Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMichael Schur: "The Afterlife Score Is Mathematical and Omniscient, But It Might Be Wrong"
Episode 3046
Today on The Gist, we pull an archival interview from the vault as acclaimed writer-producer Michael Schur joins the show to dissect the ethical fram…
1 day, 5 hours ago
Not Even Mad: Anthony Weiner & Matt Welch
Episode 3045
Today on The Gist, we explore the aftermath of the Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting, as NEw York celebrates a historic Knicks championship vict…
2 days, 23 hours ago
Sadie Dingfelder: "You Cannot Be Burned by Wind Alone"
Episode 3044
Today on The Gist, we look at the complex racial and political dynamics surrounding a newly redistricted congressional seat in Florida. Then, journal…
3 days, 23 hours ago
Michael Schur: "It Is Funny to Watch Fans Turn Themselves Inside Out to Try to Hold on to Something That No Longer Exists"
Episode 3043
Today on The Gist, a look into the local New York controversy surrounding Mayor Zoran Mamdani's initiative to stream World Cup and NBA Finals games o…
4 days, 23 hours ago
Joe Posnanski: "Life Is Lonely, and Sports Provides a Community"
Episode 3042
Today on The Gist, sorting through the deluge of "freedom" branding in modern politics. Then, television writer-producer Michael Schur and veteran sp…
5 days, 23 hours ago
Chris Cillizza: "Most of the People I Know in Media Can Barely Pay Their Bills"
Episode 3041
Mike joined Chris Cillizza on Substack Live where they analyzed why California takes so long to count ballots, detailing how logistics and funding cr…
1 week, 1 day ago
Gary Slutkin: "Violence Meets Every Scientific Definition of a Contagious Disease"
Episode 3040
Today on The Gist, a look at the Alaska's U.S. Senate race, where a retired teacher named Dan Sullivan was disqualified from running in a primary aga…
1 week, 1 day ago
Not Even Mad: Bradley Tusk & Charles Fain Lehman
Episode 3038
Today on The Gist, Its Not Even Mad. Mike Pesca is joined by venture capitalist Bradley Tusk and Manhattan Institute senior fellow Charles Fain Lehma…
1 week, 2 days ago
Sadie Dingfelder: "Raccoons Have Never Been a Rabies Vector in America"
Episode 3037
Today on The Gist, examining the upcoming criminal verdict for the Golden Gate Bridge climate protesters, breaking down the debate over jail time for…
1 week, 3 days ago
Derrick Palmer: "We Used Amazon's Own Tactics Against Them"
Episode 3039
Today on The Gist, we look at the primary elections in Maine and New York, exploring how voters evaluate personal standards versus party loyalty in h…
1 week, 4 days ago