About this episode
This week, David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson are Live in Atlanta discussing Georgia’s midterm election with NPR-WABE’s Rose Scott, as well as increasing political violencein the U.S.; and affirmative action at the Supreme Court. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show: Closer Look with Rose Scott John Dickerson for CBS Primetime: “ Political Threats And Violence In The U.S. ” (Inteview with Robert Pape) Steal This Book , by Abbie Hoffman Here are this week’s chatters: John: Carrie McBride for The New York Public Library: “ 100 Years Ago Men and Boys Fought on the Streets of New York Over Wearing Straw Hats Past Summer ” Emily: Fleishman Is in Trouble David: The Candy House , by Jennifer Egan; Fall; or, Dodge in Hell , by Neil Stephenson; The Immortal King Rao , by Vauhini Vara; Cloud Cuckoo Land , by Anthony Doerr; The Circle , by Dave Eggers Listener chatter from John Campbell McMillian: Atlanta Police Department’s Citizen's Police Academy For this week’s Slate Plus bonus segment Emily, David, and John take listener questions live. Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Research by Bridgette Dunlap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices