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.
1376
Tupac and Biggie: What Really Happened?
Joel Anderson of Slow Burn investigates the truth and mythos behind these two legendary rappers.
28 min
1377
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
1378
The Fall of Katie Hill
Her mishandling of this relationship cost her a lot more than her Congressional seat.
35 min
1379
Joel Stein Knows You’re Elitist
He breaks down who’s part of the elite, who’s not, and why those distinctions are important.
29 min
1380
What Is Zuckerberg’s Time Worth?
Asking him to moderate content is a stunt, not a helpful line of inquiry.
33 min
1381
Facebook Should Fact-Check
This shouldn’t even be controversial.
30 min
1382
Thinking Outside the America Box
We should pay more attention to other elections, like Canada's.
28 min
1383
Cracking Trump’s Code
His team didn’t say it unless they said it.
27 min
1384
Meghan Daum’s Problem With Everything
The culture wars are confusing. We should value that more.
30 min
1385
The Curdling Affair in Syria
Former defense secretary Ash Carter explains why it’s so messy.
29 min
1386
Unmasking the Watchmen
Director and executive producer Nicole Kassell takes us through this highly-anticipated HBO series.
29 min
1387
Shea Serrano’s Great Movie Debates
Should Armageddon have won Best Picture?
28 min
1388
Giuliani Whisperer
It doesn’t take much for him to spill the beans.
29 min
1389
Who Deserves the Right to Vote?
Past crimes shouldn’t always exclude you from future voting.
32 min
1390
Uncomplicating the NBA and China
It’s not as confusing as you think it is.
29 min
1391
Selling Out the Kurds
Why it will screw us in Iraq.
35 min
1392
The Cowardice of the NBA
Why NBA owners yield to the Chinese government.
31 min
1393
Norbert Leo Butz Is on the Long Haul
His new album is an intimate change of pace.
29 min
1394
Gary Gulman’s Great Depresh
How he turns his pain into comedy gold.
22 min
1395
Presidential Temper Tantrums
Part of the job is keeping your cool.
26 min
1396
ZuckyLeaks
Understanding Mark Zuckerberg’s real intentions.
33 min
1397
The Self-Impeacher in Chief
He couldn’t help himself.
26 min
1398
Whistleblower Woes
Decoding the declassified details.
29 min
1399
The Power of Greta Thunberg
Her clarity comes from her single message.
24 min
1400
The Beginning of Impeachment
Why is this time different?
29 min