The Gist
Peach Fish ProductionsFor 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 critique the left, the right, either party, or any idea.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 3066 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNews | |||
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Today on The Gist, guest host Bryan Greene steps in as temporary custodian to share a fresh interview between Mike Pesca and journalist Helen Lewis. Lewis dives into her cover story for The Atlantic exploring the rise of masculinism and the reactiona... more
Today on The Gist, guest host Bryan Greene kicks off our rotating host lineup with a dive into the Peach Fish archives. First, Mike Pesca dissects the political baggage hiding inside state anthems, from Maryland's pro-Confederate fight song to why We... more
Today on The Gist, guest host Bob Garfield replays an interview with prison reformer Vincent Schiraldi about his book, Mass Supervision: Probation, Parole, and the Illusion of Safety and Freedom. Schiraldi discusses his time running Rikers Island, ex... more
Today on The Gist, An interview with architect Michael Murphy about his memoir-style book, Our World in 10 Buildings: How Architecture Defines Who We Are and How We Live. Murphy details his career shift from studying classical, monumental architectur... more
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- Thank you Mike Pesca
I first started following the show in 2015. Its been a fantastic run and an achievement. The intellectual honesty, rigor, and silliness will be missed. Your singing will not.
Apple Podcasts5SMAD4
United States23 days ago - Centrist
He’s white. He’s a man. He thinks everything is going great.
Apple Podcasts5Brudd3788United States3 months ago - Excellent
Witty, refreshing sanity. Greet podcast.
Apple Podcasts5RokitanskyAschoffUnited States4 months ago - Poor interviewer
Ricky intro of guest
Only follow up thoughts to guest was disagreeing on a minor point
Poorly engaged with the material of the guest.
Apple Podcasts1DrewSauce…
United Kingdom4 months ago - Iran
What are talking about with respect to the danger of supersonic missile? Almost all missiles are supersonic. Always have been.
Apple Podcasts2justnuisanceUnited States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #75 | United States/News/Daily News |
Apple Podcasts | #125 |  Canada/News/Daily News |
Apple Podcasts | #189 | United Kingdom/News/Daily News |
Apple Podcasts | #130 |  Australia/News/Daily News |
Apple Podcasts | #180 |  Germany/News/Daily News |
Apple Podcasts | #229 |  Italy/News/Daily News |
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What is The Gist about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show blends brisk, panel-style dialogue with sharp political and cultural commentary, balancing rigorous current-events analysis with humor and accessible storytelling. Episodes feature a rotating cast of guests—journalists, authors, academics, and public figures—discussing media, policy, and society through a centrist, sometimes contrarian lens. The format often includes sponsor reads and cross-promotions, creating a dynamic, fast-paced daily briefing that still invites thoughtful critique of both political parties and public narratives. Noteworthy are the host's tireless probing questions, willingness to challenge guests, and a reputation for honest, no-frills discussion that aims to inform as it entertains. Potential listeners who en... more
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Recent guests on The Gist include:
1. Jeff Arcuri
2. David Wain
3. Ken Marino
4. Batya Ungar-Sargon
5. Ray Madoff
6. Elizabeth Bruenig
7. Ben Kawaller
8. Isaac Butler
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