Malcolm Gladwell: Guns, Writing, and Revisionist History

<p>Today’s guest is Malcolm Gladwell.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Malcolm is a journalist, speaker, #1 <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author, and host of the <em>Revisionist History</em> podcast. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>He is the author of <a href="https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/the-tipping-point/9780316316965/"><em>The Tipping Point</em></a>, <a href="https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/blink/9780316172325/"><em>Blink</em></a>, <a href="https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/outliers/9780316040341/"><em>Outliers</em></a>, <a href="https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/what-the-dog-saw/9780316075848/"><em>What the Dog Saw</em></a>, <a href="https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/david-and-goliath/9780316204361/"><em>David and Goliath</em></a>, <a href="https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/talking-to-strangers/9780316478526/"><em>Talking to Strangers</em></a>, and <a href="https://www.gladwellbooks.com/titles/malcolm-gladwell/the-bomber-mafia/9780316296618/"><em>The Bomber Mafia</em></a>. </p> <p>Malcolm is also the president and co-founder of <a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/">Pushkin Industries</a>, an audio content company best known for the podcasts <a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history"><em>Revisionist History</em></a> and <a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/broken-record"><em>Broken Record</em></a>, which he hosts with Rick Rubin, Justin Richmond, and Bruce Headlam. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>In the <a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history">new season</a> of <em>Revisionist History, </em>Malcolm explores how people talk about firearms and how we can have more honest conversations about the topic. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Malcolm has landed on <em>Time Magazine’s</em> “100 Most Influential People”<em> </em>list<em> </em>and is considered one of <em>Foreign Policy’s</em> “Top Global Thinkers.” He was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2011.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>To learn more about Malcolm, follow him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/malcolmgladwell/">@malcolmgladwell</a> and visit his website <a href="https://www.gladwellbooks.com/">gladwellbooks.com</a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>SPONSORS:</strong></p> <p><strong>Navy Federal Credit Union:</strong> Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at<a href="http://navyfederal.org/"> navyfederal.org</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>1st Phorm:</strong> Go to <a href="http://www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR">www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR</a> to receive free shipping on any orders over $75.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Black Rifle Coffee Company: </strong>Today’s episode is also brought to you by<a href="https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/pages/dangerclose"> Black Rifle</a>. Purchase at<a href="http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose"> http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose</a> and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Danger Close Apparel: </strong>Check out the <a href="https://shop.officialjackcarr.com/">new Danger Close apparel</a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Featured Gear</strong></p> <p><strong>SIG: </strong>Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG <a href="http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr">here</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thegrizzlyforge.com/">Grizzly Forge</a> knives</p> <p><a href="https://www.windvintage.com/">Wind Vintage Watches </a></p> <p><a href="https://woodcabincandlecompany.com/">Wood Cabin Candle Company </a></p> <p><a href="https://toyotasofwar.com/">Toyotas of War </a></p> <p><br /></p>