On Brand with Donny Deutsch

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on situationships, truck stops, digital tipping, and more.

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Donny is joined by businessman, investor, and philanthropist, Steve Case. Case, who is best known as the former chief executive officer and chairman of America Online (AOL), sits down for an in-depth discussion on his fascination with the internet, the benefits of artificial intelligence, and working with J.D. Vance before he decided to get into politics. 

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Donald Trump, youthful optimism, young voters, and more.

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Donny is joined by news anchor on NBC's Today and co-host of Today's Third Hour, Craig Melvin. Melvin discusses losing his brother to colon cancer and how he made a promise to use his platform to help spread awareness of the disease. Additionally, the pair dive into the spread of misinformation and how the way people consume information is a major problem in the country.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Joe Burrow's new contract, daycare, employee happiness, and more.

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Donny is joined by the NFL on Fox's lead play-by-play voice, Kevin Burkhardt. Burkhardt, who is also the lead studio host for Fox MLB, talks in depth about how selling cars helped him begin his broadcasting career, how he prepares for each NFL game he calls, and what sitting on set with baseball legends during the MLB playoffs is like.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Ron DeSantis, Bob Barker, the Old West, and more.

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Donny sits down with the former Solicitor General of the United States under President Barack Obama, Neal Katyal. Katyal, who has argued more U.S. Supreme Court cases than any other minority lawyer in American history, talks in depth about being the son of immigrant parents, how he thinks the charges against former President Donald Trump will unfold, and what will happen if he is found guilty.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Donald Trump, Chris Christie, opioids, and more.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on FOX News ratings, Barbie, credit card balances, and more.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Joe Biden, stay at home dads, retirement, and more.

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Donny is joined by the lead play-by-play man for the NBA on ESPN and ABC, Mike Breen. Breen, who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021, joins Donny for an in-depth discussion about his career behind the mic, getting a Steph Curry shoe named after one of his famous calls, and his relationship with Kobe Bryant.

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Donny is joined by 2024 Republican presidential candidate and former Governor of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson. Hutchinson discusses his career as a public servant, his stance on abortion and gun laws, and what needs to be done to get the country back on track.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Joe Biden, deodorants, marriage, and more.

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Donny is joined by CNN anchor, Jake Tapper. Tapper sits down for a candid discussion about his love of writing, his latest novel "All the Demons Are Here: A Thriller", CNN's coverage of Donald Trump, and the backlash the network received after their town hall from New Hampshire with the former president.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Tim Scott, The Flash, the Yankees, and more.

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Donny is joined by a returning “On Brand” guest, Chris Christie. The former governor of New Jersey discusses what it will take to win the Republican Party presidential nomination, how he plans to deal with Trump on the debate stage, and the topics potential candidates should focus on to attract voters.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny", Las Vegas Sphere, META,  and more.

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Donny is joined by the founding member and advisor of the Lincoln Project, George Conway. Conway, who has been one of Donald Trump's toughest critics, discusses why the country has gone backwards, how Trump's narcissism has aided in his own downfall, and what needs to happen to convict the former president.

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Donny sits down with data engineer, scientist, and Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen. Haugen, who started working at Facebook in 2019, goes into detail about what she experienced while working at Facebook, why she decided to go to the SEC, and the fallout that followed.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on protections for pregnant workers, charitable giving, middle school learning, patriotic brands and more.

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Donny sits down with former NFL star, radio personality, and studio analyst for The NFL Today on CBS, Boomer Esiason. Esiason, who had an NFL career spanning 14 years and was the NFL's MVP in 1988, deep dives into his early years in Long Island, playing football at the University of Maryland, and the toll playing in the NFL has taken on his body.  

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Major League Baseball, liquor, baby boomers using social media, and more.

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Donny is joined by journalist, author, broadcaster, and weekly contributor to "Morning Joe", Katty Kay. Kay, who is a board member at the International Women's Media Foundation, talks about her passion for helping women grow their confidence and how men and women differ when it comes to being in power positions. 

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Donald Trump, Joni Mitchell, the PGA Tour, stuffed animals, and more.

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Joining Donny is legendary sportswriter and author, Rick Reilly. Reilly, who has covered some of the biggest names in the game, dives into his childhood, growing up with an alcoholic father, and how the game of golf has played an impactful role in his life. He further speaks to how spending time with Donald Trump on the golf course led him to write his New York Times bestselling book "Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump".

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Pride Month marketing, NBA dynasties, clothing labels, and more.

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Donny is joined by writer and former director of the FBI, James Comey. Comey, who recently released a new crime novel, "Central Park West", joins Donny to discuss his love of writing and the inspiration for writing this book. Comey also takes us on a deep dive into his years as the seventh director of the FBI, when he first met Donald Trump, how he was dismissed from his position, and what he learned from the process.

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Donny is joined by author and 2024 presidential candidate, Marianne Williamson. Williamson discusses why she is motivated to run for president again, her view of the country, and what steps need to be taken for the United States to get back on the right path.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on YouTube, Oscar Meyer, Ted Cruz, and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Donny is joined by lawyer, author, blogger, and former legal analyst for CNN, Jeffrey Toobin. Toobin discusses his new book "Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism " while diving into why he decided to write this book, how the temperament of many in this country reached a boiling point leading to extremism, and what happened at Mar-a-Lago when the subpoena came to return the documents.

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Donny is joined by author, political commentator, and co-host of MSNBC's "Morning Joe", Mika Brzezinski. Brzezinski takes us on a deep dive into her childhood and experience growing up as the daughter of Zbigniew Brzezinski, who was a foreign policy expert and former National Security Advisor under President Jimmy Carter, and Swiss-American sculptor Emilie Beneš Brzezinski. She discusses how getting fired from CBS was a distinct catalyst in her expansive career. The experience taught her how to know her value and she continues to teach women of all ages to know theirs as well.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on the US Navy, Joe Biden, McDonald's, and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Donny is joined by the Co-Founder of Semafor, Ben Smith. Smith, who was formerly the editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News, gives his thoughts on contemporary politics, how the media's coverage of Donald Trump during the 2016 election helped him get elected, and what went into BuzzFeed's decision to publish the Steele dossier.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on MAGA, McDonald's, Ron DeSantis, and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Donny is joined by Princeton University Professor and MSNBC Contributor, Eddie Glaude Jr. Glaude Jr., who is also the Chair of Princeton University’s Center for African American Studies and the Department of African American Studies, joins Donny for an in-depth discussion about the current state of the country and what both political parties need to do to help get the country back on track.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Tucker Carlson, Burger King, Wokeness, and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Donny is joined by legendary actress, Lorraine Bracco. Bracco discusses her new film “Jacir” while also diving into her rise to stardom portraying Karen Hill in Martin Scorsese's film, "Goodfellas". Additionally, Bracco addresses how she landed the role of Dr. Jennifer Melfi in the HBO series, "The Sopranos" after originally being cast to play Tony Soprano's wife Carmela.  

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Donny is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist from The Washington Post, Eugene Robinson. Robinson, who also serves as NBC News and MSNBC's chief political analyst, talks in detail about growing up in the south, the change he has seen in the country over the years, and what he feels the future may hold for the United States.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on meetings, parental leave, Hollywood's new toys, and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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In the heat of former president Donald Trump’s indictment, this week's episode of “On Brand with Donny Deutsch” features Donny’s friend and Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen. In this conversation, Michael discusses what he thinks is going on in Trump's mind and how the indictment has caused major damage to Trump’s ego.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Twitter, American values, college education, and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Donny is joined by his friend and actor, Richard Kind. Kind, who can be seen on such shows as "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and the new hit TV show "East New York," talks about the early years of his career. How advice from a family friend convinced him to give acting a try, and a memorable moment with Paul Newman that still resonates with him to this very day.

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Donny is joined by U.S. Rep. for California's 14th congressional district, Eric Swalwell. Swalwell, who witnessed the September 11th terrorist attacks while working as an intern for former U.S. Rep. Ellen Tauscher, talks about how he felt the day of the January 6th attack on the Capitol and why he thought that the attack would unify Republicans and Democrats. Also, Swalwell goes on to discuss Republicans engaging in "Anger-tainment" and how people would be surprised how friendly some politicians act when the cameras and public eyes are off of them.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Taylor Swift, March Madness, Snoop Dogg's coffee, and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

Brands of the Week: Taylor Swift, Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg, and more

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Donny is joined by Politico's White House Bureau Chief and the Host of MSNBC's morning news show "Way Too Early", Jonathan Lemire. Lemire takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at what covering Donald Trump in 2016 was like, the differences between the Trump White House and the Biden White House, and his daily routine for hosting a morning news show.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on The Oscars, Donald Trump, Frontier Airlines, and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

Brands of the Week: The Oscars, HBO Max, March Madness and more

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Donny is joined by the former Chief Media Correspondent for CNN and former host of the CNN program “Reliable Sources”, Brian Stelter. Brian, who is also a New York Times best-selling author, discusses his departure from CNN, how he would fix the network, and what he thinks of the way television and media are being run today. Also, Donny and Brian dive into politics and how certain TV personalities seem to perform their way into true belief.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Chris Rock's new comedy special, McDonald's, Tom Brady, and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Donny is joined by former United States Representative and Senior Political Commentator for CNN, Adam Kinzinger. Kinzinger, who served as a United States Representative from Illinois from 2011 to 2023, gives us his view of the events of January 6th, 2021, why he feels that other Republicans didn't put the country first, and what it would take for him to get back into the politics game.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Selena Gomez, Private label brands, Marriage and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Donny is joined by journalist, political commentator, author, and the host of CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, Fareed Zakaria. In this conversation, Zakaria discusses his love of the classic TV show, "I Love Lucy", losing his mother to Covid-19, how ChatGPT is causing a big shift, and how he views the country.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton, Gen Z drivers and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Donny is joined by the host of "The Last Word" on MSNBC, Lawrence O'Donnell. O’Donnell takes us on a deep dive into his early years growing up in Boston, how he dealt with police brutality while in college, and why he feels Donald Trump will never go to prison.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on the Super Bowl, ADIDAS, George Santos and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Donny is joined by journalist, writer and editor, David Remnick. Remnick, who has been editor of The New Yorker magazine since 1998, talks with Donny about the state of the country, what he thinks the Republican Party must do to get back on track, how an issue of The New Yorker is put together, and how The New Yorker has adapted to the age of the internet.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Tom Brady, Beyoncé, Cracker Barrel and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Donny is joined by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith. Smith takes us on a deep dive of his newly released New York Times best-selling memoir "Straight Shooter", which details his early years in Hollis, Queens, discusses how his mother's love shaped him, explores his tumultuous relationship with his father, and tackles how he uses his platform to give a voice to underrepresented people.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on living to 100, Kevin McCarthy, Punxsutawney Phil, and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Donny is joined by one of the world's first supermodels, Paulina Porizkova. Porizkova takes us on a journey from her early years that saw her leave Czechoslovakia for Sweden, how meeting modeling scout John Casablancas changed her life, and how the end of her marriage to rock star Ric Ocasek impacted her. Paulina also gives her thoughts on the differences between men and women aging and discusses how aging impacts the careers of models.  

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Prince Harry, Amazon, Michael J. Fox and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Donny is joined by U.S. representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district, Jamie Raskin. Raskin discusses a variety of topics including his new book "Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy" where he shares the tragedy he and his family went through right before the January 6th storming of the U.S. Capitol, how his daughter and son-in-law were both trapped in an office of the Capitol building during the riots, what he thinks of the current path the country is on, and asks the question, can democracy survive?

Warning: This conversation contains discussion of suicide.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on the NFL, Saks Fifth Avenue, Joe Biden, In N' Out Burger and others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Actor David Costabile joins Donny this week for an in-depth discussion about the actor's career, how he handled auditions early on, creating the character Mike "Wags" Wagner from the hit Showtime series "Billions", and working with Steven Spielberg. Also, Costabile brings us behind the scenes of "Billions" with a few quick stories about the writing and production of the show.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on C-Span, Kevin McCarthy, Goldman Sachs and Buffalo Bills assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington among others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

Brands of the Week: Krispy Kreme, Wednesday Addams, Google, Meta and more

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Donny sits down with award-winning chef, restaurateur and television personality, Marcus Samuelsson. Samuelsson, who is the head chef at Red Rooster in Harlem, New York, talks in depth about his childhood in Ethiopia, being adopted and moving to Sweden after the death of his mother, how his love of cooking developed, and how the NYC subway system inspires him. Marcus also takes us behind the scenes of cooking for the Obama's at the White House and how he feels cooking is similar to politics.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Barbara Walters, Elon Musk, Sean Hannity and Jamie Raskin among others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

Brands of the Week: Barbara Walters, Avatar, Netflix, Twitter and more

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On this episode we present excerpts from some of our favorite interviews of 2022. We look back at Donny’s conversations with Malcolm Gladwell, Vanessa Williams, Deepak Chopra and Katy Tur. Sit back and enjoy.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" ratings for the year 2022. Top Gun: Maverick, Taylor Swift, Kanye West and Elon Musk are some of the topics discussed in this special year in review edition of Brands of the Week.

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On this episode we present excerpts from some of our favorite interviews of 2022. We look back at Donny’s conversations with Scott Galloway, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Katie Couric and Jemele Hill. Sit back and enjoy.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" ratings for the year 2022. Nancy Pelosi, Donald Trump, Roe v. Wade and Ron DeSantis are some of the topics discussed in this special year in review edition of Brands of the Week.

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NewsNation anchor, Chris Cuomo, joins Donny for an in-depth discussion on his journey to this new chapter of his career. Cuomo, who was previously an anchor at CNN, talks candidly about the situation that led to his CNN departure and opens up about family and the lessons he has learned throughout the process.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Harry and Meghan, WWE, Volodymyr Zelensky and Senate Republicans among others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Donny is joined by multiple award-winning journalist Chris Wallace. Wallace, whose new show "Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?" debuted in 2022 on CNN and HBO Max, sits down for an in-depth discussion about the state of journalism in America, the differences he saw in the 2016 presidential debate, and the "trainwreck" he experienced in 2020.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on same sex couples, Josh Allen, Broadway and McDonald's among others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Sisters Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar join Donny for an in-depth discussion about their new book, “The World Record Book of Racist Stories", how they view the direction of the country, what their life was like growing up in the south, and how Amber landed a job as a writer on "Late Night with Seth Meyers".

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on FTX, Elton John, Walmart and Chevrolet among others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Jennifer Grey, star of classic 80's films like "Dirty Dancing", "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Red Dawn", joins Donny for an in-depth conversation about her life and career. Donny and Jennifer discuss a variety of topics including Jennifer’s perspective on how the topic of abortion in "Dirty Dancing" compares to today, her past work with Patrick Swayze, and her experience writing her memoir. Plus, Jennifer touches on her perspective on beauty standards for women and why she decided to undergo rhinoplasty surgery. 

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Thanksgiving side dishes, Elon Musk, Snoop Dogg, and Balenciaga among others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Award winning star of stage and screen, Alan Cumming, is this week's guest on "On Brand". Cumming, who has appeared in numerous films and is well known for his Tony Award winning role in the hit Broadway musical "Cabaret", takes us on a deep dive into his early years growing up with an abusive father, facing his abusive “monster” and finally confronting him, his friendship with stars like Liza Minnelli, and his rise to success and happiness.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Dave Chappelle, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Call of Duty, and Thanksgiving among others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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John Mack, former CEO and chairman of the board at Morgan Stanley, is Donny's guest this week.  Mack, who left the firm in 2001, discusses his career and time as a student at Duke University. Also, Mack gives his thoughts on the current state of the U.S. economy, his ideas on how to fix the economy, crypto, and what our leaders need to do to get the country back on track.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Twitter, Taylor Swift, Richard Branson, and Chick-Fil-A among others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Former White House Press Secretary under Donald and Melania Trump, Stephanie Grisham, is Donny's guest this week. Grisham, who served in the Trump administration from July 2019 to April of 2020, talks openly while giving a behind the scenes look at the chaos and turmoil that transpired during her years in Washington.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Elon Musk, The American Dream, Kyrie Irving, and Hershey's among others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Donny sits down with Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins. Loggins, who is also known as the "King of the Movie Soundtrack”, discusses his past hits including the recent success of his song “Danger Zone” in the 2022 film “Top Gun: Maverick.” Also, Loggins touches on the early days of his career, joining forces with Jim Messina, and how he looks at the music industry today.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Adidas, Gen-Z, eBay, and Halloween costumes among others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), John Brennan, is Donny's guest this week. Brennan, who was appointed by President Barack Obama as Director of the CIA in 2013, talks about the important responsibility the intelligence community has, what transpired in the days leading up to Osama bin Laden's death, and how the people of the U.S. are having their fears played on by politicians.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Kanye West, TikTok, Tesla and Dunkin Donuts among others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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George Will, a political commentator and author, is Donny's guest on this week’s episode. Will, a longtime Republican Party member, talks about his decision to leave the Republican party in 2016. Also, Will touches on how he sees the direction of the United States and how he believes term limits would help get our current government back on track.

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Dr. Oz, Halloween Candy, Marijuana, Taco Bell and Pete Davidson among others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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Donny sits down with legendary chef, restaurateur, television personality, and friend, Bobby Flay. During their discussion, Bobby gives us a glimpse into his early days living in New York City, his introduction to the culinary world, and how he rose to stardom as one of the first personalities to appear on the widely successful Food Network channel. Plus, Bobby fills us in on some new projects he has been working on, including his new book, "Sundays with Sophie: Flay Family Recipes for Any Day of the Week: A Bobby Flay Cookbook".

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Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on The MAGA Label, Ginni Thomas, Pickleball, McDonald's, Saturday Night Live, NFTs among others in this week's edition of Brands of the Week.

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This week, Donny is joined by Chris Matthews. Matthews, a now retired talk show host, American political commentator, and author, unpacks his career by discussing his time as a member of the Peace Corps and how he wound up as a Capitol Police officer upon his arrival in Washington D.C. Plus, Chris explores what he thinks the future holds for the United States through discussion on topics like the January 6th Capitol breach and women’s rights. But first, Donny covers his top brands this week, stamping his "ups" or "downs" on Jon Cena, Nyquil Chicken, Brad Pitt, and James Earl Jones, among others in his "Brands of the Week" segment.

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In today's episode, Donny sits down with New York Times Best-selling author James Patterson.  Donny does a deep dive on Patterson's career, starting out in the advertising world at J. Walter Thompson. From there, the two cover the creation and inspiration behind one of Patterson's most well-known characters, Alex Cross, and James discusses his surprising friendship with world-renowned country music superstar, Dolly Parton. But first, Donny covers his top brands this week, stamping his "ups" or "downs" on Joe Biden, Lindsey Graham, the NFL and Kanye West among others in his "Brands of the Week" segment.

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Today, Donny is joined by the Chairman of the Forward Party, former Presidential Candidate, and author, Andrew Yang. Donny and Andrew discuss a variety of topics including Andrew’s experience running for President, what a third party can do to fix the broken electoral system, and why rank choice voting works. But leading off, Donny covers his top brands this week, stamping his "Ups" or "Downs" on The Queen, Kim Kardashian, and Major League Baseball among others in his "Brands of the Week".

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In this episode, Donny welcomes iconic sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer. At 94 years of age, Dr. Ruth gives incredible commentary on her early years as a sniper and Holocaust survivor. Additionally, the duo goes over how to deal with loneliness, how the questions Dr. Ruth received over the years haven't really changed much over time, and...you guessed it...sex and relationship talk. But first, Donny names his top brands this week, stamping his "ups" or "downs" on Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Serena Williams, and Apple Cars among others in his "Brands of the Week" segment.

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In this episode, Donny sits down with former NBA player and co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks, Grant Hill. Grant and Donny discuss his time at Duke with Coach K, the iconic 1992 win over Kentucky and how his ankle injury became a defining moment in his life. Grant also shares his thoughts on the NBA's brand, his process of making peace with his career, and how a little bit of ego can drive success. But first, Donny covers his top brands this week, stamping his "ups" or "downs" on Meghan Markle, Serena Williams, Apple, and Mickey Mantle and more on an all new Brands of the Week. 

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Donny is joined by Mike "Greeny" Greenberg who is the host of ESPN’s morning show Get Up and the long-standing NBA pregame show, NBA Countdown. Donny and Mike get straight into discussing many topics in sports like the evolution of sports talk, the change in audience demographics, and the wave of women now interested in sports. Also, the duo discusses what makes on-air chemistry work, how a franchise was built around Roger Goodell, the impact of fame on young athletes, and Mike’s thoughts on politics moving its way into sports. But first, Donny covers his weekly "ups" and "downs", naming Kari Lake, Dr. Oz, Will Smith, and Snoop Dogg among many others in his weekly Brands of the Week segment.

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