On Brand with Donny Deutsch

Donny Deutsch
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Everything is a brand. In today’s world companies, public figures, countries, institutions, and movements are brands with their own unique values, marketing, and influence. Former CEO and Chairman of Deutsch Inc., innovative political analyst and veteran TV personality, Donny Deutsch, mastered the power of branding when he built the multibillion dollar ad agency. Now, in a hyper-saturated, over-marketed world, our media landscape too often presents one-dimensional figures who are globally seen, and yet not truly known. Where the notion “perception is reality” feels truer each day, join Donny as he peels back the layers of the images we see, to understand the depths of the people who are changing our world. You won’t want to miss Donny’s candid conversations with global experts and the biggest names across entertainment, business, media, politics and more to better understand the “brands” of the moment and examine where politics, current events, and pop culture converge.

  1. 15h ago

    Quietly Erased: Jonathan Greenblatt on Antisemitism in the Arts, the DSA, and What You Can Do

    ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt returns to talk about where things stand six months after his last visit, and his answer is that the alarm hasn't subsided. He and Donny dig into the ADL's new State of the Arts report, which looked at 40 of America's top museums, including the Met, MoMA and LACMA. None of them included Jewish identity in their diversity commitments. Only six formally recognized Jewish American Heritage Month, and five of those dropped it after October 7th. Greenblatt calls it a "quiet erasure" of Jewish and Israeli artists. They also cover Robert Kraft's decision not to host Macklemore at Gillette Stadium, questions surrounding Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan campaign, why Greenblatt sees the DSA as a driving force behind left-wing antisemitism, and what's really happening on the streets of France. Greenblatt pushes back on the idea that antisemitism is about Netanyahu. He explains how polarization, conspiracy thinking, and manipulated platforms like Wikipedia and TikTok are spreading it, especially among young people. He also responds to President Obama's recent remarks in Belfast and makes the case for a two-state future despite everything. He closes with three things anyone can do to fight back: speak up, share facts, and show strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Quietly Erased: Jonathan Greenblatt on Antisemitism in the Arts, the DSA, and What You Can Do

  2. Oct 15

    David Rubenstein on Trump, Iran, AI & Why He Bought the Orioles

    Billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein (Carlyle Group co-founder, Baltimore Orioles owner, and host of Bloomberg's The David Rubenstein Show) talks about Trump's future, the war with Iran, AI, and his new book, Speaking of America: Great Conversations at the Library of Congress. Rubenstein explains why he bought the Orioles as a gift to his hometown, and why tripling the payroll didn't buy a winning season. He talks about his "patriotic philanthropy," from repairing the Washington Monument to sending replicas of the Declaration of Independence to every governor and U.S. embassy for America's 250th. He also covers his path from Jimmy Carter's White House to private equity to the Giving Pledge. From the book, he shares stories from his bipartisan dinners for members of Congress: Michael Beschloss on wartime presidents (the U.S. hasn't formally declared war since 1941), Eric Schmidt and Henry Kissinger on artificial intelligence, Beverly Gage on J. Edgar Hoover's secret files, and Chris Wallace on how the 1960 Kennedy–Nixon debate created modern TV politics. On current events, he discusses the end of the post-WWII world order, how the Iran conflict might end, rising antisemitism since October 7, early 2028 contenders like Andy Beshear and J.D. Vance, and whether MAGA can outlast Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    David Rubenstein on Trump, Iran, AI & Why He Bought the Orioles

  3. Oct 8

    Harlan Coben on Writing, Writer's Block & His Father's Last Words

    Bestselling thriller author Harlan Coben reveals his writing process, how to beat writer's block, and the heartbreaking story behind his father's last words. With more than 100 million books sold and hit Netflix series like Fool Me Once, Harlan Coben is one of the world's most popular mystery writers. Donny Deutsch talks with his longtime friend about his new memoir, Plot Twist: Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft, which is part memoir and part writing guide. Harlan explains why he always knows the ending before he starts (his "GPS theory"), why rewriting matters more than writing, and why he believes "plot is character." He talks about imposter syndrome and creative self-doubt, why boredom is good for creativity, and why he needs to leave the house to write. He also shares how losing both parents young led him to write about missing people, and tells the story of a hotel key found in his father's pocket. There are lighter moments too: his childhood Nerf basketball league, the "scary" children's book Are You My Mother?, being named a Jewish All-American at Amherst, his view on AI and books, and "The Boys," the friend group that includes Michael J. Fox and George Stephanopoulos. If you're an aspiring writer, a Harlan Coben fan, or love stories about creativity, friendship, and grief, this conversation is for you. 📖 Plot Twist: Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft by Harlan Coben is available now wherever books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Harlan Coben on Writing, Writer's Block & His Father's Last Words

  4. Oct 2

    Brands of the Week: Malls Are Back, Everyone's Exhausted, and Taco Bell Wants You to Check In

    This week Donny Deutsch and Lou Pellegrino run through who's up and who's down in American culture. They start with a CDC report finding that most U.S. adults are running on empty, then compare notes on five o'clock naps and why sleep has become a $100 billion industry. From there it's senior TikTok creators talking openly about sex and intimacy, the University of Chicago banning AI and laptops from its core courses, and the dictionary's newest additions, including "parasocial," "cuffing season," and "Sunday scaries." A new Gallup finding that adults under 35 are now the loneliest Americans leads into one of the week's most surprising brand ups: the comeback of the American mall. Donny and Lou trade Queens Center and Roosevelt Field memories along the way. They also check in on Taco Bell's new branded hotel in Palm Springs, question some of Ad Age's picks for 2026's hottest brands, and look at pickleball's fourth straight year as America's fastest-growing sport. Rounding out the list are the fitness shift from weight loss to strength and longevity, "DivorceTok" as a content category, social saunas as Gen Z's new third place, and the milestone of fewer than half of married women taking their husband's name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Brands of the Week: Malls Are Back, Everyone's Exhausted, and Taco Bell Wants You to Check In

  5. Oct 1

    Anthony Scaramucci: The 3 Catastrophic Decisions That Gave Us Trump

    Anthony Scaramucci joins Donny Deutsch to break down his new book, All the Wrong Moves: How Three Catastrophic Decisions Led to the Rise of Trump, a sharp and surprisingly self-critical look at how America got here. The SkyBridge founder and co-host of The Rest Is Politics: US walks through the three turning points he believes set the stage for MAGA: letting China into the WTO without checking its rise, the post-9/11 wars funded by tax cuts that blew up the deficit, and a 2008 bailout that rescued the banks but left Main Street behind. As Scaramucci puts it, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party "had a baby, and they named it baby MAGA." Donny and Anthony also get into the fixes: restoring pay-as-you-go budgeting, ending Citizens United, and open primaries to break the two-party duopoly. They discuss Trump's fight with Canada and why Scaramucci predicts a deal is coming, the odds of a blue wave in the midterms, whether the Democrats can win back the center, and the Shapiro vs. Ossoff vs. Newsom debate. Plus, what happens to the Republican Party after Trump, why MAGA may not survive him, and whether "The Mooch" would ever run for office himself. 🎙️ Subscribe to On Brand with Donny Deutsch for more unfiltered conversations on politics, media, marketing, and culture with the biggest names shaping the national conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Anthony Scaramucci: The 3 Catastrophic Decisions That Gave Us Trump

  6. Sep 24

    Dana Bash on Elections That Changed History, MAGA Without Trump, and Why the Center Isn't Dead

    CNN's Dana Bash joins Donny to talk about her new bestseller, The Elections That Changed the World: 15 Pivotal Moments That Shaped How We Live — from Hitler's rise through a democratic vote to the small-town election that launched Martin Luther King Jr. into the civil rights movement. Dana shares her own sixth-grade run for school president and how it shaped her instinct for fairness and truth-telling. Then she and Donny dig into the moment we're in now: the midterms, gerrymandering and the vanishing swing district, whether the Democratic Party's future runs through its left flank, if MAGA can survive without Trump, dark-horse 2028 contenders on both sides, and the unsettling question of AI outpacing human control. Be sure to check out the ⁠⁠⁠On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ Subscribe to On Brand with Donny Deutsch for more unfiltered conversations on politics, media, marketing, and culture with the biggest names shaping the national conversation. ⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dana Bash on Elections That Changed History, MAGA Without Trump, and Why the Center Isn't Dead

  7. Sep 17

    Jessica Tarlov: Winning Arguments, Losing Friends & the Five's Secret Sauce

    Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on September 10, 2026. Donny sits down with Jessica Tarlov — co-host of Fox News's The Five and Scott Galloway's Raging Moderates — for her first-ever appearance on the show. They dig into her new book, I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends, and what it actually takes to debate someone without torching the relationship. Jessica opens up about the real dynamic behind her on-air chemistry with Greg Gutfeld and Scott Galloway, why conservatives are often more willing to move past politics than liberals are, and how she uses polling and data to hold her own in front of a hostile audience. She and Donny also get into her cheesesteak-fueled college thesis on Philly culture, the pop-culture characters (Tracy Flick, Elle Woods) who shaped how she thinks about being underestimated, and advice from Roger Ailes that changed how she sees her own voice. The conversation turns personal and political as they discuss the widening rift between the Democratic Party and Israel, Donny's on-air clash with Joe Scarborough, and — a day before the 25th anniversary of 9/11 — Jessica's reflection on losing her father to complications from the attacks, and what she hopes the anniversary will mean under a new mayor. Plus: a Thanksgiving-table survival guide, straight from the book. Be sure to check out the ⁠⁠On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page⁠⁠. 🎙️ Subscribe to On Brand with Donny Deutsch for more unfiltered conversations on politics, media, marketing, and culture with the biggest names shaping the national conversation. ⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jessica Tarlov: Winning Arguments, Losing Friends & the Five's Secret Sauce

  8. Sep 15

    Brands of the Week: Judge Judy Retires, Howard Stern Goes HBO, and a $499 Toothbrush with a Camera

    This week's brands up and down: Judge Judy hands the gavel to her son after 30 years, Howard Stern moves to a once-a-week HBO slot, and Dyson launches a $499 toothbrush with a built-in camera. Plus: the NFL's CTE crisis, Gen Z "dropping in and out" of college, out-of-control youth sports costs, Costco's new Medicare plans, quilts making a comeback, the case for baby-talking your pets, why hangover cures don't work, and Travis Kelce's new gig as Tommy Hilfiger's global brand ambassador. Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Brands of the Week: Judge Judy Retires, Howard Stern Goes HBO, and a $499 Toothbrush with a Camera
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Everything is a brand. In today’s world companies, public figures, countries, institutions, and movements are brands with their own unique values, marketing, and influence. Former CEO and Chairman of Deutsch Inc., innovative political analyst and veteran TV personality, Donny Deutsch, mastered the power of branding when he built the multibillion dollar ad agency. Now, in a hyper-saturated, over-marketed world, our media landscape too often presents one-dimensional figures who are globally seen, and yet not truly known. Where the notion “perception is reality” feels truer each day, join Donny as he peels back the layers of the images we see, to understand the depths of the people who are changing our world. You won’t want to miss Donny’s candid conversations with global experts and the biggest names across entertainment, business, media, politics and more to better understand the “brands” of the moment and examine where politics, current events, and pop culture converge.

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  • Creator
    Donny Deutsch
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    426
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Donny Deutsch
  • Show Website
    On Brand with Donny Deutsch

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