The Gist
Peach Fish Productions
For thirty minutes each day, Pesca challenges himself and his audience, in a responsibly provocative style, and gets beyond the rigidity and dogma. The Gist is surprising, reasonable, and willing to critique the left, the right, either party, or any idea.
Episodes
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Jul 20, 2024 • 25min
BEST OF THE GIST: RNC 2024 Edition
Author Bryan Burrow discusses America's 1970s radical underground movements and their impact today, exploring the acceptance of bombings as protest pre-9/11. The podcast delves into the effects of political rhetoric on violence, analyzing Trump's influence on polarization and the challenges facing American democracy.
Jul 19, 2024 • 21min
Trump Reflects, Then Rages
Musicians Kid Rock and wrestler Hulk Hogan discuss Trump's post-shooting speech, showcasing his mixed emotions. The podcast also covers Republican achievements, the silence on abortion at RNC, and dissecting Trump's unique convention speech structure.
Jul 18, 2024 • 28min
Trump's Unexpected Strength With Black Voters
Burgess Owens, one of the six black Republicans supporting Trump, discusses Trump's appeal to black voters. The podcast also covers misleading claims at the RNC and J.D. Vance's unveiling. Analysis includes Trump's economic claims and leadership qualities, focusing on unity in politics and empowerment for black men.
Jul 17, 2024 • 22min
Babydog And Boebert
Republican Senate candidates Lauren Boebert and David McCormick share insights on border security and illegal immigration policies. The podcast discusses the emotional impact of crimes committed by unauthorized immigrants and the need for strong leadership in American politics. The episode also covers the tragic story of a baby's death from fentanyl poisoning and the challenges of border enforcement.
Jul 16, 2024 • 25min
Republicans Explain Polarization
Exploring the polarizing effects of fiery political rhetoric on escalating violence, Republicans at the RNC discuss gas prices, black Republicans on stage, JD Vance, DJ Trump, and differing perspectives on political issues.
Jul 15, 2024 • 32min
Heated Rhetoric (And Deranged People With Guns) Are Making Politics Dangerous
Abby Kiesa from Tufts University's CIRCLE discusses youth voting trends and challenges. The podcast delves into the impact of inflammatory political rhetoric on violence and the importance of engaging young people in democratic participation. The episode also analyzes recent events at the Republican National Convention and the potential game-changing events for the 2024 election.
Jul 13, 2024 • 1h 9min
BEST OF THE GIST: The Good Fight Edition
Mike discusses media and society with Yascha Mounk on The Good Fight podcast. Topics include media evolution, political discourse, challenges in audience diversification, media manipulation, and insights on the election strategies of Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Jul 12, 2024 • 32min
Water War
Guests Gabriela Cowperthwaite and Nate Halverson discuss their film 'The Grab' about the war for water. They also talk about Biden's press conference, Broadway brilliance turning basic, and the controversies around 'Hamilton'.
Jul 11, 2024 • 32min
France vs USA When "Democracy Is At Stake"
Yascha Mounk discusses France's recent snap election, the defeat of the National Rally, and the evolution of right-wing parties in Europe. They analyze the complexity of the current political situation, the importance of persuasion, and the disconnect between economic indicators and political communication in the US.
Jul 10, 2024 • 42min
Elon Musk: Space Innovator or Inefficient Colonel Sanders?
Elon Musk's SpaceX faces scrutiny over impact on wildlife vs progress, France election misreporting, and debate on ShotSpotter technology accuracy in detecting gunshots for law enforcement.
