David Plotz

Editor, Slate

David Plotz appears in the following:

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 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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Follow Friday: Rep. Akin and 'Legitimate Rape,' Looking Ahead to the RNC

Friday, August 24, 2012

As the 2012 Presidential race heats up, political news continues to dominate the headlines. At the forefront this week was Congressman Todd Akin, the Republican running to unseat Sena...

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The Good Book

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Slate editor David Plotz writes about some of the bizarre, hilarious, wonderful and disturbing things he took away from a literal reading of The Bible in The Good Book.

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