Rapid Response: The Town Hall Debate

Today on The Gist, guest host Vanessa Quirk steps in to share a classic 2022 interview with Nathan Allebach, the creative force behind Steak-umm's viral Twitter presence. Allebach breaks down the rise of brand personification, explaining how a forgotten frozen meat company's acco ...  Show more

Today on The Gist, guest host Adaam James Levin-Areddy introduces a requested classic from the archives: the final episode of Not Even Mad, before it came back. Journalists Lara Bazelon and David French join Mike Pesca to discuss the personal and professional costs of speaking ou ...  Show more

In just a matter of hours, Joe Biden and Donald Trump will square off in what could be the most fateful presidential debate. We're live at CNN's world headquarters here in Atlanta, where the debate -- the first between a sitting president and former president -- will take place.  ...  Show more

Canada's just-chosen successor to Justin Trudeau is already standing up to President Trump. Can he stop the trade war? Plus, a plane plunges into a parking lot. Are recent cuts to the FAA making it riskier to fly? And the US and Ukraine gear up for talks to end Russia's war. What ...  Show more

The world’s attention turns to Kamala Harris after President Biden dropped out of the race. Endorsements for the VP are coming in fast and furious from heavyweight Democrats including potential rivals who hope Harris is their best chance to defeat Donald Trump in November. There ...  Show more

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