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.
1276
You Can’t Just Cancel Rent
It’s selfish and short-sighted.
30 min
1277
Are the Extroverts OK?
Staying in isolation can’t be very energizing for them.
30 min
1278
Improvising the Presidency
How presidents rise to the moment in crisis, and why Trump has not.
30 min
1279
Corona Stimulus Dissenters
Why that small dissenting voice doesn't always give the best advice.
29 min
1280
Isolation in the Nation
Kate Greene on her experience in a NASA Mars simulation
27 min
1281
Assessing the Risk of COVID-19
Why isn’t the US as ready as other democracies?
37 min
1282
Trump’s Dangerous Optimism
He’s acting like a fool.
27 min
1283
Making Outbreak Models
How do you plan for all the possibilities?
30 min
1284
Coronavirus Contrarianism Is a Health Risk
Doctors out of step with their peers could put people at risk.
32 min
1285
Convincing in Crisis
How should we persuade people when it comes to coronavirus?
31 min
1286
We Need a Government Bail-Out
It’s the only way they can keep the economy from tanking.
27 min
1287
Halt the Vote?
Who should and shouldn’t decide when we postpone elections
28 min
1288
We Don’t Need a Revolution
During a pandemic, we need leaders and structures.
32 min
1289
Trump’s Gaffes Are a Virus
His inability to read a teleprompter is costing us
33 min
1290
You Can’t Win a Pandemic
Even if Trump seems to think he can.
25 min
1291
Bernie’s Losses Aren’t Surprising
In 2016, the caucuses gave him an unfair advantage
29 min
1292
Fighting the Trump Campaign
If he wins, that’s the Republican playbook for years to come.
28 min
1293
We’re Fumbling the Coronavirus Crisis
Maybe we should stop reacting?
28 min
1294
Biden Has the Obama Coalition
Why do they keep insisting that he doesn’t?
32 min
1295
Trump Is Clueless About Coronavirus
Why does he need science when he has opinions?
28 min
1296
Stop Talking About Women’s Looks
Visual mediums shouldn’t be an excuse for sexism.
31 min
1297
Chris Matthews Knew How to Hit Hard
Even if his final few rounds were clear misses.
29 min
1298
The DNC’s Primary Process is Flawed
We Might Want to Re-Think This Presidential Nomination Process
31 min
1299
Busting Bernie’s Policy Myth
Medicare for all cannot bypass the filibuster.
29 min
1300
Combatting Coronavirus With Clowns
The president sure has put a smart team together.
26 min