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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.

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You might think unbelievably loud, shrill sirens on ambulances and fire trucks are just a fact of life. But what if we got the facts all wrong?

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PAW Patrol is in trouble. Like Ryder and the pups, Malcolm comes to the rescue.

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Beyer
Former EMT, now medical director for the Berrien County Health Department
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Episode: Running Hot
Jeff Jarvis
Chief Medical Officer for the Metropolitan Area EMS Authority in Fort Worth, Texas
Metropolitan Area EMS Authority
Episode: Running Hot
Alex Jamieson
Morgan Spurlock's ex-wife and a vegan chef, she worked behind the scenes on Super Size Me.
Episode: The Sporkful Presents: How Did ‘Super Size Me’ End Up In Schools?
Sean Lawton
Morgan Spurlock's former speaking agent
Episode: The Sporkful Presents: How Did ‘Super Size Me’ End Up In Schools?
Scott Ambrosi
Cinematographer and cameraman on Super Size Me
Episode: The Sporkful Presents: How Did ‘Super Size Me’ End Up In Schools?
Dr. Jeffrey Schwimmer
Expert on fatty liver disease
Episode: The Sporkful Presents: How Did ‘Super Size Me’ End Up In Schools?
Emily Contois
Associate professor of media studies and expert on gender, food, and body image in media
Episode: The Sporkful Presents: How Did ‘Super Size Me’ End Up In Schools?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Newly minted Secretary of Health and Human Services
Episode: Revisionist History is Back
Jonathan Goldstein
Host of Heavyweight and storyteller known for helping people reconcile their past
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Episode: Welcoming Heavyweight

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Malcolm Gladwell
Best-selling author and host of Revisionist History. Known for his engaging storytelling and thought-provoking insights on societal issues.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 82k ratings
  • Outliers

    I tried. Boring. Self grandiose. Terrible read

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sam4241
    United Statesa month ago
  • Wow your bias is showing

    Where was your reporting of the abuse of good officers. This system is in place because of politicians etc. I had to shut it off. What were you trying to to do?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rdswinford
    United Statesa month ago
  • The reporting is fine, but the analysis are shallow

    The narrator voice is great to sleep, deep but soft. But he doesn’t question some of his results, or confront some wrong statements made by the interviewer. Polite, but I don’t feel confidence in the conclusion. Entertaining, but don’t take it too serious.

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    2
    Escutador
    Brazila month ago
  • Thank you

    Brave reporting with the latest episode. Brave research too. Thank you for the hard and excellent work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMWmontana
    United Statesa month ago
  • Appropriate title considering….

    Malcolm is trying to revise history. Derek Chauvin did not murder George Floyd. George Floyd had a pre-existing heart condition and enough fentanyl in his body to kill a horse. Both of which were covered up by the prosecution. Chauvin was a human sacrifice to appease the BLM mob. Gladwell has proven to be a spineless coward just as his backtracking and groveling apologies for his early take on Broken Window’s policing proves. He’s lost all credibility.

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    raven1537
    United Statesa month ago

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In Defense of PAW Patrol
Q: What do you see as the main problem with PAW Patrol?
It's designed to interrupt active thought and gives children immediate conflict resolution with no opportunity for them to engage their own creativity.
In Defense of PAW Patrol
Q: Why do you think parents hate PAW Patrol?
Parents are concerned that PAW Patrol promotes passivity in children's thinking and does not encourage problem-solving skills.
The Future of Healthcare Technology with Eli Lilly and Company's Diogo Rau
Q: How do you see technology impacting the pharmaceutical industry?
Technology will allow for swift access to medicines, providing real-time data that could significantly improve patient adherence.
The Future of Healthcare Technology with Eli Lilly and Company's Diogo Rau
Q: What specific changes are you bringing to Eli Lilly?
I'm bringing a focus on technology integration and consumer experience to evolve how patients interact with our medicines.
The Future of Healthcare Technology with Eli Lilly and Company's Diogo Rau
Q: What surprised you most about moving from the tech world to Eli Lilly?
The long time scales in medicine development and the fact that it's a much kinder environment with a focus on long-term planning.

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Engaging with thought-provoking topics at the intersection of society and history, the content often revisits significant past events, ideas, and figures to provide fresh perspectives that challenge conventional understandings. Episodes frequently encompass themes of justice, personal stories, and societal norms, delivering insights that encourage listeners to rethink their views on history and its implications today. The approach is likely to combine meticulous research with a captivating narration style, making the subjects accessible and relatable to a broad audience.

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1. Jonathan Beyer
2. Jeff Jarvis
3. Alex Jamieson
4. Sean Lawton
5. Scott Ambrosi
6. Dr. Jeffrey Schwimmer
7. Emily Contois
8. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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