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SHARP INSIGHT
AND SHARPER WIT.
The longest-running daily news podcast in the U.S., hosted by Mike Pesca. With sharp analysis, wry humor, and interviews that go deeper than the headlines, The Gist delivers smart takes on politics, culture, and the day’s events.​​
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what people say.
Smart & Entertaining
I don't generally like political/ politically-adjacent podacsts. I feel like we already spend too much time engaging with politics. But I really like Mike and so gave this show a chance. I'm glad I did. It's smart, funny and often unexpected. I'm looking forward to seeing how this show evolves.
jonathanlaw99
I'm a fish fan
Mike is a clear-eyed journalist and observer of the human condition. His knowledge of everything from sports to history to comedy to current events to vexillology and everything in between is bewildering. Highly recommended! And the Pesca Plus membership is totally worth it.
Bigdroo
Top notch interviewer
Pesca is able to interview a range of people with whom he agrees or disagrees and ask illuminating, differentiated questions. He listens well and follows up.
