I like Mike
Mike is funny but also serious. He has wide ranging interests and expertise and regularly educates me on subjects I am not familiar with. He engages with political and otherwise topical material in a way that is authentic and personal, not catering to the partisan divide that is eroding our public discourse. Sometimes we agree, sometimes we disagree, and this is appreciated. The energy, wit and singularity of his rhetorical style is refreshing and reliably entertaining. His interviews are sharp and insightful, often deepening my respect for the interviewer and introducing me to interesting people and ideas. The Gist is a gem and I am happy to have it in my life.
Lupkyn via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/23/23
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If you ask NPR reporters who is the NPR reporter they most like listening to, pretty much everyone will say Mike Pesca. It’s amazing to watch his mind work. He’s so smart, quick, hilarious, insightful. It’s been a private pleasure, largely reserved to the NPR offices, until now. The world gets...Read full review »
Haroun Al Rasheed via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/23/14
Mike Pesca is rad!!
Sweet Marky V. via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/06/14
I wasn't sure what to expect with this new podcast, but since it came from Slate, I thought I'd give it a try. Now it's one of the podcasts I most look forward to listening to. Mike Pesca is informative, entertaining and keeps a great pace. Well done!Read full review »
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