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