The Gist

Yusuf Dahl, Real Estate Lab founder, shares his journey from dealing drugs to advocating against housing discrimination post-incarceration. They tackle the disappearance of guitar solos in music and discuss the impact of the Thurmond Amendment on fair housing protections for ex-convicts.

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Amos C. Fox discusses siege warfare, the Battle of Mosul, and the complexities of conflicts in Gaza. The podcast delves into the ethics of sieges, international pressure, and the impact of ideological motivations on military success.

Dallas sports talk hosts discuss their transition from radio to podcasting due to non-compete clauses, sparking industry debate. They also talk about Joey Chestnut's ban from Nathan's, New York's congestion pricing failure, Luca Donic discussions, and political leadership strategies.

Author Eric Weiner discusses his latest book about Ben Franklin's formula for a fulfilling life. The podcast also covers a political operative recording conversations with Justice Alito, contrasting political figures, and the complexities of Benjamin Franklin's legacy. The host explores historical nuances, societal clashes, and media scrutiny with entertaining comparisons and insightful analyses.

The podcast discusses topics such as potential VP picks, Israel's hostage rescue, and an interview with Lawrence Wood about caption contests. They delve into the art and science of crafting captions for cartoon contests, explore challenges in reporting casualties in conflicts, and touch on ethical dilemmas in hostage rescue operations.

Ron Rosenbaum, author of Explaining Hitler, discusses Hitler's origins of evil and the complexity of his actions in World War II. The podcast also explores the significance of D-Day, the symbolism of intifada, and the controversies surrounding Hitler's legacy and historical perspectives.

Ted Kaye, Secretary of the North American Vexillogical Association, discusses flags, sedition, and reclamation. The podcast also highlights the war in Sudan, American society's epitaph, and summer guacamole recipes. Topics include flag symbolism, conflicts in Sudan and Gaza, and reflections on historical atrocities.

Michael A Cohen discusses rape denialism in his story for The Atlantic, highlighting the challenges faced by the left in acknowledging sexual assault. The podcast delves into comparisons of legal cases, persistent denialism of rape in mainstream discourse, and the spread of misinformation and conspiracies surrounding rape denialism. It also scrutinizes reporting biases in journalism and examines instances of rape denialism in Israel.

Bree Davies and Paul Karoli discuss the misleading NPR report on 'intifada', Lauren Boebert's rise and controversy in Colorado politics, Joe Biden's closed door power, and the manipulation of terms like 'Intifada' by media outlets.

Tyler Austin Harper discusses controversies surrounding Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, the elimination of DEI statements at Harvard, and the portrayal of past activism at colleges, including a hoax. Topics include wolf shooting, wildlife management, DEI initiatives, student activism, racial hoaxes, and progressive reputations.