On The Gist, what do Kim Jong-un’s letters and Shaquille O’Neal sneakers have in common?
In the interview, you’ve likely heard of microplastics, but are they something to worry about? Maria Konnikova is here with answers in another round of “Is That Bullshit?”. Konnikova is the author of The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It . . . Every Time.
In the Spiel, and in New York City, even shutting down a subway train comes with delays.
Trump keeps the government shut down over his metaphorical wall, House Democrats bring back PAYGO, Elizabeth Warren kicks off her presidential campaign, and Mitt Romney writes a sternly-worded op-ed. Then Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal talks to Jon and Dan about the shutdown, immigration, and the priorities of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Today, we're talking about the new, historic Congress sworn-in today and what happens now that this week's bipartisan White House meeting led nowhere.
Plus: a rare announcement from Apple and a big announcement from Kanye West.
Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes.
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
Then, hang out after the news for this week's "Thing to Know Thursday" bonus interview. You'll hear from Kirsten Korosec, Senior Reporter and Editor at TechCrunch and co-host of The Autonocast.
She's sharing her insights and first-hand experience riding in The Boring Company's underground test tunnel in Los Angeles. Will it change transportation forever?
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In the interview, impeachment proceedings have never removed a president from office (in Bill Clinton’s case, they even offered a bump in approval ratings). So is it really the best route for those who see nothing but rot in Trump’s presidency? Lawfare Institute COO David Priess surveys the options in his latest book, How to Get Rid of a President: History's Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives.
In the Spiel, Louis C.K. and punching down.
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