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