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Here are some references from this week’s show:David Wasserman for the Cook Political Report: “What One Florida County Could Tell Us About a ‘Gray Revolt’ on Election Night”Rosemary Quigley’s Slate diaryThe Betsy-Tacy Treasury book series by Maud Hart LovelaceRoll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred D. TaylorThe Anne of Green Gables book series by L.M. MontgomeryJohn Dickerson for Slate: “To the Teacher Who Changed My Life”Here are this week’s cocktail chatters: Emily: Casey Newton’s newsletter, PlatformerJohn: El País: “A Room, a Bar and a Classroom: How the Coronavirus Is Spread Through the Air”; The Intuitionist by Colson WhiteheadDavid: David asked whether there is a word for the extreme discomfort he felt watching people embarrassed in terrible ways in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Listener chatter from Alana @snarkoutgirl: Wikitongues: “Aydyn Speaking Tuvan”Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on the Gabfest each week, and access to special bonus episodes throughout the year. Sign up now to listen and supp