On The Gist, Joe Biden again. Then Mike speaks with Slate blogger Ben Mathis-Lilley about impeachment. And we end with an interview with Chris Molanphy, who is back to run through the nominees for this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He and Mike talk about the new nominees, those who've appeared time and again, and the game theory of it all. Chris is the ... Show More
Jun 2
Simone Stolzoff: We’re Getting Worse At Not Knowing
Today on The Gist, President Trump says he “couldn’t care less” whether Iran negotiations are over because, frankly, they’ve gotten “a little boring.” Mike takes him at his word, which is exactly the problem: when the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices, and the possibility of war are o ... Show More
33m 41s
Jun 1
Aaron Tang: "Re-instill This Idea That We Can Sit Around and Talk to Each Other"
Today on The Gist, we analyze the Maine U.S. Senate race as Democrat Graham Plattner navigates a growing scandal while facing incumbent Susan Collins in a contest that tests party loyalties. Then, UC Davis law professor Aaron Tang discusses his PBS series, Breaking the Deadlock. ... Show More
41m 50s
Aug 2024
Sweet Home Chicago Pt. 2: Kamala In Command
John is joined by CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, Patrick Gaspard, and Politico senior political columnist Jonathan Martin to discuss the second two days of the Democratic National Convention. From the rat-a-tat succession of star turns by Bill Clinton, Tim W ... Show More
1h 20m
Jan 2022
We are the Majority… NOW ACT LIKE IT!!! (Feat. Jason Kander & Ravi Gupta and Brian Karem)
On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, we have a handful of incredible guests! First up, we sit down with Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta, hosts of the podcast, Majority 54. Kander was the Secretary of State of Missouri until 2017 and received the most votes of any Democratic ... Show More
1h 56m
Feb 2025
Why We (Still) Think the Grammys Are Good Now
Big wins for Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan. Standout performances from Doechii and Sabrina Carpenter. A conversation about why the 2025 awards worked. Guests: Joe Coscarelli, Caryn Ganz, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on App ... Show More
50m 45s
Aug 2024
Kamala's Left Field Veep Pick
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Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, and everyone but Never-Trump Republicans is happy! Plus, Donald Trump makes an insane Truth Social post where he fan ... Show More
4m 55s
Feb 2025
No One Told Trevor He Was Hosting the Grammys
<p>Trevor, Grammy Executive Producer Ben Winston, and Trevor’s good friend Sizwe Dhlomo take us deep behind the scenes of music’s biggest night. The trio discusses the decision to hold the event against the backdrop of the L.A. fires, how a series of unrelated missed calls made B ... Show More
2h 8m