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Revisionist History
Pushkin Industries
United States
Revisionist History is a sharp, provocative dissection of the past, where Malcolm Gladwell rewrites the narrative with the confidence of a storyteller who’s convinced that history’s most overlooked moments hold the key to understanding the present. It’s part intellectual detective story, part cultural commentary, with each episode offering a meticulous unearthing of what we've misunderstood—or ignored—about the world.
"Malcolm is a real heavyweight in providing interesting insights and allowing us to see the world in a different way."
- Francois Retief, iono.fm
Revisionist History is a provocative, cerebral exploration of the forgotten, the misunderstood, and the overlooked moments that shape our world. Hosted by Malcolm Gladwell, the podcast dismantles conventional narratives with the precision of a scalpel, turning historical and cultural assumptions on their heads. Gladwell, ever the charismatic narrator, doesn't simply recount stories—he reimagines them, uncovering the hidden complexities behind well-worn facts. Each episode operates like an intellectual puzzle, dissecting everything from the origins of popular ideas to the cultural forces that obscure their true meaning. There’s an almost cinematic quality to Gladwell's storytelling, where the twists and turns of each subject unfold with dramatic tension. It’s history through the lens of discovery, challenging the listener not only to reconsider the past, but to rethink how we understand the present. Smart, slick, and deeply engaging, Revisionist History is a feast for the mind.