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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 critique the left, the right, either party, or any idea.

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The New York Times Executive Editor proclaims the paper to not be in the business of defeating Trump. Howls of outrage ensue. Plus, Donald Trump seems fine with fines. And in a talk with Danielle Clode, author of Koala: A Natural History and an Uncer... more

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40 hours ago

Infrequently, we offer listeners a taste of something we think you may like that isn’t from our kitchen, to torture the metaphor. Such is the case today. You may think you know Malcolm Gladwell. He is, after all, the New York Times bestselling author... more

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3 days ago

In this installment of Best Of The Gist, a break from our typical format for the weekend. Today we’ll listen to Mike’s recent appearance on WILL, which is Illinois Public Media. He was invited to sit on a panel to discuss if NPR is biased. Mike is ju... more

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4 days ago

For decades, bad posture was seen as everything from a moral failing, to a health risk, to a military vulnerability. In her new book, Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America, University of Pennsylvania historian of medicine Beth Linker discusses how ... more

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 348 ratings
  • Coffee on Screen :)

    One of the few shows that walk barefoot on the hot coals of current topics. Then I was hit with a Latin translation that caused me to shower my laptop in the physical manifestation of a belly laugh

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wysurfin
    United States3 months ago
  • This podcast seems biased

    I could not listen to an entire podcast because it leans so heavily to one side ick

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    1
    Mouzaya
    Canada5 months ago
  • Big Intellect, frivolous arguments

    Yay. He’s back. more

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    voltroner
    United Statesa year ago
  • Clever, Sharp,Insightful

    Mike Pesca invites great guests and asks very thoughtful questions. His skills as a critical thinker and entertaining orator make almost every episode well worth the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tdddeingee
    United States2 years ago
  • Welcome Back!

    Many have already said so, but its worth writing again, so glad to have your wit and insight back :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wysurfin
    United States2 years ago

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