About this episode
On The Gist, the latest chapter in Germany's ongoing struggle with the legacy of the Third Reich. The Wall Street Journal's Mary M. Lane tells us about the outcry over a Nazi-era bronze horse that stands outside a boarding school in Bavaria. Then, on the occasion of the first two women to complete the Army Ranger course, we speak with Gen. Ann Dunwoody, the Army's first female four-star general. She's the author of A Higher Standard. For the Spiel, Mike has an idea why the new Man from U.N.C.L.E. tanked. 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