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.
1351
The Truth Behind the Steele Dossier
The story about it distracted us from the facts within it.
22 min
1352
Biden Wants a Fight
But it’s not going to help.
28 min
1353
Making the Worse Argument
Do the Republicans just think it works better?
30 min
1354
Kamala Is Out
After months of campaign turmoil and dismal poll numbers, the Democratic presidential candidate is no longer in the race.
24 min
1355
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
1356
The Great Denial
Despite the evidence, Republicans still believe Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wasn’t pressured by Trump.
28 min
1357
The Business of Apples
The Sporkful host Dan Pashman talks about the highly anticipated release of the Cosmic Crisp apple.
25 min
1358
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
1359
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Game
Who’s on the ballot this year and who should make it in?
29 min
1360
David Shulkin Knows Sacrifice
Even after his controversial ousting, the ex-secretary of Veterans Affairs wants to save the veteran healthcare system.
28 min
1361
Gordon Sondland Has No Clue
The U.S. Ambassador to the EU loves to evade questioning.
27 min
1362
Another Day, Another Impeachment Hearing
This time, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and Jennifer Williams are put to the test.
30 min
1363
Crowdfunding Creativity
Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Strickler had to rethink what creativity meant.
31 min
1364
Devin Nunes Is a Nincompoop
He doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
26 min
1365
The Business of Celebrity Tabloids
The new film Scandalous documents the winding history of the National Enquirer.
23 min
1366
The Threat of Democracy
Trump’s team is trying to skirt the system.
29 min
1367
For the Love of Scandal
Sometimes the public cares less than the press.
32 min
1368
The Imperfect Republican Defense
They just can’t seem to get their case against impeachment straight.
23 min
1369
Edward Norton’s Motherless Brooklyn
His interest in noir and urban development shines through.
29 min
1370
Steve Bullock’s Blue-Collar Candidacy
He considers his ability to win in Trump territory useful and important.
30 min
1371
The Policy Popularity Game
Sometimes people don’t want what’s best for them.
28 min
1372
Another Plan for That?
Warren’s Medicare strategy is too warped to understand.
31 min
1373
Kellyanne Conway’s Fibs and Half-Truths
She can’t seem to get her lies straight.
32 min
1374
The Future for Democrats
At Politicon, a panel of Democrats debate the future of the party.
42 min
1375
The Truth About Impossible Burgers
Maria Konnikova unravels the truths behind Impossible and Beyond burgers.
26 min