Sixth & I LIVE
211 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 47 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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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.
Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg with Soraya Chemaly
November 14, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBIn On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World, Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg offers a crucial new perspective to navigating conflict, applying an ancient framework to the country’s most painful contemporary issues—from systemic racism and the legacy of enslavement to the #MeToo movement and Native American land rights—as well as personal transgressions. In conversation with Soraya Chemaly, a journalist, activist, and author of Rage Becomes Her. This program was held on Sept...
Iliza Shlesinger, comedian and actor, with Leila Fadel
October 31, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBPlease note this conversation includes discussion of miscarriage and may not be suitable for all listeners. In All Things Aside: Absolutely Correct Opinions, the award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and producer shares a collection of hilarious and insightful essays about the exasperating issues of everyday life. In conversation with Leila Fadel, a host of NPR’s “Morning Edition” as well as NPR’s morning news podcast “Up First.” This program was held on October 12, 2022.
Abdulrazak Gurnah, Nobel Laureate, with Tope Folarin
October 28, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBFrom the winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature comes Afterlives, a sweeping, multi-generational saga of displacement, loss, and love, set against the brutal colonization of East Africa and illuminating a legacy of dislocation that is still with us today. In conversation with Tope Folarin, the Executive Director of the Institute for Policy Studies, the Lannan Visiting Lecturer in Creative Writing at Georgetown University, and the author of the novel A Particular Kind of Black Man. Th...
Randall Munroe, “xkcd” creator, with Derek Thompson
October 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBFor the answers to the rest of the weirdest questions you never thought to ask, the New York Times bestselling author is back with What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions. In conversation with Derek Thompson, a staff writer at The Atlantic, where he writes the “Work in Progress” newsletter, host of the weekly news podcast “Plain English,” and author of Hit Makers. This program was held on September 14, 2022.
On being a good friend: Rabbi Nora Feinstein's 5783 Yom Kippur sermon
October 21, 2022 19:05 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBListen to Rabbi Nora Feinstein's 5783 Yom Kippur sermon, delivered on October 5, 2022.
Hope, agency, and dignity: Rabbi Nora Feinstein’s 5783 Kol Nidre sermon
October 20, 2022 16:09 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBListen to Rabbi Nora Feinstein’s 5783 Kol Nidre sermon, delivered on October 4, 2022.
Pro regrets or no regrets? Rabbi Aaron Potek’s 5783 Kol Nidre sermon
October 20, 2022 15:57 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBListen to Rabbi Aaron Potek's 5783 Kol Nidre sermon, delivered on October 4, 2022.
On humble strength: Rabbi Aaron Potek’s 5783 Rosh Hashanah sermon
September 28, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBRelive Rabbi Aaron Potek's Rosh Hashanah sermon, delivered on September 26, 2022.
Intergenerational care as a social responsibility: Rabbi Nora Feinstein’s 5783 Rosh Hashanah sermon
September 28, 2022 16:45 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBRelive Rabbi Aaron Nora Feinstein's Rosh Hashanah sermon, delivered on September 26, 2022.
A sweet—and salty—new year: Rabbi Aaron Potek’s 5783 Erev Rosh Hashanah sermon
September 28, 2022 15:58 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBRelive Rabbi Aaron Potek's Erev Rosh Hashanah sermon, delivered on September 25, 2022.
Mohsin Hamid, bestselling author, with Wajahat Ali
August 22, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBFrom Mohsin Hamid, the New York Times bestselling author of Exit West, comes The Last White Man, which follows the events set in motion when a man named Anders wakes up one day to find that his skin has suddenly turned dark, raising provocative questions about race, identity, and tribalism in a radically changing world. In conversation with Wajahat Ali, a columnist for The Daily Beast, host of the podcast “Democracy-ish,” and author of Go Back to Where You Came From. This program was held ...
Logan Ury, dating coach and Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, with Rabbi Aaron Potek
August 12, 2022 11:30 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBIn How to Not Die Alone, Logan Ury draws on years of research to reveal what’s really holding you back in dating, offering a data-driven, step-by-step guide to help you get closer to the relationship of your dreams. In conversation with Sixth & I’s Rabbi Aaron Potek, Senior Rabbi and Executive Director of Jewish Life. This program was held on July 26, 2022.
Michael Pollan, bestselling author, with Ari Shapiro
August 08, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBIn the New York Times bestseller This Is Your Mind on Plants—now out in paperback—Michael Pollan radically challenges the way we think about all drugs, from psychedelics to tea and coffee, and explores the powerful human attraction to psychoactive plants and their equally powerful taboos. In conversation with Ari Shapiro, a host of NPR’s “All Things Considered.” This program was held on July 21, 2022 in partnership with Politics and Prose.
Daniel Silva, bestselling spy novelist, with Wolf Blitzer
August 05, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBDaniel Silva, the prolific #1 New York Times bestselling spy novelist, continues his long-running thriller series starring spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon with Portrait of an Unknown Woman, a spellbinding account of a high-stakes search for the greatest art forger who ever lived. In conversation with Wolf Blitzer, the anchor of “The Situation Room” on CNN. This program was held on July 19, 2022 in partnership with Politics and Prose.
Ottessa Moshfegh, bestselling author, with Barrie Hardymon
July 25, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBOttessa Moshfegh, the New York Times bestselling author of My Year of Rest and Relaxation, returns with a spellbinding novel that represents her most exciting leap yet. In Lapvona, a motherless shepherd boy in a village in a medieval fiefdom buffeted by natural disasters finds himself the unlikely pivot of a power struggle that puts all manner of faith to a savage test. In conversation with Barrie Hardymon, the Senior Editor at NPR’s Weekend Edition and the lead editor for books. This prog...
Katy Tur, MSNBC anchor, with Jake Sherman
July 18, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBIn Rough Draft, Katy Tur charts her path from local reporter to globe-trotting foreign correspondent and writes about her eccentric and volatile California childhood—all seen from a thousand feet in the air with her pioneering helicopter journalist parents. In conversation with Jake Sherman, founder of Punchbowl News and co-author of the New York Times bestseller, The Hill to Die On: The Battle for Congress and the Future of Trump’s America. This program was held virtually on June 22, 202...
Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer, with Clint Smith
July 15, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning Atlantic science writer and New York Times bestselling author Ed Yong comes An Immense World, presenting a grand tour through the hidden realms of animal senses—aggregated through the eyes, ears, whiskers, and noses of animals—that will transform the way you perceive the world. 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 June 21, 2022 in part...
Linda Holmes, author and “Pop Culture Happy Hour” host, with Ari Shapiro
July 13, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBLinda Holmes, the New York Times bestselling author of Evvie Drake Starts Over and host of NPR’s “Pop Culture Happy Hour,” returns with Flying Solo, a novel about growing up, coming home, and learning to make a life for yourself on your own terms. In conversation with Ari Shapiro, a host of NPR’s “All Things Considered.” This program was held virtually on June 14, 2022 in partnership with Politics and Prose.
Eric Holder, former U.S. Attorney General, with Michele Norris
July 01, 2022 15:18 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn Our Unfinished March: The Violent Past and Imperiled Future of the Vote—A History, a Crisis, a Plan, Eric Holder, a former U.S. Attorney General, civil rights leader, and chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, presents a chronicle of the brutal, bloody, and at times hopeful history of the vote; a frontlines account of how opponents are fighting to take it away; and a powerful playbook for how we can save our democracy before it’s too late. In conversation with Michel...
Dan Pfeiffer and Jen Psaki: Battling the Big Lie
June 27, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn Battling The Big Lie, "Pod Save America" co-host Dan Pfeiffer dissects how the right wing built a billionaire-funded disinformation machine powerful enough to nearly steal the 2020 election. Pfeiffer and former White House press secretary Jen Psaki lay out how the right-wing media apparatus works and what can be done to fight back against disinformation. This program was held on June 8, 2022 in partnership with Politics and Prose.
Jhumpa Lahiri, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, with Nicoletta Pireddu
June 21, 2022 19:10 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBIn Translating Myself and Others, Jhumpa Lahiri reflects on her emerging identity as a translator and bilingual writer in a collection of candid and disarmingly personal essays. In conversation with Nicoletta Pireddu, a professor of Italian and Comparative Literature at Georgetown University, the Inaugural Director of the Georgetown Humanities Initiative, and the director of Georgetown’s Global and Comparative Literature Program. This program was held on May 26, 2022 in partnership with Po...
Rebecca Soffer, Modern Loss co-founder, with Hanna Rosin
June 17, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBIn The Modern Loss Handbook: An Interactive Guide to Moving Through Grief and Building Your Resilience, Rebecca Soffer offers candid, practical, and witty advice for confronting a future without your person, honoring their memory, dealing with trigger days, managing your professional life, and navigating new and existing relationships. In conversation with Hanna Rosin, the editorial director for audio at New York Magazine, former co-host of NPR’s “Invisibilia,” and the author of The End of M...
Kwame Onwuachi, James Beard Award-winning chef, with Nina Oduro
June 07, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBIn his first cookbook, My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef, Kwame Onwuachi, the acclaimed author of Notes from a Young Black Chef shares over 125 dishes showcasing the true diversity of American food. In conversation with Nina Oduro, a co-founder at Dine Diaspora, an agency that connects people and brands to African food culture. This program was held on May 17, 2022.
Jonathan Van Ness, author and “Queer Eye” star, with Chasten Buttigieg
May 20, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBFrom Jonathan Van Ness, the New York Times bestselling author of Over the Top and grooming expert on Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” comes the candid and curious essay collection, Love That Story: Observations from a Gorgeously Queer Life. In conversation with Chasten Buttigieg, the New York Times bestselling author of I Have Something to Tell You. This program was held on April 11, 2022. Please be advised that the audience Q&A portion of this conversation contains a question about eating disorder...
Emily St. John Mandel, bestselling author, with Maureen Corrigan
May 13, 2022 11:30 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBEmily St. John Mandel, the bestselling author of Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel, returns with Sea of Tranquility, a novel of art, time, love, and plague spanning centuries and space from Vancouver Island in 1912 to a dark colony on the moon five hundred years later. In conversation with with Maureen Corrigan, book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air, reviewer and columnist for the Washington Post’s Book World, and author of the memoir, Leave Me Alone, I’m Reading! This program was held on April 5...
Ocean Vuong, bestselling author and poet, with Kat Chow
May 05, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 111 MBFrom Ocean Vuong, the author of the New York Times bestselling novel On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous and critically-acclaimed poetry collection Night Sky With Exit Wounds, comes Time Is a Mother, a deeply intimate poetry collection that finds Vuong searching for life among the aftershocks of his mother’s death. In conversation with Kat Chow, a reporter, writer, and author of the New York Times Notable Book of 2021, Seeing Ghosts: A Memoir. Chow was a founding member of NPR’s Code Switch team...
Tieghan Gerard, Half Baked Harvest food blogger, with Joe Yonan
April 29, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBIn Half Baked Harvest Every Day: Recipes for Balanced, Flexible, Feel-Good Meals, New York Times bestselling author Tieghan Gerard delivers more than 120 all-new, soul-satisfying recipes. 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 March 30, 2022.
Debbie Millman, host of “Design Matters,” with Roxane Gay
March 14, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBIn Why Design Matters: Conversations with the World’s Most Creative People, Debbie Millman showcases her most exciting interviews from her award-winning podcast "Design Matters," bringing together insights and reflections from today’s leading creative minds from across diverse fields in an illustrated, curated anthology. In conversation with Roxane Gay, the bestselling author of Hunger, Bad Feminist, and Difficult Women, among others, and a contributing Opinion writer for the New York Times.
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the ADL, with Jodi Rudoren
February 28, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBIn It Could Happen Here, Jonathan Greenblatt sounds an alarm, warning that antisemitism, racism, and other insidious forms of intolerance are gathering momentum in the U.S., and violence on an even larger, more catastrophic scale could be just around the corner if we don’t act now. In conversation with Jodi Rudoren, the editor-in-chief of the Forward. This program was held virtually in partnership with the Forward on February 7, 2022.
Dan Pink, bestselling author, with Derek Thompson
February 14, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBIn The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, Dan Pink, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Drive and To Sell is Human, draws on research to reveal the transformative power of our most misunderstood emotion and shares how regret can help us make smarter decisions, perform better at work and school, and deepen our sense of meaning and purpose. In conversation with Derek Thompson, a staff writer at The Atlantic, where he write the “Work in Progress” newsletter, host of...
Wajahat Ali and Spencer Ackerman on the War on Terror, Trumpism, and American Identity, with Jenn White
February 11, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 83 MBJournalist Wajahat Ali draws upon his experiences as a Muslim in America to offer lessons and strategies to help cultivate a more compassionate America in Go Back to Where You Came From. In a conversation moderated by Jenn White, host of “1A” from WAMU and NPR, Ali and Spencer Ackerman, author of Reign of Terror, speak about how the 9/11 era continues to shape today’s political and societal landscapes, and how millennial activists are pushing back against a rising tide of xenophobia. This ...
Hanya Yanagihara, bestselling author, with Barrie Hardymon
February 07, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBFrom Hanya Yanagihara, the author of A Little Life, comes To Paradise, a bold, brilliant novel spanning three centuries and three different versions of the American experiment, about lovers, family, loss and the elusive promise of utopia. In conversation with Barrie Hardymon, the Senior Editor at NPR’s Weekend Edition and the lead editor for books. This program was held on January 10, 2022 in partnership with Politics and Prose.
Emily Ratajkowski, model and author, with Hanna Rosin
December 06, 2021 15:23 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBFrom Emily Ratajkowski, the model, actress, entrepreneur, activist, and author, comes My Body, a profoundly personal exploration of feminism, sexuality, and power. In conversation with Hanna Rosin, the editorial director for audio at New York Magazine, former co-host of NPR’s “Invisibilia,” and the author of The End of Men. This program was held on November 16, 2021.
Andy Cohen, “The Real Housewives” executive producer, with Elahe Izadi
December 03, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBAndy Cohen has made a career, and a life, out of making the ordinary extraordinary. In Glitter Every Day, the “Watch What Happens Live” host and “The Real Housewives” executive producer shares 365 sayings and quotes from the icons, thought leaders, Real Housewives, and legendary celebs that fuel his fun, offering words of daily inspiration to make any ordinary day shine bright. In conversation with Elahe Izadi, a staff writer for The Washington Post, where for several years she covered pop c...
Daniel Sokatch, New Israel Fund CEO, with Jodi Rudoren
November 22, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBIn Can We Talk About Israel? A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted, New Israel Fund CEO Daniel Sokatch meets the emotional landmines of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict head-on and answers seemingly off-the-table questions with nuanced perspective and understanding. In conversation with Jodi Rudoren, the editor-in-chief of the Forward. This program was held virtually with the Forward on November 8, 2021.
Sutton Foster, Tony Award-winning actress, with Linda Holmes
November 15, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBFrom the two-time Tony Award-winner and star of “Younger” comes Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life, funny and intimate stories about how crafting has kept Sutton Foster sane while navigating the highs and lows of family, love, and show business (and how it can help you, too). In conversation with Linda Holmes, the host of NPR’s “Pop Culture Happy Hour.” This program was held on October 14, 2021.
Carla Lalli Music, James Beard Award-winning author, with Hetty McKinnon
November 08, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBIn That Sounds So Good: 100 Real-Life Recipes for Every Day of the Week, James Beard Award-winning author Carla Lalli Music organizes recipes by occasions we all experience: weeknight chapters offer quick stovetop suppers, one-pot meals, and dinner salads; while weekend chapters feature lazy lunches, simmering stews, and long roasts. In conversation with Hetty McKinnon, bestselling cookbook author and regular recipe contributor to New York Times Cooking, Bon Appetit, Epicurious, and more. ...
Alyssa Milano, actress and activist, with E.J. Dionne Jr.
November 05, 2021 13:56 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBIn Sorry Not Sorry, actor, producer, and political activist Alyssa Milano offers an unvarnished, funny, and heartbreaking collection of personal essays about her life and career, the humanitarianism that has become central to her story, and reflections that engage deeply with this moment of global upheaval. In conversation with E. J. Dionne Jr., a professor at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a columnist for the Washington...
Phoebe Robinson, comedian and author, with Jasmine Mans
October 18, 2021 13:21 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBFrom Phoebe Robinson, an author, comedian, actress, and producer, comes Please Don’t Sit On My Bed in Your Outside Clothes, an insightful, timely, and hilarious collection of essays that will hit you in the heart, inspire a little bit of rage, and maybe a lot of action. In conversation with Jasmine Mans, the resident poet at the Newark Public Library and author of the poetry collections Black Girl, Call Home and Chalk Outlines of Snow Angels. This program was held on October 2, 2021.
Kate Bowler, author and Duke Divinity School professor, with David Brooks
October 15, 2021 13:55 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBIn No Cure for Being Human: (And Other Truths I Need to Hear,) Duke Divinity School professor Kate Bowler grapples with her cancer diagnosis, her ambition, and her faith and searches for some semblance of peace with her limitations in a culture that says that anything is possible. In conversation with David Brooks, an Op-Ed columnist for the New York Times and bestselling author of The Road to Character, The Social Animal, and Bobos in Paradise. This program was held on September 29, 2021.
Rabbi Nora Feinstein on communal repentance – 5782 Yom Kippur sermon
September 17, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBListen to Rabbi Nora Feinstein's 5782 Yom Kippur sermon delivered on September 16, 2021.
Rabbi Aaron Potek on spending time meaningfully – 5782 Kol Nidre sermon
September 17, 2021 11:30 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBListen to Rabbi Aaron Potek's Kol Nidre sermon delivered on September 15, 2021.
Rabbi Nora Feinstein on choosing joy – 5782 Erev Rosh Hashanah sermon
September 10, 2021 15:39 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBListen to Rabbi Nora Feinstein's Erev Rosh Hashanah sermon delivered on September 6, 2021.
Rabbi Aaron Potek on the redemptive power of tears – 5782 Rosh Hashanah sermon
September 10, 2021 15:13 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBListen to Rabbi Aaron Potek's Rosh Hashanah sermon delivered on September 7, 2021.
Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters, with Nicolle Wallace
August 09, 2021 13:44 - 55 minutes - 75.5 MBIn I Alone Can Fix It, Pulitzer-Prize winning reporters Carol Leonnig and Philip Ricker reveal the Trump presidency’s final year in unprecedented, stunning detail. Focused on Trump and the key players around him, Rucker and Leonnig provide a forensic account of the most devastating year in a presidency like no other. In conversation with Nicolle Wallace, the anchor of MSNBC’s “Deadline: White House,” and the former White House Communications Director under President George W. Bush. This pr...
Amanda Kloots, host for CBS’s “The Talk,” with Zach Braff
July 23, 2021 11:30 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBIn Live Your Life: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero, Amanda Kloots—a host for CBS’s “The Talk” and a celebrity fitness trainer—reflects on life with her husband, a Broadway star and Tony-nominee whose public battle with Covid-19 and tragic death made headlines around the world. In conversation with Zach Braff, an actor, director, producer, screenwriter, and podcast host who starred in the musical adaptation of “Bullets Over Broadway” with Cordero. This program was held on June 14...
Anna Deavere Smith, Clint Smith, Vann Newkirk, and Gillian White on The Atlantic’s Inheritance Project
June 18, 2021 22:11 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBIn a conversation for Juneteenth, contributors to The Atlantic’s “Inheritance” project about American history, Black life, and the resilience of memory share reflections on their writing to surface Black history that has been intentionally obscured, and shake our national memory. This program was held on June 16, 2021.
Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author, with Dan Pink
June 14, 2021 13:13 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBIn The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, A Temptation, and The Longest Night of the Second World War, five-time New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell delves deep into questions of how technology and best intentions collide in the heat of war. In conversation with Dan Pink, the author of six books about business and human behavior including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell Is Human. This program was held on April 29, 2021.
Pepper Teigen, cookbook author, with Priya Krishna
June 01, 2021 11:30 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBIn her bestselling debut cookbook, The Pepper Thai Cookbook: Family Recipes From Everyone’s Favorite Thai Mom, Pepper Teigen offers 80 stir-fried, saucy, sweet and tangy Thai-style recipes and shares stories from her life, from the early days of adjusting to living in the U.S. to what it’s like to live with America’s favorite food family. In conversation with Priya Krishna, a food reporter at The New York Times and bestselling author of the cookbook Indian-ish. This program was held on Ma...