The Gist

Director Thomas Kail and actor Lior Ashkenazi discuss the Hulu series We Were The Lucky Ones, detailing the challenges of an all-Jewish cast and differences in Israeli and American reactions to movie Nazis. The podcast also explores the nature of speculation in sports, TV, and politics.

Ben Smith and Nayeema Raza, co-hosts of the Semaphor podcast Mixed Signals, discuss the turmoil at the Washington Post. Plus Jamal Bowman's Israel pronouncements were an important part, but hardly the only factor, in his political demise. And NGOs and the media should be scrupulously accurate about the deprivation and hunger in Gaza. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Follow Mikes Substack at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Hixenbaugh, Senior Investigative Reporter for NBC News, discusses the tensions in an affluent Dallas suburb's school board battle, mirroring national politics. Topics include racial incidents at school, confronting discrimination, partisan politics, CRT debate, and controversies in the community over diversity and inclusion.

Tom Steyer discusses his new book on climate change and the benefits of running for president. Topics include John Fetterman's unorthodox style, Biden-Lincoln comparison, transition to electric vehicles, and the evolution of crime rates in the US.

Father and son duo, Mike and Milo Pescas, discuss toxic masculinity on the 'Smoke Em If You Got Em' podcast. Topics include challenges of male communication, evolution of male expression, and redefining masculinity in society.

Jonah Goldberg discusses the Surgeon General's proposal for social media warning labels, the decimation of political parties, lying about principles, and TV theme song bass lines. They also touch on democracy, election strategies, conservatism, and misinformation in politics.

Glenn McDonald, a streaming music pioneer, discusses how streaming changes music. The podcast also covers Disney's deal with DeSantis, Spotify's algorithm development, and assessing challenges to NY Congressman Bowman on issues like US funding to Israel and housing policies.

Author John Ganz discusses the birth of modern conservatism in the 1990s. Topics include Alabama's controversial state holidays, conservatism's evolution, Trump's economic populism, and the dynamics of political leadership and grassroots support.

Peter McIndoe is the founder of the Birds Aren't Real movement-slash-conspiracy theory. He is also the author of the book, Birds Aren't Real: The True Story of Mass Avian Murder and the Largest Surveillance Campaign in U.S. History. Peter doesn't believe any of that, by the way, but has good insights on the type of people who do. Plus, Biden will probably win the debate. And how public access to subway brakes, the inability to license a pot store, and a 30-year-old San Fransisco "shanty town" clearance offer lessons in can-do (and can't-do) governance. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist Subscribe: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Follow Mikes Substack at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A discussion on the ethical concerns surrounding Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, including controversies around donations and behaviors. The podcast explores the media scrutiny faced by the Justices and the impact on the Court's reputation, raising questions about legitimacy and ethics.