Don’t Trust the Stars

The Gist

Mike Pesca

News, Politics, Arts, Daily News

4.4 • 3.6K Ratings

🗓️ 18 December 2018

⏱️ 28 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

On The Gist, maybe Rudy Giuliani isn’t deteriorating. Rather, his job now (defending Trump’s shenanigans) is tougher than any he’s had. Maria Konnikova is back to call bullshit on astrology. She walks us through its origins in ancient Chaldea, its popularity among history’s scientists and philosophers, and the present day—where real experiments have been run. Is there any truth to it? And what about just enjoying the fun of it all? In the Spiel, goodbye Ryan Zinke. We knew ye well enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0	You don't like cloud wrap?
0:02.3	No.
0:03.0	Skinny jeans?
0:03.8	Never again.
0:04.6	Eist coffee.
0:05.3	Starbucks always.
0:06.7	Your perfect summer.
0:08.1	Easy.
0:08.6	Something like...
0:13.3	What about...
0:17.1	Sounds exhausting.
0:18.6	Hi, what can I get you?
0:19.8	Salted caramel cream cold brew, please.
0:23.5	Well, we can agree on one thing.
0:25.2	Summer hits different with Starbucks.
0:28.0	Subject to availability while stocks last.
0:30.1	This episode could contain profanity.
0:32.2	It's up to me, I guess.
0:33.7	Your Saturday could contain a just newsletter.
0:37.2	To sign up for it or once a week newsletter,
0:39.9	go to slate.com slash just news.
0:43.2	BAM!
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