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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. ⁠
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January 7, 2026 at 6:13 PM
#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.

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December 22, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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.

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December 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"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.

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December 18, 2025 at 11:56 PM
How would you grade Trump’s economy?

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December 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Netflix wants to have it all. But, can it?

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December 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The incompetence dooming the indictment of James Comey and Letitia James.

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December 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Tig Notaro talks about the moment her film won at Sundance—and why she was afraid to hear the news.

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November 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Why did Trump’s post about 50-year mortgages anger conservatives – officials and voters alike – and why are they more of a hindrance than a solution to the housing crisis?

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November 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
NYC! Slate's Political Gabfest will be live with Stephen Colbert at The New York Society for Ethical Culture on December 12th at 7:30 pm for their annual Conundrums show.

Tickets are available now at slate.com/gabfestlivenyc. See you there!
November 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Why is Robinhood now delivering bags of cash?

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November 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Wait—Trump didn’t just wriggle out of this one?!

Listen to host Mary Harris and @willsommer.bsky.social, senior reporter at the Bulwark, on What Next for more: swap.fm/l/whatnext
November 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Yes, having a boyfriend is embarrassing.

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November 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
In his first ever podcast interview, retired federal judge Mark Wolf opens up to @dahlialithwick.bsky.social about his decision to leave the bench after decades of public service. slate.com/podcasts/ami...
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The real reason Trump keeps teasing a third term.

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November 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Thank you to Amazon Music for featuring Political Gabfest this week! 🎉

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November 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
If Trump wants to reduce crime in Chicago, he’s going about it in a very weird way.

@rahmemanuel.bsky.social joins Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz live on Political Gabfest.

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November 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
We are so thrilled to see When We All Get to Heaven featured on Apple Podcasts this week.

Follow the story of a queer church as it faces AIDS in 1980s and ’90s San Francisco.

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November 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Are Senate Democrats ending the shutdown for nothing?

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November 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
After she held up a dummy of Donald Trump’s severed head, @kathygriffin.bsky.social became a Hollywood pariah. The way she sees it, she was right all along—and not just about the president. slate.trib.al/1epaKlZ
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Trump’s tariffs have a constitution problem.

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November 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
On this week's How To!: I need to renovate my house. How do I hire contractors without seeming stupid?

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November 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
After SNL, Ego Nwodim has her weekends back.

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November 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
She won the election. The GOP won’t swear her in.

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November 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
See you tomorrow, Chicago! Former Chicago Mayor and Obama's White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel joins Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz for Political Gabfest live!

🎟️ Get your tickets now: slate.com/gabfestlivec...
October 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM