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There’s a world class writer, thinker or artist behind every Pushkin show, including our co-founder Malcolm Gladwell, Michael Lewis, Tim Harford, Jill Lepore, Ibram X. Kendi, Laurie Santos, Rick Rubin, and Anita Hill. History-based shows like Revisionist History, Cautionary Tales, and The Last Archive illuminate the past in fresh ways, while Against the Rules with Michael Lewis examines the concept of fairness today. Lost Hills (#1 on Apple Podcasts), Bad Women and Deep Cover are carefully reported and brilliantly written mysteries that thrill true crime fans. Our wellness and relationship offerings include The Happiness Lab with Laurie Santos, A Slight Change of Plans, hosted by cognitive scientist Maya Shankar; and Double Date hosted by the legendary Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas. On Talk Easy, Sam Fragoso holds intimate conversations with artists, activists and politicians. Music aficionados relish Rick Rubin, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond’s Broken Record interviews with artists like Andre 3000, The Beastie Boys, and Brandi Carlisle. And book lovers delight as Glory Edim interviews luminaries like Viola Davis on Well-Read Black Girl. Every week on What’s Your Problem?, entrepreneurs and engineers talk about the future they’re trying to build. Be Antiracist with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi imagines what an antiracist society might look like. And Anita Hill tackles tough questions about equality on Getting Even. If you love any or all of these shows, consider subscribing to Pushkin+. Pushkin+ is a podcast subscription that offers ad-free listening and subscriber-only bonus episodes for $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year. You can start with a 7-day free trial. For more information visit pushkin.fm or follow us on social @pushkinpods.

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