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In  Jew-ish: Reinvented Recipes from a Modern Mensch, self-described "nice Jewish Boy" Jake Cohen reinvents the food of his Ashkenazi heritage and draws inspiration from his husband's Persian-Iraqi traditions to offer fresh takes for a whole new generation of eaters. In conversation with Pati Jinich, a Mexican chef, author, and host of PBS's three-time James Beard award-winning and Emmy nominated...

As Washington, DC's decades-long push for statehood heats up, Mikaela Lefrak, host of the "51st" podcast, moderates a conversation about how the statehood movement intersects with the civil rights movement; why statehood could and should matter to people outside the District; and whether a statehood bill actually has a chance at success. Panelists include George Derek Musgrove, a history professor...

In  Simply Julia: 110 Easy Recipes for Healthy Comfort Food, bestselling cookbook author Julia Turshen shares a healthier take on the simple, satisfying comfort food for which she's known, plus menu suggestions, adaptations for dietary needs, and personal essays. In conversation with Antoni Porowski, the food and wine expert on "Queer Eye," Netflix's Emmy Award-winning series, and New York Times b...

In this urgent, authoritative book,  How to Avoid a Climate Disaster , Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical—and accessible—plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe. In conversation with Rashida Jones, an actor, writer, producer and director. This program was held on February 17, 2021. 

In  Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain, Shankar Vedantam, the host of the "Hidden Brain" podcast, argues that, paradoxically, deceiving ourselves and others can play a vital role in human success and well-being. In conversation with David Greene, an award-winning journalist,  New York Times  bestselling author of  Midnight in Siberia , and former host of  Morning E...

In  The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto, Charles Blow, Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times, delivers a resounding call to action for Black Americans to amass political power and fight white supremacy. In conversation with Laura Barrón-López, a White House correspondent for POLITICO and a political analyst for CNN. This program was held on January 27, 2021. 

In celebration of the paperback release of her  New York Times  bestselling book  You Were Born for This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance , Chani Nicholas shows how your birth chart reveals your unique talents, challenges, and opportunities. In conversation with Fatimah Asghar, a poet, filmmaker, educator, performer, and the writer and co-creator of the Emmy-nominated web series "Brown Girls...

Walk in My Combat Boots: True Stories from America's Bravest Warriors  is a powerful collection of never-before-told war stories crafted from hundreds of original interviews with soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines by James Patterson, the world's bestselling author, and First Sergeant U.S. Army (Ret.) Matt Eversmann, part of the Ranger unit involved in the infamous Battle of Mogadishu portrayed...

In  Badass Habits: Cultivate the Awareness, Boundaries, and Daily Upgrades You Need to Make Them Stick, the New York Times bestselling author Jen Sincero offers an accessible and simple 21-step process for building the habits you want and dethroning the ones you don't. This program was held on January 12, 2021. 

With  Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age, neurosurgeon and CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares the best-kept secrets of experts around the world for maintaining your mind, holding on to memories, building resiliency against disease, and continually boosting a robust brain, regardless of age. In conversation with Joshua Foer , a journalist and entrepreneur, bestselling...

Curated by writer Kimberly Drew and "Still Processing" podcast host Jenna Wortham,  Black Futures features art, photos, essays, memes, dialogues, recipes, and poetry from over 100 Black contributors in response to the question: what does it mean to be Black and alive right now?  In conversation with Camonghne Felix , the vice president of strategic communications for Blue State, former director of...

In  Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America , professor and bestselling author Michael Eric Dyson traces the genealogy of anti-blackness from the slave ship to the street corner where George Floyd lost his life―and where America gained its will to confront the ugly truth of systemic racism. Ending with a poignant plea for hope, Dyson's book points the way to social redemption.  In convers...

In  I Want to be Where the Normal People Are, comedian and "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" star Rachel Bloom shares a hilarious collection of personal essays and poems exploring insecurity, fame, anxiety, female friendships, and more. In conversation with Yael Grobglas, an actress best known for her role as Petra Solano on "Jane the Virgin." This program was held on November 18, 2020. 

With  Natalie Portman's Fables, Natalie Portman, the Academy Award-winning actress, director, producer, and activist, retells three classic fables and imbues them with empathy, inclusivity, and humor. In conversation with Eva Longoria, an actress, producer, director, activist, philanthropist, and designer. This program was held on October 20, 2020. 

In her first cookbook,  Dessert Person, Claire Saffitz shares her signature spin on more than 100 sweet and savory recipes. She outlines the problems and solutions for each recipe, as well as practical do's and don'ts, skill level, prep and bake time, and foundational know-how. In conversation with David Tamarkin , digital director of  Epicurious , creator of COOK90, and author of  COOK90: The 30-...

American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic, presents the intimate and inspiring thoughts of Governor Andrew Cuomo at an unprecedented historical moment and a game plan for what we as individuals—and as a nation—need to do to protect ourselves against this disaster and those to come. In conversation with Andy Cohen , an Emmy Award-winning host and producer and  New York Times  b...

In  The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design, host Roman Mars and producer Kurt Kohlstedt of the "99% Invisible" podcast explore the fascinating stories behind the various elements that make our cities work. In conversation with  Kristen Meinzer , a culture critic, podcast host, and author. Her hosting credits include "By The Book," "Movie Therapy with Rafer & K...

In How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs , Guy Raz—host of the NPR podcast "How I Built This"—offers insights and inspiration from the world's top entrepreneurs on how to start, launch, and build a successful venture.  In conversation with  Sam Sanders , a correspondent and host of  It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders  at NPR. This program...

Rabbi Shira Stutman and Rabbi Aaron Potek share reflections on Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur. 

Rabbi Aaron Potek and Rabbi Shira Stutman share reflections on Erev Rosh Hashanah and Rosh Hashanah, Day 1. 

In  Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth, Brian Stelter—the chief media correspondent for CNN Worldwide and anchor of "Reliable Sources"—offers his view on one of the biggest stories in American politics right now: the relationship between FOX News and President Trump. In conversation with press critic  Jay Rosen , who teaches journalism at New York University and wr...

In  I Have Something to Tell You, Chasten Buttigieg, the former middle-school teacher and husband of Pete Buttigieg, recounts his journey from growing up as a gay man in a small Midwestern town to finding acceptance and embracing his true self while inspiring others to do the same. In conversation with Jonathan Capehart , a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, member of  The Washington Post  editori...

To celebrate the paperback release of her  New York Times  bestselling debut essay collection,  Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion , Jia Tolentino speaks with Sixth & I's Rabbi Aaron Potek about the conflicts, contradictions, and sea changes that define us and our time. This program was held on July 20, 2020. 

In his debut memoir  A Very Punchable Face, stand-up comedian, "Saturday Night Live" head writer, and Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost reveals the brilliant mind behind some of the dumbest sketches on television and lays bare the heart and humor of a hardworking guy—with a face you can't help but want to punch. In conversation with Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur, founder of the non-profit Humanit...

In Food Fix, Dr. Mark Hyman pairs the latest developments in nutritional and environmental science with an unflinching look at the dark realities of the global food system, providing solutions for citizens, businesses, and policy makers to create a healthier world, society, and planet. In conversation with Congressman Tim Ryan, serving Ohio's 13th district.  This program was held on March 2, 2020....