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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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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

Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joins the show for a candid conversation about the price of being a pro-Israel Democrat in 2025. Goldman shares the surreal story of being publicly banned from a coffee shop hours after a kind, anonymous interaction with the barista — once the owner realized who he was. He breaks down why he believes the discourse around Israel, Zionism, and "genocide" has become unmoored from history and nuance, defends his record of opposing both Netanyahu's government and the DSA's more radical planks, and explains why he thinks the Democratic Party's path back to power runs through unity, not litmus tests. The conversation also covers his legislative wins — from 9/11 health funding to his "Robin Hood Act" targeting billionaire tax avoidance — and his blunt scorecard for Mayor Mamdani's first eight months in office. Be sure to check out the ⁠On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page⁠. ⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny sits down with Maryland Governor Wes Moore — reelection candidate, National Governors Association chairman, and one of the most closely watched figures in the Democratic Party — for a wide-ranging conversation. Moore breaks down how Maryland cut violent crime by nearly 60%, why he's pushing back on the current ICE approach while still working with federal partners, and the $10 million anti-hate initiative he launched to protect Jewish communities and other targeted groups. He gets candid on the state of the Democratic Party, the DSA, and what it takes to win back independents like Donny himself. As a veteran, he doesn't hold back on the USS Lincoln situation, Secretary Hegseth, and the muddled rationale behind escalating tensions with Iran. He also reflects on being only the third Black governor in U.S. history — and closes with his answer (or non-answer) on 2028. 🎙️ Subscribe to On Brand with Donny Deutsch for more unfiltered conversations on politics, media, marketing, and culture with the biggest…

NYT Bestselling author and former Mueller prosecutor Andrew Weissman joins Donny to break down his explosive new book Liar's Kingdom: How to Stop Trump's Deceit and Save America — and the bold legal reforms he says could protect American democracy for generations. Andrew Weissman — former lead prosecutor on the Mueller Special Counsel investigation, ex-General Counsel of the FBI, and 15-year federal prosecutor — pulls no punches on the weaponization of the Justice Department, political lies, and what real structural reform looks like. In this episode: Why Weissman's original publisher dropped his book after Trump's executive order — and why that backfired His proposal to raise the grand jury indictment standard to stop retributive, politically motivated prosecutions The Truth in Elections Act — how countries like Germany, France, and Brazil criminalize deliberate election lies, and why the U.S. should too The First Amendment argument against regulating political speech — and why Weissman says it doesn't hold…

Donny Deutsch and Lou Pellegrino break down the brands, trends, and cultural moments defining the zeitgeist this week on Brands of the Week. Ted Lasso's Apple TV+ season four premiere is fueling a real-world youth soccer boom, JIF is reformulating its peanut butter for the first time in 30 years, and Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Pokémon for a 30th-anniversary donut collab. Plus: Frankie Valli retires at 92, a new survey shows nearly half of Americans doubt they'll ever retire, saunas vs. cold plunge science gets a reality check, Merriam-Webster adds "fridge cigarette" to the dictionary, sorority rush coaches and dorm decor spending hit new extremes, pickle-flavored snacks are exploding 70%, and why basal cell carcinoma is more common than you think. It's the fast-paced weekly rundown of what's up, what's down, and what's shaping culture right now. Subscribe to On Brand with Donny Deutsch for new episodes every week — Thursdays for in-depth interviews and Brands of the Week breakdowns on trending brands,…

This week on Brands of the Week, Donny Deutsch and Lou Pellegrino break down the brands, trends, and cultural shifts shaping the marketplace right now — from functional beverages to nostalgia economics. Topics include: the explosive rise of mood drinks and non-alcoholic, THC-free botanical beverages; why 50-year-old song catalogs (Queen, Springsteen, Dylan) are outselling contemporary music as investment assets; the return of communal live TV watching through sports and events like the World Cup and Love Island; Anthony Bourdain's posthumous resurgence in food and travel culture ahead of the new biopic "Tony"; luxury car buyers trading down to mainstream brands as tech gaps close; Arizona State's new bachelor's degree in content creation and influencer marketing; Starbucks' banana bread latte replacing pumpkin spice as its next big seasonal flavor; the decline of the bathtub in modern home renovation; United Airlines' frequent flyer program being worth more than the airline itself; the death of paper checks…

Legendary ABC/ESPN and MSG Network play-by-play voice Mike Breen joins the show to relive the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years — from the emotional final buzzer to the alumni who finally got their ring. Breen opens up about Jalen Brunson's transformation from a doubted free-agent signing into the franchise's heart and soul, what it was like watching Patrick Ewing and the Knicks' old guard experience the title firsthand, and the behind-the-scenes chemistry that makes a broadcast booth work — including his 25-plus-year partnership with Walt "Clyde" Frazier. The conversation also digs into the wide-open Eastern Conference heading into next season: LeBron James' surprise move, the Boston Celtics' cap-driven Jaylen Brown trade, sleeper teams like Detroit and Toronto, and why repeating as champion is one of the hardest things to do in sports. Whether you're a die-hard Knicks fan, an NBA junkie, or just love hearing how a Hall of Fame broadcaster prepares for game night, this episode has it all.…

Legendary Democratic strategist James Carville joins Donny Deutsch for a no-holds-barred conversation on where the Democratic Party is headed — and who's driving it off a cliff. Carville and Deutsch dig into the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the growing rift with progressive candidates like AOC and Zohran Mamdani, and why he believes the far-left wing of the party is losing touch with Black voters, Latino voters, and the working class. The two also break down the 2028 presidential race, Bernie Sanders' legacy, potential Democratic frontrunners like Josh Shapiro, and what a post-Trump Republican Party could look like. Carville doesn't hold back on Trump's approval numbers, the state of the U.S. economy, and his predictions heading into the 2026 midterms. Plus: a candid discussion on Israel, Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu, antisemitism, and why he thinks Israel is "losing the messaging war" — and New York City's new tax and political climate under Mayor Mamdani. A must-listen for anyone…

On Brand with Donny Deutsch — Brands of the Week: Spider-Man's Record Opening, Vincent Pastore Tribute, Chicken Crushes Beef & AI Rental Scams Donny Deutsch and Lou Pellegrino break down the brands shaping the zeitgeist this week. Spider-Man: Brand New Day starring Tom Holland and Zendaya smashes the all-time domestic opening weekend record with a $360M debut. The team pays tribute to Vincent Pastore ("Big Pussy" from The Sopranos), who passed away at 80, with Lou sharing behind-the-scenes stories from Sirius XM's Wiseguy Show. Plus: Pepsi teams up with beauty brand Glamnetic for a body care collab; chicken prices overtake beef as grilling-season inflation hits consumers (Chick-fil-A, Wingstop, Raising Cane's win; McDonald's and Burger King struggle); Reebok relaunches in basketball with Shaquille O'Neal and Allen Iverson; a viral rescue monkey named Punch the Monkey; Ozempic and Mounjaro linked to hair loss in a new BMJ study; the protein-maxing backlash and mTOR aging research; record back-to-school…

Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan of the New York Times join Donny to discuss their bestselling book Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump. They reveal how they landed remarkable access to sources still serving inside the administration, and walk through two of the book's most stunning scenes: the bizarre Oval Office moment when Trump had an aide read out a list ranking him among history's most powerful figures (alongside Napoleon, Hitler, and Genghis Khan), and the extraordinary Situation Room meeting where Netanyahu personally pitched Trump on an Iran regime-change operation — only for the CIA director to call the plan "farcical" the next day. They dig into how a gut-driven decision led to the U.S. bombing Iran, why Trump's inner circle now trusts his instincts over expert warnings, the administration's evolving stance on AI regulation, and rapid-fire one-line verdicts on JD Vance, Scott Bessent, Howard Lutnick, Susie Wiles, Pete Hegseth, and Stephen Miller. 🔔 Subscribe for new…

Donny and Lou run through the brands shaping the week — from private equity turning bowling night into a $284 splurge, to nostalgic parents buying their kids Wi-Fi landlines to dodge spam calls and screen time. They dig into a new survey showing one in four millennials admit to shoplifting (blaming inflation), debate whether baseball needs a salary cap as a work stoppage looms, and question a Mountain Dew Baja Blast hand sanitizer that might be the next Tide Pod challenge waiting to happen. Plus: Viagra's surprising potential cancer-fighting powers, Tom Holland doing his own Fred Astaire-style dancing for an upcoming biopic, shark cage diving becoming the world's fastest-growing bucket list experience, and a genuinely good stat to end on — U.S. homicide rates hitting an all-time low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith joins Donny to relive the New York Knicks' first championship since 1973 — the heartbreak of Ewing, Starks, and Reggie Miller's eight points in nine seconds, finally exorcised 39 days ago. From there, the conversation turns to politics: Stephen A. explains why he won't run for president, calls out the Democratic Party's socialist drift, and names his picks for 2028 (Josh Shapiro, Wes Moore, Marco Rubio) while explaining his distrust of JD Vance. He also digs into Netanyahu's role in fueling antisemitism, the complicated politics around Caitlin Clark and the WNBA, and closes with a blunt take on why Trump still won't let go of the "big lie." 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week. Be sure to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wingstop just crushed the fast-food race with 382 new locations, De Beers is getting gutted by lab-grown diamonds, and Olive Garden's $100 Never-Ending Pasta Pass is back after a six-year hiatus. Donny Deutsch and his Executive producer Lou Pellegrino run through this week's biggest movers: a booming box office (Odyssey, the MJ biopic, Toy Story 5), Hasbro turning Monopoly into a movie, the Mickey Mouse Club reboot, a surprise CD sales boom, solo dining's 52% surge, Starbucks swapping "grande" for "medium," and Pringles' controversial hot dog buns in a can. Plus, the debut of a new segment: Grand Brand of the Week. Tune in Thursday for Donny's big sit-down with Stephen A. Smith. Rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Batya Ungar-Sargon — News Nation host of "Batya," Free Press writer, and author of The Jews and the Left — joins Donny for a wide-ranging conversation on why the Democratic Socialists of America keep losing working-class voters despite their "working class" branding, and why Israel has become a central distraction in progressive politics. Batya breaks down the real data on antisemitism (left vs. right) and how mainstream outlets manipulate the statistics, plus Trump's economic populism, immigration and wages, the Graham Platner controversy, and the historical break between Jews and the Democratic Party going back to the 1967 Six-Day War. Topics covered: the DSA and working-class politics, antisemitism on the left vs. the right, Israel and American Jewish identity, Trump's economic agenda, immigration policy, and the future of the Democratic Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny Deutsch and his Executive Producer Lou Pellegrino run through this week's brand winners and losers — Hostess Twinkies' rough quarter, Reese's first new flavor in a decade, Kylie Jenner's Dunkin' collab, and a promising new use for GLP-1 drugs in treating eating disorders. Plus: a $8,000 Paris procedure to permanently change your eye color gets a hard pass, a new study pours cold water on fish oil's brain benefits, ESPN Jeopardy! is coming to Hulu with Joe Buck and John Hamm, and Michael J. Fox notches another Emmy nomination. They also dig into a startling stat on the number of young adults still living at home, debate whether Matt Damon's "The Odyssey" can justify a three-hour runtime, and celebrate Sylvester Stallone's 80th birthday and his one-of-a-kind decades-spanning box office run. All that, plus a heated take on a Stanley Cup name-plate snub and the priciest piece of Knicks memorabilia ever sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SE Cupp — CNN contributor and host of the "Off the Cup" podcast — joins Donny for a no-holds-barred conversation on the political moment we're in. They dig into a stunning new AP poll showing American Jews rate Zohran Mamdani far more favorably than Benjamin Netanyahu, and unpack whether that reflects anti-Zionism, progressive politics, or something closer to antisemitism in disguise. SE Cupp draws on her years covering the Syrian war to explain the double standard in who the world chooses to care about. From there, the conversation moves through the Democratic Party's growing rift with DSA-aligned candidates, the hypocrisy on both sides of the aisle (Ken Paxton, Graham Platner, Mitch McConnell), what a winning 2026 Democratic message actually looks like, and why "affordability" — not ideology — may decide the next election. They close with a wide-ranging look at 2028: Marco Rubio, Josh Shapiro, Mark Kelly, Rahm Emanuel's feistiness problem, whether Trump could anoint a successor, and SE Cupp's theory that…

It's another edition of Brands of the Week! Donny runs through the brands rising, falling, and holding steady in the cultural conversation — starting with Netflix's controversial use of Gene Wilder's AI voice for a new Willy Wonka competition series, and Tom Hardy's much-debated return for Mobland Season 3. Plus: Sam's Club dethrones Costco's beloved rotisserie chicken, 7-Eleven turns the Slurpee into a "date destination" for its 60th birthday, and a new study links daily probiotics to improved mood. Donny also breaks down why brisk walking is lowering heart attack risk in women, why Ford brought back 350 veteran engineers after an AI experiment went sideways, and why in-office job seekers are getting hired faster. From an Aurora, Colorado mayor secretly sleeping in homeless shelters to understand his city better, to child-free millennials splurging on luxury dog travel, "bloom scrolling" as the antidote to doom scrolling, seniors embracing their inner Golden Girls, physical books outselling digital media,…

This week Donny runs down the brands shaping the culture — a lifetime brand-up for Larry David and his new HBO series, plus a brand-up for Jay-Z's upcoming Rick Rubin-directed HBO documentary. Apple raises prices across its Mac and iPad lineup, Hasbro faces backlash over AI voice cloning for child actors on Peppa Pig, and philosophy majors suddenly have the edge over computer science grads in the age of AI. Plus: fireworks are traumatizing dogs and veterans, America's $1.7 trillion auto loan debt has the repo man riding high, gray divorce rates are climbing, Dolly Parton opens a luxury truck stop, and Mr. Pibb makes its big comeback. All that and more in this week's Brands of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can the turbulent 1960s teach us about navigating today's divided world? In this powerful episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin joins us to discuss her latest book, An Unfinished Love Story, a deeply personal memoir that weaves together her own life with the defining moments of one of America's most transformative decades. Goodwin reflects on the leadership legacies of JFK and LBJ, the courage behind the Civil Rights Movement, and why collective action — not individual heroism — has always been the true engine of progress. She unpacks how social media is reshaping modern movements, what today's leaders can learn from the past, and why youth engagement may be our greatest hope for bridging societal divides. We also explore the rise of AI and its implications for how history is written and remembered — and why Goodwin believes human moral reasoning will always be irreplaceable. Whether you're a history buff, a political junkie, or simply someone looking for…

What do Mamdani's NYC sweep, a $16.5 million Pikachu card, and your dirty hotel shower dispenser have in common? They're all brands on the move — and Donny Deutsch breaks down who's up and who's down this week. On this episode of On Brand with Donny Deutsch, Donny dives into the cultural and business stories shaping the zeitgeist: 🔺 Brand Up: KFC's bold "Kentucky Fried Comeback" rebrand as fried chicken sandwiches heat up the fast-food wars 🔺 Brand Up: The HPV vaccine's stunning real-world results — zero cervical cancer deaths in young women in a major UK study 🔺 Brand Up: Adult braces are trending — not for looks, but for heart health and longevity 🔺 Brand Up: Pokémon turns 30 as the most valuable media franchise in history, worth $150 billion 🔻 Brand Down: Loofahs — why dermatologists say your favorite shower accessory is a bacteria magnet 🔻 Brand Down: Hotel shower dispensers — the surprising study on just how contaminated they really are 🔻 Brand Down: New York Democratic politics, as far-left,…

Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Vice Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus and a member of the House Intelligence and Financial Services Committees, joins Donny for a candid conversation on antisemitism, Israel, and the Democratic Party's identity crisis. Gottheimer explains why he calls out double standards on the left toward figures like Hasan Piker while also condemning Nick Fuentes and Candace Owens on the right, breaks down the Iran nuclear deal and Hezbollah's threat to U.S. national security, and weighs in on a controversial Maine Senate primary. The pair also dig into AI policy and national security, the rise of democratic socialism among young voters, the 2026 midterms, early 2028 presidential contenders like Cory Booker and Josh Shapiro, and why bipartisanship has become politically toxic in Washington. A must-listen for anyone following Israel-Iran tensions, antisemitism in American politics, AI regulation, and the future of the Democratic Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

The New York Knicks are NBA Champions — and Donny Deutsch breaks down why Jalen Brunson is the ultimate brand-up story in sports, and why Victor Wembanyama's behavior may have cost him millions in endorsements. Plus, the week's biggest brand moments: Nike's viral Knicks championship ad, Ariana Grande vs. the White House over unauthorized music use, the FDA's first new sunscreen approval in 25 years, and why Patrick Mahomes' $500M NFL contract is historic. Also: cannabis doesn't help you sleep (science says it worsens insomnia), donuts are more dehydrating than coffee, protein prices are surging thanks to the GLP-1 boom, Steven Spielberg is back with a blockbuster, and "rustout" is the new burnout hitting remote workers. Rate, review & subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer, actress, and bestselling author Jill Kargman joins Donny for a hilarious and razor-sharp conversation about her new film Influenced — a satirical comedy skewering the world of momfluencers, social media obsession, and performative wealth. Now in select theaters and streaming digitally July 10th, Influenced grew out of Jill's viral Instagram character Danielle, a kvetch-queen Upper East Side mom who took off during COVID and amassed half a million followers overnight. Jill and Donny dive deep into what it's really like growing up on the Upper East Side — from Spence School classmates who were embarrassed by their stretch limos to today's culture of private jet posting and Baby Dior. They unpack the toxic side of influencer culture, momfluencers, and the dark psychology behind aspirational social media content. They also get candid about parenting in the age of AI and social media, Jewish identity after October 7th, the collapse of the two-party system, and why neither of them can sit through a…

Donny Deutsch breaks down the biggest brand winners and losers shaping culture right now in this week's Brands of the Week episode of On Brand with Donny Deutsch — the podcast where everything is a brand. This week Donny covers: college tuition hitting $100,000 at Duke, Georgetown, and Wash U — and what it means for the value of a college degree in the age of AI and trade careers. Amazon dethrones Walmart on the Fortune 500 after 13 years, signaling the definitive rise of e-commerce over brick-and-mortar retail. AI kills the cover letter — Wharton research confirms AI-generated applications have made cover letters meaningless for hiring managers. Clint Eastwood retires at 96 — a look back at one of Hollywood's greatest directing and acting legacies. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Papatui cologne launches at Target — is a $40 celebrity fragrance a brand win or a miss? Harry Styles gives away free concert tickets to fans who volunteer through nonprofits on his Love on Tour residency. Acadia National Park tops…

Actor, writer, musician, and podcast host Jonah Platt (Wicked, Being the Ricardos) joins host Donny for a candid, courageous conversation about Jewish identity, antisemitism in Hollywood, and what it means to unapologetically embrace who you are. Jonah opens up about why he launched "Being Jewish with Jonah Platt" — a twice Webby-honored, Wilbur Award-winning podcast — in the wake of October 7th, and why he felt compelled to become one of the few visible voices in the entertainment industry to speak out for the Jewish community. In this episode: Why so many Hollywood stars stayed silent after October 7th — and what that silence really reveals What "Going Full Jew" means and how it can transform your relationship with your Jewish identity The danger of divisiveness within the Jewish community and why unity matters more than ever How the word "Zionist" has been co-opted — and what we should do about it The Democratic Party's shifting relationship with Jewish voters and Israel How speaking out has actually…

What's hot, what's not, and what's shaping the cultural zeitgeist right now? Donny Deutsch breaks down the biggest brand moments of the week — from alarming AI scams targeting families to surprising luxury real estate data, viral TikTok trends, and a music history milestone. In this episode: 🔴 Brand DOWN – AI Voice Cloning Scams: The FBI reports over $1 billion lost to AI-related scams. Donny explains the terrifying "voice skinning" technology that lets scammers impersonate your kids — and the one thing every family needs to do right now. 🔴 Brand DOWN – Ferrari's Electric Car (The "Lusso"): Designed with Apple legend Jony Ive, Ferrari's first EV comes with a $640K price tag and fake engine sounds — and the internet is calling it a Honda. Did Ferrari just betray its own brand? 🔴 Brand DOWN – So You Think You Can Dance Cancelled: After 18 seasons and 74 Emmy nominations, Fox pulls the plug. What does this say about reality TV's staying power in 2025? 🔴 Brand DOWN – Disappearing Neighborhood Culture: New data…

ABC News chief global affairs correspondent and co-anchor of This Week, Martha Raddatz, joins Donny to discuss her powerful new book, The Hero Next Door: Stories of Patriotism and Purpose — and why America's post-9/11 generation of veterans deserves to be called the next "Greatest Generation." From flying 10-hour combat missions in Afghanistan to embedding with troops in Iraq, Martha has spent decades on the front lines building deep relationships with the men and women who serve. In this conversation, she shares unforgettable stories from the book — including Marine Derek Herrera, who was paralyzed in battle and went on to revolutionize medical care for other wounded veterans; Kevin Schaefer and Steve Workman, who survived the Pentagon on 9/11; and Medal of Honor recipient Sal Giunta, whose quiet heroism brought a Korean War veteran to tears at Arlington Cemetery. Martha and Donny talk about: Why service members volunteer — and what drives them when they come home The hidden battle with PTSD after the war…

This week, Donny Deutsch breaks down the biggest brands rising and falling this week — from Hollywood flops to Wall Street trust shifts, political advertising disruption, and the women's sports boom. This week on Brands of the Week: Star Wars' worst box office since 2012 — why The Mandalorian & Grogu underperformed despite $102M Memorial Day opening Gen Z trusts DraftKings & Polymarket more than Disney and Bank of America — what this seismic brand trust shift reveals about the future of institutional brands AI is replacing "lower value human capital" — a major bank CEO accidentally says the quiet part loud, sparking massive backlash Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral campaign — why his AI-generated, rap-infused political ads may be the future of political advertising World Cup 2026 tourism disappointment — 5 million tickets sold but hotel bookings are collapsing, and America's global brand may be to blame Enhanced Games & Silicon Valley doping — Peter Thiel-backed, Trump Jr.-endorsed: is this the future of sports or…

Washington Post foreign affairs columnist and bestselling author David Ignatius joins Donny Deutsch for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation on the biggest geopolitical flashpoints shaping our world right now. Is America a declining superpower? Donny and David break down Trump's Beijing summit with Xi Jinping — what Trump actually got (and didn't get), why Boeing stock dropped after the "200 planes" announcement, and what it means for U.S.-China relations that Taiwan arms sales are now a bargaining chip. They explore the Thucydides Trap, the G2 power dynamic, and whether decoupling from China was ever realistic. Then: the Ukraine-Russia war and how battlefield innovation — from AI-powered drone warfare to autonomous defense systems — is permanently changing the future of military conflict. David, who has traveled to Ukraine eight times since the invasion began, explains why survival is victory and what Putin's next move might be. From there, the conversation shifts to Iran: the nuclear threat, the Strait…

This week, Donny is firing on all cylinders with a packed lineup of the brands and trends winning, losing, and making noise right now. Fashion takes a hit as data reveals plus-size representation on runways and major retailers like Target and Old Navy is quietly disappearing — and Donny isn't buying the reasons why. Sweden gets high marks for a genius tourism rebrand positioning the country as a doctor-prescribed mental health destination. Taylor Sheridan's Dutton Ranch lands with a bang as the number one show on Paramount, cementing his status as the most dominant force in television since Norman Lear. The guys debate the booming TRT testosterone movement as prescriptions surge past 11 million and the FDA loosens requirements. The restaurant industry hits a consumer sentiment low worse than COVID, driven by rising gas prices, GLP-1 drugs, and shifting spending habits. Eurovision's 70th contest in Vienna is overshadowed by a multi-country boycott that has Donny fired up. Cruise lines are posting record…

Donny sits down with Pablo Torre — host of the award-winning Pablo Torre Finds Out and Morning Joe regular — for a wide-open conversation that covers everything the sports media world is buzzing about right now. 🏀 New York Knicks 2025 NBA Playoffs — Are the Knicks finally for real? Donny and Pablo break down how Karl-Anthony Towns' move to the high post and Jalen Brunson's clutch playmaking have turned this team into a legitimate contender. Plus — can they beat OKC in the NBA Finals? 🏈 Bill Belichick & the UNC Coaching Scandal — The legend's controversial relationship, his branding collapse at North Carolina, and whether he survives the season. 🏈 Mike Vrabel & the New England Patriots — Is Robert Kraft actually going to fire him? What would even cross the line? 🎙️ Winning the Pulitzer Prize — Pablo reveals the exact moment he got the call, why he thought it was a prank, and what it means for the future of podcast journalism. 🔍 Jalen Brunson Scuttlebutt — What is Pablo not investigating... and why does…

Donny Deutsch breaks down the brands shaping the cultural conversation this week on On Brand with Donny Deutsch. In this fast-moving Brands of the Week episode, Donny unpacks what's hot, what's not, and what's flying under the radar. This week's brand winners & losers include: 🔺 New York Knicks – The Knicks are rolling into the Eastern Conference Finals and the Garden is electric. Donny and Lou break down what's driving the run. 🔻 Trump's T1 Phone – 600,000 people paid $100 deposits. No phone. No release date. And the "Made in America" promise quietly vanished. Is this the Trumps' next big scandal? 🔺 Small Business Boom – Small businesses created 95% of new jobs in Q1. Why aren't Republicans shouting this from the rooftops? 🔻 Delta Airlines – No snacks, no drinks on short flights. Is Delta's cost-cutting going too far? 🔺 Man Bands Are Back – Backstreet Boys. New Kids on the Block. $50 million at the Sphere in Vegas. The boy bands grew up and the fans followed. 🔻 New Jersey Diners – 100 diners closed in 10…

Antisemitism in America has reached a crisis point — and the data proves it. In this powerful episode, Donny sits down with Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and National Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), to break down the most alarming antisemitism statistics the ADL has ever recorded. With 17 antisemitic incidents happening every single day in 2024 — including harassment, vandalism, and violence — and a staggering 1 in 4 Americans saying it's "understandable" to attack Jewish people, Greenblatt explains how hate against Jews has gone from normalized to institutionalized since October 7th. They discuss the rise of antisemitism from both the far left and the far right, the dangerous blurring of anti-Zionism and antisemitism, violent protests outside synagogues in New York City, the murders of Jewish Americans in Washington D.C. and Boulder, Colorado, and why Jewish Americans — just 2% of the U.S. population — account for over 55% of all religion-based hate crimes according to the FBI. Greenblatt also…

This week on Brands of the Week with Donny Deutsch, Donny breaks down the biggest brand winners and losers making headlines right now — from real estate trends to pop culture shakeups to health breakthroughs. 🏠 Best Cities for First-Time Home Buyers — Jacksonville, Florida tops Travel & Leisure and Zillow's latest affordability index. Find out which Southern cities are dominating the housing market and why they're the smartest moves for budget-conscious buyers in 2025. 🇬🇧 Britain's Pessimism Crisis — A Gallup survey of 139 countries reveals Great Britain is the most pessimistic nation on Earth, with only 21% of Brits saying their economy is headed in the right direction. What's driving the UK's economic malaise? 🚗 Driverless Cars Get Traffic Tickets — California is now citing autonomous vehicles for traffic violations. No driver? No problem. The ticket goes straight to the manufacturer. 🎤 Greatest Vocalist of All Time — A major music industry survey is out and Freddie Mercury takes the top spot. Mercury is…

Do you know all five rights in the First Amendment? Most Americans don't — and that's exactly the problem. In this eye-opening episode, Donny sits down with Ben Sheehan, host of Civics Made Easy on PBS, bestselling author of What Does the Constitution Actually Say?, and Substack writer at Politics Made Easy, for an urgent, accessible civics lesson every American needs right now. Ben breaks down the Bill of Rights amendment by amendment, explains the difference between originalism and textualism on the Supreme Court, and reveals exactly how the Trump administration may be violating the Constitution — from the Emoluments Clause to executive overreach on voting rights and mail-in ballots. In this episode, you'll learn: The five rights in the First Amendment (and why most Americans can't name them) What each of the 10 Bill of Rights amendments actually protects How originalism vs. textualism shapes Supreme Court rulings today Which constitutional clauses Trump may be violating — and why Congress isn't stopping…

This week, Donny breaks down the brands that are winning, losing, and making headlines. NFL Draft sensation Fernando Mendoza goes viral for his LinkedIn-powered endorsement strategy — and why he could rival Tom Brady as a brand ambassador. American luxury labels like Ralph Lauren and Coach are defying the odds with double-digit sales growth, even as global luxury slumps. The shocking human cost of USAID cuts comes into focus: over 518,000 children have died from preventable causes. RFK Jr. spreads dangerous misinformation about fluoride — and gets debunked fast. The Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office records for biopics despite major controversy. QVC files for bankruptcy as shopping culture shifts. Road rage shootings hit an all-time high. Plus: drone pizza delivery in New Jersey, deepfake nude dangers for teens, AI privacy risks, animal shelter adoptions at record highs, foot fillers for high heel wearers, and the viral slang term "mogging" explained. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Subscribe…

Andrew Yang — entrepreneur, bestselling author, UBI pioneer, and former Presidential candidate — sits down for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from the existential threat of AI-driven job losses to the Democratic Party's identity crisis, cancel culture, fatherhood, and his bold 2028 election predictions. Yang opens up about his new book, addressing public perception, celebrity status, and life after a presidential run. He breaks down why cancel culture is more complex — and more damaging to society — than most people admit, and why Democrats urgently need to understand the politics of strength if they want to win again. On artificial intelligence and the future of work, Yang sounds the alarm: millions of jobs are at risk due to AI advancements, and the gains won't be shared equally unless we act now. He revisits his core argument for Universal Basic Income (UBI) and equitable distribution of AI's economic benefits. Yang also dives into Noble Mobile, his venture to slash cell phone costs and…

On this week's Brands of the Week episode of On Brand with Donny Deutsch, Donny breaks down the brands winning and losing in today's cultural and political landscape — and what it all means for public perception, reputation, and influence. This week's biggest brand stories include: Israel's deepening PR crisis as a new Gallup poll reveals a 31-point drop in support among older Democrats and growing losses across Republicans, Catholics, and evangelicals — and why the Netanyahu factor is accelerating the damage. Plus, Donald Trump signs an executive order expanding federal research into psychedelics like psilocybin and ibogaine — a surprising brand move that earns him a rare brand-up. Then, a potentially game-changing pancreatic cancer drug doubles survival time in clinical trials, offering hope for one of the deadliest cancers. Also covered: Trump's signature on U.S. currency draws a 59% disapproval rating, TMZ opens a Washington D.C. bureau to treat politicians like celebrities, American Eagle doubles down…

Billy Bush — host of Hot Mics with Billy Bush (live Mon–Thu, 12PM ET on TuneIn Radio & YouTube) — joins Donny for a candid, no-filter conversation about life after the Today Show, building his own media brand, and why independent digital media is the future of broadcasting. Billy opens up about his very public fall from television's top tier and the painful personal journey that ultimately led him back — stronger, more authentic, and finally free from corporate media constraints. He reflects on what it truly means to hit rock bottom, rebuild from scratch, and find purpose on the other side. Then the gloves come off. Billy and Donny go deep on the biggest stories dominating the headlines: Trump's character vs. policy debate, the U.S. strikes on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, the 2026 midterms and Democratic Party identity crisis, the Savannah Guthrie missing mother case, and NBC's awkward handling of its own story. They also unpack the seismic shift in celebrity culture — why Gen Z knows Alix Earl and Mr.…

Donny breaks down the biggest brand wins and losses of the week. First, a brand down for ICE after a survey reveals 60% of recent arrests in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area involved people with no criminal record. Then it's a brand up for San Francisco, where new leadership is proving that tough-but-humane policing actually works — with major crimes dropping across the board and prosecutions skyrocketing. Plus, the emperor penguin gets a brand down as it's officially declared endangered due to climate change. Donny also weighs in on Hollywood making cigarettes cool again (a hard brand down), Nutella's genius move after a surprise space cameo, the return of the original American Girl dolls, and the dangerous Benadryl challenge sweeping TikTok. He also breaks down Gen Z's most bankable movie stars, the USPS stamp price hike, the dying art of cursive writing, the WNBA's explosive expansion, and why women outperform 80% of FBI agents in investigative skills. Plus, a news-you-can-use safety tip you'll want to hear…

DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded on January 28th, 2026. Jeffrey Toobin cuts through the political noise to examine one of the most revealing powers a president holds: the pardon. From Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon to Trump's loyalty-driven clemency decisions, Toobin explores what these choices say about presidential character and the justice system. He tackles the Democratic Party's urgent need for a positive agenda beyond anti-Trump messaging, addresses immigration myths, and raises red flags about election fairness. Yet Toobin closes with a message of hope — highlighting capitalism's role in driving green energy solutions and the dramatic reduction of global poverty as signs that progress is still possible. Be sure to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Takeaways Jeffrey Toobin emphasizes the significance of presidential pardons in revealing a president's character. He critiques Gerald Ford's pardon of Nixon as a miscalculation that did not help…

This week on On Brand, we're diving into the biggest brand trends, pop culture moments, and marketing news that prove — once again — that everything is a brand. From Trump social media controversy to Gen Z financial trends showing young people moving back in with mom and dad, we unpack what it all means for how we connect, consume, and believe. We explore why Gen Z and religion are becoming inseparable as young people turn to faith for meaning, how economic uncertainty is making radio contests cool again, and why seniors on social media are one of the fastest-growing digital demographics. Plus: did you know the average age of U.S. homes is 44 years — and what that means for real estate branding? We also get into antisemitism in modern art, Starbucks tipping culture and what it means for the future of retail customer experience, and why the Super Mario Brothers movie is the brand marketing success story of the decade. If you're into branding strategy, consumer behavior, marketing trends, and cultural…

What does a nuclear-armed Iran really mean for the United States, Israel, and the rest of the world? Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States and New York Times bestselling historian Michael Oren joins the show for a powerful, unfiltered conversation recorded amid active missile strikes on Tel Aviv. Ambassador Oren breaks down why the current war with Iran is not just Israel's fight — it's America's too. From Iranian proxy attacks on U.S. military bases to Iran's rapidly advancing ballistic missile program, Oren makes the case that the threat is real, urgent, and deeply misunderstood by the American public. In this episode, we cover: What it's like living under missile fire during Passover in Tel Aviv Why a nuclear Iran is a global threat — not just a Middle Eastern one The Cold War strategy that could defeat the Iranian regime without boots on the ground How Iran's jihadist ideology makes it far more dangerous than North Korea The alarming rise of antisemitism on American college campuses post-October…

DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded on February 10th, 2026. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and MSNBC analyst Eugene Robinson joins Donny for a candid, wide-ranging conversation that pulls no punches. Eugene opens up about the painful decline of the Washington Post — the paper where he spent 45 years of his career — and what Jeff Bezos's leadership decisions mean for the future of American journalism. He and Donny break down the politics behind the massive layoffs, the closure of international bureaus, and why cozying up to power is a losing game for a free press. Then, the conversation shifts to the cultural moment: the surprising backlash to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance and what the uproar over a Spanish-speaking performer says about where America stands today. Eugene also dives deep into his powerful new book, Freedom Lost, Freedom Won: A Personal History of America — a sweeping, intimate look at 200 years of American racial history told through the lens of his own family. From his…

What can history teach us about surviving political chaos? In this episode, Donny sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author Jon Meacham to unpack the state of American democracy — from the enduring lessons of Frederick Douglass to the rise of Trumpism and the vanishing political center. Meacham brings rare historical context to today's most pressing questions, and explains why empathy — not ideology — may be democracy's most powerful weapon. If you've ever wondered whether America has been here before, and how it got through it, this episode is your answer. Be sure to check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Takeaways: Jon Meacham is a prominent historian and author. American democracy has always thrived on contention and debate. The importance of reassuring citizens about democracy's effectiveness. The events of 2020 marked a significant shift in American politics. Frederick Douglass exemplified faith in democracy despite personal suffering.…