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Whistlestop: Presidential History and Trivia
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John Dickerson of Slate’s Political Gabfest revisits a moment from the American carnival of politics. Hear about the grand speeches, emergency strategies, baby kissing, and backstabbing that make each presidential cycle so fascinating.
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Announcing Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Gorsuch
4d ago00:10:33Tap to summarizeIn the 11th season of Slow Burn, host Susan Matthews traces the rise of Neil Gorsuch, from his formative years as a young conservative through his nomination to a “stolen seat” on the U.S. Supreme Court. Through interviews, legal analysis, and archival research, this mild-mannered Westerner emerges as the court’s most unpredictable—and most important—sitting justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Presidency as a Consumer Experience (Part 2) | The 21st Century
Aug 28, 201900:04:11Tap to summarizeThis episode of Whistlestop travels to October 19, 2016 as Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio, the defeated GOP aspirant for the presidency, is asking his party not to play by the modern rules of politics.Whistlestop is Slate’s podcast about presidential history. Hosted by Political Gabfest host John Dickerson, each installment will revisit memorable moments from America's presidential carnival.Join Slate Plus for full, ad-free access to Whistlestop and your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Whistlestop show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whistlestopplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank. Research by Brian Rosenwald and Elizabeth Hinson.Email: whistlestop@slate.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Presidency as a Consumer Experience (Part 2)
Aug 28, 201900:44:49Tap to summarizeThis episode of Whistlestop travels to October 19, 2016 as Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio, the defeated GOP aspirant for the presidency, is asking his party not to play by the modern rules of politics. Whistlestop is Slate’s podcast about presidential history. Hosted by Political Gabfest host John Dickerson, each installment will revisit memorable moments from America's presidential carnival. Join Slate Plus for full, ad-free access to Whistlestop and your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Whistlestop show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whistlestopplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank. Research by Brian Rosenwald and Elizabeth Hinson. Email: whistlestop@slate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Presidency as a Consumer Experience (Part 1)
Jun 6, 201900:28:56Tap to summarizeThis episode of Whistlestop travels to October 12, 2012 when Democratic candidate Barack Obama was declared the loser at the first Presidential debate against Mitt Romney and Twitter won. Whistlestop is Slate’s podcast about presidential history. Hosted by Political Gabfest host John Dickerson, each installment will revisit memorable moments from America's presidential carnival. Join Slate Plus for full, ad-free access to Whistlestop and your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Whistlestop show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whistlestopplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank. Research by Brian Rosenwald and Elizabeth Hinson. Email: whistlestop@slate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Presidency as a Consumer Experience (Part 1) | The 21st Century
Jun 6, 201900:27:26Tap to summarizeThis episode of Whistlestop travels to October 12, 2012 when Democratic candidate Barack Obama was declared the loser at the first Presidential debate against Mitt Romney and Twitter won.Whistlestop is Slate’s podcast about presidential history. Hosted by Political Gabfest host John Dickerson, each installment will revisit memorable moments from America's presidential carnival.Join Slate Plus for full, ad-free access to Whistlestop and your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Whistlestop show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whistlestopplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank. Research by Brian Rosenwald and Elizabeth Hinson.Email: whistlestop@slate.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Avoiding A Great Re-Recession
May 23, 201900:42:06Tap to summarizeThis episode of Whistlestop travels to March 12, 2008 as President George W. Bush goes over the text of his speech to address the financial crisis in the housing market and Treasury Secretary Paulson makes a warning that becomes an unfortunately accurate prediction. Whistlestop is Slate’s podcast about presidential history. Hosted by Political Gabfest host John Dickerson, each installment will revisit memorable moments from America's presidential carnival. Join Slate Plus for full, ad-free access to Whistlestop and your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Whistlestop show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whistlestopplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank. Research by Brian Rosenwald and Elizabeth Hinson. Email: whistlestop@slate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Avoiding A Great Re-Recession | The 21st Century
May 23, 201900:03:26Tap to summarizeThis episode of Whistlestop travels to March 12, 2008 as President George W. Bush goes over the text of his speech to address the financial crisis in the housing market and Treasury Secretary Paulson makes a warning that becomes an unfortunately accurate prediction.Whistlestop is Slate’s podcast about presidential history. Hosted by Political Gabfest host John Dickerson, each installment will revisit memorable moments from America's presidential carnival.Join Slate Plus for full, ad-free access to Whistlestop and your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Whistlestop show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whistlestopplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank. Research by Brian Rosenwald and Elizabeth Hinson.Email: whistlestop@slate.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Introducing Charged: A True Punishment Story
Apr 18, 201900:29:58Tap to summarizeFor two and a half years, Emily Bazelon has been following people through a special court in New York designed to be a speedy machine for the harsh punishment of illegal gun possession. Along the way, a strange thing happened — the politics outside the courtroom started to change when a new generation of activists and insiders began challenging the old system the gun court was part of. Season 1 of Slate Presents brought you the story of Ruby Ridge, and Season 2 brings you a fight to transform one big-city justice system.Subscribe to Charged via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, Overcast, RadioPublic, or wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Introducing Charged: A True Punishment Story
Apr 18, 201900:27:58Tap to summarizeFor two and a half years, Emily Bazelon has been following people through a special court in New York designed to be a speedy machine for the harsh punishment of illegal gun possession. Along the way, a strange thing happened — the politics outside the courtroom started to change when a new generation of activists and insiders began challenging the old system the gun court was part of. Season 1 of Slate Presents brought you the story of Ruby Ridge, and Season 2 brings you a fight to transform one big-city justice system.Subscribe to Charged via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, Overcast, RadioPublic, or wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Making of the American Presidency (Part 4) | The Presidency
Mar 27, 201900:02:36Tap to summarizeThis episode of Whistlestop travels to December 23, 1783 when the commander in chief of the Continental Army sat before the president of the Confederation Congress and prepared to step away from the job. Whistlestop is Slate’s podcast about presidential history. Hosted by Political Gabfest host John Dickerson, each installment will revisit memorable moments from America's presidential carnival.Join Slate Plus for full, ad-free access to Whistlestop and your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Whistlestop show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whistlestopplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank. Research by Brian Rosenwald and Elizabeth Hinson.Email: whistlestop@slate.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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