slate gabfest not fun, not informative
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“The Gab Fest is at it's best when its regulars (Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson & David Plotz) are on hiatus. Unless they take a hike, the whole show should get the yank. David Plotz is the worst offender. Neither funny, nor informed (he consistently brags about not knowing anything about a topic except what either Emily or John has just said--and it never prevents him from chiming in with his 2 cents) his most prominent feature is his strident ego and abrassive tone. He consistently interjects the show with 'know nothing" elitisim which is a fitting counterpart to Rush Limbaugh and other dispensors of hot air. Slate's daily pod casts are good, the cultural gab fest is also fine (excellent to ok depending on how interested you are in the topic). The gab fest is a great example of the success of personality over journalistic merit.”Read full review »
steve22030 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/08
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“The original format with four, five to ten minute readings from Slate reporters a week and the Political Gabfest on Friday was perfect. Now with four, for the most part boring 45 minute plus rambling chat sessions, sorry Slate not interested! On my Pod there are many, many Podcasts to listen...”Read full review »
In Withdrawals via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/10
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“I have loved listening to both the gabfest and the daily readings of Andy Bowers for more than a year. While I continue to love the gabfest (and would normally give a five star rating), I'm honestly having a hard time listening all the way through the daily feed since Andy went AWOL. The...”Read full review »
ACBNY via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/07
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