The Gist

Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho discuss uncomfortable conversations with a Jew. They touch on divestment movements on campus, the impact on the war in Gaza, and Donald Trump's criminal offense. The podcast also explores unity in fighting injustice, activism at Columbia University, and the consequences of divestment strategies.

Kristi Noem, the Republican Governor of South Dakota, is out defending her shooting of her dog, which has us wondering why she brought it up in the first place. Today on the show, an extended interview with Becca Rothfeld, the non-fiction book critic for the Washington Post and author of the new book, All Things Are Too Small: Essays in Praise of Excess. 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

Prison Consultant Craig Rothfeld, a former inmate, shares survival techniques for prison life including his experience working with Harvey Weinstein. The podcast explores the nuances of justice in the prison system, challenges faced during incarceration, and ethical considerations of representing high-profile clients.

Dana Mattioli, Amazon Reporter, discusses Amazon's quest for global dominance. Topics include Harvey Weinstein's overturned conviction, contrasting views on sexual assault prosecutions, Amazon's influence on corporate America, strategies to compete with Amazon, controversies around Amazon's practices, and the ethics of Amazon's dominance.

Author Tracie McMillan discusses her book 'The White Bonus' which explores the economic implications of white privilege in America. The podcast also delves into the Harvey Weinstein case and the challenges of justice in high-profile trials.

Tyler McBrien, Managing Editor of Lawfare, provides insights into the Trump trial, emphasizing the judge's rebuke of defense counsel and the jury's task of deciphering hush money payments and election fraud. The podcast also touches on controversial remarks about President Biden's uncle, cannibalism in Papua New Guinea, UNRWA funding, and legal complexities in the trial.

Author Ray Suarez discusses immigration history and personal stories from his book 'WE ARE HOME: Becoming American in the 21st Century.' The podcast also covers a humorous incident at the Binghamton Police Department, political framing of immigration, and the impact of immigration policies on communities.

Political analyst Damon Linker joins the show to discuss anti-Zionism vs. anti-Semitism. Topics include campus protests, White House antisemitism remarks, and the distinction between 'not nice' and 'not acceptable'. Also, the Dems' support for Mike Johnson and the complexities of political debates.

Damon Linker discusses Biden's struggles due to a broken America. Katherine Maher's new role as NPR's CEO. Topics include truth in journalism, political brokenism, negative news impact, and political polarization in the US.

Former NPR editor's critique sparks controversy, questioning veracity and validity. Discussion on Land Rover Defender beauty and NPR's shift towards activism. Impact of diversity initiatives and balance with audience satisfaction. Focus on social justice reporting and truth in news. Media portrayal of police shooting and journalistic integrity. NPR's critique analysis and path to improvement.