

On Brand with Donny Deutsch
Donny Deutsch
Everything is a brand. In today’s world companies, public figures, countries, institutions, and movements are brands with their own unique values, marketing, and influence. Former CEO and Chairman of Deutsch Inc., innovative political analyst and veteran TV personality, Donny Deutsch, mastered the power of branding when he built the multibillion dollar ad agency. Now, in a hyper-saturated, over-marketed world, our media landscape too often presents one-dimensional figures who are globally seen, and yet not truly known. Where the notion “perception is reality” feels truer each day, join Donny as he peels back the layers of the images we see, to understand the depths of the people who are changing our world. You won’t want to miss Donny’s candid conversations with global experts and the biggest names across entertainment, business, media, politics and more to better understand the “brands” of the moment and examine where politics, current events, and pop culture converge.
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May 4, 2023 • 35min
Ben Smith: Contemporary Politics is Totally Fact Free
Donny is joined by the Co-Founder of Semafor, Ben Smith. Smith, who was formerly the editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News, gives his thoughts on contemporary politics, how the media's coverage of Donald Trump during the 2016 election helped him get elected, and what went into BuzzFeed's decision to publish the Steele dossier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2023 • 20min
Brands of the Week: Michelle Obama, Barbie, Smoking, Jenny Craig, and more
Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on MAGA, McDonald's, Ron DeSantis, and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 2023 • 36min
Eddie Glaude Jr.: We Have to Acknowledge the Progress
Donny is joined by Princeton University Professor and MSNBC Contributor, Eddie Glaude Jr. Glaude Jr., who is also the Chair of Princeton University’s Center for African American Studies and the Department of African American Studies, joins Donny for an in-depth discussion about the current state of the country and what both political parties need to do to help get the country back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2023 • 22min
Brands of the Week: Tucker Carlson, Trump vs. Biden, Happiness, and more
Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Tucker Carlson, Burger King, Wokeness, and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2023 • 29min
Lorraine Bracco: There Is No Yelling At Tony
Donny is joined by legendary actress, Lorraine Bracco. Bracco discusses her new film “Jacir” while also diving into her rise to stardom portraying Karen Hill in Martin Scorsese's film, "Goodfellas". Additionally, Bracco addresses how she landed the role of Dr. Jennifer Melfi in the HBO series, "The Sopranos" after originally being cast to play Tony Soprano's wife Carmela. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2023 • 44min
Eugene Robinson: There Has To Be Change...Eventually
Donny is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist from The Washington Post, Eugene Robinson. Robinson, who also serves as NBC News and MSNBC's chief political analyst, talks in detail about growing up in the south, the change he has seen in the country over the years, and what he feels the future may hold for the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2023 • 20min
Brands of the Week: The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Pickleball, Amazon, and more
Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on meetings, parental leave, Hollywood's new toys, and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2023 • 28min
Michael Cohen: He's Terrified Right Now
In the heat of former president Donald Trump’s indictment, this week's episode of “On Brand with Donny Deutsch” features Donny’s friend and Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen. In this conversation, Michael discusses what he thinks is going on in Trump's mind and how the indictment has caused major damage to Trump’s ego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 2023 • 20min
Brands of the Week: Joe Rogan, Jay-Z, TikTok, and more
Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Twitter, American values, college education, and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2023 • 39min
Richard Kind: I Only Know One Way To Play An Idiot
Donny is joined by his friend and actor, Richard Kind. Kind, who can be seen on such shows as "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and the new hit TV show "East New York," talks about the early years of his career. How advice from a family friend convinced him to give acting a try, and a memorable moment with Paul Newman that still resonates with him to this very day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices