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Electing the Muppet in Chief

Electing the Muppet in Chief

FromThe Gist


Electing the Muppet in Chief

FromThe Gist

ratings:
Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Feb 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On the Gist, the missed opportunities of the South Carolina debates.
In the interview, Mike talks with Eitan Hersh, professor of Political Science at Tufts University, about his new book Politics is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change. They discuss political hobbyism and why your news consumption is actually a form of slacktivism.
In the spiel, who’s the most like a muppet?
Released:
Feb 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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.