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The Gist

The Following Story Is Based on Real Presidents

The Gist

Peach Fish Productions

Daily News, News

4.53.7K Ratings

🗓️ 29 June 2015

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Today on The Gist, the return of "Names in the News!" Plus, Brad Melzer from the Lost History TV series explains how real presidential lore and relationships influenced his new novel The President's Shadow. You can hear Brad's previous appearance on The Gist here. For The Spiel, Mike unwraps how Obama's heartfelt eulogy in Charleston was an insight into his political strategy. Today's sponsor: Volvo. Have a month's payment on Volvo and spend your summer doing the things that matter to you. Plus get up to five years full coverage, including wear and tear. Go to volvocars.com/us. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

You know it, and Modybody knows it.

0:03.8

Leaks suck.

0:05.6

Which is why they've dropped a new collection of life-changing period underwear in collaboration

0:10.3

with Puma.

0:11.7

Designed to absorb up to two to three tampons without leaking, you'll forget all about your

0:16.9

period while you move, jump, kick and sweat.

0:20.4

So go on, swap your sports uniform for a period-proof one.

0:24.6

Explore the Puma Modybody Active Collection today.

0:29.9

Register sponsored by Volvo.

0:32.4

Experience the wonder of summer.

0:34.0

Have a month's payment on Volvo and spend your summer doing the things that matter to

0:37.4

you.

0:38.4

Plus get up to five years full coverage, including wear and tear.

0:42.1

Go to VolvoCars.com slash US.

0:45.7

It's Monday June 29th, 2015 from Slate It's the GIST I'm Mike Pasca.

0:53.4

We begin the show today with names in the news.

1:05.1

Our first name in the news.

1:07.0

Alright, here's the news.

1:09.0

VVU.

1:10.0

VVU is not the name of the news.

1:11.0

It would be cool if it were VVU.

1:12.0

It's a top maker of police body cameras.

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