Malcolm Gladwell, Revisionist History: Special Event

In this special event, Malcolm Gladwell sits down for a conversation with writer Virginia Heffernan to pull back the curtain on his popular series, Revisionist History. You'll hear Gladwell, the inquisitive mind behind bestsellers like The Tipping Point and Outliers, discuss the driving ideas behind the narrative podcast. Rather than a simple recap, this dialogue delves into the process of re-examining the past, focusing on how and why certain events or figures slip from public memory or are fundamentally misunderstood. The series, produced by Panoply from Slate, built its ten episodes around this compelling premise, and here Gladwell explores the themes that connect those stories. It’s a chance to understand the curiosity that fuels a deep dive into overlooked corners of history, society, and culture. This discussion offers a richer context for both longtime fans and newcomers, providing insight into what makes a story worth revisiting and how our understanding of the past is constantly being shaped and, well, revised. You’re listening in on a thoughtful exchange about the power of narrative to change perspectives.