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.
1201
Making the Worse Argument
Do the Republicans just think it works better?
30 min
1202
Kamala Is Out
After months of campaign turmoil and dismal poll numbers, the Democratic presidential candidate is no longer in the race.
24 min
1203
Alex Gibney's Citizen K
His new documentary tells the story of Putin and post-Soviet Russia through the lens of one ousted oligarch.
35 min
1204
The Great Denial
Despite the evidence, Republicans still believe Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wasn’t pressured by Trump.
28 min
1205
The Business of Apples
The Sporkful host Dan Pashman talks about the highly anticipated release of the Cosmic Crisp apple.
25 min
1206
Paving the Way to Progressive America
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown documents the eight progressive senators who changed the country forever in his new book.
33 min
1207
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Game
Who’s on the ballot this year and who should make it in?
29 min
1208
David Shulkin Knows Sacrifice
Even after his controversial ousting, the ex-secretary of Veterans Affairs wants to save the veteran healthcare system.
28 min
1209
Gordon Sondland Has No Clue
The U.S. Ambassador to the EU loves to evade questioning.
27 min
1210
Another Day, Another Impeachment Hearing
This time, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and Jennifer Williams are put to the test.
30 min
1211
Crowdfunding Creativity
Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Strickler had to rethink what creativity meant.
31 min
1212
Devin Nunes Is a Nincompoop
He doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
26 min
1213
The Business of Celebrity Tabloids
The new film Scandalous documents the winding history of the National Enquirer.
23 min
1214
The Threat of Democracy
Trump’s team is trying to skirt the system.
29 min
1215
For the Love of Scandal
Sometimes the public cares less than the press.
32 min
1216
The Imperfect Republican Defense
They just can’t seem to get their case against impeachment straight.
23 min
1217
Edward Norton’s Motherless Brooklyn
His interest in noir and urban development shines through.
29 min
1218
Steve Bullock’s Blue-Collar Candidacy
He considers his ability to win in Trump territory useful and important.
30 min
1219
The Policy Popularity Game
Sometimes people don’t want what’s best for them.
28 min
1220
Another Plan for That?
Warren’s Medicare strategy is too warped to understand.
31 min
1221
Kellyanne Conway’s Fibs and Half-Truths
She can’t seem to get her lies straight.
32 min
1222
The Future for Democrats
At Politicon, a panel of Democrats debate the future of the party.
42 min
1223
The Truth About Impossible Burgers
Maria Konnikova unravels the truths behind Impossible and Beyond burgers.
26 min
1224
Tupac and Biggie: What Really Happened?
Joel Anderson of Slow Burn investigates the truth and mythos behind these two legendary rappers.
28 min
1225
Samantha Power’s Atrocity Prevention
What her time as U.S. Ambassador to the UN taught her about drawing the line on mass atrocities.
30 min