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On the occasion of the paperback release of  Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America , historian Heather Cox Richardson shares an urgent call to action about the precarious state of American democracy, charting its historical challenges and current threats. I n conversation with Charlotte Clymer, a writer, communications consultant, transgender activist, and author of the  Charlotte's W...

In  Christian Siriano: The New Red Carpet, the celebrated fashion designer shares his whimsical and showstopping designs worn by icons on red carpets around the globe. In conversation with Jenee Naylor, a fashion expert, beauty enthusiast, TV host, content creator, and host of the YouTube series, "Style Unlocked with Jenee Naylor." This program was held on October 21, 2024.

In  This is Strategy , influential business thinker and blogger Seth Godin offers a guide to thinking strategically and creating meaningful change, whether you're revolutionizing an industry, sparking a movement, or building a career. I n conversation with  Bina Venkataraman , a  Washington Post  columnist covering topics related to the future and the author of  The Optimist's Telescope: Thinking...

From the bestselling author of  Fight Club  comes  Shock Induction , a dark, satirical parable about a string of mysterious high school disappearances, the seedy underbellies of billionaires, and the tough choices we make in the face of an uncertain future. This program was held on October 15, 2024 in partnership with Politics and Prose.

At this critical moment for democracy and our country, Yolanda Savage-Narva, Vice President of Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Communities of Belonging for the Union for Reform Judaism, moderates a conversation about the inextricable link between Jewish safety and our democratic freedoms with Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland's 8th Congressional District; Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jew...

In  Easy Weeknight Dinners: 100 Fast, Flavor-Packed Meals for Busy People Who Still Want Something Good to Eat , Emily Weinstein—Editor in Chief of Cooking and Food for  The New York Times —has curated some of the greatest hit dishes from Melissa Clark, Eric Kim, Yewande Komolafe, Ali Slagle, and more. Weinstein is  joined by  New York Times  staff writer Eric Kim, author of the bestselling cookbo...

In  Zahav Home , co-owners Chef Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook bring Zahav's signature ideas to the home kitchen with 125 recipes for achievable meals ranging from robust salads and abundant vegetables to hearty soups and easy lunches. In conversation with Jake Tapper, CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent. This program was held on September 30, 2024. 

In  Connie: A Memoir , the trailblazing journalist pulls no punches as she shares a behind-the-scenes tour of her life and career, from showdowns with powerful men in and out of the newsroom where overt sexism was a way of life to the stories behind some of her career-defining reporting. Chung is in conversation with her husband Maury Povich, a former news reporter and anchor who hosted the talk s...

In  Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking: Vegan Recipes, Tips, and Techniques , the James Beard Award-winning food and dining editor of  The Washington Post collects plant-based dishes into a single volume for the first time, treating vegan food as its own cuisine, worthy of mastery. I n conversation with Rob Rubba, chef and partner at  Oyster Oyster , and the 2023 James Beard Outstanding Chef...

"Peace does not and will not magically happen. We will have to work hard for peace, which will require courage, compromise, and even sacrifice. We can start by talking about peace. And let's talk about it until there's nothing else to talk about." Listen to Rabbi Aaron Potek's 5785 Erev Rosh Hashanah sermon about not losing faith in the possibility of peace. His remarks were followed by two speake...

Hear how a performance of "Defying Gravity" from Wicked led Rabbi Aaron to an important realization about letting go of perfectionism and replacing it with more meaningful goals.

Relive Rabbi Aaron Potek's 5785 Kol Nidre sermon on the challenges this past year has created, or revealed, for liberal American Jews.

"Do not run from difference—run towards it. Embrace it. Honor it. Learn from it. Doing so will not destroy us. Quite the opposite—it may very well be what saves us."   At Rosh Hashanah services on October 3, 2024, Rabbi Aaron Potek spoke about why engaging with difference is an essential Jewish value.

More than 70 countries are holding elections this year, representing half the world's population. What do the results reveal about the state of democracy in 2024?  Zanny Minton Beddoes,  The Economist' s editor- in-chief, explores the consequences of the year's major elections—from America to India, France, Venezuela, and beyond— with  senior correspondents from  The Economist including Washington...

10/7: 100 Human Stories  by  Haaretz investigative reporter Lee Yaron is the definitive account of the day Hamas launched an unprecedented terrorist assault on Israel, told through the stories of its victims and the communities they called home. Yaron is in conversation with Jodi Rudoren, the editor-in-chief of the  Forward , the nation's oldest independent Jewish news organization. She spent more...

To mark the 25th anniversary of "The West Wing," cast members Melissa Fitzgerald (Carol Fitzpatrick, Assistant to the Press Secretary) and Mary McCormack (Kate Harper, Deputy National Security Advisor) have written a love letter to the show, the people who made it, the fans who loved it, and the service it inspired with What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its End...

Progressive political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen—a YouTuber, host of the "No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen" podcast, and MSNBC contributor—explains how American politics has turned into a dire situation, and what can be done about it, in  Shameless. In a conversation moderated by Shaniqua McClendon, the Vice President of Politics for Crooked Media, Cohen is joined by host of MSNBC's "Inside with J...

On the occasion of the paperback release of  Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow —a  New York Times bestseller and #1 Indie National Best Seller—Gabrielle Zevin shares the exhilarating story of two friends who come together as creative partners in the world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately, a kind of immortality. In conversation with A...

In  White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy , Rev. Barber addresses white poverty as a hugely neglected subject that might just be the key to mitigating racism and bringing together tens of millions of working class and impoverished Americans. This program was held on June 12, 2024 in partnership with Solid State Books.

Dr. Mark Hyman's #1  New York Times  bestselling book,  Young Forever,  revealed how to reverse the biological hallmarks of aging through dietary, lifestyle, and longevity strategies. In his new companion cookbook,  The Young Forever Cookbook: More than 100 Delicious Recipes for Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life , Dr. Hyman shares recipes to help you eat your way to a longer life. In conversati...

In  The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis , the "This Week" and "Good Morning America" host recounts the crises that decided the course of history from the place 12 presidents made their highest-pressure decisions. In conversation with Jonathan Martin, POLITICO's politics bureau chief and senior political columnist. This program was held on May 16, 2024 in partnership with P...

In  Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World. the former White House Press Secretary and current MSNBC host shares the surprising lessons she's learned on her path to success and offers advice about how to be a more effective communicator in any situation. I n conversation with Kara Swisher, an award-winning journalist, the host of "On with Kara Swisher" and co-host of "Pivot,"...

The executive producer of "The Real Housewives" franchise and host and executive producer of "Watch What Happens Live" returns to Sixth & I for his fifth appearance to celebrate the paperback release of his  New York Times  bestselling memoir,  The Daddy Diaries,  talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer your questions about everyone's favorite Bravolebrities. I n conversation with...

In  The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society , the Nobel Laureate dissects America's current economic system and the political ideology that created it, laying bare their twinned failure. In conversation with Timothy Noah, a staff writer for the  New Republic  and a contributing editor at  The Washington Monthly .  This program was held on April 25, 2024 in partnership with Politics and...

Culled from decades of journal entries,  Becky Lynch, The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl delves into the WWE star's earliest wrestling days, her scrappy beginnings, and her meteoric rise to fame—offering a raw and honest depiction of the complex woman behind the character played on TV. In conversation with Lauren Ober, a podcast creator, host, and executive producer, most recently of "The Loud...