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Political Gabfest

The “Operation Varsity Blues” Edition

Political Gabfest

Slate Podcasts

News, Politics, Government

4.48.5K Ratings

🗓️ 14 March 2019

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

John Dickerson, and David Plotz, and guest host Josie Duffy Rice discuss Trump’s budget proposal, the college admissions scandal, and the changing debate over reparations for slavery. Topic ideas for next week? You can tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @SlateGabfest. Tweet us your cocktail chatter using #cocktailchatter or post it to our Facebook page. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Become a fan of the Political Gabfest on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @SlateGabfest. The email address for the Political Gabfest is gabfest@slate.com. (Email may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank.Research and show notes by Bridgette Dunlap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

This is Orlando.

0:02.0

The theme park capital of the world.

0:06.0

A holiday here always sounds good, right?

0:09.0

But with top-class eateries of every flavour

0:12.0

from the best burger to Michelin dining,

0:15.0

trust us,

0:16.0

it tastes even better.

0:19.0

Book now for 2024

0:21.0

with Virgin Atlantic holidays

0:23.0

and discover the best of Orlando.

0:25.0

At your local store,

0:26.0

on the phone,

0:27.0

or at VirginHolidays.co.uk.

0:30.0

Music

0:37.0

Hello and welcome to the Slate Political Gabbfest

0:39.0

for March 14th, 2019.

0:41.0

The Operation Marseille Blues Edition.

0:43.0

I'm David Plott's of Atlas Obscura.

0:45.0

I am in New York at the CBS Radio Studios,

0:49.0

specifically because I'm here with John Dickerson

0:52.0

of CBS This Morning. Howdy John.

0:54.0

Good morning. It's good to be with you.

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