Sixth & I LIVE

In Badass Habits: Cultivate the Awareness, Boundaries, and Daily Upgrades You Need to Make Them Stick, the New York Times bestselling author Jen Sincero offers an accessible and simple 21-step process for building the habits you want and dethroning the ones you don’t. This program was held on January 12, 2021. 

With Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age, neurosurgeon and CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares the best-kept secrets of experts around the world for maintaining your mind, holding on to memories, building resiliency against disease, and continually boosting a robust brain, regardless of age. In conversation with Joshua Foer, a journalist and entrepreneur, bestselling author, co-founder of Atlas Obscura, and former U.S. Memory Champion. This program was held on January 6, 2021. 

Curated by writer Kimberly Drew and “Still Processing” podcast host Jenna Wortham, Black Futures features art, photos, essays, memes, dialogues, recipes, and poetry from over 100 Black contributors in response to the question: what does it mean to be Black and alive right now?  In conversation with Camonghne Felix, the vice president of strategic communications for Blue State, former director of surrogates and strategic communications for Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 presidential campaign, and author of the poetry collection Build Yourself a Boat. This program was held on December 3, 2020. 

In Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America, professor and bestselling author Michael Eric Dyson traces the genealogy of anti-blackness from the slave ship to the street corner where George Floyd lost his life―and where America gained its will to confront the ugly truth of systemic racism. Ending with a poignant plea for hope, Dyson’s book points the way to social redemption.  In conversation with Donna Brazile, a veteran political strategist, adjunct professor, and bestselling author. Brazile twice served as the Chair of the Democratic National Committee and is currently a FOX News contributor. This program was held on December 1, 2020. 

In I Want to be Where the Normal People Are, comedian and “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” star Rachel Bloom shares a hilarious collection of personal essays and poems exploring insecurity, fame, anxiety, female friendships, and more. In conversation with Yael Grobglas, an actress best known for her role as Petra Solano on “Jane the Virgin.” This program was held on November 18, 2020. 

With Natalie Portman’s Fables, Natalie Portman, the Academy Award-winning actress, director, producer, and activist, retells three classic fables and imbues them with empathy, inclusivity, and humor. In conversation with Eva Longoria, an actress, producer, director, activist, philanthropist, and designer. This program was held on October 20, 2020. 

In her first cookbook, Dessert Person, Claire Saffitz shares her signature spin on more than 100 sweet and savory recipes. She outlines the problems and solutions for each recipe, as well as practical do’s and don’ts, skill level, prep and bake time, and foundational know-how. In conversation with David Tamarkin, digital director of Epicurious, creator of COOK90, and author of COOK90: The 30-Day Plan for Faster, Healthier, Happier Meals. This program was held on October 22, 2020. 

American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic, presents the intimate and inspiring thoughts of Governor Andrew Cuomo at an unprecedented historical moment and a game plan for what we as individuals—and as a nation—need to do to protect ourselves against this disaster and those to come. In conversation with Andy Cohen, an Emmy Award-winning host and producer and New York Times bestselling author of books including Superficial and The Andy Cohen Diaries. This program was held on October 15, 2020. 

In The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design, host Roman Mars and producer Kurt Kohlstedt of the “99% Invisible” podcast explore the fascinating stories behind the various elements that make our cities work. In conversation with Kristen Meinzer, a culture critic, podcast host, and author. Her hosting credits include “By The Book,” “Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen,” “Innovation Uncovered,” and “When Meghan Met Harry.” This program was held on October 7, 2020. 

In How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World’s Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs, Guy Raz—host of the NPR podcast “How I Built This”—offers insights and inspiration from the world’s top entrepreneurs on how to start, launch, and build a successful venture.  In conversation with Sam Sanders, a correspondent and host of It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders at NPR. This program was held virtually on September 15, 2020.