Revisionist History

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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Society & Culture
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Michael Lewis on Why It’s Hard to Find Real Exp...
Malcolm invites best-selling author Michael Lewis back to talk about the third season of his Pushkin show, Against the Rules. On his podcast, Lewis explores what’s happened to fairness in American life through the lens of people who depend on public trust.
18 min
2
The Future of Drones from What’s Your Problem
As we're getting ready for our new season, coming in June, we're sharing an episode from Pushkin's newest show, What's Your Problem?
22 min
3
Revisiting Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis
18 min
4
From Deep Cover: Who Was Bob Cooley?
Deep Cover is a show about people who lead double lives
9 min
5
The Revisionist History Holiday Sampler
Special previews of Pushkin’s show Bad Women: Ripper Retold and this month’s Pushkin+ episode.
23 min
6
Introducing: A Slight Change of Plans, Apple Po...
Pushkin is thrilled to announce that A Slight Change of Plans was named Apple Podcasts' Best Show of the Year!
39 min
7
Revisionist History Presents Miracle And Wonder...
Presenting: An Excerpt from Miracle And Wonder: Conversations With Paul Simon by Malcolm Gladwell and Bruce Headlam.
38 min
8
Teaser: Pushkin’s Dirty Laundry
In this month’s subscriber-only episode, the Pushkin staff have something to say about Malcolm’s portrayal of their laundry habits.
6 min
9
Teaser: The Compromises of Al Levitt
A look at the complicated and possibly cursed career of Helen Levitt’s other half. To hear the rest, subscribe to PushNik by visiting our show page in Apple Podcasts.
3 min
10
Revisionist History Presents: Climate Change D...
17 min
11
At The Movies with Some of My Best Friends Are...
Introducing Pushkin's newest show, Some of My Best Friends Are...hosted by Khalil Muhammad and Ben Austen, two best friends who grew up together on the South Side of Chicago in '80s.
40 min
12
Revisionist Revisited: Extras from the Little M...
Malcolm revives his Little Mermaid darlings while the editor is away.
26 min
13
The Dog Will See You Now
If recent times have shown us anything, it’s that many problems can not be fixed by humans alone.
32 min
14
A Serious Game
The best way to prepare for the unexpected may not be to make plans, or predictions, but to play games.
30 min
15
Laundry Done Right
Is there a right way to do your laundry? Of course there is
31 min
16
Little Mermaid Part 3: Honestly Ever After
Revisionist History presents: The Little Mermaid...our way. The grand finale of our three-part series.
32 min
17
Little Mermaid Part 2: The Fairytale Twist
The quest to revise The Little Mermaid continues. This week, we call in the experts.
31 min
18
Little Mermaid Part 1: The Golden Contract
Revisionist History takes on The Little Mermaid. Part one of three.
33 min
19
The Judgment of Helen Levitt
Helen Slote Levitt was on her way to the good life in 1950s Hollywood. Then one day, her name appeared on a list.
34 min
20
Project Dillard
A historically Black University in New Orleans is beloved by everyone--except the US News best colleges rankings.
34 min
21
Lord of the Rankings
For 30 years, US News & World Report has been using a secret formula to rank the best colleges and universities in the United States.
31 min
22
I Love You Waymo
Revisionist History travels to Phoenix, Arizona to learn about the future of the automobile. It’s not what you think. It’s much better.
33 min
23
Presenting: Be Antiracist with Ibram X. Kendi
Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Ibram X. Kendi to kick off Pushkin’s new podcast, Be Antiracist.
26 min
24
Introducing Revisionist History Season Six
The sixth season of Revisionist History is underway, and Malcolm’s finally out of the house.
2 min
25
Bonus: Malcolm Gladwell and Adam Grant
Whenever Malcolm and Adam Grant cross paths on the book tour circuit, it's always a good time.
46 min