The Gist
For thirty minutes each day, Pesca challenges himself and his audience, in a responsibly provocative style, and gets beyond the rigidity and dogma. The Gist is surprising, reasonable, and willing to critique the left, the right, either party, or any idea.
901
We're Back In Time For The Revolution
America's lack of affection might turn to insurrection
34 min
902
The Return of The Gist
Trailer for Season 2 of The Gist, Beginning Monday, January 24
6 min
903
‘Till the Cows Come Home
Grab your Moo-Muffs because it’s way too cold in Texas.
27 min
904
Limbaugh’s Lamentable Legacy
The broadcaster left his mark on conservative talk radio - mostly for worse.
33 min
905
How History Will Remember Trump
Trump will be judged for a myriad of sins, but not all will be remembered.
33 min
906
The Directionless are Misleading
Mike indulges his calling of mocking the ridiculous claims in the Trump Impeachment trial.
31 min
907
When the Victims are the Jurors
Trump’s Impeachment trial is as personal as it gets for most Senators.
36 min
908
How Trump’s Lawyers Will Defend the Indefensible
Donald Trump’s Impeachment defense is no match for the powerful arguments of the prosecution.
34 min
909
Belknaps and Bad Lawyers
Trump’s lawyers bloviated, and are as impressive as you assumed they would be.
28 min
910
Comparing COVID-19 vaccines and Climate Change ...
An epidemiologist says we’re handling both crises wrong.
31 min
911
Taking QAnon Seriously
Unpacking the nation’s most dangerous cult.
37 min
912
Stand By Your Lunatic: Republicans Want Marjori...
Why are Republicans keeping Representative Greene around?
40 min
913
Trump's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad I...
The former president is going to trial. Whether his legal team is competent is another story.
31 min
914
Coronavirus Symptom Check
COVID-19 antivirals and vaccines are said to curb those moderate to severe symptoms.
26 min
915
Making Fun of the GameStop Stonks
Unpacking the discussion around the GameStop phenomenon. Plus, part one of an interview with Jill Lepore on everyone’s favorite punchline - polls.
32 min
916
Arizona Lawmaker Says, No Vote For You
You get a vote, and you get a vote, but you...maybe not if Republican Rep. Shawnna Bolick gets her way. Plus an interview with author John Colapinto.
31 min
917
Republicans Horribilis
Brett Favre and Marjorie Taylor Greene give Mike an ulcer, plus a new book that uses science to match hearts.
33 min
918
Illusions, Delusions, and Flat Out Lies
An interview with Frank Oz and Derek DelGaudio about their Hulu special.
31 min
919
The Murder of Saudi Arabian Journalist, Jamal K...
Oscar winner Bryan Fogel discusses his new documentary, The Dissident.
26 min
920
Calling Larry King; and Part One with Oscar Win...
Larry King says hello, as we say goodbye.
27 min
921
The Cost of Convicting Trump Feat. Guest Joe Lo...
How to navigate Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial.
32 min
922
Pardon Me?
Trump issues pardons in his final hours of the presidency.
30 min
923
Joe Biden Takes Over
A new Inauguration Day as the Biden-Harris administration takes over.
27 min
924
Last call for Donald Trump
One more round of Remembrances of Things Trump
27 min
925
Senate hopeful John Fetterman talks incarcerati...
He looks like he’ll mug you, but actually the Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor is a Democratic rising star.
34 min