Tonight's Milwaukee debate presents a chance for the absent Donald Trump's fellow Republicans to offer a frontal assault, a sideward glance, or a kiss on the backside. Plus, the free-floating anxiety of death tolls estimated and unknown. And we're once more joined by Martha Hodes, author of My Hijacking: A Personal History of Forgetting and Remembering. Pr ... Show More
Apr 28
Ted Dintersmith: The Life-Changing Math Schools Ignore
Today on the Gist, examining the confusing details and conspiracy theories surrounding the recent Washington press corps assailant. Then, Ted Dintersmith joins to discuss his book, Aftermath: The Life-Changing Math That Schools Won't Teach You. He explains why schools are stuck t ... Show More
43m 43s
Apr 27
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
Mar 2025
The “Joe Rogan of the left”
Data on who didn’t vote for the Dems is finally coming in and it’s clear that they have a problem. Can Hasan Piker be the solution?
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Travis Larchuk, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd ... Show More
27m 42s
Sep 2025
Trump's "tough on crime" spree
President Donald Trump thinks he solved crime in the nation's capital. Let’s take a look at the data (which he says is dubious). This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir, and host ... Show More
25m 48s
Apr 2025
How Trump saved Canada’s libs
The Liberal Party was set to lose today’s election. Now, thanks to President Trump, it just might win.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Gabrielle Berbey, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, ... Show More
25m 52s
Jan 2025
Trump Joins The Show To Drop Massive Truth Bombs (Ep. 2403)
Trump called into my radio show yesterday and stunned everyone listening. In this episode, I discuss the key points, plus more on the inauguration security situation, Biden's last weekend in power and more.
Mike Waltz Teases ‘Consequences’ For Former Intel Officials Who Signed ... Show More
1h 1m