Gist: Heal Thyself, Dana Loesch




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Summary: Quick, who’s the Federal Reserve chairman? If you can’t remember, take heart: Our minds are filled to capacity with the flotsam and jetsam of the Trump White House.<br>On The Gist, are you as virtuous as you think? Likely not. <a href="http://college.wfu.edu/philosophy/miller/">Christian Miller</a> delved into social science research to find out if we tend to misjudge the strength of our own moral fiber. Miller’s book is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0190264225/?tag=slatmaga-20"><em>The Character Gap: How Good Are We?</em></a><br>In the Spiel, NRA spokeswoman Dana Loesch has a hard time living up to her own media criticism.<br>One more thing: Please fill out the Slate podcast survey at <a href="http://slate.com/podcastsurvey%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank">slate.com/podcastsurvey</a>.