On the Gist, Marianne Williamson is out. In the interview, Adam Davidson is back, this time talking to Mike about his new book The Passion Economy: The New Rules for Thriving in the Twenty-First Century. They discuss the case studies Adam used to illustrate this positive aspect of the economy in recent years, and how people have turned their passions into pr ... Show More
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Alex Edelman: "There's not a lot of comedy in being right."
Today on The Gist, guest host Isabella introduces Mike Pesca's conversation with comedian Alex Edelman on Funny You Should Mention, discussing his acclaimed solo Broadway show, Just for Us. Edelman breaks down the craft of joke mechanics and set construction, the role of audience ... Show More
51m 49s
Oct 7
Yaakov Katz: "An idea cannot be defeated."
Guest host Isabella introduces Mike Pesca's conversation with Yaakov Katz, author of While Israel Slept. Katz explains the intelligence failures and false assumptions behind October 7, the international fallout, and why he believes ending the conflict means dismantling Hamas thro ... Show More
39m 38s
May 2023
Marianne Williamson: Something Is Falling Apart At The Seams
Donny is joined by author and 2024 presidential candidate, Marianne Williamson. Williamson discusses why she is motivated to run for president again, her view of the country, and what steps need to be taken for the United States to get back on the right path. Learn more about you ... Show More
31m 54s
Oct 2024
The Mystic Jesus with Marianne Williamson
In today’s episode, Jeff welcomes back bestselling author, former presidential candidate, and spiritual leader, Marianne Williamson. In their conversation, they explore key themes in her latest book, The Mystic Jesus, where she re-examines the teachings of Jesus Christ through a ... Show More
56m 56s
May 2025
Slowing Down in an Age of Acceleration with Elif Shafak
This week, we take a breath. In a world spinning faster than a speedcubing final, we step away from bond yields and geopolitics and lean into something more human: imagination. We swap global crises for quiet joys, from a Rubik’s cube competition in Wicklow to the power of storyt ... Show More
34m 28s