
The Gist Who Are The Night Owls?
Feb 2, 2024
The podcast explores topics such as correlations between body parts and lifespan, the lack of sanity in American politics, the impact of drug decriminalization in Oregon, and reflections on the credibility of the New Yorker magazine.
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Dog Longevity
- Mike Pesca starts the podcast by discussing a study on dog longevity.
- Smooshy-faced dogs like bulldogs have shorter lifespans than pointy-snouted dogs.
Political Extremists
- Joe Klein points out the extremity of the current political climate.
- He criticizes interest groups, particularly populist white supremacists in the Republican Party, for derailing American politics.
Trump's Character
- Joe Klein expresses his opinion of Donald Trump, based on 40 years of knowing him.
- He states Trump is driven by anger rather than substance.
