On The Gist, journalist and podcast host Lauren Ober was shocked to realize Chelsea Manning is back in jail. In the interview, Ober talks with journalist Vanessa Grigoriadis about the new podcast Tabloid: The Making of Ivanka Trump. What's it like to go from aspiring socialite to familial lackey? Is there any room for pity? And when is she headed for Burnin ... Show More
Yesterday
Richard Lapper: Why Lula Didn't Become a Chavista
Today on the Gist, reflecting on the president's black tie press conference remarks about accepting political violence, and why our media ecosystem consistently selects for radical sentiment over the sensible. Then, Richard Lapper, former Latin American editor for the Financial T ... Show More
38m 39s
Apr 25
Mike Pesca Might Be Wrong & The Art of Korean Rock Throwing
It's the Saturday show! First, we pull a recent appearance: Mike joins Jeff Maurer on the I Might Be Wrong podcast. They debate Mike's recent Free Press article, "What Kind of Autocrat Loses an Election?", dissecting the definition of authoritarianism, Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hu ... Show More
34 m
Apr 24
Maya Kornberg on How Congress Got Stuck
Today on the Gist, the US and Iran are supposedly in peace talks, but the real terror might just be the Iranian Navy's choice of "loose ski masks." Then, Maya Kornberg from the Brennan Center for Justice joins the show to discuss her new book, Stuck: How Money, Media, and Violenc ... Show More
33m 32s
Jan 2025
Michelle Obama Knows What Time It Is
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comThe gang discuss the hearings for Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth and the changing "norms" in Joe Biden's final week in office, as Zuckerberg, Bezos, and Musk prepare for Donald Trump's inauguration that M ... Show More
10m 1s
Oct 2024
Normally Podcast: Trump & Elon Have Fun...The Left Loses It!
<p>In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the intersection of fast food culture and politics, focusing on Donald Trump's recent campaign event at a McDonald's. They explore the nostalgic and humorous aspects of Trump's persona, his ability to connect with ... Show More
32m 34s
Jul 2025
MAGA Turns On Trump Over Handling Of Jeffrey Epstein Files
Before taking office, President Trump promised to release the FBI's files on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Now he is urging his supporters to stop talking about Epstein. We discuss what the backlash means for Trump, for MAGA, and for the future of the Republican party.This ... Show More
13m 13s
Mar 2025
Karol Markowicz Show: Salena Zito's Journey into Journalism
<p>In this episode, Karol interviews Salena Zito, a seasoned journalist and author, who shares her unique journey into journalism, her insights on voter sentiment, and the importance of community. Salena recounts her experiences covering national politics, her connection to Penns ... Show More
34m 1s
Feb 2025
Trump 2.0: The Art of the Deal
<p>This week, President Trump proposed two deals that would require allies to put his needs ahead of their own.</p><p>Times’ Journalists Michael Barbaro, Catie Edmonson, Maggie Haberman, and Zolan Kanno-Youngs discuss how, in both cases, Trump got what he wanted.</p><p>Guest: </p ... Show More
29m 21s