b'This week, the panel begins by re-visiting the Top Gun academy with Top Gun: Maverick. Then, the panel is joined by critic and author Jason Bailey to assess the career of George Carlin, presented in the two-part documentary George Carlin\\u2019s American Dream. Finally, the panel discusses the defamation trail of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard that is gripping the media.\\xa0\\nIn Slate Plus, the panel remembers the career of Ray Liotta.\\nEmail us at culturefest@slate.com.\\nEndorsements\\nDana: The film Paris, 13th District, which is a light, French relationship movie where everyone has perfect sweaters, deep wine glasses, and engaging romantic arguments.\\nJulia: A birdwatching app, Merlin. Which can now identify birds by shazaming its song to identify the bird species.\\nSteve: Guardian book review from Anil Gomes, titled \\u201cPrivate Notebooks 1914\\u20131916 by Ludwig Wittgenstein review\\u2014sex and logic,\\u201d about the first translation of famous philosopher\\u2019s notebooks in English.\\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Nadira Goffe.\\nOutro music is "Any Other Way" by Particle House.\\nSlate Plus members get ad-free podcasts, a bonus segment in each episode of the Culture Gabfest, full access to Slate\'s journalism on Slate.com, and more. Sign up now\\xa0at slate.com/cultureplus.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'