In this Valentine’s Day special from Pushkin Industries, Malcolm breaks down the perfect break up song. But first, Broken Record hosts Justin Richmond and Leah Rose make their cases: is R&B the undisputed sound of love? Are sad songs more romantic? Can country win the day?

Plus, Ben Naddaff-Hafrey writes a love song of his own, and the legendary songwriter Babyface talks about how young love shaped his most enduring ballads.

Whether you're mid-swoon or nursing a broken heart, this episode is Pushkin’s Valentine to you.

Listen to Broken Record’s interview with Babyface. 

Listen to a Revisionist History episode about sad songs.

And hear more from Ben’s band, Rookin.

Plus, our battle of the playlists continues… here’s Leah’s sad songs playlist. And Justin’s for love songs. Pick your fighter and… enjoy!

 

In this Valentine&rsquo;s Day special from Pushkin Industries, Malcolm breaks down the perfect break up song. But first, Broken Record hosts Justin Richmond and Leah Rose make their cases: is R&amp;B the undisputed sound of love? Are sad songs more romantic? Can country win the day?
Plus, Ben Naddaff-Hafrey writes a love song of his own, and the legendary songwriter Babyface talks about how young love shaped his most enduring ballads.
Whether you're mid-swoon or nursing a broken heart, this episode is Pushkin&rsquo;s Valentine to you.
Listen to&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7aISES4rpqTVMLt4gBcJTT?si=jSkiymxLTge_y68E2g3sQw">Broken Record</a>&rsquo;s interview with Babyface.&nbsp;
Listen to<a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history/the-king-of-tears"> a Revisionist History episode about sad songs.</a>
And hear more from Ben&rsquo;s band,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/15USQcj27CHI93eBCNLxBs?si=WS8icAgWTQ-d192I5dlmtg">Rookin</a>.
Plus, our battle of the playlists continues&hellip;&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0cnGZ0JOSNkxqBE0uIWq96?si=ae58cc4f1f2c4fd5">here&rsquo;s Leah&rsquo;s sad songs playlist</a>. And <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vzWBgmTKIQIn3F8UTqDql?si=34fffb8d83db4484">Justin&rsquo;s for love songs</a>. Pick your fighter and&hellip; enjoy!
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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—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—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.
To get early access to ad-free episodes and extra content, subscribe to Pushkin+ in Apple Podcasts are pushkin.fm/pus.
iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.

Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance

Revisionist History

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.

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.

Malcolm Breaks Down the Perfect Break Up Song

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