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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.

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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#2377

Gold Heist, Foiled

Canadian police are making arrests in the 2023 theft of $14 million of gold from an Air Canada flight. The criminals weapon of choice? Guns? Dynamite? How about fraudulent bills of lading for scrod? Also on the show, Max Stearns is the author of the new book [Parliamentary America: The Least Radical Means of Radically Repairing Our Broken Democracy] (https://www.amazon.com/Parliamentary-America-Radically-Repairing-Democracy/dp/1421448335) . We will discuss the needed repairs. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com) To advertise on the show, visit: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist) Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mikes Substack at: [Pesca] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) [Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

24 hrs Ago

49 MINS

49:24

24 hrs Ago

#2376

Family Guy Guy Guides Us Through Danger

Evan Waite, writer for Family Guy and The Onion, discusses his career, theories of comedy, and his new book, [Life Wants You Dead: A Calm, Rational, and Totally Legit Guide to Scaring Yourself Safe] (https://www.amazon.com/Life-Wants-You-Dead-Rational/dp/1797219359) . Plus, why can't Ukraine have the defenses that Israel has? And a new NPR CEO critiques truth. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com) To advertise on the show, visit: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist) Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mikes Substack at: [Pesca] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) [Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

Yesterday

43 MINS

43:24

Yesterday

#2375

Getting Aid to Gaza

Arwa Damon, recently back from Gaza, is a former CNN International Correspondent who has transitioned to relief work. Her organization is INARA, [the International Network for Aid, Relief & Assistance] (https://inara.org/) . She discusses the situation in Gaza, how opaque Israeli inspection protocols delay aid, how the killings of World Central Kitchen workers complicated the job of relief workers, and how Gaza compares to other war zones she's covered. ln the Spiel, we can now declare that murder is down, even if we've been falsely declaring it for some time now. And Donald Trump loves comparing himself to Al Capone. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com) To advertise on the show, visit: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist) Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mikes Substack at: [Pesca] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) [Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Apr 2024

44 MINS

44:54

16 Apr 2024

#2374

Bond, Trump Bond

On the show today, an Iranian attack repelled. And, in a full-show interview, Will Thomas, assistant professor of law at the University of Michigan, joins to talk about Trumps recent bond hearing and explains the process behind the bond and how people go about paying it. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com) To advertise on the show, visit: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist) Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mikes Substack at: [Pesca] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) [Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Apr 2024

49 MINS

49:21

15 Apr 2024

#2373

BEST OF THE GIST: The Juice, Squeezed Edition

In this installment of Best Of The Gist, listen to Mike’s show opener this past Thursday about the death of O.J. Simpson. Then we listen back to our December 6, 2016 interview with Ezra Edelman, whose documentary O.J.: Made In America, explored Simpson’s life. It won the Oscar for Best Documentary at the 2016 Academy Awards.    Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara  Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (http://thegist@mikepesca.com)   To advertise on the show: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist)   Subscribe to our ad-free and/or PescaPlus versions of The Gist: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ ] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mike’s Substack: [Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

13 Apr 2024

25 MINS

25:18

13 Apr 2024

#2372

Delicious Chicken 'n' Mice

Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo are the eco-directors of Food Inc 2, which raises questions about how American agribusinesses have an unhealthy relationship with politicians, communities, and our bodies. Plus, the beatings out of Chechnya will continue ... within strict BPM limits. And part two of our look at On The Media's featherbed of a segment on UNRWA and Israel. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com) To advertise on the show, visit: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist) Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mikes Substack at: [Pesca] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) [Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

43 MINS

43:55

12 Apr 2024

#2371

Pour Some Sugar On The Man In The Mirror O' Mine

Chris Molanphy drops by to count down the hits of 1988, a time when we weren't worried, we were happy, and we were making the transition from the exiting of dreams and the entering of cars. Also, in 1988 OJ Simpson was in a new movie called The Naked Gun. Today, OJ Simpson, football great, and adjudicated killer of two people is dead. We can say that and be factual. Plus, an On The Media segment on UNRWA leaves out a bit of context, namely a single inculpatory fact about UNRWA's members involvement in October 7th, or support of Hamas. Link to Episodes mentioned in Spiel: [On The Media] (https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/episodes/on-the-media-warring-narratives-around-unrwa-media-bets-on-sports-gambling?tab=transcript) [What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: UNRWA's problem isn't the terrorists in its ranks] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-matters-now-to-haviv-rettig-gur-unrwas-problem/id1067953235?i=1000645449884) Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com) To advertise on the show, visit: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist) Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mikes Substack at: [Pesca] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) [Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Apr 2024

43 MINS

43:51

11 Apr 2024

#2370

Florida, Abortion, and Trump

The Bulwark's Marc Caputo says Florida's six-week limit on abortion is vulnerable, but not certain, to go down via popular referendum. Even so, Donald Trump has such a huge advantage in the state he's unlikely to suffer from its presence on the ballot. Caputo also says Trump's strategic ambiguity, or even avoidance, of the issue will probably work, based on the general Trump unaccountability theory. Plus, the Tik Tok Taoiseach. And also, what's a "Taoiseach?" Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com) To advertise on the show, visit: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist) Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mikes Substack at: [Pesca] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) [Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Apr 2024

41 MINS

41:36

10 Apr 2024

#2369

Arizona's 1864 Abortion Law Stands

The Arizona Supreme Court has banned almost all abortions in the state, deferring to a law written in 1864. Also on the show, a brief history of Ecuador and embassies. Plus, the continuation of our interview with Keith Humphreys, Stanford Professor and co-author of the Atlantic story, "Why Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Failed." Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com) To advertise on the show, visit: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist) Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mikes Substack at: [Pesca] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) [Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Apr 2024

32 MINS

32:16

09 Apr 2024

#2368

Oregon Drug Debacle

Keith Humphreys, Stanford Professor and author of Addiction: A Very Short Introduction, talks about the of failure of a local Oregon ordinance he was called in to offer expertise about. We discuss his Atlantic story, "Why Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Failed." Plus, the path of totality, and dealing with Hamas over hostages. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com) To advertise on the show, visit: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist) Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mikes Substack at: [Pesca] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) [Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Apr 2024

32 MINS

32:22

08 Apr 2024

#2367

BEST OF THE GIST: Podcast Implosion Edition

In this installment of Best Of The Gist, Mike’s Thursday Spiel about the carnage at NPR and the reason for it. Then we listen back to part of Mike’s January conversation with Jeremy Hobson, host of The Middle and long-time public radio personality, about what’s going wrong at NPR. This part of the interview with Jeremy was formerly a PescaPlus extra.    Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara  Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (http://thegist@mikepesca.com)   To advertise on the show: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist)   Subscribe to our ad-free and/or PescaPlus versions of The Gist: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ ] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mike’s Substack: [Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

06 Apr 2024

44 MINS

44:22

06 Apr 2024

#2366

Remembering The Repressed Memory Movement

Jena Martin is a pathologist by day who has produced a six-part podcast series looking back at the recovered memory movement of the late 1980s and early 90s. Everyone was having them, were any real? Plus, a partial traipsing down the path of totality in advance of Monday's eclipse. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com) To advertise on the show, visit: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist) Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mikes Substack at: [Pesca] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) [Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

41 MINS

41:03

05 Apr 2024

#2365

Public Radio Podcast Pounded

Another round of bloodletting in the world of podcasting and public radio. NPR listenership is down 15-20%, and the excuses the industry is relying on wither, don't apply, or are flat out wrong.  Mike offers a path to course correction that he doubts his old colleagues will take. But one public broadcaster is crushing it ... the BBC. Could this be because Mike is prominently featured in [Episode 3 of Helen Lewis Has Left The Chat?] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/left-the-chat-no-3-several-people-are-typing/id1659385785?i=1000651261887) And we're joined by Emily Blout, author of Media and Power in Modern Iran to talk about her recent article, "The Disturbing Rise of Strategic Antisemitism." Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com) To advertise on the show, visit: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist) Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mikes Substack at: [Pesca] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) [Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

04 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:26

04 Apr 2024

#2364

Trump Is Their Barbarian

Atlantic Staff writer Tim Alberta, author of [The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism] (https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688X) says many Christians support Donald Trump because they are forgiving, and specifically because he isn't. Plus, the President of Argentina assails the anatomical properties of his hemispheric peers. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com) To advertise on the show, visit: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist) Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mikes Substack at: [Pesca] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) [Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

46 MINS

46:28

03 Apr 2024

#2363

Barge Bilge

U.S. leaders put Netanyahu on notice. And is it worth knowing about all the stupid Francis Scott Key Bridge conspiracy theories? Plus, CNN's Jim Sciutto analyses Donald Trump's many mixed feelings towards NATO, and tries to divide the tough talk from the actual courses of action. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com) To advertise on the show, visit: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist) Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mikes Substack at: [Pesca] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) [Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

02 Apr 2024

43 MINS

43:05

02 Apr 2024

#2362

Real Rolexes, Fake Story

CNN's Jim Sciutto comes by to discuss his new book, [The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China, and the Next World War] (https://www.amazon.com/Return-Great-Powers-Russia-China/dp/0593474139) . Plus, the Women's NCAA tournament draws the wrong court, and an April Fools game asks you to spot the fake Rolex. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (mailto:thegist@mikepesca.com) To advertise on the show, visit: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist) Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mikes Substack at: [Pesca] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) [Profundities | MikePesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Apr 2024

35 MINS

35:59

01 Apr 2024

#2361

BEST OF THE GIST: March Madness

In this installment of Best Of The Gist, the rise of women’s college basketball knows no (re)bounds, and yet somehow has still been overstated. We also listen back to his 2018 interview with Barbara Lipska, whose career as a neuroscientist did not prepare her to identify the dark effects of her own brain tumors diagnosed in 2015. There’s studying a damaged brain, and then there’s having one. Lipska is the author of The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind: My Tale of Madness and Recovery.   Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara  Email us at [thegist@mikepesca.com] (http://thegist@mikepesca.com/)   To advertise on the show: [https://advertisecast.com/TheGist] (https://advertisecast.com/TheGist)   Subscribe to our ad-free and/or PescaPlus versions of The Gist: [https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ ] (https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/) Follow Mike’s Substack: [Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack] (https://mikepesca.substack.com/)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

30 Mar 2024

26 MINS

26:46

30 Mar 2024