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On this week?s Slate Political Gabfest, John Dickerson, Emily Bazelon, and special guest David Leonhardt, Washington bureau chief for the New York Times, discuss Obama?s drone policy and his upcoming SOTU address. Plus, they discuss Leonhardt?s new ebook, Here?s the Deal: How Washington Can Solve the Deficit and Spur Growth.

Here are some of the links and references mentioned during this week's show:

John chatters about Ian McEwan?s Sweet Tooth.

Emily chatters about upcoming Supreme Court cases, including Maryland v. King and a challenge to the voting rights act.

David chatters about ? cocktails! He recommends rye and Bar Hill Gin.

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