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The Gist - Abby Phillip: “The Stones for David’s Slingshot”

Mike Pesca is joined by CNN anchor and author Abby Phillip to discuss her new book, A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power. They explore Jackson's soaring, sermon-like rhetorical style and the hubris of the "tree shaker, not a jelly maker" philosophy. The conversation traces how Jackson's push to change delegate rules made the path possible for Barack Obama, even as the Obama campaign intentionally created contrast with Jackson's image. We dive into Jackson's unique brand of populism—more Bernie Sanders than Obama—and his surprising, Trumpian anti-globalist instincts regarding Japan and Germany. Plus, we discuss how his rhetorical style, while rousing, could also be exhausting, and why the most heartbreaking part of the world's chaos is the people who are okay with it.

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WSJ What’s News - Two National Guard Members Shot in Washington, D.C.

P.M. Edition for Nov. 26. Two members of the West Virginia National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C. have been shot near the White House. Plus, a judge in Georgia has dropped a case against President Trump that alleged he and his inner circle operated a criminal enterprise aimed at overturning the results of the 2020 presidential election. And Atlanta opened its first publicly-funded grocery store this summer. WSJ reporter Will Parker discusses why the city is betting this one will turn a profit, and what this government grocery experiment might mean for other cities with similar plans. Alex Ossola hosts.


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1A - In Good Health: Why Headaches Are Misunderstood

Headaches are one of the most common neurological conditions in the world. They’re also one of the most debilitating, mysterious, and misunderstood.

According to the World Health Organization, 3 billion people worldwide suffer from headache disorders. And one in six Americans suffers from headaches that are so severe they limit their ability to work, sleep, or otherwise function.

We discuss headaches as a part of our series “In Good Health,” where we talk about the bodily issues that most affect us.

What do we know about headaches and who they affect? What works when it comes to treating headaches?

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The Journal. - Part 2: The Case of the Missing $15 Billion Fortune

After Hermès heir Nicolas Puech announced his $15 billion fortune was missing, accusations started flying. Who had taken the money? Was it his handyman? His financial advisor? Puech himself? In this second episode, WSJ’s Nick Kostov reveals the answer in what could be the fraud of the century. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

Further Listening:

The Case of the Missing $15 Billion Fortune: Part 1

The World's Richest Person Is Planning for Succession

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Motley Fool Money - What’s a Waymo Anyway?

Waymo is in expansion mode as competitors fail to get fully autonomous vehicles (without a safety driver) off the ground. We discuss Waymo’s approach and whether there’s a sustainable lead in autonomy. Plus, what other stocks should you have on your radar in 2026? Travis Hoium, Rachel Warren, and Jon Quast discuss:

- Waymo’s dominance
- Can Waymo bring costs down?
- AV stocks to watch
- The future of ride-sharing

Companies discussed: Uber (UBER), Lyft (LYFT), Alphabet (GOOG), WeRide (WRD), Doordash (DASH).


Host: Travis Hoium
Guests: Rachel Warren, Jon Quast
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - The National Debt Conspiracy

Oof -- debt. People have it, companies have it, and a lot of countries do, too. In the US, the national debt becomes a hot-button issue every time elections roll around. But how does debt work when the country that owes the debt literally makes the rules around finance? In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel explore the dizzying (and sometimes terrifying) story of national debt.

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