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.
1051
BEST OF THE WEEK: Neil Young Takes Aim At Joe R...
11 min
1052
Free Speech Has Costs
24 min
1053
“It’s Me Or Joe Rogan!” (It’s Rogan)
36 min
1054
"I'm Beginning To Worry About Putin's Mental St...
31 min
1055
Reports Of America’s Internal Bloodlust May Be ...
26 min
1056
We're Back In Time For The Revolution
America's lack of affection might turn to insurrection
34 min
1057
The Return of The Gist
Trailer for Season 2 of The Gist, Beginning Monday, January 24
6 min
1058
‘Till the Cows Come Home
Grab your Moo-Muffs because it’s way too cold in Texas.
27 min
1059
Limbaugh’s Lamentable Legacy
The broadcaster left his mark on conservative talk radio - mostly for worse.
33 min
1060
How History Will Remember Trump
Trump will be judged for a myriad of sins, but not all will be remembered.
33 min
1061
The Directionless are Misleading
Mike indulges his calling of mocking the ridiculous claims in the Trump Impeachment trial.
31 min
1062
When the Victims are the Jurors
Trump’s Impeachment trial is as personal as it gets for most Senators.
36 min
1063
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
1064
Belknaps and Bad Lawyers
Trump’s lawyers bloviated, and are as impressive as you assumed they would be.
28 min
1065
Comparing COVID-19 vaccines and Climate Change ...
An epidemiologist says we’re handling both crises wrong.
31 min
1066
Taking QAnon Seriously
Unpacking the nation’s most dangerous cult.
37 min
1067
Stand By Your Lunatic: Republicans Want Marjori...
Why are Republicans keeping Representative Greene around?
40 min
1068
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
1069
Coronavirus Symptom Check
COVID-19 antivirals and vaccines are said to curb those moderate to severe symptoms.
26 min
1070
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
1071
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
1072
Republicans Horribilis
Brett Favre and Marjorie Taylor Greene give Mike an ulcer, plus a new book that uses science to match hearts.
33 min
1073
Illusions, Delusions, and Flat Out Lies
An interview with Frank Oz and Derek DelGaudio about their Hulu special.
31 min
1074
The Murder of Saudi Arabian Journalist, Jamal K...
Oscar winner Bryan Fogel discusses his new documentary, The Dissident.
26 min
1075
Calling Larry King; and Part One with Oscar Win...
Larry King says hello, as we say goodbye.
27 min