About this episode
On The Gist, a top Armenian comic joins us to discuss if Azubaijan is even a country. Then, Mike asks Maria Konnikova of the New Yorker about the health benefits of hypnosis for a game we call "Is That Bulls--t?" She's the author of The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It ... Every Time . For the Spiel, can we talk about chalk at Emory University? Today's sponsors: Squarespace.com . Get a free trial and 10 percent off your first purchase when you visit Squarespace.com and enter offer code GIST. Betterment , the largest automated investing service—managing billions of dollars for people just like you. Get up to six months of investing free when you go to Betterment.com/gist . Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices