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Democrats passed an unapologetically progressive stimulus bill through the Senate this weekend, one that Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has called “the most significant piece of legislation to benefit working families in the modern history of this country.” This bill would not be on the brink of becoming law if Democrats did not have a governing trifecta in the White House, the Senate, and the House. And that trifecta in turn would not have been possible were it not for the defection into the Democratic column of a particular, and perhaps surprising, demographic: suburban whites with college...

The lead from The Atlantic’s Ronald Brownstein last Thursday was dire: “Democrats face a daunting future of severe Republican gerrymandering that could flip control of the House in 2022 and suppress diverse younger generations’ political influence for years to come.” Brownstein’s assessment is drawn from a new Brennan Center for Justice report, which found that Republican state legislatures will fully control the U.S. House redistricting process in 18 states, while Democrats will control only seven. The redistricting process will begin soon, following the completion of the census, w...

For this week’s Slate Plus bonus segment David, Emily, and John talk about the music they listen to when they want to clear their heads. You can tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @SlateGabfest. Tweet us your cocktail chatter using #cocktailchatter. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) 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.

Substance. a growing number of media outlets and news organizations are putting a higher premium on fact checking. it may be producing some results. joining me to talk about the tricky waters of fact checking, in new york, kathleen hall jamieson. with me in the studio, john sides, associate professor of political science at george washington university and ginger gibson, congressional reporter for politico. john, i want to start with you. new report looking at this fact checking, whether it has any impact, what's it say? what do you conclude? >> it's the first ever real world fact checking exp...

>> anyway, john, fascinating discussion. thanks for joining us. good luck with the ebook "the gamble." up ahead, from a number cruncher to a worthsmith. our next guest is speaking your language. this is the plan that revolves around you.