Today on the Gist, Politico magazine editor Susan Glasser talks with Mike about "politicization," and why politicians, of all people, like to demonize it. Mike also asks Stephen Dubner about the secret sauce that helped the Freakonomics empire take hold in book and podcast form. For the Spiel, let's partake of national doughnut day. Get The Gist by email as ... Show More
Apr 13
Jacob Mchangama On "Elite Panic"
Donald Trump has accused the Pope of being weak on crime, despite the Vatican's famously nonexistent murder rate. Then, Vanderbilt professor Jacob Mchangama joins to discuss his new book, The Future of Free Speech. They discuss the global free speech recession, the sharp pivot fr ... Show More
34m 21s
Apr 11
Across The Movie Aisle: Mike Pesca's "***hole Tracker" Enters The Pitt
Today on The Gist. Mike drops in on Across the Movie Aisle with Sonny Bunch and Peter Suderman to dissect the hit medical drama, The Pitt. They dive into the structural triumphs of the Noah Wyle prestige series, the realities of Hollywood’s persistent "villain problem," and Mike’ ... Show More
20m 44s
Feb 2024
Conversations: A Bunch of Rulers Sit Down for a Chat, Julian’s Symposium w/ Dr Jeremy Swist
Liv speaks with Dr Jeremy Swist about the emperor Julian, his work, and Jeremy's translation and production of the Symposium of the Caesars, coming out on the next episode of the podcast! Find further details on the production here.Attributions and licensing information for music ... Show More
1h 17m
Mar 2025
"I Was Inside The CULT!" – Lindy Li EXPOSES DNC Cover-Up, Billion-Dollar SCAM & Obama’s 3rd Term | PBD Podcast | Ep. 554
<p>Former Mid-Atlantic Regional Chair of the DNC, Lindy Li, sits down with Patrick Bet-David to reveal shocking behind-the-scenes SECRETS of the Democratic Party. </p><p><br></p><p>From Biden’s cognitive decline, Kamala Harris’ meltdowns, and the hidden power players controlling ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 2025
"Big Pharma Is Organized Crime" - Whistleblower Peter C. Gøtzsche REVEALS Pharma’s Dirty Secrets | PBD Podcast | Ep. 644
Patrick Bet-David sits down with whistleblower and author Dr. Peter C. Gøtzsche, who reveals why he calls Big Pharma “organized crime,” exposing the industry’s bribery, corruption, and dangerous practices hidden behind prescription drugs and corporate power.------🍋 ZEST IT FORWA ... Show More
1h 16m
<p>The California politician on his “wake-up call” at an earlier moment of political upheaval, and the one he’s experiencing today.</p><ul><li>Thoughts? Email us at <strong>theinterview@nytimes.com</strong></li><li>Watch our show on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thei ... Show More
