On Brand with Donny Deutsch

On this episode, Donny talks with bestselling author and former editor of Time Magazine, Walter Isaacson. Walter and Donny dive right in, discussing Elon Musk’s unprecedented purchase of Twitter and Walter's prediction for the future of the platform. They then dive into Walter's new book, The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race, and why we need people like Steve Jobs and Jennifer Doudna to stand at the intersection of humanity and science. But first Donny takes us through his "Brands of the Week,” naming Nancy Pelosi, Asa Hutchinson, Amazon, Samsung, and many more as either "up" or "down." THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Freshly - Go to http://www.freshly.com/DONNY for $125 offChime - Go to http://www.chime.com/DONNY to get startedDon't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnyjaydeutsch @walterisaacsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with four-time Tony Award-winning, actor, playwright, and now best-selling author, Harvey Fierstein. Harvey and Donny jump right into discussing his memoir, I Was Better Last Night, and Harvey shares some fascinating stories including some background into his 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters, and how he became a part of an exciting experimental art movement while working with Andy Warhol during his very first gig. They also dive into how things have changed from the fight against AIDS to the fight for marriage equality, and now for gender inclusivity, and why these profound societal shifts keep life exciting. But first, Donny dives into this week's headlines, dishing out his "ups" and "downs" to brands like Michael Cohen, Starbucks, Big Tech, and Pickle Ball in his weekly "Brands of the Week" segment. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Shopify - Go to shopify.com/DONNY for a FREE 14-day trialAltorIRA - Go to AltoIRA.com/BRAND to open an Alto CryptoIRA with as little as $10Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnyjaydeutsch @harveyfeirsteinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits with CNN anchor and chief national affairs analyst, and host of the new CNN+ show, "The Source with Kasie Hunt," Kasie Hunt. Kasie and Donny start out by discussing her new streamed show and why it will stand out from other news programs. She also shares her thoughts on Biden's lack of credit, her prediction on whether Republicans will take back the Senate, and why she decided to surgically remove the benign tumor that was growing in her brain. But, before that, Donny dives into the top brands of the week, naming Krispy Kreme, Barbie, The Rock, and Julian Lennon, among many others, as "up" or "down" in his regular Brands of the Week segment. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop.  Follow: @donnyjaydeutsch @kasieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with the brilliant author of numerous bestselling novels, including Moneyball, The Blind Side, The Big Short, and, most recently, The Premonition, Michael Lewis. Donny and Michael dive right in, starting with his finance background, how stories always start with questions, and what inspired him to write his infamous books that were later adapted into Oscar-nominated films. The two also discuss the challenge people have today when evaluating experts, how the government has failed to protect its experts, and why having knowledge can get complicated. But first, Donny takes us into his own deep dive naming his brand "ups" and "downs" like Tiger Woods, Oklahoma, Cracker Jack, and many more in this week's Brands of the Week.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Shopify - Go to http://www.shopify.com/donny for a FREE 14-day trial Follow: @donnyjaydeutschSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with sports journalist, contributing writer for The Atlantic, and host of the podcast Jemele Hill is Unbothered, Jemele Hill. Jemele opens up about her journey from a tomboy kid reading her local newspaper, to becoming the only female Black sports journalist for a daily paper in all of North America. She and Donny then discuss why Jemele thinks journalism has become an elitist trade, how the goal posts move when it comes to the hiring of Black coaches in the NFL, and the rise of athletes like Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles taking agency over their lives and putting their mental health first. But, before all that, Donny dives into his top brands of the week, naming Disney, Jim Carrey, Will Smith, and Caitlyn Jenner as either "up" or "down" in his weekly Brands of the Week segment. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Indeed - Go to Indeed.com/ONBRAND to claim your $75 credit Chime - Go to chime.com/donny to get started Freshly- Go to freshly.com/donny for $125 off  Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop.  Follow: @donnyjaydeutsch @jemelehill@jemelehillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with two guests, Former Ohio Governor, John Kasich, and comedian and former correspondent on “The Daily Show,” Jordan Klepper. They kick off the conversation by sharing how the unlikely duo teamed up for their new podcast, Kasich & Klepper, with the hopes of finding fun and interesting commonalities between their two very different perspectives. The three then discuss whether or not Trump will run again, why Biden's approval rating is so low, their views on generational divides, and their thoughts on aging. But first, Donny dives into his "ups" and "downs," naming Ben Sasse, Makenzie Scott, SATs, Maury Povich, and Pusha T, among many others, in his beloved Brands of the Week segment. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Coda.io - Go to coda.io/donny to get started for FREEDon't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop.  Follow:@donnyjaydeutsch@johnkasich@jordanklepperSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with nationally renowned op-ed columnist for the New York Times, Frank Bruni. Together they dive right into Frank's recent memoire, The Beauty of Dusk, where he recounts the lessons he's learned from partially losing his vision. Frank shares how he learned not to feel sorry for himself and the messages he received after spending time with people who had overcome incredible hardships. The two also discuss how people have lost the ability to think logically, the effect of social media, and why Frank eventually decided to pivot in his career. And, of course, Donny takes us through this week's top brands, naming Zelenskyy, Dolly Parton, and the NFL, among many others as either "up" or "down" in his Brands of the Week segment.  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Huel - Go to huel.com/donny to get free shipping on your first order + a shaker and a t-shirtMint Mobile - Go to mintmobile.com/donny to cut your wireless bill to $15 a monthCoda - Go to coda.io/donny to get started for FREEDon't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop.  Follow:@donnyjaydeutsch@frankbruniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with the host of the 11th Hour and Senior Business Analyst for NBC News, Stephanie Ruhle. Stephanie and Donny dive right into her start in banking and transition into media, the difference between having a point of view and being stuck in deep ideology, and her thoughts on the war in Ukraine. They also cover Stephanie's current advice for investors and why she has always strived to make her own money. But first, Donny shares his thoughts on the brands forming the cultural zeitgeist, naming Poland, Twitter, Tinder, and Major League Baseball in his beloved "Brands of the Week'' segment.Be sure to rate, review, and follow to get episodes as soon as they drop!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Indeed - Go to http://www.Indeed.com/ONBRAND to claim your $75 creditShipStation - Go to http://www.ShipStation.com code DONNY to get a 60-day free trialShopify - Go to http://www.shopify.com/donny for a FREE 14-day trialFollow:@donnyjaydeutsch@stephruhleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Donny sits down for an honest conversation with the editor of Common Sense and the host of the podcast Honestly with Bari Weiss, Bari Weiss. Bari was previously a staff writer and editor for the Opinion section of The New York Times, and the two dive right into her brave resignation from the prestigious paper. They go on to discuss the importance of following your curiosity, her thoughts on Spotify and Joe Rogan, her connection to the Tree of Life Synagogue, and being guided by your inner north star. But first, Donny breaks down the brands at the center of the zeitgeist, naming AirBnb, Andrew Cuomo, Google, and The Academy Awards among many others in his weekly “Brands of the Week” segment. Be sure to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Chime - Go to http://www.chime.com/donny to get startedHuel - Go to http://www.huel.com/donny for free shipping + a shaker and t-shirtMint Mobile - Go to http://www.mintmobile.com/donny to cut your wireless bill to $15 a monthFollow:@donnyjaydeutsch@bariweissSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Donny sits down with the pioneer of "whole health well-being," Deepak Chopra. Deepak is the founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, and is world-renowned in integrative medicine and personal transformation. Together, they dive into defining stress, how to let go of experiences in order to find joy, money's role in happiness, and how to handle betrayals and disagreements. But first, Donny does his own deep dive into which brands have earned his "ups" and "downs" naming Volodymyr Zelenskyy, SWIFT, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Pepsi, among many others in his Brands of the Week segment. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop!  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:CODA - http://www.coda.io/DONNY to sign up and get a $1,000 credit on your first statement. INDEED - Go to http://www.Indeed.com/ONBRAND to claim your $75 credit before March 31st.MINT MOBILE - Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at http://www.mintmobile.com/DONNY.FOLLOW:@donnyjaydeutsch@deepakchopraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices