EP 38 | Yascha Mounk & Colin Cole

EP 38 | Yascha Mounk & Colin Cole

From Not Even Mad by Peach Fish Projects

March 26, 2026 · 1h 2m

About this episode

Mike Pesca hosts a debate on proportional representation and discusses U.S.-Iran negotiations with Yascha Mounk and Colin Cole.

Today on a Not Even Mad edition of The Gist, Mike is joined by political scientist Yascha Mounk ( The Good Fight ) and Colin Cole, director of policy outreach and communications at More Equitable Democracy and host of The Future of Our Former Democracy , to fiercely debate whether adopting proportional representation would cure America's polarization or simply plunge the country into parliamentary chaos. The trio also tackles the stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations, analyzing the conflicting strategic goals between the U.S. and Israel, and Donald Trump's temptation to rely on swift military might to solve complex diplomatic issues. Plus, Mike opens with a reality check on the viral ICE airport detentions, and the panel airs their "Goat Grinders" regarding lazy political headlines, the intellectual cop-out of the word "problematic," and movie trailers that spoil the entire plot. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/ ⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber…

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Host: Mike Pesca

Guests: Yascha Mounk, Colin Cole

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Organizations: More Equitable Democracy, The Good Fight, The Future of Our Former Democracy, ICE

Places: U.S., Iran, Israel

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