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