Revisionist History

Pushkin Industries

<p>Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past—an event, a person, an idea, even a song—and asks whether we got it right the first time. From Pushkin Industries. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance.</p> <p>To get early access to ad-free episodes and extra content, subscribe to Pushkin+ in Apple Podcasts are pushkin.fm/pus.</p> <p>iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.</p>

  • 31 minutes 37 seconds
    Zootopia Exposed! (Part One)

    Screenwriter Gary Goldman claimed the creators of the Disney franchise Zootopia stole his story. Malcolm investigates.

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    5 March 2026, 5:01 am
  • 47 minutes 11 seconds
    From Valley of Shadows: The Devil's Punchbowl

    Valley of Shadows is a new Pushkin true crime podcast that digs into a nearly 30-year old secret buried in the California desert. On June 11, 1998, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy Jon Aujay went for a run in California’s Devil’s Punchbowl park...and never came back. Nearly 30 years later, the mystery surrounding his disappearance has only deepened. Some say Aujay is just another missing hiker, claimed by the inhospitable landscape of the Southern California desert. Some say he took his own life out there. But there’s another theory that many of Aujay’s friends and LASD colleagues are convinced is true—that he was the victim of foul play, and that his own department is covering it up. Through exclusive interviews, revealing wiretaps, and buried police files, investigative reporters Hayley Fox and Betsy Shepherd uncover vestiges of the Wild West in a small California town, where outlaw biker gangs crank out methamphetamine and local cops operate on both sides of the law.

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    26 February 2026, 5:01 am
  • 43 minutes 46 seconds
    Invisible Infrastructure with T-Mobile for Business

    A journalist reporting from some far-flung remote location. A massive blackout. Ticketless entry to a huge sporting event. Behind some of the most technologically complex scenarios is a network making it possible to connect. 

    Malcolm sits down with Mo Katibeh, the Chief Marketing Officer for T-Mobile for Business, Guy Griggs, the CNN Senior Vice President of Ad Sales and Client partnerships, and Siemens Energy Senior Vice President Steve Douglas to learn more about this invisible infrastructure. This episode is brought to you in partnership with T-Mobile for Business, and recorded live at the iHeart Studios in New York City.

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    29 January 2026, 7:50 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Malcolm Gladwell Doesn't Mind Being Wrong | From Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know

    Malcolm recently went on the podcast of one of his favorite comedians, Hasan Minhaj. He enjoyed the experience so much, he wanted to share the conversation with you! Enjoy.

    On Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know, the two-time Peabody Award-winning comedian sits down with the biggest names in politics, culture, and tech with questions that are as thought-provoking as they are absurd. It’s a dumb show for curious people who are looking for answers but can’t find them, not even from their host. Because, ultimately, Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know!

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    30 December 2025, 5:01 am
  • 45 minutes 18 seconds
    Christmas in Connecticut

    Today, we bring you our holiday epic from last year.

    When Arnold Schwarzenegger decided he wanted to direct a feature film, the choice of material was obvious: He would remake a 1945 holiday classic. Easier said than done.

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    25 December 2025, 5:01 am
  • 39 minutes 40 seconds
    Twas the Night Before Christmas

    For nearly 200 years, we have credited the most famous poem of the Christmas season to Clement Clarke Moore. But what if we got the wrong man?

    This holiday season: A centuries old family feud, a bold claim from an English professor, and the true meaning of Christmas.

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    18 December 2025, 5:01 am
  • 42 minutes 7 seconds
    Understanding the Death Penalty: Malcolm Gladwell on The Intercept Briefing

    Malcolm and Liliana Segura, a criminal justice reporter at Intercept, sat down for an episode of The Intercept Briefing to discuss The Alabama Murders, the inherent cruelty of the death penalty, and the concerning rise of executions in America.

     

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    11 December 2025, 5:01 am
  • 40 minutes 6 seconds
    The Alabama Murders - Part 7: The Second Warrant

    Holman Correctional Facility. January 2024. Over three decades after the murder of Elizabeth Sennett, the failure cascade comes to an end, but not before claiming one more life.

    Get early, ad-free access to the full season of The Alabama Murders by subscribing to Pushkin+ on Apple Podcasts or Pushkin.fm. Pushkin+ subscribers can access ad-free episodes, full audiobooks, exclusive binges, and bonus content for all Pushkin shows.

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    6 November 2025, 5:01 am
  • 32 minutes 53 seconds
    The Alabama Murders - Part 6: The Porterfield Sessions

    Manhattan, NY December. 2022. What do you do, after the state has tried to execute you, but failed? Kenny Smith’s legal team calls Kate Porterfield. A psychologist who specializes in trauma.

    Get early, ad-free access to the full season of The Alabama Murders by subscribing to Pushkin+ on Apple Podcasts or Pushkin.fm. Pushkin+ subscribers can access ad-free episodes, full audiobooks, exclusive binges, and bonus content for all Pushkin shows.

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    30 October 2025, 4:01 am
  • 34 minutes 12 seconds
    The Alabama Murders - Part 5: Cruel and Unusual

    Holman Correctional Facility. November 2022. The State of Alabama tries to execute Kenneth Smith.

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    23 October 2025, 4:01 am
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