Today on The Gist, guest host Bryan Green introduces two conversations on lethal implements and nutritional science. First, Mike Pesca speaks with Rachel McCarthy James about her book Whack Job: A History of Axe Murder, tracing the axe's history from prehistoric tool and Shang Dynasty symbol of power to battlefield weapon and instrument of execution. Then, Maria Konnikova joins Mike to separate fact from fiction regarding dietary sodium, breaking down blood pressure risks and revealing the surprising processed foods driving most of our daily salt intake.&nbsp;Stop online threats before they become real-world attacks. Visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer">ironwall.com/GIST</a> and request a free Risk Assessment to see exactly how exposed your executives are.Produced by Corey WaraDo you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">thegist@mikepesca.com</a>For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mikepesca.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.mikepesca.com/</a>⁠For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/</a>For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List&nbsp;<a href="https://mikepesca.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mikepesca.substack.com/</a>Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g</a>⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/</a>X&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/pescami" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/pescami</a>TikTok&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist</a>To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="mailto:sales@amplitudemediapartners.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sales@amplitudemediapartners.com</a> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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