Slate’s Political Gabfest, hosted by Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz, has been one of iTunes’ most popular political podcasts since it began in 2005. Its companion program the Culture Gabfest is equally influential among those who want to keep up with the dizzying output of American culture, both high and low. It was launched in 2008, and is hosted by Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner.
