Sixth & I LIVE

In Half Baked Harvest Every Day: Recipes for Balanced, Flexible, Feel-Good Meals, New York Times bestselling author Tieghan Gerard delivers more than 120 all-new, soul-satisfying recipes. In conversation with Joe Yonan, the food and dining editor of The Washington Post and author of Cool Beans, Eat Your Vegetables, and Serve Yourself. This program was held on March 30, 2022.

In Why Design Matters: Conversations with the World’s Most Creative People, Debbie Millman showcases her most exciting interviews from her award-winning podcast "Design Matters," bringing together insights and reflections from today’s leading creative minds from across diverse fields in an illustrated, curated anthology. In conversation with Roxane Gay, the bestselling author of Hunger, Bad Feminist, and Difficult Women, among others, and a contributing Opinion writer for the New York Times.

In It Could Happen Here, Jonathan Greenblatt sounds an alarm, warning that antisemitism, racism, and other insidious forms of intolerance are gathering momentum in the U.S., and violence on an even larger, more catastrophic scale could be just around the corner if we don’t act now. In conversation with Jodi Rudoren, the editor-in-chief of the Forward. This program was held virtually in partnership with the Forward on February 7, 2022.

In The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, Dan Pink, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Drive and To Sell is Human, draws on research to reveal the transformative power of our most misunderstood emotion and shares how regret can help us make smarter decisions, perform better at work and school, and deepen our sense of meaning and purpose. In conversation with Derek Thompson, a staff writer at The Atlantic, where he write the “Work in Progress” newsletter, host of the weekly news podcast “Plain English,” and author of Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction. This program was held on February 1, 2022.  Please be advised that the audience Q&A portion of this conversation contains a question about sexual abuse (at the 59 minute mark) that may be upsetting to some listeners.

Journalist Wajahat Ali draws upon his experiences as a Muslim in America to offer lessons and strategies to help cultivate a more compassionate America in Go Back to Where You Came From. In a conversation moderated by Jenn White, host of “1A” from WAMU and NPR, Ali and Spencer Ackerman, author of Reign of Terror, speak about how the 9/11 era continues to shape today’s political and societal landscapes, and how millennial activists are pushing back against a rising tide of xenophobia. This program was held virtually in partnership with Politics and Prose on January 22, 2022. 

From Hanya Yanagihara, the author of A Little Life, comes To Paradise, a bold, brilliant novel spanning three centuries and three different versions of the American experiment, about lovers, family, loss and the elusive promise of utopia. In conversation with Barrie Hardymon, the Senior Editor at NPR’s Weekend Edition and the lead editor for books. This program was held on January 10, 2022 in partnership with Politics and Prose.   

From Emily Ratajkowski, the model, actress, entrepreneur, activist, and author, comes My Body, a profoundly personal exploration of feminism, sexuality, and power. In conversation with Hanna Rosin, the editorial director for audio at New York Magazine, former co-host of NPR’s “Invisibilia,” and the author of The End of Men. This program was held on November 16, 2021.

Andy Cohen has made a career, and a life, out of making the ordinary extraordinary. In Glitter Every Day, the “Watch What Happens Live” host and “The Real Housewives” executive producer shares 365 sayings and quotes from the icons, thought leaders, Real Housewives, and legendary celebs that fuel his fun, offering words of daily inspiration to make any ordinary day shine bright. In conversation with Elahe Izadi, a staff writer for The Washington Post, where for several years she covered pop culture and comedy and currently writes about the news media industry. This program was held on November 6, 2021. 

In Can We Talk About Israel? A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted, New Israel Fund CEO Daniel Sokatch meets the emotional landmines of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict head-on and answers seemingly off-the-table questions with nuanced perspective and understanding. In conversation with Jodi Rudoren, the editor-in-chief of the Forward. This program was held virtually with the Forward on November 8, 2021.

From the two-time Tony Award-winner and star of “Younger” comes Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life, funny and intimate stories about how crafting has kept Sutton Foster sane while navigating the highs and lows of family, love, and show business (and how it can help you, too). In conversation with Linda Holmes, the host of NPR’s “Pop Culture Happy Hour.” This program was held on October 14, 2021.