The Gist

The Hits of 1983

A great year for Toto, Michael Jackson, and the Police.

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Episode Notes

On the Gist, Wells Fargo strikes again.

In the interview, Chris Molanphy is back to talk Mike through the hits of 1983. Enjoying vegemite sandwiches, the rains in Africa, and a bunch of sweet dreams, they indulge in the pop mainstays that continue to persist on the radio and at the karaoke bar. Molanphy is the host of Hit Parade and writes the “Why Is This Song No. 1?” column for Slate.

In the spiel, too many thoughts.

Email us at thegist@slate.com

Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Priscilla Alabi.

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  • Mike Pesca hosted Slate’s daily podcast The Gist from 2014 - 2021.