The Gist

On today’s episode, Mike Pesca talks with Mark Leibovich about politicians leaving Congress for on-air punditry. He then talks with Maria Konnikova about what personality quizzes really tell us. And today's Spiel centers on whether it’s time for Americans to give Monica Lewinsky a break. Get notified as soon as The Gist posts each weekday: http://www.slate.com/gistemail. Music: "Eclosion" by Salmo “Readers! Do You Read?” By Chris Zabriskie “Power Glove” by C. Scott "Kosmiche Slop" by Anenon "Divider" by Chris Zabriskie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices