On Brand with Donny Deutsch

On this episode Donny sits with the #1 New York Times author of thirty one novels, creator and executive producer of several television dramas including “The Stranger,” “Safe,” and “The Five,” Harlan Coben. Harlan and Donny jump right into Harlan's fascinating creative process, how he's always writing stories in his mind- even when on 'vacation'- and how his collaborative spirit helps turn his pag...

Today Donny sits with former "Car Czar," Chairman and CEO of Willett Advisors, and the economic analyst on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Steve Rattner. Together they discuss how Steve has worn many hats throughout his career, connecting himself in a variety of ways to everything from business titans and public officials. Steve shares about how relationships are important in many industries and why he gets...

On this episode, Donny sits with former U.S. attorney, author, and host of Stay Tuned with Preet, Preet Bharara. The two dig right into Preet's brand of calmly and reasonably finding the truth, as well as the horror of Trump's possible future election run, and whether or not he's facing indictment. Preet also shares what he's learned from prosecuting all kinds of criminals, and why he does believe...

On today's episode Donny speaks with the representative for California's 28th District, Congressman Adam Schiff. In his 11th term in the House of Representatives, Adam Schiff is currently one of the most powerful defenders of our Democracy, and shares with us his experience during the insurrection, the intention of the Build Back Better plan, and the power of mobilization. He and Donny discuss his...

Today Donny sits with the hilarious, the delightful, actress and comedian, Susie Essman. Susie's brand of authenticity and no BS has always stayed constant from her start as a comic at Catch A Rising Star to her no-holds-barred character, Susie Green, on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Susie shares about how difficult it was to come up as a female comic in the 80's, how she differs from her character on Cur...

On today's episode, co-anchor of MSNBC's “Morning Joe” and anchor of “Sunday Today”, the nicest guy on TV, Willie Geist. Together they take through Willie's journey from doing musicals as a kid in New Jersey, meeting his future wife at 11 years old, and getting his start as a freelance producer at MSNBC. Willie shares his secret to a long and happy marriage, the power of not keeping "score", and t...

On this episode Donny sits down with the one and only Rev. Al Sharpton. In this riveting interview Al shares his journey to activism through ministry, starting with preaching at only 4 years old and being ordained at 10. He then shares about his bond with James Brown, the impact George Floyd has had on the nation, and why we must remember that out of the darkest of the night, the sun will rise. Bu...

Today Donny sits down with the passionate, inspirational, and legendary rock icon, Stevie Van Zandt. Stevie takes us through his fascinating life, from building the E Street Band with Springsteen, to the never-ending thrill of performing on stage, and how he became an integral piece of the one-and-only “Sopranos”. Together they have a great time digging into what Stevie has soulfully built as his...

On this episode Donny sits down with the one and only, Rosie O'Donnell. They jump right into the challenge of having many sides: Rosie the funny, loving, best friend, and Rosie the outspoken commentator on politics. She openly shares about how losing her mother at a young age drove the pursuit of her dreams—first as a comedian, then actress and talk show host—and why she chose to leave the limelig...

On Today's episode Donny sits down with legendary football icon, "Broadway Joe" Joe Namath. Together they discuss how Joe came to be the template for athletes as brands, and Joe opens up with stories from his football days, his influences, and sobriety. Joe shares how he's always wanted to live a full life beyond his football career, and reminds us that we can stand out as individuals as well as b...

On this episode Donny sits down for a thoughtful conversation with his friend, shoe mogul and provocateur, Steve Madden. The two dive right into how he became the 'bad boy of shoes', his journey from humble beginnings selling shoes from his car, how he learned to let go and as a result was able to scale, and how he is most proud of his sobriety. But first, Donny takes us through a jam-packed Brand...

On this episode Donny sits down with the host of CNBC's “Mad Money” and co-anchor of "Squawk on the Street", Jim Cramer. The two dig right into Jim's brand of helping people be who they want to be through financial freedom. They discuss how he went from sleeping in a car to managing a hedge fund, and why he decided to pivot into helping people make money. Jim also shares what he thinks is in store...

On today's episode, Donny welcomes Trump's ex-personal counsel, author, and host of the podcast Mea Culpa, Michael Cohen. Michael and Donny sit down to address the tough questions about his house arrest, lying to congress, tax evasion accusations, and how he's holding himself accountable and working to move forward. Michael shares his predictions on Trump, what prison was like, why people don't tr...

Today’s episode features Donny’s sit-down with New York Times contributor, host of the podcasts Sway and Pivot, and one of the most important voices in tech journalism: Kara Swisher. Kara and Donny dig into how she earned her brand of being tough but fair by seeing everyone she interviews as regular people. They also discuss what she would do to fix the legislation of distributing misinformation,...

On today’s episode Donny welcomes a very special guest: the United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy. In addition to being the 19th and 21st US Surgeon General, Dr. Murthy is an entrepreneur, public health buff, dad, and husband. Donny and Dr. Murthy dive right in, covering everything from the most current Covid and vaccination updates, to how to find happiness by cultivating your relations...

On this episode, Donny sits down with famed New York Times journalist and co-anchor of CNBC’s “Squawk Box”, Andrew Ross Sorkin. Sorkin is also the author of "Too Big to Fail: How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System," and co-creator of the drama series "Billions" on Showtime. He and Donny dive into how he got published in the Times while still in high school, his coverage...

On today's episode, Donny sits down with actor, comedian, and social media disruptor, Michael Rapaport. Michael and Donny dive right in, starting with Michael's rant that went viral after the riots in Charlottesville, Virginia. Michael goes on to share what it was like as a child whose disruptive behavior got him kicked out of 13 schools before he was finally diagnosed with ADHD, what it's like to...

On today’s episode, Donny sits down with NBC News political analyst and host of MSNBC's “Deadline White House”, the incomparable Nicolle Wallace. Nicolle served as the Communications Director to President George W. Bush as well as senior adviser to the McCain-Palin campaign in 2008, and together Donny and Nicolle dive into whether the GOP will have a rebirth, why she feels politicians are damaged...

On today's episode Donny sits down with the only former U.S. Senator currently on tour, the one and only, Senator Al Franken. Donny and Senator Franken do a deep dive on everything from his time at SNL, lessons from Lorne Michaels, his accomplishments as a Senator, what he thinks Biden is doing well, and, of course, Donald Trump. Al shares his insights on partisanship, "defunding" the police, and...

On today’s episode, Donny sits down with the founder of Point72 and Point72 Ventures, owner of the New York Mets, and his longtime friend, Steve Cohen. Steve and Donny dive into how Steve went from being one of the most successful hedge fund managers to owning the beloved major league team, why he is always learning something new, and how the fans are truly the backbone of the Mets. The two also e...

Donny kicks off today’s episode with a candid breakdown of today’s biggest Brands of the Week, casting his big "brand up" or disappointed "brand down" to a number of current hot topics including Esports, Boris Johnson, Ikea, Seinfeld, General Mills, and more. Then he spends some time talking with the iconic Tommy Hilfiger, who takes us on his journey from humble beginnings in Elmira, New York, to...

Today’s episode features Donny’s sit-down with former Congressman, author, co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, and his good friend Joe Scarborough. In this episode Joe lets us in on the Morning Joe origin story, what it takes to make a three-hour unscripted TV show, and how he brings his humanity to what he does. Together, they define Joe's brand, identifying that he's always committed to fighting the...

Today’s episode features Donny’s candid conversation with entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, Chairman of VaynerX, and CEO of VaynerMedia, Gary Vaynerchuk. Donny kicks off the high-energy discussion with a walk down memory lane from when he first interviewed Gary on his hit CNBC series, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch. Gary then takes us through all the facets of his brand of execution and...

Today’s episode features Donny’s sit-down with Emmy Award-winning journalist, national bestselling author, and co-host of The View, Sunny Hostin, where she opens up about her experience growing up in the Bronx as biracial, the power of reparations, and how you can't have reconciliation without truth. Sunny also shares the inspiration for her bestselling novel, Summer on the Bluffs, and why she's s...

This week’s episode features Donny’s heartfelt and candid conversation with the one and only, Hunter Biden. In his recently released memoir, titled Beautiful Things, Hunter chronicles his lifelong struggle with drugs and alcohol and the unwavering love and support from his family who never gave up on him. In this interview with Donny, Hunter sheds light on the hard truths of addiction, his stunnin...