Jesse Owens spent the rest of his life retelling the story of the 1936 games and his encounter with Luz Long. We trace the evolution of a tall tale, discovering the hidden life of one of America’s iconic sports heroes.

Jesse Owens spent the rest of his life retelling the story of the 1936 games and his encounter with Luz Long. We trace the evolution of a tall tale, discovering the hidden life of one of America’s iconic sports heroes.

Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past—an event, a person, an idea, even a song—and asks whether we got it right the first time. From Pushkin Industries. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance.

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Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past&mdash;an event, a person, an idea, even a song&mdash;and asks whether we got it right the first time. From Pushkin Industries. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance.
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Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance

Revisionist History

Hitler’s Olympics, Part 7: Long Jump, Tall Tale

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Live from the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Malcolm interviews Adam Grant around his new book, Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World. They cover the three kinds of relationships—pals, allies, and companions—explain why frenemies may be worse for your health than enemies, and look at why dating algorithms can’t find your soulmate. Malcolm offers a grand unified theory of Adam’s work: every book has been a nerd manifesto. Along the way, they talk about what kids learn from watching their parents work, and how nerds build community in their own ways.

 

Live from the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Malcolm interviews Adam Grant around his new book, <a href="https://apple.co/4juHKhL">Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World</a>. They cover the three kinds of relationships&mdash;pals, allies, and companions&mdash;explain why frenemies may be worse for your health than enemies, and look at why dating algorithms can&rsquo;t find your soulmate. Malcolm offers a grand unified theory of Adam&rsquo;s work: every book has been a nerd manifesto. Along the way, they talk about what kids learn from watching their parents work, and how nerds build community in their own ways.
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Pals, Allies, and Companions | Malcolm Gladwell and Adam Grant Live

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We’ve known about a solution to violent crime for decades. Why hasn’t it been adopted everywhere? And what are the costs of waiting so long?

You can order The American Way of Killing at Gladwell.com or wherever books are sold.

We&rsquo;ve known about a solution to violent crime for decades. Why hasn&rsquo;t it been adopted everywhere? And what are the costs of waiting so long?
You can order The American Way of Killing at <a href="http://gladwell.com/" data-airgap-id="12">Gladwell.com</a> or wherever books are sold.

Wolfgang's Law - Part Two

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Over the last few years homicide rates in Baltimore have plummeted. A city once labeled America’s murder capital is seeing a reprieve that seems nothing short of miraculous. What happened? This week, Malcolm takes a look at what Baltimore is doing to save lives. 

To learn more about the organization Termite founded, visit: https://switchinglanesadultandyouth.org/

You can order The American Way of Killing at Gladwell.com or wherever books are sold.

Over the last few years homicide rates in Baltimore have plummeted. A city once labeled America&rsquo;s murder capital is seeing a reprieve that seems nothing short of miraculous. What happened? This week, Malcolm takes a look at what Baltimore is doing to save lives.&nbsp;
To learn more about the organization Termite founded, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://switchinglanesadultandyouth.org/">https://switchinglanesadultandyouth.org/</a>
You can order The American Way of Killing at <a href="http://Gladwell.com">Gladwell.com</a>&nbsp;or wherever books are sold.

Wolfgang's Law - Part One

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Hitler’s Olympics, Part 7: Long Jump, Tall Tale

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