Why Humankind Needs Kardashians

The Gist

Peach Fish Productions

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4.5 • 3.7K Ratings

🗓️ 24 June 2015

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Is there a relationship between celebrity worship and a lack of social mobility? Today on The Gist, we explore the allure of celebrity with professor Timothy Caulfield. He's the author of Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything?: How the Famous Sell Us Elixirs of Health, Beauty & Happiness. Plus, Bobby Jindal makes a special announcement and his son knows just what to say. Ever wonder where Mike Pesca gets all his great ideas? In a Slate Plus exclusive, Pesca shares something he calls his "Gist List." Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus. Today's sponsor: Stamps.com, where you can buy and print official U.S. postage right from your desk using your own computer and printer. Use the promo code THEGIST to get a no-risk trial and a $110 bonus offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:03.8	Leaks suck.
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0:44.9	the promo code, the GIST.
0:47.2	It's Wednesday June 23rd, 2015 from Slate It's the GIST on Mike Pasca.
0:54.6	So we've been pondering a Greg zit.
0:57.3	This is where Greece would exit the EU.
1:00.2	Can't pay back all its debt.
1:03.1	Some people are saying it would hurt.
1:04.3	A lot of people are saying, they could get by the Greg zit.
1:07.2	People like saying the Greg zit came across this one today.
1:10.4	Could be a Brexit.
1:11.9	Britain could leave the EU.
1:14.8	There's a referendum that's going to happen.
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