The Gist

Robert Pape, a professor and Director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats, discusses the differences between international and domestic terrorism. The podcast also explores Israeli society and the integration of military service and education. It touches on the recovery of the Israeli economy, danger of complacency, mindset of terrorists, and controversies surrounding accusations against Hamas in Gaza.

Mike visits Kibbutz Be'eri, which saw carnage on October 7th, and he's told the story of what happened there. Also on the show, Roma Agrawal is a structural engineer who spent six years working on the tallest building in Western Europe—The Shard in London. She is out with a new book, Nuts and Bolts: Seven Small Inventions That Changed the World in a Big Way, in which she talks about how the simple inventions like the wheel, the nail, and even string are a part of the building blocks of our modern world. 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

In this podcast, Mike discusses the efforts to bring kidnapped family members home from captivity by Hamas in Israel. He also interviews a climate scientist who talks about his controversial climate change paper. Other topics include diversifying retirement savings, the impact of climate change on hurricanes and wildfires, and the evolution of climate change coverage.

Gigi Levy-Weiss, former Apache helicopter pilot and tech entrepreneur, discusses his role in supporting soldiers and civilians in Israel. They explore the solidarity and transformation in the country, as well as the impact of air force pilots and reservists standing up for democracy. The 'brothers in arms' response to terrorist attacks and their unity in helping people without denouncing the government are also highlighted.

Former four-star general, Gus Perna, discusses the challenges of vaccinating America and getting the country back to business as usual through Operation Warp Speed. He emphasizes the importance of defining purpose and prioritizing safety and effectiveness over speed. The podcast also explores collaboration between health and defense departments, analyzing the supply chain, and leaders' responsibility and accountability.

The podcast explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including perspectives from both sides and efforts to represent the Palestinian viewpoint. It also delves into the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, analyzing their different perspectives and accusations. Additionally, the controversy surrounding the reporting of beheaded babies in Israel and Palestine is explored, as well as the screening of distressing footage of Hamas terrorists killing Israelis.

The podcast explores topics such as child mortality in war zones, the intersection of neuroscience and history, climate change denial, the tension between equality and freedom, and challenges misconceptions about population density in Gaza.

China recalls pandas; Dr. Jonathan Howard explains herd immunity; GOP debate proposes shooting immigrants; Nikki Haley's successes and Trump's absence discussed.

Capitol Hill police officer Aquilino Gonell shares his experiences during the January 6th riots. The podcast also discusses election results, voter opinions on granting voting rights, and Donald Trump's appeal to black voters.

John Judis and Ruy Teixiera discuss the Democrats' leftward shift and the need for a socially moderate, economically liberal wing. They explore border security, crime policies, and misinformation surrounding beheaded babies. The podcast also covers the controversial plea of a mass shooter's father and the tragic aftermath of a horrifying incident.