Sixth & I LIVE

In the #1 New York Times bestseller Lessons in Chemistry, which became an international success since its release over a year ago, chemist Elizabeth Zott’s career takes a detour when she finds herself as the reluctant star of America's most beloved cooking show. In conversation with Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden was nominated to the position by President Obama and is the first woman and the first African American to lead the library. This program was held on May 10, 2023 in partnership with Politics and Prose. Download a  transcript of the talk. 

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of You Are a Badass, the #1 New York Times bestselling author shares from her timeless and beloved how-to-guide that has transformed lives and inspired a movement. This program was held on May 1, 2023. 

In Soul Boom, "The Office" star and SoulPancake cofounder explores the possibility for a spiritual revolution to find a healing transformation on both a personal and global level. In conversation with Rabbi Aaron Potek, the Senior Rabbi and Executive Director of Jewish Life at Sixth & I. This program was held on April 29, 2023. 

In I Swear: Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan, the California representative shares what it’s really like to serve in Congress and exposes the gaps between politicians’ press conferences and real people’s lives. In conversation with Molly Ball, TIME magazine’s National Political Correspondent and author of the New York Times bestseller, Pelosi. This program was held on April 19, 2023 in partnership with Politics and Prose. 

In Romantic Comedy, a comedy writer thinks she’s sworn off love until a dreamy pop star flips the script on all her assumptions in this hilarious and observant novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Rodham and Prep. In conversation with Martine Powers, the senior host of “Post Reports,” The Washington Post‘s flagship daily news podcast. This program was held on April 13, 2023 in partnership with Post Reports and Politics and Prose.

In Sweet Enough, the New York Times bestselling author of Nothing Fancy offers over 85 rustic and simple yet sublime sweets designed for people who think they don’t have the time or skill to pull off dessert. In conversation with Abby Phillip, CNN’s senior political correspondent and anchor of “Inside Politics Sunday.” This program was held on March 30, 2023. 

The beloved host of “All Things Considered” is known for his adventurous spirit and insatiable curiosity, which has served him well whether he’s traveling on Air Force One with President Obama, navigating war-torn countries, or following community leaders fighting for social justice. His new memoir, The Best Strangers in the World, details all of this and more in captivating essays and is a true love letter to journalism. In conversation with Audie Cornish, an anchor and correspondent for CNN and host of the CNN Audio podcast, “The Assignment.” This program was held on March 27, 2023 in partnership with Politics and Prose.

In celebration of the paperback release of Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey, journalist Florence Williams speaks with Rabbi Nora Feinstein about her findings from the cutting-edge science of heartbreak as well as personal strategies to heal from a broken heart.  This program was held on February 16, 2023. 

Exploring power dynamics, presenting new research, and unearthing the sexism at the center of birth control, Gabrielle Blair’s Ejaculate Responsibly offers a case for rectifying misplaced accountability on women’s bodies and a call for men to become active participants when it comes to preventing unwanted pregnancies. In conversation with Charlotte Clymer, a writer, communications consultant, and LGBTQ activist. This program was held on March 2, 2023 in partnership with Politics and Prose. 

MSNBC anchor and attorney Ari Melber presents his analysis of Congress’s historic January 6 Report and the wider coup conspiracy to overthrow the 2020 election, expounding on the foreword he wrote for the Harper Collins edition of the Jan. 6 Report, now a #1 New York Times bestseller. In conversation with John P. Flannery, a former federal prosecutor and regular guest commentator on TV and radio. This program was held on January 26, 2023 in partnership with Politics and Prose.