Sixth & I LIVE

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes Half Baked Harvest Quick and Cozy, a collection of more than 120 recipes that reflect the way Tieghan Gerard cooks now: simple ingredients, easy to get on the table, short on time, and big on flavor. In conversation with Erin Como, an Emmy-nominated host and reporter and the co-host of LION Lunch Hour on FOX 5 in DC.  This program was held on November 21, 2024.

On the occasion of the paperback release of Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, historian Heather Cox Richardson shares an urgent call to action about the precarious state of American democracy, charting its historical challenges and current threats. In conversation with Charlotte Clymer, a writer, communications consultant, transgender activist, and author of the Charlotte’s Web Thoughts newsletter on Substack.  This program was held on October 31, 2024 in partnership with Politics and Prose.

In Christian Siriano: The New Red Carpet, the celebrated fashion designer shares his whimsical and showstopping designs worn by icons on red carpets around the globe. In conversation with Jenee Naylor, a fashion expert, beauty enthusiast, TV host, content creator, and host of the YouTube series, “Style Unlocked with Jenee Naylor.” This program was held on October 21, 2024.

In This is Strategy, influential business thinker and blogger Seth Godin offers a guide to thinking strategically and creating meaningful change, whether you’re revolutionizing an industry, sparking a movement, or building a career. In conversation with Bina Venkataraman, a Washington Post columnist covering topics related to the future and the author of The Optimist’s Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age.  This program was held on October 28, 2024 in partnership with The Washington Post. Follow @PostOpinions on Instagram and X. 

From the bestselling author of Fight Club comes Shock Induction, a dark, satirical parable about a string of mysterious high school disappearances, the seedy underbellies of billionaires, and the tough choices we make in the face of an uncertain future. This program was held on October 15, 2024 in partnership with Politics and Prose.

At this critical moment for democracy and our country, Yolanda Savage-Narva, Vice President of Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Communities of Belonging for the Union for Reform Judaism, moderates a conversation about the inextricable link between Jewish safety and our democratic freedoms with Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland’s 8th Congressional District; Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs; and Maya Wiley, President and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. This program was held on September 26 in partnership with JCPA and Tree of Life. Download a transcript.

In Easy Weeknight Dinners: 100 Fast, Flavor-Packed Meals for Busy People Who Still Want Something Good to Eat, Emily Weinstein—Editor in Chief of Cooking and Food for The New York Times—has curated some of the greatest hit dishes from Melissa Clark, Eric Kim, Yewande Komolafe, Ali Slagle, and more. Weinstein is joined by New York Times staff writer Eric Kim, author of the bestselling cookbook Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home, for a conversation with Carey Polis, a freelance food editor and consultant, and the author of the “Cheese, Book, Restaurant, Thing” newsletter on Substack. This program was held on October 14, 2024. 

In Zahav Home, co-owners Chef Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook bring Zahav’s signature ideas to the home kitchen with 125 recipes for achievable meals ranging from robust salads and abundant vegetables to hearty soups and easy lunches. In conversation with Jake Tapper, CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent. This program was held on September 30, 2024. 

In Connie: A Memoir, the trailblazing journalist pulls no punches as she shares a behind-the-scenes tour of her life and career, from showdowns with powerful men in and out of the newsroom where overt sexism was a way of life to the stories behind some of her career-defining reporting. Chung is in conversation with her husband Maury Povich, a former news reporter and anchor who hosted the talk show “Maury” for over thirty years.  This program was held on September 18, 2024 in partnership with Politics and Prose.

In Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking: Vegan Recipes, Tips, and Techniques, the James Beard Award-winning food and dining editor of The Washington Post collects plant-based dishes into a single volume for the first time, treating vegan food as its own cuisine, worthy of mastery. In conversation with Rob Rubba, chef and partner at Oyster Oyster, and the 2023 James Beard Outstanding Chef Award winner.  This program was held on September 4, 2024.