Sixth & I LIVE
210 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsSixth & I celebrates the unexpected convergence of arts, culture, and spirituality by hosting impactful, entertaining, and thought-provoking programs for the Washington, DC community and beyond. Sixth & I LIVE brings you exclusive access to the conversations on our stage with today’s leading authors, politicians, comedians, artists, journalists, actors, and thought leaders.
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Liberal American Jews and Israel: An Inflection Point
April 12, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBLeading American Jewish thinkers on Israel—Rabbi Jill Jacobs, CEO of T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, Peter Beinart, journalist and political commentator, and Michael Koplow, Chief Policy Officer at the Israel Policy Forum—offer differing perspectives on how some American Jews have been reevaluating their identities as liberals and their relationships to Israel in a conversation moderated by Senior Rabbi Aaron Potek, Executive Director of Jewish Life at Sixth & I. This program w...
Kara Swisher, tech journalist, with Laurene Powell Jobs
April 08, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBFrom the award-winning journalist, host of “On with Kara Swisher,” and cohost of “Pivot” comes Burn Book: A Tech Love Story, a history and an accounting of the tech industry and its most powerful players who wanted to change the world but broke it instead. In conversation with Laurene Powell Jobs, Founder & President of Emerson Collective. This program was held on February 29, 2024 in partnership with Politics and Prose.
Dolly Alderton, bestselling author, with Karin Tanabe
April 01, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Ghosts and Everything I Know About Love comes Good Material, a story of heartbreak and friendship and how to survive both. In conversation with Karin Tanabe, the author of seven novels including The Sunset Crowd, A Woman of Intelligence, and The Gilded Years. This program was held on February 28, 2024.
The Golden Age of American Jews Is Ending
March 25, 2024 19:13 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBContinuing the conversation sparked by his April 2024 cover story for The Atlantic, “The Golden Age of American Jews Is Ending,” Atlantic staff writer and bestselling author Franklin Foer is joined by Dr. Pamela Nadell, Professor of History and Jewish Studies and Director of the Jewish Studies Program at American University, in a dialogue lead by Sixth & I’s Senior Rabbi, Aaron Potek. This program was held in partnership with The Atlantic on March 18, 2024.
Asking for a Friend with Rhaina Cohen and Dr. Marisa Franco
March 22, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBAmidst declining marriage rates and a loneliness epidemic, friends and authors Rhaina Cohen and Dr. Marisa Franco illuminate friendship’s power to transform how we define a fulfilling life. In conversation with Sixth & I's Senior Rabbi Aaron Potek. This program was held on February 13, 2024.
Moshe Kasher, comedian, with Lauren Ober
March 04, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes, the stand-up comedian, writer, and actor tells the story of the lives he has spent careening between and how he found his people, over and over again, in different settings. In conversation with Lauren Ober, a podcast creator, host, and executive producer, most recently of “The Loudest Girl In The World” which was named one of the best shows of 2022 by the CBC and The Atlantic.
Kate Bowler, Duke Divinity School professor, with Judy Woodruff
February 23, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBHave a Beautiful, Terrible Day! Daily Meditations for the Ups, Downs & In-Betweens is a collection of spiritual reflections and action-steps to help you get through any kind of day—good, bad, or mediocre. In conversation with Judy Woodruff, a senior correspondent and the former anchor and managing editor of “PBS NewsHour.” This program was held on January 30, 2024.
Common, award-winning performer, with Clint Smith
February 21, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBIn And Then We Rise: A Guide to Loving and Taking Care of Self, Common shares a comprehensive program for addressing mental and physical health and encouraging communities to do the same. In conversation with Clint Smith, a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of the New York Times bestsellers How the Word is Passed and Above Ground. This program was held on January 27, 2024 in partnership with Loyalty Books.
Michele Norris, award-winning journalist, with Laura Coates
February 12, 2024 15:11 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBIn the twelve years since Michele Norris first prompted people to share their thoughts on race in just six words, over half a million people have submitted their stories to The Race Card Project. Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race and Identity is a compilation of these stories, along with richly reported essays and photographs that provide a window into America during a tumultuous era. In conversation with Laura Coates, CNN’s Chief Legal Analyst and anchor of “L...
Rabbi Sharon Brous, founding rabbi of IKAR, with Jonathan Capehart
January 30, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBIn The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World, Rabbi Sharon Brous—named America’s #1 Most Influential Rabbi by Newsweek and The Daily Beast—makes the case that the spiritual work of our time, as instinctual as it is counter-cultural, is to find our way to one another in celebration, in sorrow, and in solidarity. In conversation with Jonathan Capehart, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, anchor for the “The Saturday/Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart” on MSNBC, opini...
Liz Cheney, former U.S. representative, with Mark Leibovich
January 05, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning, Liz Cheney shares a gripping account of the insurrection from inside the halls of Congress and tells the story of this perilous moment in our history—from those who helped Trump spread the stolen election lie to those whose actions preserved our constitutional framework, and the risks we still face. In conversation with Mark Leibovich, a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of five books including the #1 New York Times bestsellers, This Town ...
Henry Winkler, award-winning actor, with Daniel Silva
December 15, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn his achingly vulnerable memoir, Being Henry, the Emmy-award winning actor shares the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you. In conversation with Daniel Silva, the award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-six novels. This program was held on November 7, 2023.
Safer Spaces: Responding to Gun Violence
December 11, 2023 12:30 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBIn the United States this year, there have been more mass shootings than days. Hear from leading voices about the epidemic of gun violence in our country and city and what can be done to prevent it through legislation, policy, and community-building. Panelists include Kris Brown, President at Brady, DC Councilmember Robert White, and activist Fred Guttenberg, in conversation with Sixth & I’s Rabbi Nora Feinstein. Content warning: Please note this discussion contains descriptions of gun vio...
Jeff Tweedy, Wilco front man, with Brendan Canty
December 08, 2023 12:30 - 45 minutes - 62 MBJeff Tweedy, songwriter and founding member and front man of the GRAMMY Award-winning rock band Wilco, reflects on why we listen to music, why we love songs, and how music can connect us to each other and to ourselves in World Within a Song: Music that Changed My Life and Life that Changed My Music. In conversation with Brendan Canty, a musician and filmmaker best known as the drummer in Fugazi, and currently The Messthetics. This program was held on November 8, 2023.
David Brooks, New York Times op-ed columnist
December 04, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBFrom the New York Times op-ed columnist comes How to Know a Person, a practical and heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives. This program was held on November 2 in partnership with Politics and Prose.
Andrew Rea, Binging with Babish creator, with Olga Massov
December 01, 2023 16:14 - 1 hour - 91 MBThe chef and content creator known for recreating dishes from famous TV shows and movies shares over 100 easy-to-follow recipes meant for anyone looking to elevate their cooking skills in Basics with Babish: Recipes for Screwing Up, Trying Again, and Hitting It Out of the Park. In conversation with Olga Massov, editor with The Washington Post Food section and cookbook author. This program was held on October 28, 2023.
José Andrés, chef and humanitarian
November 10, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 90 MBThe World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope is a collection of recipes inspired by the many places around the world the organization has cooked following disasters, as well as inspiring narratives from the chefs and volunteers on the front lines. This program was held on October 1, 2023.
Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key with Helena Andrews-Dyer
November 06, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 109 MBBuilding on the success of their Webby award–winning hit podcast “The History of Sketch Comedy,” the creative powerhouse team of Elle Key and Keegan-Michael Key present an inventive and informative examination of comedy through the ages in The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey Through the Art and Craft of Humor. In conversation with Helena Andrews-Dyer, award-winning culture reporter for The Washington Post and author of Bitch is the New Black and The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Clas...
Molly Baz, cookbook author, with Carla Lalli Music and Andy Baraghani
October 30, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBIn More is More: Get Loose in the Kitchen, the recipe developer and video host teaches cooks how to embrace more risk-taking, better intuition, fewer exact measurements, and a “don’t stop ‘til it tastes delicious” mentality. In conversation with Carla Lalli Music, the host of “Carla’s Cooking Show” and the New York Times bestselling author of That Sounds So Good and the James Beard Award-winning cookbook, Where Cooking Begins, and Andy Baraghani, a media personality and the New York Times b...
Cody Rigsby, Peloton instructor, with Andrew Chappelle
October 26, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBIn XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual’s Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness, the Peloton instructor chronicles his journey from growing up gay and poor in small-town North Carolina to becoming a fitness icon in New York City in an empowering story that reveals his secret to success: not taking yourself—or life—too seriously. In conversation with Andrew Chappelle, a queer, Black, and indigenous creator whose credits include the Emmy-nominated Starz! series “Blindspotti...
Leslie Jones, comedian, with Tiffany Cross
October 23, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBIn her audacious memoir, Leslie F*cking Jones, the comedian and former “SNL” cast member opens up for the first time about how she faltered and triumphed on the road to success and, in doing so, encourages others to let go of the fear and self-doubt that holds them back. In conversation with Tiffany Cross, a journalist who has reported for MSNBC, BET, and CNN. This program was held on September 20, 2023.
Adeena Sussman, cookbook author, with Michael Twitty
October 20, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBThe author of Sababa returns with Shabbat: Recipes and Rituals from My Table to Yours. Woven throughout recipes like fig and pomegranate brisket and bubbe’s extra-crispy potato kugel is a rich portrait of Shabbat in Israel, taking us inside the kitchens of local cooks who have shared their most beloved recipes. In conversation with Michael Twitty, a culinary historian and author of the James Beard Award-winning book, The Cooking Gene, and the 2023 National Jewish Book Council Award winner fo...
Israel and Gaza: Engaging with diverse reactions
October 16, 2023 20:25 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBAt Shabbat services on October 13, instead of offering a single message, Rabbi Aaron offered an inclusive sermon about people’s diverse reactions to the terrorist attack on Israel, and what continues to unfold in Israel and Gaza. Rabbi Aaron addresses 11 different perspectives, including those who have lost loved ones, those who aren’t Jewish and want to know how to support their Jewish friends, and those who say that now is not the time for nuance.
What kind of ancestor do you want to be? Rabbi Nora Feinstein's 5784 Kol Nidre sermon
October 06, 2023 20:17 - 20 minutes - 28 MBListen to Rabbi Nora Feinstein's 5784 Kol Nidre sermon asking, what kind of ancestor do you want to be?
On patience: Rabbi Aaron Potek's 5784 Yom Kippur Sermon
October 06, 2023 19:26 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBListen to Rabbi Aaron Potek's 5784 Yom Kippur sermon on patience from September 25, 2023.
Embracing change: Rabbi Aaron Potek's 5784 Kol Nidre Sermon
October 06, 2023 18:58 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBListen to Rabbi Aaron Potek's sermon from September 24, 2023 on learning to embrace change.
On the possibility of return: Rabbi Aaron Potek's 5784 Rosh Hashanah sermon
September 21, 2023 14:27 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBListen to Rabbi Aaron Potek's 5784 Rosh Hashanah sermon from Saturday, September 16, 2023 on returning lost objects and teshuvah. Read the transcript.
On experiencing awe: Rabbi Nora Feinstein's 5784 Rosh Hashanah sermon
September 19, 2023 18:43 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBListen to Rabbi Nora Feinstein's 5784 Rosh Hashanah sermon from Saturday, September 16, 2023 on experiencing awe.
On rejecting genetic Judaism: Rabbi Aaron Potek's 5784 Erev Rosh Hashanah sermon
September 18, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBListen to Rabbi Aaron Potek's 5784 Erev Rosh Hashanah sermon from Friday, September 15, 2023 on identity and what it means to choose Judaism.
B. Dylan Hollis, TikTok star, with Dave Jorgenson
August 21, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBIn Baking Yesteryear, a baking blast from the past, the TikTok star shares 101 expertly curated recipes that highlight the most unique tasty treats of yesteryear. In conversation with Dave Jorgenson, a senior video reporter leading the Washington Post TikTok Team and the author of Make a TikTok Every Day. This program was held on July 24, 2023.
Jake Tapper, CNN anchor and author, with Kristen Welker
August 11, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBFollowing his instant New York Times bestsellers The Hellfire Club and The Devil May Dance, the CNN anchor’s heart-pounding new thriller All the Demons Are Here takes us back to the 1970s with two unforgettable characters encountering many of the real-life figures and events that defined one of the wildest and most dangerous decades in American history. In conversation with Kristen Welker, NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and Co-Anchor of “Weekend TODAY.” This program was held in p...
Luke Russert, award-winning journalist, with Andrea Mitchell
July 17, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBLook for Me There chronicles the Emmy-winning journalist’s years-long journey of finding his place in the world in the face of crushing expectations, reexamining his relationship with his parents, and finally grieving his larger-than-life father, news legend Tim Russert, who died too young. In conversation with Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Washington Correspondent and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and anchor of Andrea Mitchell Reports. This program was held on June 17, 2023.
The Faith of Abortion Activists
June 30, 2023 15:47 - 1 hour - 87 MBIn the year since the landmark Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision overturned Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992)—ending the Constitutional right to an abortion—20 states have enacted outright bans or severe limitations on abortion. In conversation with Rabbi Nora Feinstein, faith leaders and activists share how faith communities can lean on each other in partnership in the fight for reproductive rights and what people of faith can do t...
Stacey Abrams, political leader and author, with Tiffany Cross
June 12, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBThe trailblazing political leader, voting rights advocate, attorney, entrepreneur, and bestselling author offers a follow-up to her #1 New York Times bestseller with Rogue Justice—an intricately plotted thriller in which a blackmailed federal judge, a secret court, and a brazen murder may lead to an unprecedented national crisis. In conversation with Tiffany Cross, a journalist who has reported for MSNBC, BET, and CNN. This program was held on May 23, 2023 in partnership with Politics and...
Chasten Buttigieg, author and activist, with R. Eric Thomas
June 05, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn I Have Something to Tell You (for Young Adults), Buttigieg writes about his experience coming out and how he’s healed from the painful responses and isolation; his journey to finding acceptance and self-love; and how to pass the torch and support younger generations who feel isolated or unworthy of love. In conversation with R. Eric Thomas, a television writer, playwright, and the bestselling author of Here For It, or How to Save Your Soul in America. This program was held on May 16, 20...
Andy Cohen, Real Housewives executive producer, with Jen Psaki
May 26, 2023 23:30 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBIn The Daddy Diaries, the third installment of Andy Cohen’s New York Times bestselling Diaries series, the executive producer takes on the most important job of his life–father–and boy (and girl!) does he have a lot to say about it. In conversation with Jen Psaki, the host of “Inside with Jen Psaki” on MSNBC and former White House Press Secretary for President Biden. This program was held with May 11, 2023.
Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry author, with Dr. Carla Hayden
May 26, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBIn 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 1...
Jen Sincero, success coach and bestselling author
May 24, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBIn 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.
Rainn Wilson, actor and author, with Rabbi Aaron Potek
May 19, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBIn 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.
Representative Katie Porter with Molly Ball
May 12, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBIn 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.
Curtis Sittenfeld, bestselling author, with Martine Powers
May 09, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBIn 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.
Alison Roman, bestselling cookbook author, with Abby Phillip
April 21, 2023 11:30 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBIn 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.
Ari Shapiro, host of "All Things Considered,” with Audie Cornish
April 10, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 85 MBThe 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 CN...
Breaking Up is Hard to Do with Florence Williams and Rabbi Nora Feinstein
April 07, 2023 20:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBIn 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.
Gabrielle Blair, bestselling author, with Charlotte Clymer
March 20, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBExploring 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.
Ari Melber, MSNBC anchor, with John P. Flannery
February 09, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 129 MBMSNBC 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.
Deb Perelman, Smitten Kitchen creator and cookbook author, with Eun Yang
December 19, 2022 12:30 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBFrom the bestselling cookbook author and one of the internet’s most successful food bloggers, Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files is a collection of essential recipes for meals you’ll want to prepare again and again. In conversation with Eun Yang, the Emmy Award-winning anchor of News4 Today, the #1 rated morning news show in Washington. This program was held on December 2, 2022.
Claire Saffitz, pastry chef and cookbook author, with Joe Yonan
December 05, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBIn What’s For Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People, the New York Times bestselling author of Dessert Person returns with 100 recipes for all dessert people—whether you’re into flambés, soufflés, or simple loaf cakes. In conversation with Joe Yonan, the food and dining editor of The Washington Post and author of Cool Beans, Eat Your Vegetables, and Serve Yourself. This program was held on November 9, 2022.
Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, with Clint Smith
November 21, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn And There Was Light, the #1 New York Times bestselling author chronicles the life of Abraham Lincoln, charting how—and why—he confronted secession, threats to democracy, and the tragedy of slavery to expand the possibilities of America. In conversation with Clint Smith, a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller How the Word is Passed. This program was held on October 27, 2022 in partnership with Politics and Prose.
Phil Rosenthal, star of Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil, with Joe Yonan
November 18, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBIn Somebody Feed Phil the Book, Phil Rosenthal presents more than sixty of viewers’ most requested recipes from acclaimed international chefs and local legends alike and shares never-before-heard stories from every episode of the first four seasons of the series. In conversation with Joe Yonan, the food and dining editor of The Washington Post and author of Cool Beans, Eat Your Vegetables, and Serve Yourself. This program was held on October 20 at 7:00 pm.