The Gist

Discussions on the Fani Willis Trial and Judge McAfee's leanings, China's monkey shortage, South Africa's cattle ship dilemma, and Hollywood's 'year of the woman' in 2023.

The podcast explores Putin's influence and a U.S. ballerina's arrest, discusses effective communication with Charles Duhigg, and delves into the challenges of communication in relationships. It also touches on techniques for understanding conversations and emphasizes empathy over persuasion.

Renowned negotiator William Ury discusses conflict resolution tactics, urging listeners to imagine their enemy's victory speech. Insights on Kim Jong Un, Nikki Haley, and Donald Trump's financial strategies. Exploring the power of being a 'possibleist' in negotiations and the importance of community involvement in peace agreements.

Founding CEO of C-SPAN and Co-CEO discuss ranking US Presidents, reassessing historical figures, and media strategy. Authors of a book on Ulysses S. Grant highlight physical appearance influence on public perception of presidents with a humorous touch, comparing past and present leaders.

Aric Toler from The New York Times discusses the Hamas tunnel network, its controversy, and media portrayal. The podcast also covers breaking bad habits, analyzing claims of hidden tunnels, and the mystery of a secret tunnel. Interesting topics include moral implications, media coverage in conflict zones, and saving money with IBOTTA and Fume.

Contributing Editor at Persuasion, Quico Toro, discusses the story of Guatemala's elected president assuming office. The podcast also covers the legal challenges faced by Trump, Fani Willis hitting back hard at defense attorneys, and the surprising achievements and challenges of promoting democracy in Guatemala. It explores the impact of remittances on Guatemala's stability, Fani Willis's strategy in a legal case, and the credibility and potential disqualification of individuals involved.

The podcast explores the American tendency to find meaning based on shooter's motivations and tactics, discussing shootings at Joel Osteen's megachurch and the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl Parade. They also talk about far-right terrorism in America, replacing bad habits, counter-terrorism challenges, and ethical conundrums such as the trolley problem. The profitability of chicken wings as appetizers or entrees and the impact of underwater noises on marine life are also discussed.

Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware, leading terrorism experts, discuss the rise of far-right terrorism in America and their new book 'God, Guns, and Sedition.' Other topics include the outcome of a special election, confusion over a football game clock, and the economic impact of the Super Bowl.

Jonathan Metzl, a Professor of Sociology and Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University, discusses the flaws in our gun-control strategy and how we talk about gun owners. The podcast also explores the New York election and the association of gun rights with patriotism. The fading national conversation on mass shootings is examined, highlighting the importance of understanding the before and after of such incidents.

George Hale, reporter behind Rush To Kill, an eight-part podcast series exploring federal death row. Topics include controversies surrounding Trump's statement, concerns about Biden's memory, media coverage of executions, and the execution process. Also featured are discussions on flavored air products, the Underground Railroad, and an innovative device called fume.