On Brand with Donny Deutsch

Donny is joined by comedian, Mike Birbiglia. Birbiglia discusses why comedians make good actors, what he tries to accomplish with his comedy, and his unfortunate accident while sleepwalking. The duo also touches on Birbiglia’s highly anticipated special on Netflix, “Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man & The Pool.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by best-selling author, Mitch Albom. Albom, who notably wrote the bestselling memoir "Tuesdays with Morrie”, joins Donny for an in-depth discussion about where he gets his inspiration for writing, why he decided to write his new novel "The Little Liar", and why the fans of the Detroit Lions are finally happy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by author and columnist for The New York Times, David Brooks. Brooks gives his take on the war in Israel, the divide between the Middle East and the United States, and the continued support for Donald Trump from the American public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by author and American diplomat, Richard Haass. Haass, who was formerly President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the war in Israel, a potential solution, and why he feels leaders, besides politicians, need to step up to spread the word that there is no place for political violence in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Donny sits down with Jon Polin, the father of Hersh Goldberg-Polin who was taken hostage by Hamas while attending a dance music festival during the invasion of Israel. Polin speaks about what information they have received regarding Hersh's whereabouts, the daily toll it has taken on their family, and his feelings on world leader’s efforts to help recover the hostages.  Learn more about your ad ch...

Donny is joined by the CEO and National Director of the Anti-Defamation League, Jonathan Greenblatt. Greenblatt discusses the impact of the Israel-Hamas war and what steps need to be made to end the dispute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by author, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and retired United States Army general, David Petraeus. Petraeus, who commanded coalition forces during the surges in both Iraq and Afghanistan as commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and commander of the U.S. Forces – Afghanistan (USFOR-A), reacts to the attack on Israel and what challe...

Donny is joined by chef and author, Eric Ripert. Ripert, whose restaurant, Le Bernardin, has been ranked among the best restaurants in the world, sits down for an in-depth discussion about the restaurant world, his cookbook “Seafood Simple: A Cookbook”, and the proper way to select a piece of fish. Additionally, Ripert dives into how he felt he needed to change his ways to inspire people in the ki...

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Charmin, hearing aids, the job market, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by The New Yorker Staff Writer Susan Glasser and Chief White House Correspondent for The New York Times and MSNBC analyst Peter Baker. Glasser and Baker, a married couple who have teamed up to write several books, give an in-depth discussion about balancing marriage and work, why another Donald Trump presidency would be disastrous, and why Trump's use of certain words should scare...

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Target, homeschooling dads, Jimmy Carter, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by broadcaster, journalist, writer, and television personality, Piers Morgan. Morgan, who currently hosts "Piers Morgan Uncensored", talks openly about the importance of having a degree of shamelessness in the face of the media, how another Biden versus Trump election might shake out, and the recent allegations against Russell Brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on situationships, truck stops, digital tipping, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by businessman, investor, and philanthropist, Steve Case. Case, who is best known as the former chief executive officer and chairman of America Online (AOL), sits down for an in-depth discussion on his fascination with the internet, the benefits of artificial intelligence, and working with J.D. Vance before he decided to get into politics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Donald Trump, youthful optimism, young voters, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by news anchor on NBC's Today and co-host of Today's Third Hour, Craig Melvin. Melvin discusses losing his brother to colon cancer and how he made a promise to use his platform to help spread awareness of the disease. Additionally, the pair dive into the spread of misinformation and how the way people consume information is a major problem in the country. Learn more about your ad c...

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Joe Burrow's new contract, daycare, employee happiness, and more.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by the NFL on Fox's lead play-by-play voice, Kevin Burkhardt. Burkhardt, who is also the lead studio host for Fox MLB, talks in depth about how selling cars helped him begin his broadcasting career, how he prepares for each NFL game he calls, and what sitting on set with baseball legends during the MLB playoffs is like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Ron DeSantis, Bob Barker, the Old West, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny sits down with the former Solicitor General of the United States under President Barack Obama, Neal Katyal. Katyal, who has argued more U.S. Supreme Court cases than any other minority lawyer in American history, talks in depth about being the son of immigrant parents, how he thinks the charges against former President Donald Trump will unfold, and what will happen if he is found guilty. Lea...

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Donald Trump, Chris Christie, opioids, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on FOX News ratings, Barbie, credit card balances, and more.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Joe Biden, stay at home dads, retirement, and more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by the lead play-by-play man for the NBA on ESPN and ABC, Mike Breen. Breen, who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021, joins Donny for an in-depth discussion about his career behind the mic, getting a Steph Curry shoe named after one of his famous calls, and his relationship with Kobe Bryant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Donny is joined by 2024 Republican presidential candidate and former Governor of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson. Hutchinson discusses his career as a public servant, his stance on abortion and gun laws, and what needs to be done to get the country back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices