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 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revisionist-history/id1119389968) or at pushkin.fm/plus (https://www.pushkin.fm/join-pushkin). iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.
What this show covers
Malcolm GladwellGun violenceThe American Way of KillingBaltimorePublic radioPolicingUnited Statescommunity interventionpublic safetycrime reductionhomicide ratesStaten IslandRevolutionary WarThe DollopComedy history
What listeners will find here
Malcolm Gladwell and Brian Lehrer dig into policing, guns, and listener questions
Policing and gun violence in America are at the center of this conversation between Brian Lehrer and Malcolm Gladwell about Gladwell’s new book, The American Way of Killing. The episode also brings in listener calls, adding firsthand experiences and pointed questions to the discussion.
A new series opens with Malcolm’s case for why U.S. gun violence stands apart
Gun violence in the United States is the focus here, as Malcolm introduces themes from his new book The American Way of Killing. The episode shares a chapter from the audiobook and sets up a four-week run examining America’s epidemic and Baltimore’s long road to reducing homicides.
Why Baltimore’s drop in homicides feels almost unbelievable
Baltimore’s recent plunge in homicide rates is the focus here, as Malcolm explores how a city once known for deadly violence is now seeing a striking decline. The episode looks at what Baltimore may be doing differently to save lives and points toward community-based efforts behind the shift.
A comedy-history detour into Staten Island’s Revolutionary War past
Staten Island during the Revolutionary War gets a niche, comedic deep dive with Ben Naddaff-Hafrey and The Dollop hosts Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds. The episode blends crossover energy with a focused look at a surprisingly specific corner of American history.
Obama and Gladwell on why Reconstruction still shapes American democracy
Reconstruction is the focus here, as Barack Obama and Malcolm Gladwell discuss why this era remains widely misunderstood and deeply relevant today. The conversation connects history, progress, and the idea that democracy is never a finished project.
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