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Aug 21

Is This Martial Law?

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Trump’s deepening takeover of Washington D.C. as National Guard troops from red states arrive, what if anything was accomplished in the whirlwind of Putin-Trump-Zelensky diplomacy, and this week’s launch of the new ... Show More

1h 7m

Aug 16

Gabfest Reads | The Four Years That Changed New York City Forever

Political Gabfest host Emily Bazelon talks with Jonathan Mahler about his new book, The Gods of New York. They discuss the unraveling of Mayor Ed Koch’s New York City; how the city’s current mayoral race is mirroring the past; and more. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or em ... Show More

40m 29s

Aug 15

Humvees on the National Mall

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and guest host Jamelle Bouie discuss the perils of this week’s Trump-plus-Putin (minus Zelensky) summit in Alaska, how Trump’s claimed crime “emergency” provided pretext for National Guard deployment and takeover of D.C. police, and a new ... Show More

57m 59s

Feb 2022

Gabfest Reads: Heartbreak

Gabfest reads is a new monthly series from the hosts of the Political Gabfest. This month David Plotz talks with author Florence Williams about divorce, affection, good friendships, and her new book Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabf ... Show More

35m 45s

Apr 2023

Invisible Illnesses with Meghan O'Rourke

Author Meghan O'Rourke joins Jameela this week to discuss invisible illnesses, or illnesses that do not manifest externally. They cover their own personal journeys with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, how lonely having an auto-immune disorder can make you feel, why these and women's heal ... Show More

1h 12m

May 2023

Soumission chimique dans les familles : Caroline Darian alerte sur un fléau encore méconnu

C'est une affaire que Code source avait déjà évoquée dans un épisode raconté par Louise Colcombet et Jean-Michel Décugis, journalistes au service police-justice du Parisien, le 25 janvier 2023. En 2017, Caroline Darian remarque que l’état de santé de sa mère commence à se dégrade ... Show More

17m 10s

Jun 2022

145. The Documentary 'Infertility: A Diabolical Agenda'

A new documentary, "Infertility: A Diabolical Agenda," explores the well-documented but little-known story of the World Health Organization supporting development of a vaccine to cause infertility. The film by Andy Wakefield and Bobby Kennedy's Children's Health Defense can be se ... Show More

25m 32s

Jan 2022

Omicron : récit d'un raz-de-marée aux conséquences incertaines

Le 23 novembre, en Afrique du Sud, les autorités sanitaires alertent le monde entier après la découverte d’une nouvelle forme du Covid-19. Dans les jours qui suivent, des premiers cas de malades contaminés par ce variant, baptisé Omicron, sont recensés en France. Un virus résista ... Show More

19m 54s

Dec 2022

How Rebecca Humphries Found Her Voice

Rebecca Humphries had just celebrated her birthday when her world turned upside down. Pictures of her boyfriend, and his dance partner were leaked in the media, as they were competing in the popular show, Strictly Come Dancing. While Rebecca was utterly heartbroken, overwhelmed b ... Show More

1h 20m

Jun 2018

Lyme Disease: How Scary Is It?

This week, we’re entering the Lyme Wars. We’re asking: what is Lyme disease? How do you get it? How do you know you have it? And if you get infected, are you stuck with it forever? To find out we talk to neurologist Dr John Halperin, neuropsychology researcher Dr Kathleen Bechtol ... Show More

37m 31s

Jan 2022

Bespectacled Spector - Listener Stories

Maria’s friend was trying to take her to the beyond with him? Amanda tells us about the GabaGhouls of Gettysburg and a family of liars. Kaylee has a psychic grandma and received a gift from her great-grandmother. Vicky captured some orbs on video at the Congress Plaza Hotel. Alex ... Show More

1h 26m

Mar 2019

MAG 131 - Flesh

Case #0182003Statement of Jared Hopworth, the Boneturner, regarding his association with Flesh and recent activities.Content warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Zachary Pinz, Adina Adriana Ceara, Griesly, Ash Sullivan, Jenna N ... Show More

24m 46s

Oct 2021

Long Covid and the Blind Spots of American Medicine

One of the most frightening, least understood aspects of the coronavirus pandemic is what’s come to be known as “long Covid.” Stories abound of young, healthy adults who experienced mild or asymptomatic coronavirus infections and recovered fairly quickly, only to experience an on ... Show More

1h 24m

Gabfest Reads: Invisible Kingdom: How Me...