Revisionist History

Pushkin Industries

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. To get early access to ad-free episodes and extra content, subscribe to Pushkin+ in Apple Podcasts are pushkin.fm/pus. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.

  • 36 minutes 7 seconds
    Malcolm Breaks Down the Perfect Break Up Song

    In this Valentine’s Day special from Pushkin Industries, Malcolm breaks down the perfect break up song. But first, Broken Record hosts Justin Richmond and Leah Rose make their cases: is R&B the undisputed sound of love? Are sad songs more romantic? Can country win the day?

    Plus, Ben Naddaff-Hafrey writes a love song of his own, and the legendary songwriter Babyface talks about how young love shaped his most enduring ballads.

    Whether you're mid-swoon or nursing a broken heart, this episode is Pushkin’s Valentine to you.

    Listen to Broken Record’s interview with Babyface

    Listen to a Revisionist History episode about sad songs.

    And hear more from Ben’s band, Rookin.

    Plus, our battle of the playlists continues… here’s Leah’s sad songs playlist. And Justin’s for love songs. Pick your fighter and… enjoy!

     

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    14 February 2025, 6:01 am
  • 28 minutes 26 seconds
    The Future of Healthcare Technology with Eli Lilly and Company's Diogo Rau

    How is technology transforming the healthcare space? Malcolm sits down with Diogo Rau, the Chief Information and Digital Officer at Eli Lilly and Company, to discuss the ways his company is innovating to deliver care to customers who need it. Rau also previews some new products Eli Lilly is especially excited about.

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    6 February 2025, 5:01 am
  • 35 minutes 52 seconds
    How to Trust and Be Trusted with Rachel Botsman

    Rachel Botsman, Oxford University Lecturer and author of the new Pushkin audiobook How to Trust and Be Trusted, joins Malcolm to talk about how to make smart decisions about trust. Then, a preview of How to Trust and Be Trusted, which is available on Spotify, Audible or wherever you get your audiobooks.

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    23 January 2025, 5:01 am
  • 28 minutes 49 seconds
    Presenting Gone South

    Here's an episode from a podcast that you may enjoy. Presenting Gone South.

    This episode looks at the life and legacy of Buford Pusser, an iconic American law enforcement figure. The film "Walking Tall," starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is based on Pusser's life as a cop. But recent revelations are turning Pusser's legacy on its head. 

    Gone South, an Audacy original podcast, is available now on the free Audacy app and wherever you get your podcasts.

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    26 December 2024, 5:01 am
  • 44 minutes 18 seconds
    A Very Terminator Christmas

    What happens when the biggest movie star in the world directs the smallest Christmas film on basic cable? A holiday miracle. 

    Today on the show: The never-before-published, extremely bizarre story of the making of ‘Christmas in Connecticut’... the remake.

     

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    18 December 2024, 5:01 am
  • 52 minutes 33 seconds
    Gambling with Michael Lewis

    Michael Lewis, host of Against the Rules and author of Moneyball, The Big Short, Liar’s Poker, and Going Infinite, joins Malcolm to talk about the wild world of sports betting. Then, a preview of Against the Rules season 4, which is legal in New Jersey (listen to find out why), or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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    21 November 2024, 5:01 am
  • 32 minutes 39 seconds
    John Birch vs. the PTA

    In the 1960s, a right-wing organization led by a former candy tycoon rose to fame in America for their anti-communist campaigns. They called themselves the John Birch Society. Then, they tried to take over the Parent-Teacher Association. This week, what the battle between the two organizations tells us about the fate of American politics, and the history of your Halloween candy.

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    31 October 2024, 4:01 am
  • 52 minutes 4 seconds
    Exploring Life-Saving AI Tech with T-Mobile for Business

    How is 5G powering the use of AI to revolutionize life-saving solutions? Malcolm sits with T-Mobile for Business CMO Mo Katibeh, 3AM Innovations COO Ryan Litt, and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Dr. Azizi Seixas to find out in this special episode of Revisionist History. Brought to you in partnership with T-Mobile for Business, and recorded live from the Mobile World Congress in Las Vegas.

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    29 October 2024, 4:01 am
  • 31 minutes 17 seconds
    The Tipping Point Revisited: Broken Windows

    In The Tipping Point, Malcolm helped popularize a controversial approach to policing called “Broken Windows Theory” that is often credited for keeping crime rates down. Now, 25 years later, he goes back and audits his chapter on crime. Did he get it right? 

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    24 October 2024, 4:01 am
  • 39 minutes 43 seconds
    How AI Can Accelerate Cybersecurity

    In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell speaks with Jason Kelley, GM, Strategic Partners and Ecosystems at IBM, and Kristy Friedrichs, SVP and Chief Partnership Officer at Palo Alto Networks. They discuss the challenges and opportunities that the rapid development of AI brings to the cybersecurity space. Jason and Kristy also underscore how implementing a zero trust strategy can help enterprises enhance cyber resiliency and simplify operations. Together, IBM and Palo Alto Networks are delivering fully integrated, open, end-to-end security solutions to enterprises.

    This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions.

    Visit us at https://ibm.com/smarttalks

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    22 October 2024, 10:30 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    The Tipping Point Revisited: Live with David Remnick

    On the very first stop of the Revenge of the Tipping Point book tour, Malcolm sat down with David Remnick, editor of the New Yorker, at the 92Y in New York City. The old friends and former colleagues discuss Malcolm’s past work, his new book and how he traces his love of storytelling back to playing endless games of Monopoly as a child.

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    17 October 2024, 4:01 am
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