On The Gist, what's all this a'boot the shifting Canadian accent? We speak with sociolinguist Paul De Decker. Plus, Douglas Birch from the Center for Public Integrity explains why South Africa still has highly enriched uranium. For the Spiel, should Biden's unscripted moments inspire confidence or concern? Get your tickets for The Gist's live show in Brookly ... Show More
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Jennifer Shahade on the Grandmaster of Intermezzos: Donald Trump
Today on the Gist, looking at the recent Virginia gerrymander vote and what it actually means for democracy when one side plays to win. Then, chess master and poker pro Jennifer Shahade joins the show to discuss her new book, Thinking Sideways: How to Think Like a Chess Player an ... Show More
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Jonathan Cheng on the Realities of Uncovering North Korea
Today on the Gist, exploring the consequences of relocating Afghan allies to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Then, Wall Street Journal China Bureau Chief Jonathan Cheng is back to discuss the complexities of reporting on a closed society like North Korea, the strategic thinking ... Show More
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Jonathan Cheng on When Pyongyang Was the Jerusalem of the East
Today on the Gist, looking at the dropping price of eggs and the DOJ's antitrust investigation into major producers for market manipulation. Then, Wall Street Journal China Bureau Chief Jonathan Cheng joins the show to discuss his new book, Korean Messiah: Kim Il Sung and the Chr ... Show More
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I’m Not Opening My Coffee Shop in Greece — Greece Recap Pt.2
<p>My bestie, Justin Anderson, and I continue to break down our trip to Greece! Including how my first big trip with Mark was overall, one thing he's completely unfazed by, the new location for my coffee shop, and Saylor taking over Uncommon James on reality TV.</p><p><br></p><p> ... Show More
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Why Poilievre is “Unaware” of Transgender People
<p>Emboldened by Trump, Poilievre denies the existence of trans people in an interview on CP24. Dale Smith joins to unpack why Poilievre is playing dumb on gender and the serious stakes for trans rights in Canada.</p><br><p>Plus, DeepSeek, Energy East, and Jesse responds to angry ... Show More
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# 666 - Big Jay Oakerson is a Hardcore Christian
I sit down with comedian, Big Jay Oakerson. We talk about his new special, fixing yourself, painters, what we would do if we had 6 months to live, and much more!
Check out his new special “THEM” on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T12MMZ69Z2Y
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