Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century, but he didn't spend his entire life in the ring. During the Vietnam War, he spent his time trying to avoid the draft as a conscientious objector. Journalist Leigh Montville says the struggle changed Ali's life—and the country. Montville's new book is Sting Like a Bee. In the Spiel, a closer ... Show More
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Franklin Foer: Chronicling The Purged
Today on The Gist, what do UFO disclosures and covert strikes on Iran have in common? They are all part of the great distraction machine. Then, The Atlantic's Franklin Foer joins the show to discuss his recent project, The Purged. The conversation examines the quiet catastrophe o ... Show More
37 m
May 12
David Epstein: Thinking Inside the Box
Today on The Gist, breaking down how the UAE and Saudi Arabia have been secretly carrying out strikes on Iran, and what this means for U.S. ceasefire efforts, the global oil market, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Then, bestselling author David Epstein returns to the s ... Show More
44m 55s
May 11
Kevin Williamson: The Psychotic State of Texas Politics
Today on the Gist, breaking down Energy Secretary Chris Wright's masterclass in dodging gas price predictions on Meet the Press amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. Then, The Dispatch's Kevin Williamson joins the show to discuss the eccentric, radicalized, and "just about psychot ... Show More
45m 55s
Sep 2024
Muhammad Ali: The Fighter Who Never Gave Up
Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest athletes in history, but he was also a kind and brave person who stood up for what he believed in. In this episode, we’ll tell the exciting story of how Ali became the world champion in boxing, including his most famous fights. But we’ll also ... Show More
9m 44s
Sep 2024
Laila Ali: Muhammad Ali's Daughter Reveals His Greatest Lessons (E287)
<p>In this episode, we welcome the incredible professional boxer, Laila Ali, to High Performance. As the daughter of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, Laila has carved her own path in the world of sports and beyond. Not only is she a former undefeated world champion boxer, but she's ... Show More
57m 31s
Jun 2025
Muhammad Ali’s Leadership Habit That Set Him Apart
<p>Undefeated boxing champion and entrepreneur Laila Ali takes us ringside, then into the heart of what it means to belong. </p><br><p>In this episode of Essential Habits, we uncover the deceptively simple practice her father, Muhammad Ali, modeled again and again: looking a ... Show More
36m 59s