Revisionist History

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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.

Chutzpah vs. Chutzpah Aug. 15, 2019
You thought that there was only one kind of chutzpah. Wrong. There’s two. Revisionist History tells the story of the Mafia’s showdown with a legendary Hollywood producer, in a battle of competing chutzpahs. Learn more about your ad-choices at See [omnystudio.com/listener](https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
Chutzpah vs. Chutzpah Aug. 15, 2019
You thought that there was only one kind of chutzpah. Wrong. There’s two
In a Metal Mood Aug. 8, 2019
Two seasons after its investigation of the decline of McDonalds french fries, Revisionist History returns to fast-food’s high-tech test kitchens. This time the subject is cultural appropriation. The case study is Taco Bell. Oh, and Pat Boone is involved. Learn more about your ad-choices at See [omnystudio.com/listener](https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy …
In a Metal Mood Aug. 8, 2019
Two seasons after its investigation of the decline of McDonalds french fries, Revisionist History returns to fast-food’s high-tech test kitchens.
An unarmed man is shot to death by police. How does the Jesuitical idea of “disordered attachments” help us make sense of what happened? Part three of three. Learn more about your ad-choices at See [omnystudio.com/listener](https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
An unarmed man is shot to death by police. How does the Jesuitical idea of “disordered attachments” help us make sense of what happened?
Dr. Rock’s Taxonomy July 25, 2019
John Rock was the co-inventor of the birth control pill — and a committed Catholic. He wanted his church to approve of his invention. What happens when a layman takes on the Vatican? Part two of three. Learn more about your ad-choices at See [omnystudio.com/listener](https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
Dr. Rock’s Taxonomy July 25, 2019
John Rock was the co-inventor of the birth control pill — and a committed Catholic. He wanted his church to approve of his invention.
The Standard Case July 18, 2019
Revisionist History tries to make sense of the conundrum of PED use in baseball, using the 500-year-old philosophical techniques of St. Ignatius. Part one of a three-part series on the moral reasoning of the Jesuit order. Learn more about your ad-choices at See [omnystudio.com/listener](https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
The Standard Case July 18, 2019
Revisionist History tries to make sense of the conundrum of PED use in baseball, using the 500-year-old philosophical techniques of St. Ignatius.
Good Old Boys July 11, 2019
If you disagree with someone — if you find what they think appalling — is there any value in talking to them?
Good Old Boys July 11, 2019
If you disagree with someone — if you find what they think appalling — is there any value in talking to them? In the early 1970s, the talk show host Dick Cavett, the governor of Georgia Lester Maddox, and the singer Randy Newman tried to answer this question. Learn more …
Good Old Boys July 11, 2019
If you disagree with someone — if you find what they think appalling — is there any value in talking to them?
Good Old Boys July 11, 2019
If you disagree with someone — if you find what they think appalling — is there any value in talking to them?
Tempest in a Teacup July 4, 2019
Bohea, the aroma of tire fire, Mob Wives, smugglers, “bro” tea, and what it all means to the backstory of the American Revolution. Malcolm tells the real story on what happened in Boston on the night of December 16, 1773. Learn more about your ad-choices at See [omnystudio.com/listener](https://omnystudio.com/listener) for …
Tempest in a Teacup July 4, 2019
Bohea, the aroma of tire fire, Mob Wives, smugglers, “bro” tea, and what it all means to the backstory of the American Revolution.
A weird speech by Antonin Scalia, a visit with some serious legal tortoises, and a testy exchange with the experts at the Law School Admissions Council prompts Malcolm to formulate his Grand Unified Theory for fixing higher education.
A weird speech by Antonin Scalia, a visit with some serious legal tortoises, and a testy exchange with the experts at the Law School Admissions Council prompts Malcolm to formulate his Grand Unified Theory for fixing higher education. Learn more about your ad-choices at See [omnystudio.com/listener](https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
A weird speech by Antonin Scalia, a visit with some serious legal tortoises, and a testy exchange with the experts at the Law School Admissions Council prompts Malcolm to formulate his Grand Unified Theory for fixing higher education.
A weird speech by Antonin Scalia, a visit with some serious legal tortoises, and a testy exchange with the experts at the Law School Admissions Council prompts Malcolm to formulate his Grand Unified Theory for fixing higher education.