The Gist

Rosebud Baker: "I've always processed tragedy through jokes"

On this special edition of The Gist, fill-in host Bryan Green revisits an episode of Funny You Should Mention, where host Mike Pesca sits down with comedian and Saturday

James Clyburn: "The World Would Much Rather See a Sermon Than Hear One"

The day after Election Day, guest host Bryan Green introduces Mikes conversation with South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn to discuss his book, The First Eight: A Per

How Much Has Changed In Two Years for Gen Z?

On the eve of Election Day, fill-in host Bryan Green takes a trip back to 2024 to revisit a conversation Mike Pesca hosted with four first-time Gen Z voters. These young

Caitlin Doughty: "Death Can Almost Seem Like It's a Hypothetical"

Guest host Scott Pierce introduces a special Halloween-themed episode from the archives. First, Oxford-educated mortician and Ask a Mortician host Caitlin Doughty joins M

Presenting Great Question with Tony Dokoupil: Does America Need More Police?

Mike Pesca is back to introduce Great Question with Tony Dokoupil, a new show he’s spent the past few months working on with CBS. In this debut, host Tony Dokoupil sits

Jocelyn Benson: "I Chose Courage"

Guest host Scott Pierce introduces an interview with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Benson discusses her book, The Purposeful Warrior, and reflects on defend

Chris Turner: "I Am a Musical Comedian"

Guest host Adaam introduces Funny You Should Mention featuring Mike Pesca's conversation with Oxford educated comedian and freestyle rap powerhouse Chris Turner. Chris de

Wes Moore: "I Am Data Driven and Heart Led"

Today on The Gist, guest host Adaam discusses Maryland Governor Wes Moore's refusal during a recent debate to commit to serving a full second term if re-elected, fueling

Gianna Toboni on Death Row: "I Don't Hear the Remorse of a Killer"

Today on The Gist, guest host Adaam introduces a look back at America's complex relationship with the death penalty, featuring two segments from the archives. First, Mike

Michelle Buteau: "Words Have Power"

Today on The Gist, guest host Charlie introduces Mike Pesca's conversation with comedian Michelle Buteau on Funny You Should Mention. Buteau discusses making history with

Michele Tafoya: "I'm a Big Freedom of Speech Person"

Today on The Gist, guest host Charlie revisits Mike Pesca's 2022 conversation with veteran sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya. Tafoya discusses stepping away from Sunday N

John Fetterman: "It's Been a Long, Strange Trip"

Today on The Gist, guest host Charlie looks back at Mike Pesca's 2021 conversation with Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, recorded when he was lieutenant governor, to

Alex Edelman: "There's not a lot of comedy in being right."

Today on The Gist, guest host Isabella introduces Mike Pesca's conversation with comedian Alex Edelman on Funny You Should Mention, discussing his acclaimed solo Broadway

Yaakov Katz: "An idea cannot be defeated."

Guest host Isabella introduces Mike Pesca's conversation with Yaakov Katz, author of While Israel Slept. Katz explains the intelligence failures and false assumptions beh

David Pakman: "The stage was really set."

Today on The Gist, guest host Isabella introduces an interview with progressive commentator and author David Pakman about his book, The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extre

Roy Wood Jr.: "People just want to feel good."

Today on The Gist, guest host Bryan Green introduces an installment of Funny You Should Mention featuring comedian Roy Wood Jr. Mike Pesca sits down with Wood, the host o

Axes and Sodium with Rachel McCarthy James and Maria Konnikova

Today on The Gist, guest host Bryan Green introduces two conversations on lethal implements and nutritional science. First, Mike Pesca speaks with Rachel McCarthy James a

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Viral Misinformation and Public Health Failures

Today on The Gist, guest host Bryan Green introduces Mike Pesca's two-part conversation with physician, epidemiologist, and former Detroit health director Dr. Abdul El-Sa

Django Gold: "Don't Be Funny"

Today on The Gist, guest host Adaam James Levin-Aredi introduces an installment of Funny You Should Mention featuring comedian and writer Django Gold. Mike Pesca sits dow

KJ Steinberg: "The echoes of trauma are loud and they are long."

Today on The Gist, guest host Adaam Levin introduces two conversations exploring truth, perspective, and personal endurance. First, Mike Pesca speaks with KJ Steinberg, c