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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 c... Read more

Ranked #1

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Sweep the Left

Sweep the Left

On The Gist, nobody move or the economy gets it, Trump says. The guys behind the left’s most irreverent podcast (Chapo T... Read more

23 Aug 2018

24mins

Ranked #2

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College-Aged Coddling

College-Aged Coddling

On The Gist, guest host John McWhorter considers campus safe spaces.  In the past few years, college campuses have been ... Read more

1 Oct 2018

29mins

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Ranked #3

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The Truth Behind the Steele Dossier

The Truth Behind the Steele Dossier

On The Gist, Chuck Todd.In the Interview, former The Wall Street Journal reporter and Fusion GPS co-founder Glenn Simpso... Read more

7 Dec 2019

25mins

Ranked #4

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Making the Worse Argument

Making the Worse Argument

On The Gist, unpopular opinions.In the Interview, Mike talks to actor Kal Penn about his sitcom Sunnyside. They discuss ... Read more

5 Dec 2019

34mins

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Ranked #5

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Halls of Fame Need Diversity, Too

Halls of Fame Need Diversity, Too

On The Gist, it’s tough to find a host for the Oscars.In the interview, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame can quickly bec... Read more

12 Dec 2018

39mins

Ranked #6

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Democratic Socialists of America, for the Win?

Democratic Socialists of America, for the Win?

On The Gist, Vladimir Putin, RT, and the Salisbury poisoning.  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez might have scary values to conse... Read more

15 Sep 2018

31mins

Ranked #7

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The Mystery of Ivanka Trump

The Mystery of Ivanka Trump

On The Gist, journalist and podcast host Lauren Ober was shocked to realize Chelsea Manning is back in jail. In the inte... Read more

28 Aug 2019

33mins

Ranked #8

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When the President Speaks …

When the President Speaks …

On The Gist, President Trump interrupted Nancy Pelosi because he interrupts everyone.In the interview, the deputy execut... Read more

13 Dec 2018

30mins

Ranked #9

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Between a Rock and a Funny Place

Between a Rock and a Funny Place

On The Gist, Saudi Arabia, Trump, and Jamal Khashoggi. Comedy Cellar owner Noam Dworman has had a post-scandal Louis C.K... Read more

17 Oct 2018

30mins

Ranked #10

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Presidential Temper Tantrums

Presidential Temper Tantrums

On The Gist, suing the swamp. In the interview, Marc Randolph is here to talk with Mike about the early beginnings of Ne... Read more

3 Oct 2019

29mins

Ranked #11

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What Is … a Podcast, Alex?

What Is … a Podcast, Alex?

On The Gist, Christine Blasey Ford deserves a hearing on her own terms, and that’s all we can say for now. Bert Kreische... Read more

20 Sep 2018

28mins

Ranked #12

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The Pushback Artist

The Pushback Artist

On The Gist, do we really have to give up plastic straws?Then, and more seriously: a look back on a recent episode.On We... Read more

28 Jul 2018

42mins

Ranked #13

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The Plain Prince

The Plain Prince

On Tuesday's Gist, Donald Trump’s win has inspired a whole bunch of down-ballot Republicans, and boy, are they lame.What... Read more

24 Apr 2018

36mins

Ranked #14

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The Blue Blizzard

The Blue Blizzard

On The Gist, the man in the van is a sad man indeed.  Harry Enten is a senior writer and analyst for CNN Politics and st... Read more

26 Oct 2018

33mins

Ranked #15

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Why Now With the Weinstein Stories?

Why Now With the Weinstein Stories?

Why did it take years of reporting before any news organizations could nail down the Harvey Weinstein story? NPR media c... Read more

14 Oct 2017

32mins

Ranked #16

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Trump Will Lose in 2020

Trump Will Lose in 2020

On The Gist, it’s a good day for those who love quarterly fundraising numbers among Democratic presidential candidates! ... Read more

17 Jul 2019

31mins

Ranked #17

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The Future for Democrats

The Future for Democrats

On The Gist, Mike went to Politicon this past weekend and moderated the panel What Now Democrats, featuring James Carvil... Read more

1 Nov 2019

44mins

Ranked #18

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My Life as a Sitcom

My Life as a Sitcom

On The Gist, QAnon and sound design.Comedian Guy Branum is a hilarious intellect with an intimidating amount of pop cult... Read more

2 Aug 2018

30mins

Ranked #19

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The Business of Celebrity Tabloids

The Business of Celebrity Tabloids

On The Gist, Nancy Pelosi. In the interview, Mike talks to filmmaker Mark Landsman and former National Enquirer editor-i... Read more

15 Nov 2019

27mins

Ranked #20

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Starting a War

Starting a War

On the Gist, the Quds force.In the interview, Slate’s Fred Kaplan is here to talk with Mike about the recent action the ... Read more

4 Jan 2020

29mins

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