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Where Are America’s Terrorist Cells?

Where Are America’s Terrorist Cells?

FromThe Gist


Where Are America’s Terrorist Cells?

FromThe Gist

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jan 16, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

From a statistical standpoint, should we all be so concerned about Islamic terrorists? On The Gist, UNC professor Charles Kurzman makes a public health analogy for the terrorism threat. He’s the author of The Missing Martyrs: Why There Are So Few Muslim Terrorists.

Plus, I didn’t come here to make astronaut friends. Mike Pesca asks NASA scientist Ellen Stofan if they’ve ever considered funding missions with Reality TV. For the Spiel, everything is not awesome for The Lego Movie.

Today’s sponsors: Harry’s, Promo Code: TheGist. Also, Friday Night Tykes. The new season premieres Jan. 20 at 9/8c on Esquire Network.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Jan 16, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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Slate's The Gist with Mike Pesca. A daily afternoon show about news, culture, and whatever else you'll be discussing with friends and family tonight.