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Political Gabfest is heading to Providence, Rhode Island (for the first time!) for a live taping at The Strand Ballroom. Join Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz for their signature discussion, banter, and bickers on Wednesday, October 21st. Get tickets now: slate.com/gabfestlive

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Slate @slate.com · 23/09/2026

5/ There are now more than 1,000 comments on this story… about comments. And some users have even updated their usernames to say “Luke’s Fan.”

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Slate @slate.com · 23/09/2026

3/ “But if I’m being honest, there is one user who has a unique talent for vexing me,” Winkie writes. Enter Flexo, the person who has picked on Luke the most during his time at the magazine so far.

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Slate @slate.com · 25/08/2026

For Slate, Robert Lee Williams reports from the inside of Eastern NY Correctional Facility: the death of Marcos “Bori” Alcaraz, a 35-year-old man from the Bronx. Williams probes at a central question: what happens when the people responsible for your life ignore you? 🔗 slate.com/news-and-pol...

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Slate @slate.com · 13/08/2026

We miss the ’90s. Dive bars, low-resolution graphics, nights out with no phones, low-stakes hangouts, and CD listening parties. Want to travel back in time with us? Join us for Party Like It’s 1996, a six-week experiment in real-world connection. Sign up now: slate.com/party96

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Slate @slate.com · 05/08/2026

With polls showing Abdul El-Sayed ahead in the country’s most-watched primary, the movement that spawned Bernie Sanders may soon have a chance to prove its theory that left populism can perform better in tight elections than the moderation offered by D.C. Democrats.

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Slate @slate.com · 02/07/2026

After 58 argued cases and a steady, sneaky stream of shadow docket orders since October 2025, the Supreme Court issued its final four decisions on Tuesday. Listen to the latest Amicus episode now on Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/bab...

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Slate @slate.com · 19/06/2026

The drinking habits of America's founding fathers played a big role in this week's SCOTUS decision affirming a weed user’s right to bear arms. ⁠ Watch Amicus hosts @mjsdc.bsky.social and @dahlialithwick.bsky.social break down the unanimous decision in full on YouTube: youtu.be/-AjhtCkw24I?...

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Slate @slate.com · 16/06/2026

The crossword will be back on June 22! But don't worry, we've got you covered with other Slate Games. 😎 SoundBites: slate.trib.al/q1kFiDM Pears: slate.trib.al/4WLDqSE Mini: slate.trib.al/WXerxVd

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Slate @slate.com · 16/06/2026

TODAY: Slate’s Opinionpalooza party continues over at Reddit. Join r/law at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT to hear from Slate’s Mark Joseph Stern and Susan Matthews about all the Supreme Court’s latest decisions: www.reddit.com/r/law/

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Slate @slate.com · 08/06/2026

Send this to your friend who doesn't know who Merrick Garland is. Listen to Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Gorsuch now: swap.fm/l/slowburn

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Slate @slate.com · 05/06/2026

We're thrilled to share that you can find Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Gorsuch in "Best Podcasts This Week" on Amazon Music! 🎉 Listen to Slow Burn now on Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fa...

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Slate @slate.com · 27/05/2026

It’s time to talk about Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and the future of SCOTUS. What are his key rulings to date? Why is he so unpredictable? And why did he never take his job on the cafeteria committee seriously? Listen to Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Gorsuch now: swap.fm/l/slowburn

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Slate @slate.com · 26/05/2026

This Supreme Court justice has major mommy issues—and it’s screwing all of us. Listen for more on Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Gorsuch: swap.fm/l/slowburn

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Slate @slate.com · 22/05/2026

The “frozen trucker” story set the stage for the Supreme Court's most unexpected wild card, Justice Neil Gorsuch. Join us on Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Gorsuch to find out how: swap.fm/l/slowburn

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Slate @slate.com · 20/05/2026

When Justice Antonin Scalia died in 2016, SCOTUS appeared to be headed for a 5-4 liberal majority. Instead, something shocking happened, leading to today's conservative supermajority. Listen now to Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Gorsuch: swap.fm/l/slowburn

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Slate @slate.com · 18/05/2026

Catch ICYMI, Slate's podcast about internet culture, in Times Square this week with Amazon Music. 🎉 Listen to ICYMI now on Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/629...

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Slate @slate.com · 13/05/2026

What happens when a "debate me" college dweeb is given all the power in the world? In Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Gorsuch, we trace the rise of Neil Gorsuch and how the mild-mannered Westerner has become the court’s most unexpected wild card. Listen now: swap.fm/l/slowburn

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Slate @slate.com · 07/05/2026

Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Gorsuch is coming on May 13th. Watch the trailer now. Follow Slow Burn for more: swap.fm/l/slowburn

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Slate @slate.com · 01/05/2026

Are 62 million men in an online “rape academy”? No, but a recent CNN investigation led to viral misinformation that's been difficult to dispel. On ICYMI, host Kate Lindsay is joined by culture writer Kat Tenbarge to discuss the situation. Watch in full on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfW_...

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Slate @slate.com · 14/04/2026

Join the hundreds of nobodies who paid to read Slate's Lindy West feature. Become a Slate Plus member today and use code NOBODY for a special offer: slate.com/special-offer

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Slate @slate.com · 24/03/2026

"What Andrew Tate is doing is very different from two men starting a podcast together," @hankgreen.bsky.social says on What Next: TBD. He discusses the nuances in the male loneliness epidemic with host Lizzie O'Leary. Watch the full episode now on YouTube: youtu.be/GrDp8_Ao05U?...

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Slate @slate.com · 24/03/2026

5/ The weekend after we published this profile of West, she and her partners all emailed @scaachi.bsky.social about their displeasure with the result. Oluo’s email indicated the most dissatisfaction among the triad.

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Slate @slate.com · 24/03/2026

Rick Steves: "Know people before you bomb them." On Death, Sex & Money, the travel writer reflects on the 2009 episode of his show on Iran. Watch now on YouTube: youtu.be/MGQw7_-6uCw?...

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Slate @slate.com · 20/03/2026

What does it mean to lead a sanctuary city under federal pressure? From ICE surges to funding threats, find out tonight in Boston. @mayorwu.boston.gov joins Slate at @wburcityspace.bsky.social for a live taping of What Next at 7 pm. 🎟️ Get tickets now: slate.com/whatnextlive

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Slate @slate.com · 18/03/2026

Bostonians (and those nearby), we want to see you! This Friday, March 20, join Slate’s What Next and What Next: TBD for a live taping at @wburcityspace.bsky.social with MIT President Sally Kornbluth and @mayorwu.boston.gov! 🎟️ Get your tickets now: slate.com/whatnextlive

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Slate @slate.com · 13/03/2026

Bostonians (and those nearby), we want to see you! On Friday, March 20, join Slate’s What Next and What Next: TBD for a live taping at @wbur.org CitySpace with MIT President Sally Kornbluth and Boston mayor @wutrain.bsky.social! 🎟️ Get your tickets now: www.wbur.org/events/10586...

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Slate @slate.com · 06/03/2026

Graham Platner calls Maine's trans athletes debate a billionaire-funded distraction. Watch now on Death, Sex & Money for more: youtu.be/6gzTQFWYc7I?...

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Slate @slate.com · 04/03/2026

Did the Democratic Party target Senate candidate Graham Platner? Watch @grahamformaine.bsky.social on Death, Sex & Money now: youtu.be/6gzTQFWYc7I?...

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Slate @slate.com · 27/02/2026

“I understand why the male hockey players wanted to go … but there should have been comments the next day.” Curler Rich Ruohonen made headlines for speaking out about ICE. He talked with Slate about his statements and the men’s hockey team at the SOTU. Watch in full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLlV...

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Slate @slate.com · 20/02/2026

Why we shouldn’t look away from the Epstein files. Watch the entire interview with @raskin.house.gov now: youtu.be/u-KBYR2P7Os?...

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Slate @slate.com · 19/02/2026

Stephen Colbert is calling out CBS on air. What did the network think would happen? Listen now to the latest on What Next, featuring @oliverdarcy.bsky.social: swap.fm/l/whatnext

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Slate @slate.com · 13/02/2026

What Jamie Raskin really thinks about Pam Bondi calling him a “washed-up loser lawyer.” Watch the entire interview now on YouTube: youtu.be/u-KBYR2P7Os?...

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Slate @slate.com · 13/02/2026

Trump is in unredacted Epstein files. Is that why Pam Bondi is keeping some of them hidden? Watch @raskin.house.gov on Political Gabfest now: youtu.be/u-KBYR2P7Os?...

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Slate @slate.com · 12/02/2026

Rep. Jamie Raskin tells all after a day of grilling Pam Bondi. Watch the full interview with @raskin.house.gov now on YouTube: youtu.be/u-KBYR2P7Os?...

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Slate @slate.com · 11/02/2026

@raskin.house.gov is questioning AG Bondi right now. Tonight, he joins us on stage. Get your tickets now: slate.com/gabfestlivedc

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Slate @slate.com · 11/02/2026

Rep. Raskin is questioning AG Bondi right now. Tonight, he joins us on stage. Get your tickets now: slate.com/gabfestlivedc

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Slate @slate.com · 06/02/2026

Join Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz for a special live taping of Political Gabfest—along with special guest Congressman Jamie Raskin— in Washington D.C. at Sixth & I on February 11. Tickets are almost sold out! Get yours today: slate.com/gabfestlivedc

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Slate @slate.com · 30/01/2026

What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents and sending them into the streets? We’re all finding out. This week, @laurajedeed.bsky.social testified in the Minnesota Senate about getting a job offer from ICE, despite being an anti-ICE journalist. slate.com/news-and-pol...

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Slate @slate.com · 28/01/2026

Listen for more on One Year: slate.com/podcasts/one...

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Slate @slate.com · 28/01/2026

AI screening tools are being challenged in court. What will this mean for jobseekers? Watch Slate Money for more. Now on YouTube: youtu.be/KvghvD7H4EY?...

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Slate @slate.com · 26/01/2026

What is the end goal of ICE in Minneapolis? A lawyer on the ground has an idea. Listen to @maryharris.bsky.social in conversation with @whstancil.bsky.social on this episode of What Next: slate.com/podcasts/wha...

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Slate @slate.com · 20/01/2026

He prosecuted the people who murdered George Floyd. Will he do the same to Renee Good’s killer? Join @maryharris.bsky.social in conversation with @ag.state.mn.us on What Next. Listen now: slate.com/podcasts/wha...

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Slate @slate.com · 07/01/2026

Should Stephen Colbert run for president in 2028? ⁠ Colbert recently joined John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, and David Plotz for Political Gabfest’s 20th anniversary show in New York City. ⁠ ⁠⁠ Watch the full episode now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=36Ik...

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Slate @slate.com · 22/12/2025

#TaylorSwift keeps it 100 on the land, the sea, the sky, but will she keep her global dominance in 100 years? Stephen Colbert seems to think so. Watch the entire conversation right now by joining Slate Plus at slate.com/colbertplus

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Slate @slate.com · 19/12/2025

John Dickerson’s last day at CBS was yesterday. Stephen Colbert’s Late Show ends in May. At our Political Gabfest 20th anniversary show, Colbert gave the network his regards. Watch the entire conversation right now by joining Slate Plus at slate.com/colbertplus

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Slate @slate.com · 18/12/2025

"Stephen, if you could slip into the body of a person for 24 hrs who would it be?" @jdickerson.bsky.social asks Stephen Colbert at the Political Gabfest 20th anniversary live show in New York City this past week. Watch now for more at slate.com/ColbertPlus.

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Slate @slate.com · 17/12/2025

How would you grade Trump’s economy? Listen for more on What Next: swap.fm/l/whatnext

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Slate @slate.com · 10/12/2025

Netflix wants to have it all. But, can it? Listen on Slate Money now for more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zci7...

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Slate @slate.com · 03/12/2025

The incompetence dooming the indictment of James Comey and Letitia James. Listen now on Political Gabfest: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9rI...

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