The Gist: The Hits of 1983

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

On the Gist, 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.

Email us at thegist@slate.com. Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Priscilla Alabi.