Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMolly Worthen: "Charisma Is a Tool of the Weak"
Historian Molly Worthen discusses her new book Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History from the Puritans to Donald Trump — arguing that char…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mickey Bergman: "Even Maduro Has a Soft Spot"
Mickey Bergman, who negotiates the release of political prisoners, returns to explain how freeing hostages from the world's most hostile regimes runs…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mickey Bergman: The Psychology of the Hostage Deal
Today on The Gist, Global Reach CEO Mickey Bergman discusses the high-stakes world of international hostage negotiation. He details the emotional int…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Chris Cillizza: Male Friendships, Political Posturing, and the Death of Shared Sacrifice
For this weekend's Saturday Show, Mike shares a recent Substack Live conversation with political analyst and commentator Chris Cillizza. They kick th…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Geeta Gandbhir: "She Weaponized Her Privilege"
Today on The Gist, historic double Oscar-nominated director Geeta Gandbhir joins the show to discuss her Netflix documentary feature, The Perfect Nei…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Not Even Mad: Jeff Nussbaum & Dan Rothschild
Jeff Nussbaum and Dan Rothschild debate the Iran war's shaky public support, the administration's failure to make a clear case for sacrifice, and whe…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Aaron Tracy and Roald Dahl's Dangerous Double Life
Aaron Tracy joins to talk about The Secret World of Roald Dahl, his podcast about the children's author as war spy, improvised medical inventor, and …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Nir Eyal: "Your Brain Is Already Lying To You"
Today on The Gist, bestselling author Nir Eyal joins the show to discuss his new book, Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yoursel…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Elizabeth Tsurkov: Surviving 900 Days as a Hostage
Today on The Gist, Princeton PhD researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov joins the show to share her harrowing experience of being kidnapped and held hostage in…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Mike Pesca on Lifelong: The Bliss Molecule and the Psychology of Weight Loss
For this Saturday Show, Mike takes the guest seat on Lifelong with Ethan Suplee. Actor Ethan Suplee (Remember the Titans, My Name Is Earl) is well-kn…
1 month, 3 weeks ago