The Gist with Mike Pesca on Boko Haram, urine news, freestyle rap.

When a Hashtag Prompts a U.S. Military Commitment

When a Hashtag Prompts a U.S. Military Commitment

A daily news and culture podcast with Mike Pesca.
May 8 2014 6:06 PM

Has the U.S. Crowdsourced Foreign Policy?

The Gist with Mike Pesca on the hashtag that spurred a foreign incursion.

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On today’s episode, Mike Pesca talks with the Telegraph's Tom Rogan, who questions the wisdom of sending forces to rescue the Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram. Then, in an attempt at self-improvement Mike welcomes a troupe of improvisational rappers to teach him the art of freestyle hip-hop. Finally, Mike spans the world, but mostly Oregon, to round up news items related to urine.

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