John Dickerson

Chief Political Correspondent, Slate

John Dickerson appears in the following:

Gabfest Radio: The Death of Handwriting Edition

Saturday, December 08, 2012

On this week’s episode of Gabfest Radio panelists discuss the GOP’s search for better leverage in the fiscal cliff negotiations while on the Culture Gabfest the hosts talk about the...

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John Dickerson's DC

Friday, December 07, 2012

John Dickerson, Slate and CBS political analyst, and panelist on the Political Gabfest, discusses the latest in DC politics, from ongoing fiscal cliff negotiations to today's jobs report.

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Gabfest Radio: The Mr. Smith Returns to Washington Edition

Saturday, December 01, 2012

On this week’s episode of Gabfest Radio, Political Gabfest panelists discuss whether the long-discussed option of limiting the filibuster is really about to happen. On the Culture...

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Gabfest Radio: The Quiet Car Edition

Saturday, November 24, 2012

On this week’s episode of Gabfest Radio from Slate and WNYC, Political Gabfest panelists Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz, discuss whether raising taxes, enhancing revenue, or closing loopholes (or however you want to describe it) is going to be key to the White House and Congress finding a solution to the "fiscal cliff." They then discuss the new Steven Spielberg movie "Lincoln," and what it tells us about today's politics.

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Gabfest Radio: The All In Edition

Saturday, November 17, 2012

On this week’s episode of Gabfest Radio, Political Gabfest panelists discuss the Petraeus affair and its possible fallout in post-election Washington while the Culturefesters talk...

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Gabfest Radio: The "2016 Starts Now!" Edition

Saturday, November 10, 2012

On this week’s episode of Gabfest Radio from Slate and WNYC, Political Gabfest panelists Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss President Obama’s election to a second term, some of the factors that led to his victory over Mitt Romney, and ballot wins for same-sex marriage and legalizing pot (well, at least until the Feds get involved). 

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Gabfest Radio: The Home Stretch Edition

Saturday, November 03, 2012

On this week’s episode of Gabfest Radio from Slate and WNYC, Political Gabfest panelists discuss the political impact of Hurricane Sandy and the state of the presidential race going i...

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Gabfest Radio: The Free to Be ... You and Me Edition

Saturday, October 27, 2012

On this week’s episode of Gabfest Radio from Slate and WNYC, Political Gabfest panelists discuss the campaign’s home stretch while on Culture Gabfest, the panelists talk about the ...

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Gabfest Radio: The Town Hall Brawl Edition

Saturday, October 20, 2012

On this week’s episode of Gabfest Radio, Political Gabfest panelists discuss the second presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. On the Culture Gabfest, panelists...

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Gabfest Radio: The Barcalounger Edition

Saturday, October 13, 2012

On this week’s episode of Gabfest Radio from Slate and WNYC, Political Gabfest panelists Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and special guest Jacob Weisberg discuss the vice presidential debate between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney’s surge in the polls, and affirmative action back at the Supreme Court.

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Gabfest Radio: The Live in Seattle Edition

Saturday, October 06, 2012

On this week’s episode of Gabfest Radio from Slate and WNYC, Political Gabfest panelists Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz are live at Town Hall in Seattle, where they welcome special guest Dan Savage  They discuss the first presidential debate, which Mitt Romney was widely believed to have won, and what each party might do if it loses the White House in November.

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Gabfest Radio: The Queen of Versailles Edition

Saturday, September 29, 2012

On this week’s episode of Gabfest Radio, Political Gabfest panelists discuss Mitt Romney’s challenges in heading into the presidential debates and Culture Gabfest panelists talk abo...

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Gabfest Radio: The Master and Commander-In-Chief Edition

Saturday, September 22, 2012

On this week’s episode of Gabfest Radio from Slate and WNYC, Political Gabfest panelists discuss Mitt Romney’s comments about the 47% of Americans who don’t pay federal income taxes. ...

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Gabfest Radio: The Bringing a Gun to a Puppy Fight Edition

Saturday, September 15, 2012

On this week’s episode of Gabfest Radio from Slate and WNYC, Political Gabfest panelists Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the turmoil in the Arab world. On t...

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Gabfest Radio: The Vast Left-Wing Conspiracy Edition

Saturday, September 08, 2012

On this week’s episode of Gabfest Radio from Slate and WNYC, Political Gabfest panelists Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the Democratic National Convention, including speeches by Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and Bill Clinton. They also debate whether either party convention will make a major difference in the overall campaign, and what impact Friday’s weak jobs report will have.

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Gabfest Radio: The Empty Chair Edition

Saturday, September 01, 2012

On this week’s episode of Gabfest Radio, Political Gabfest panelists discuss the Republican National Convention, preview next week’s Democratic Convention, and assess what President O...

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Gabfest Radio: The Elephant Hats and Cockentrice Edition

Saturday, August 25, 2012

On this week’s debut episode of Gabfest Radio from Slate and WNYC, Political Gabfest panelists preview the upcoming Republican National Convention, debate the usefulness of party conv...

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This Week: Budget Battles from Washington to Wisconsin

Monday, February 21, 2011

John Dickerson, chief political correspondent for Slate, talks about budget battles in Washington, Wisconsin, and around the country.

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Airport Delay Personality Types

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

In light of the throngs of people stuck in limbo in airports and train stations because of ash-related flight delays, John Dickerson of Slate.com is collecting submissions of airport delay personality types. He asserts there are at least 6 distinct personality types that emerge in annoying situations - the sardonic joker, the exasperated mother, the combative lawyer, etc. 

Have you noticed a common type that emerges during annoying plane, train, or bus delays? Give us your best description of a personality type revealed in annoying situations. Write or call in with your personality type!

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Risk: From Wall Street to European Skies

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

From airlines champing at the bit to get back in the air over western Europe despite Iceland's volcanic ash, to some dirty dealings at Goldman Sachs, questions of risk and risk-taking are dominating the news cycle this week. But what happens if we avoid risk all-together? Is it even possible?

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