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Zack Beauchamp on democratic resilience, the WhatsApp group that saved Brazil's Supreme Court, and why corruption in Congress can sometimes be a feature. Plus: Trump may end the Iran war with the Strait of Hormuz still closed — which is somehow worse than before it started. And t ...  Show more

Today on The Gist, The bizarre off-field behavior of Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, who is facing questions (and a lawsuit) after biting a woman and hurling anti-Semitic slurs. Then, Vox's Zack Beauchamp joins the show to discuss his research on democratic resilience. Instead of ...  Show more

Otis features two authors in this episode. In the first, Garry Richards brings out a tale of a DJ whose call for requests leads to an interesting caller. In the second, Jeff Provine shows what happens when a desire to make the sale makes one forget to read the room first... To wa ...  Show more

Tonight's featured author: Kieran F. West. In this episode, Otis narrates the tragic tale of a farm who receives an unexpected guest who proceeds to turn the quiet household upside down. To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscr ...  Show more

We’re talking… writing a book, hedgehog-itis, beardlessness, eye tests, being a butterfly, awkward public interactions and podcast reviews. Plus, we answer more of your emails and come up with some ideas for a Wolf & Owl Lethal Weapon remake. For any feedback, questions or commen ...  Show more

A special guest stops by to help Jacke talk about life, literature, and one of the world's great masterpieces: The Metamorphosis, by Franz Kafka. Hope you enjoy! Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/shop. (We appreciate it!) Find out more at ...  Show more