The Gist

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.

Bard professor and Atlantic writer Tyler Austin Harper discusses college protests and safety on campuses. They explore naming children, elite universities' activist past, campus policing, safetyism, and political divides. An insightful look into the complexities of student activism and the challenges faced by universities in managing protests.

The podcast covers an unexpected link between circuses and Quail Forever, media coverage aftermath, iconic brand resilience, circus revival without animal acts, daring feats, animal acts like dog performances, panda news and misconceptions, quail conservation efforts, Quail Forever's evolution, identity reflections, and comical exchanges with Quail Forever emails.

Guest Manvir Singh, New Yorker writer and anthropologist, discusses the concept of 'symbolic beliefs' versus factual beliefs, highlighting the spread of misinformation regarding Trump's trial. The podcast also explores the impact of false beliefs on societal views and the motivations behind endorsing misinformation.

Author Abigail Shrier discusses the mental health crisis among American youth in her book 'Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up'. The podcast also covers North Korea's use of poop balloons on their southern rivals and the conviction of Donald Trump on hush money charges.

Justice Alito's impact, Gaza geopolitics with David Ignatius, China returning Pandas, neighborhood conflicts post ruling, military actions' impact on civilians, skepticism towards brand predictions, circus acts, and political miscalculations.

David Ignatius, WaPo columnist and author, discusses blending fact and fiction in writing thrillers about space weapons. They also cover the significant reduction in global polio cases, the Trump trial predictions, and the role of 'priors' in legal analysis.

Guest Mike from 'I Might Be Wrong' podcast discusses challenges at NPR, ideological shifts in comedy/journalism post-Trump, and content selection dilemmas in broadcasting.

The podcast explores the clash between Covington Catholic teens and Native American activist Nathan Phillips. It also reminisces about the days of peak shrimp at Red Lobster, discussing the financial struggles faced by the seafood chain and their marketing strategies.