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Men are falling behind in our society, and some point to traditional ideas of masculinity as the cause. What does it mean to “be a man” today, and how do labels like toxic masculinity impact that question? For some men, masculinity is a continually evolving identity that goes beyond narrow definitions placed upon it. For others, it's a rigid set of expectations that results in emotional isolation and other negative outcomes. Now we debate: Is Masculinity A Prison? Arguing Yes: Lux Alptraum, Writer, Journalist, and Sex Educator Arguing No: Mike Pesca, Host of "The Gist" Podcast Nayeema Raza, Journalist and Host of "Smart Girl Dumb Questions," is the guest moderator. Produced by Open to Debate, a podcast series that brings together influential thinkers to debate today’s most pressing topics, using facts, reason, and civility. Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, contact ad-sales@libsyn.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: GIST INSTAGRAM Follow The Gist List at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | SubstackMotley Fool Money - Why Investors Earn Less Than Their Funds, and the Small-Cap Surge
When evaluating a fund, one of the first sets of numbers you'll likely look up is its past returns. But those are not the returns that owners of that fund actually earned. Robert Brokamp speaks with Morningstar’s Jeff Ptak about which investor behaviors and types of funds are more associated with underperformance.
Also in this episode:
-The Russell 2000 finally surpassed its 2021 peak – what’s behind the small-cap surge?
-The Treasury Department has released preliminary guidance about “no tax on tips”
-The spread in yields between investment-grade corporates and Treasuries is the smallest it’s been since 1998
-A lesson from the life and recent death of financial journalist Jonathan Clements: Don’t delay your bucket list until retirement
Investments discussed: VOO, QQQ, VTWO, IWC
Host: Robert Brokamp
Guest: Jeff Ptak
Engineer: Bart Shannon
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - “Trade Players, Not Shitcoins”: Inside Tristan Thompson’s Next Venture
Unpacking the synergy between crypto and sports with NBA champion and entrepreneur, Tristan Thompson and Somnia founder Herman Narula.
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NBA champion and entrepreneur, Tristan Thompson and Somnia founder Herman Narula join CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen at Korea Blockchain Week to discuss their new collaboration, a project that aims to use crypto to elevate the fan experience and disrupt the sports industry. Plus, Tristan reveals what his teammates are asking him about crypto and gives a bold prediction for the price of Bitcoin.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe - The Skeptics Guide #1055 – Sep 27 2025
What's the Word: Autism; News Items: New NASA Mission Control, Element l120, Scalable Quantum Computer, Using AI Increases Lying, Scams and Fraud; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Hydrogen as a Propellent; Name That Logical Fallacy; Science or Fiction
Newshour - US: Colombian President’s comments ‘reckless and incendiary’
The US says it will revoke the visa of Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of inciting violence by encouraging American soldiers to disobey orders. When addressing a pro-Palestinian protest in New York, he suggested they should ignore the orders of Donald Trump, and obey the orders of humanity instead. Mr Petro was returning to Bogota when the move was announced. On arrival, he tweeted that he no longer had a US visa and did not care - adding that he considers himself a "free person in the world." The State Department described his actions as reckless.
Also in the programme: The International Paralympic Committee lifts its ban on Russia and Belarus; and as England's women take on Canada in the rugby world cup final - we hear from one former international in a house with divided loyalties.
(Photo: Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside UN headquarters in New York, September 26, 2025. Credit: Reuters/Bing Guan)
Up First from NPR - Comey And Beyond, Costs Of TikTok Deal, Dreamers Amid Deportations
President Trump claims not to have a list of people for the government to punish but he has already specified some individuals alongside now-indicted former FBI Director James Comey. Experts question the fees investors are paying the U.S. government to buy TikTok from its Chinese owners. Though they are supposed to be protected from deportation, some DACA recipients have been detained.
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Global News Podcast - The Happy Pod: Hope for people with Huntington’s disease
For the first time ever, a successful treatment has been found for the devastating brain disease, Huntington's. The inherited condition, which resembles a combination of dementia, Parkinson's and motor neurone disease, affects hundreds of thousands of people in the US and Europe. The scientists who developed the new gene therapy, and people who have the disease, say its a huge breakthrough that could give people a better quality of life for decades.
Also: we meet the teacher who's launched a Happiness Project to help her pupils learn about what really matters, and is encouraging others to do the same. We find out about the small actions that have transformed how people feel about a living in a huge public housing complex in Mumbai, bringing a true sense of community. It's Fat Bear Week in Alaska - a time to celebrate weight gain as the beautiful inhabitants of Katmai National Park prepare to hibernate. Plus a new way to bring more poetry into your life; the dogs getting to swim in German public pools; and the man cycling hundreds of miles dressed as a paramedic gorilla. Our weekly collection of inspiring, uplifting and happy news from around the world.
Presenter: Oliver Conway. Music composed by Iona Hampson
CoinDesk Podcast Network - BITCOIN SEASON 2: Inside the Mind of Luke Dashjr, Bitcoin’s Most Polarizing Developer
We expose controversial Bitcoin developer Luke Dash Jr, his extreme religious and political views, geocentric beliefs, and how his Bitcoin Knots client reflects his authoritarian ideology while claiming to save Bitcoin.
Today we dive deep into the controversial world of Luke Dash Jr, the Bitcoin developer behind Bitcoin Knots who believes the sun orbits the Earth, supports monarchy over democracy, follows an obscure Catholic sect with only 30,000 followers worldwide, and thinks using Bitcoin in ways he disapproves of should be criminal. We expose his authoritarian development practices and why Bitcoiners should know exactly who they're endorsing.
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Notes:
• Luke's sect has only 30,000 followers vs 1.4B Catholics
• Luke was sole BIP editor for a while
• Bitcoin Knots filters some lighting & coinjoins
• Luke believes violating laws equals immoral behavior
• “GitHub doesn't work with Knots” claims disputed
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:32 Geocentrism is back baby!
06:26 Why Luke is a Bitcoin legend
09:12 UASF
13:52 Knots
16:52 ONE maintainer to rule them ALL
23:06 Luke merge unreviewed code, sounds safe..
24:34 BIPs repo
28:30 Knots has more maintainers? ahh, what?
35:12 Obscure religious sect
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WSJ Your Money Briefing - What’s News in Markets: CarMax Woes, Intel Soars, Tylenol Pressure
Why did CarMax’s earnings spook investors? And how has Intel stock gained 46% this month? Plus, what’s driving a sharp selloff in Kenvue shares? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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WSJ What’s News - What’s News in Markets: CarMax Woes, Intel Soars, Tylenol Pressure
Why did CarMax’s earnings spook investors? And how has Intel stock gained 46% this month? Plus, what’s driving a sharp selloff in Kenvue shares? Host Jack Pitcher discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
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