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Back to SearchJonathan Cheng on the Realities of Uncovering North Korea
Episode 2995
Today on the Gist, exploring the consequences of relocating Afghan allies to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Then, Wall Street Journal China Bureau…
1 week, 4 days ago
Jonathan Cheng on When Pyongyang Was the Jerusalem of the East
Episode 2994
Today on the Gist, looking at the dropping price of eggs and the DOJ's antitrust investigation into major producers for market manipulation. Then, Wa…
1 week, 5 days ago
The Middle - Making the case for Voting by Phone
Episode 2993
On this Saturday hybrid episode, Mike's recent guest appearance on Jeremy Hobson’s The Middle, where he pitches smartphone voting to fix low-turnout …
2 weeks ago
Chuck Todd: Why Politicians Are "The Weirdos"
Episode 2992
Today on the Gist, pushing back against the pundit-class panic that American democracy is "on the brink." Then, host of the Chuck Toddcast, Chuck Tod…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Sarah Isgur: Why Forum Shopping is a Bigger Threat Than the Ethics Crisis
Episode 2991
Today on the gist, Mike examines the dark psychology of political permanence following the shocking murder-suicide of former Virginia Lieutenant Gove…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Sarah Isgur: "Stop Blaming the Court and Start Blaming Congress"
Episode 2990
Today on The Gist, Sarah Isgur editor of SCOTUSblog and co-host of Advisory Opinions, joins to dismantle the media’s most persistent myths about a st…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Jacob Mchangama On The "Four Hateful Men" Who Saved Free Speech
Episode 2989
Today on The Gist, the Hungarian language has 44 letters in its alphabet and exploring the origins of the name of Hungary's newly elected leader, Pet…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Jacob Mchangama On "Elite Panic"
Episode 2988
Donald Trump has accused the Pope of being weak on crime, despite the Vatican's famously nonexistent murder rate. Then, Vanderbilt professor Jacob Mc…
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Across The Movie Aisle: Mike Pesca's "***hole Tracker" Enters The Pitt
Episode 2987
Today on The Gist. Mike drops in on Across the Movie Aisle with Sonny Bunch and Peter Suderman to dissect the hit medical drama, The Pitt. They dive …
3 weeks ago
Matt Yglesias & Richard Kreitner: A Billion Americans vs. Breaking It Up
Episode 2986
Today on The Gist examining the rare pundit who advocates for the right policy even when it’s a proven election-loser, taking a cue from Matt Yglesia…
3 weeks, 1 day ago