoing blockade have silenced Odesa’s normally busy port—but not its 19th century opera house. Performances now end with a singing of the Ukrainian national anthem.


Guest: Ekaterina Tsymbalyuk, a soloist at the Odesa Opera.


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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - The War on LGBTQ+ Rights

As anti-gay and anti-trans politics become more mainstream, the Trevor Project has a unique perspective. They run a hotline where queer kids are talking about how Republican rhetoric is meeting reality. Bullying once thought to be confined to high schools has made its way to mainstream politics. 


Guest: Sam Ames, civil rights lawyer and director of advocacy and governmental affairs at The Trevor Project. 


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Slate Books - Mom & Dad: Run Towards the Danger

On this episode: Zak talks to filmmaker, author, and actor Sarah Polley about her book Run Towards the Danger. They talk about how losing a parent early influences how she parents now. How to handle guilt and why finding your parenting community is so valuable. They also discuss her boundaryless childhood and why she won’t let her kids be child actors. Finally, Sarah talks about navigating parenting while healing from a years-long injury.

Recommendations: 

Jamilah recommends Lemon Perfect Lemon Water

Elizabeth recommends Pinna Podcasts

Zak recommends Sarah Polley’s films, specifically Stories We Tell. 

Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today’s show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. 

Podcast produced by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola and Rosemary Belson.

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Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts - A Supreme Court Term Like No Other

Dahlia L​​ithwick hosts Amicus’ annual term-ending breakfast table conversation, featuring Slate’s own Mark Joseph Stern, Professor Katherine Franke and Professor Nikolas Bowie. They dig into the biggest decisions of the term, and step back to survey where the court is headed, and where it’s already been. 


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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - How to Fix the Economy

Last month, inflation hit a new 40-year high. Americans are feeling it in their grocery bills, at the gas pump, in airline tickets, electrical bills, and rental costs. What can be done to combat rising prices in the current economy – and at what price? 


Guest: Jordan Weissmann, senior editor and writer at Slate focused on economics, politics, and public policy.


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