Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNot Even Mad: Elizabeth Bruening & Ben Kawaller
Episode 3060
Today on The Gist, reaching into the archives for a pre-July 4th holiday treat, sharing a classic 2017 spoof that features dramatic readings of unexp…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Isaac Butler: "Part Of Living In A Society Means Giving Over A Certain Amount Of Agency"
Episode 3059
Today on The Gist, we explore the media framing of the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision. Then, author and cultural critic Isaac Butler…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Isaac Butler: "Part Of Living In A Society Means Giving Over A Certain Amount Of Agency"
Episode 3058
Today on The Gist, we explore the media framing of the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision. Then, author and cultural critic Isaac Butler…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Eric Lichtblau: "Hate Speech Leads Directly To Hate Crimes"
Episode 3056
Today on The Gist, a look back at a Webby Award nominated focus group spoof from the vault before diving into a major analysis of the Supreme Court's…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ben Fountain: "We're Real Good At The Blur"
Episode 3054
Today on The Gist, Mike Pesca delivers a bittersweet announcement. Then, acclaimed novelist and political chronicler Ben Fountain joins for the entir…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ben Fountain: "We're Real Good At The Blur"
Episode 3053
Today on The Gist, Mike Pesca delivers a bittersweet announcement. Then, acclaimed novelist and political chronicler Ben Fountain joins for the entir…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ro Khanna & Mike Pesca: The Middle
Episode 3052
Today on the Saturday special, we present Mike's full, two-part appearance on the public radio show and podcast The Middle with host Jeremy Hobson an…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Funny You Should Mention: Graham Kay
Episode 3051
Today on The Gist, exploring the stark disconnect between economic data and public perception Then, a new Funny You Should Mention with Canadian come…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Anna Varfolomeeva: "Eighty Percent Of Russian Troops Are Getting Wiped Out Before They Reach The Front Line"
Episode 3050
Today on The Gist, we examine a wave of 6-3 Supreme Court decisions. Then, strategic communications analyst Anna Varfolomeeva of the Cognitive Securi…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ben Rhodes: "The Thing They Do As The Next Step Is The Most Consequential Part Of The Deal"
Episode 3049
Today on The Gist, we explore the collapse of the bipartisan affordable housing package on Capitol Hill. Then, former Obama deputy national security …
3 months, 3 weeks ago