On Brand with Donny Deutsch

Joining Donny this week is Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.). Admiral Stavridis sits down for an in-depth discussion about the war in Gaza, how both presidential candidates would handle the Middle East and his new book, The Restless Wave: A Novel of the United States Navy (Out Now). Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Taylor Swift, TikTok, popular Halloween costumes, Las Vegas, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by CNN's Chris Wallace. Wallace, whose new book, "Countdown 1960: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the 312 Days that Changed America's Politics Forever", which is now available sits down for an in-depth discussion about the current race for the presidency, what if Trump loses, what a Trump victory could mean for the country and a look back at the presidential election from 1960 between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Donny is joined by statistician, writer, and poker player who analyzes baseball, basketball, and elections, Nate Silver. Silver, who has a new book titled, "On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything", joins Donny for an in-depth discussion about the 2024 election and what the polls are saying. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Donald Trump, Eric Adams, TikTok fitness content, Uber Eats, climbing stairs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny sits down with the 52nd Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi, who has a new book, "The Art of Power: My Story As America’s First Woman Speaker of the House", sits down for an in-depth discussion about the upcoming election, how she feels about the race, why the country cannot withstand another Trump presidency and why Kamala Harris is ready for the job of President of the United States. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on US Healthcare, AOC, the Chicago White Sox, Nasal Spray, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by CNN’s chief political correspondent and the anchor and host of Sunday morning’s State of the Union, Dana Bash. Bash, who has also authored the book, America's Deadliest Election: The Cautionary Tale of the Most Violent Election in American History sits down for an in-depth discussion about moderating the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, her awkward interview with JD Vance and her thoughts on the war in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Jon Bon Jovi, Coldplay, Martha Stewart, United Airlines, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by BBC journalist Katty Kay, and former White House Communications Director for Donald Trump, Anthony Scaramucci to recap the 2024 Presidential Debate between current vice President, Kamala Harris and former President, Donald Trump. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Daytime naps, Chipotle, Dick Cheney, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Donny sits down with his long time friend and civil rights activist, the Reverend Al Sharpton. Reverend Sharpton, fresh off of his appearance at the 2024 DNC, sits down for an in-depth discussion about his speech at the DNC, the 2024 presidential race and what Kamala Harris has to do to keep the momentum going. Sharpton, who hosts Politics Nation, weekends at 5:00 pm ET on MSNBC, also discusses why he wanted to speak at the DNC and what it meant to him to be there with Reverend Jesse Jackson and 4 members of the exonerated Central Park Five. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Ted Lasso, Hulk Hogan, a mayo-inspired cologne, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Donny sits down with the former lieutenant governor of Maryland and the former chair of the Republican National Committee, Michael Steele. Steele, who is also and political analyst for MSNBC, sits down for an in-depth discussion about Kamala Harris, her run for the presidency, why the Republican Party needs an enema, and what another Donald Trump presidency looks like for the country. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Willie Nelson, summer pumpkin spice, smoking rate hits 80-year low, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Donny sits down with former politician, current senior political commentator for CNN, Adam Kinzinger. Kinzinger, who was also a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard, returns for an in-depth discussion about the momentum Kamala Harris has gained, why Donald Trump is melting down on the campaign trail, and he answers the question if he will ever return to politics. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Elon Musk, Super Bowl odds, Theme Parks, Shoplifting, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Donny sits down with opinion columnist for The New York Times and a senior contributor to NBC News, Bret Stephens. Stephens sits down for an in-depth discussion about Kamala Harris, what he sees happening in the next 90 days, what another Trump presidency means for the country and the war in Gaza. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Jimmy Carter, Kobe Bryant's Locker, Celebrity Coffee, Mexico City, Ozempic, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny sits down with three-time Pulitzer Prize winner who is a weekly columnist for The New York Times, Thomas Friedman. Friedman, who has written on foreign affairs and the Middle East, joins Donny for an in-depth discussion about the latest news from the war in Gaza. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Kamala Harris, ZOOM, Alex Trebek, New York City, Cold Showers, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Donny is joined by CNN host, and the host of The Michael Smerconish Program, on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel, Michael Smerconish. Smerconish sits down for an in-depth discussion on Joe Biden's dropping out, who would be a strong running mate for Kamala Harris and what we can expect from Donald Trump if he chooses to debate Vice President Harris. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Kamala Harris, Retiring Early, Donna Kelce, The $150K Dog, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Donny is joined by BBC journalist Katty Kay, and former White House Communications Director for Donald Trump, Anthony Scaramucci. The duo, who also host the popular podcast, "The Rest is Politics: US Edition", sit down for an in-depth discussion about the state of the country, what another Trump presidency looks like, and important voter topics, including the economy, immigration and abortion. Editor's note: This episode was recorded before the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and the selection of JD Vance as the former president's running mate. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Donny this week is joined by journalist, Don Lemon. Lemon, who hosts "The Don Lemon Show" on YouTube sits down for an in-depth discussion focused on the differences between Trump and Biden, why younger people are migrating to Trump and why women and especially women of color will help save democracy. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on 4th of July costs, Billy Joel, Hottest Travel Spots, and more. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining Donny this week is the former  Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren. In this candid discussion, Oren, who was ambassador from 2009 to 2013, talks about the war in Gaza, if a two state solution is the answer, how social media has contributed to this outrage towards Israel and why young people are so disenfranchised with Israel. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Joe Biden, Summer Camps, Lake George, the Bank of Mom and Dad and more. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by the host of Inside with Jen Psaki on MSNBC and former White House press secretary, Jen Psaki. Psaki, who worked under presidents Obama and Biden, joins Donny for an in-depth discussion about her new book, "Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World'', how to have conversations with people with opposing political views and experiences working in the White House under Barack Obama and Joe Biden.  Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Reckless Drivers, Warning Labels, Quiet Vacations, WNBA, and more. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by his long time friend, and rock and roll hall of famer, Jon Bon Jovi. In this conversation Jon talks about the release of Bon Jovi's 16th studio album "Forever", being on the road to recovery after a surgical procedure to help strengthen his voice, and how it feels being on the charts again with Taylor Swift and other popular artists. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Costco Chickens, Melanoma, Bowlero, Women Scientists, and more. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Donny is joined by the "Ragin' Cajun", James Carville. Carville, who for years has been a political consultant, joins Donny for an in-depth discussion about the shape the country is in, what another Trump presidency looks like for the United States, and what life is like living in a red state. Carville also discusses why "cosmopolitan condensation" is causing voters to lean a certain way. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Pat Sajak, Male Birth Control, Steve Bannon, Tipping Fatigue, and more. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on BMW, Nestlé, John Lennon's guitar, Rupert Murdoch, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Donny is joined by Donald Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen. Cohen who also served as vice president of the Trump Organization and personal counsel to Trump sits down for an in-depth discussion on the "Hush Money Trial" verdict. Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by Serial Entrepreneur, Chairman of VaynerX and 5x New York Times Best Selling Author, Gary Vaynerchuk. In this episode Gary Vee sits down for an in-depth discussion about his new book, "Day Trading Attention: How to Actually Build Brand and Sales in the New Social Media World". Gary also goes in depth on the creativity needed to grow your audience on social media, and he gives some tips on how to attract attention on certain social platforms.   Be sure to check out the On Brand with Donny Deutsch YouTube page. There you will find all of Donny's conversations in video form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Donny is joined by his friend, George Stephanopoulos to discuss his new book, "The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis". Stephanopoulos, who is co-anchor on Good Morning America and the host of This Week, sits down for an in-depth discussion about the history of one of the most mysterious places in the world, the White House Situation Room. We'd like to thank our sponsor FACTOR. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/donny50 and use code donny50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. That’s code donny50 at FACTORMEALS.com/donny50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on NETFLIX and the NFL, Memorial Day travel , Christie Brinkley, Justice Samuel Alito, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Donny is joined by New York Times best-selling author and former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism, Noa Tishby and former NFL linebacker, author, sports analyst, Emmanuel Acho. Tishby and Acho sit down with Donny for an in-depth discussion about their new book, "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew", which is out now.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on Mother's Day spending, hair transplant destinations, backwards walking, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on sex on the big screen, pet friendly homeless shelters, menopause and dumbphones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Donny is joined by the NFL play-by-play announcer on NBC Sports Sunday Night Football and the host of the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, Mike Tirico. Tirico, who will also be hosting the 2024 Kentucky Derby, joins Donny for a light-hearted discussion about his life in sports, why he chooses to be a part of a brand rather than trying to be the brand itself, and why he feels that the days of healthy sports and political debate are gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with Scott Galloway who is best known for his work as an author, Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business, and host of “The Prof G Pod”. Galloway, who returns to On Brand, sits down for an in-depth conversation about the protests we are seeing on campuses around the country, why the faculties of these schools should be held to a higher standard, and why Jewish people seem to be an easy target. Galloway also discusses his new book, “The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security” and gives some pointers on how to invest your money wisely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Donny is joined by co-host of "The View" and CNN political commentator, Alyssa Farah Griffin. Griffin, who was the White House Director of Strategic Communications and Assistant to the President in 2020, joins Donny for a deep dive into the Trump White House. Griffin, who left her position in December of 2020, discusses her time in the Trump administration, why she decided to resign from her position, election fraud, the attack on the United States Capitol, and why she is worried for the country should Donald Trump be elected president again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on 401K awareness, Columbia University, living in New York City, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Donny is joined by former United States senator and comedian, Al Franken. Franken, who hosts "The Al Franken Podcast", sits down to discuss his days on Saturday Night Live, stealing a pair of GAP jeans from the set, and being in awe of Paul McCartney when he was the musical guest on the show. The two also discuss what’s going on in the U.S. and their thoughts on what may happen if Donald Trump is elected president again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Donny is joined by author, journalist, political commentator, and the host of CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, Fareed Zakaria. Zakaria returns to On Brand for an in-depth discussion about the state of the country, what voters are looking for, the war in Gaza and his new book, "Age of Revolutions." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as Donny gives his "Brand Up" or "Brand Down" rating on voter enthusiasm, KISS, athletic wear, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by Harvard Professor & Atlantic columnist, Arthur Brooks. Brooks sits down for an in-depth discussion about his collaboration with Oprah Winfrey, the classic profile of an entrepreneur and why the country is going in the wrong direction in terms of happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Donny is joined by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. Boteach, who has been dubbed "America's Rabbi", joins Donny for a deep discussion about the war in Gaza, the silence of Jewish celebrities, and the rise in antisemitism across the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donny is joined by journalist, author, and podcast host, Kara Swisher. Swisher, who has a new book called “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story”, sits down for an in-depth discussion about Elon Musk, the problems at Facebook, and how the media has changed over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnjaydeutsch @realgranthill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnjaydeutsch @espngreeny See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Donny welcomes comedian, actor, host, and judge on America's Got Talent, Howie Mandel. Howie explores many topics from his life including how his career started as a dare, his experience with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and how Joan Rivers helped him get his first break on The Tonight Show. Also, Donny and Howie discuss the power of curiosity, why humor comes from a dark place, Howie’s podcast Howie Mandel Does Stuff, and Howie’s new show Bullsh*t the Game Show. But first, Donny takes us through this week's headlines, dishing out his "ups" and "downs" to names like Nike, Bill Russell, John Fetterman, and General Mills on this week's Brands of the Week. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnjaydeutsch @howiemandel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “On Brand”, Donny sits down with author, podcast host, and global thinker, Malcolm Gladwell. The pair start with Malcolm’s inspiration for his most successful books like Outliers, Blink, and The Tipping Point – leading to a discussion of his new book, Bomber Mafia. The duo also discuss Malcolm's thoughts on Trump, historical memory, and Malcolm’s approach to his podcast "Revisionist History." But first, Donny starts off by naming Dick Cheney, the labor market, Beyoncé, Aaron Rodgers, and many others in his weekly Brands of the Week segment. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Ship Station - Go to ShipStation.com use promo code DONNY for a FREE 60-day trial!Shopify - Go to Shopify.com/Donny for a 14-day free trial! Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnjaydeutsch @gladwell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of On Brand, Donny sits down with print journalist for The Atlantic, and former chief national correspondent for The New York Times Magazine, Mark Leibovich. Together they dive into Mark’s writing process, masculinity in politics, and why the Trump Hotel was the perfect backdrop for Mark’s most recent book, Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump and the Price of Submission. The duo also discusses the commonalities between the NFL and Washington and how Mark feels about the upcoming midterms. Additionally, Donny starts off with his weekly "ups" and "downs," naming Pete Buttigieg, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Will Smith, and Gen Z in this week's Brands of the Week. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnjaydeutsch @markleibovich See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Donny is joined by actor, singer, and current star of POTUS on Broadway, the multifaceted, Vanessa Williams. Donny and Vanessa start at the beginning by discussing the courage Vanessa has maintained from obstacles in her childhood, her time as Miss America, and her experiences with racism in her career and home state of New York. Also, Vanessa shares what it's like working on POTUS with an all-female cast and director and how she’s kept her fortitude and adventurous spirit throughout her life. But first, Donny dives into this week's Brands of the Week, dishing out his 'ups' and 'downs' to names like Josh Hawley, Vince McMahon, Pat Benatar, and Toys 'R' Us, among many others.Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnjaydeutsch @vanessawilliamsofficial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Donny is joined by comedian, author, and host of CNN’s United Shades of America, W. Kamau Bell. W. Kamau discusses with Donny why he believes America remains a work in progress, why he made a documentary about Bill Cosby, and what shapes his take on comedy today. Additionally, the duo goes through some of the activities in W. Kamau’s new workbook Do The Work! An Antiracist Activity Book. But first, Donny is back discussing the week's buzzing brands naming Bill Gates, Kris Jenner, Beavis and Butthead, and BMW in his Brands of the Week segment. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnjaydeutsch @wkamaubell  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with columnist and author, Ken Auletta. The two discuss Ken’s bombshell new book Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence, including Ken’s inspiration for the biography, why it took four decades for the truth about Harvey to surface, and whether Ken believes Harvey thinks of himself as a rapist. They also discuss the parallels between Trump and Weinstein, the cultural effect of the "Me Too" movement, and Ken’s take on the state of advertising today. But first, Donny dives into this week's buzzing brands, naming Kamala Harris, Stranger Things, and American Airlines, among many others in this week's Brands of the Week segment.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:SHOPIFY  - Go to http://www.shopify.com/DONNY, for a FREE 14-day trialDon't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnjaydeutsch @kenauletta See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with award-winning journalist and #1 New York Times best-selling author of Going There, Katie Couric. Katie and Donny discuss her thoughts on recent gun legislation, Roe v. Wade, and her fight against disinformation. Katie also reflects on her book, diving into her interview with Sarah Palin and her time at CBS. They also discuss why Katie started her own media company and whether there is a chance for straight news in a post-Trump era. But first, Donny and Emily Jane Fox are back together in this week's Brands of the Week segment, dishing out "ups" and "downs" for names like Gavin Newsom, Cats the Musical, and Taco Bell, among many others.  Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop.  Follow: @donnyjaydeutsch @katiecouric See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with former U.S. Attorney General and author of Our Unfinished March, Eric Holder. Donny and Eric discuss the Jan 6th Committee, Eric's memory of the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the impact of Obama's election on our country. Eric also shares his thoughts on voting rights in the United States today, and his plan to fight for voter progress. But first, Donny dives into his Brands of the Week segment where he names America, Mehmet Oz, Gen Z, and Revlon among many others as this week's "ups" and "downs."THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:SHOPIFY  - Go to http://www.shopify.com/DONNY, for a FREE 14-day trialDon't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnjaydeutsch @ericholder See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits with former presidential adviser and author of the new book Hearts Touched with Fire, David Gergen. Donny and David discuss why the younger generation isn’t as prominent in our current government and why David thinks the older generation should be getting ready to step away. David also shares whether he believes leaders are made or born, his advice for speaking "conscience to power," and why he celebrates all voices- especially those with opposing views. But first, Donny is back with this week’s "ups" and "downs" naming Tik Tok , Paul McCartney, Cricket, and Ryan Gosling among many others in Brands of the Week.Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnyjaydeutsch @david_gergen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with MSNBC anchor and bestselling author, Katy Tur. Katy and Donny start by diving into her new memoir Rough Draft: how she started writing it during the pandemic, how her parents started their news business, and how she thrived after an intense childhood and relationship with her father. Katy shares about not being labeled a victim, some of her more interesting conversations with Trump supporters, the sexism she faced at the start of her career, and how both the bad and good things in life can shape who you are. But first, Donny dives into this week's headlines, naming Matthew McConaughey, the Economy, Deshaun Watson, and Apple among many others in this week's Brands of the Week segment. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:SHOPIFY  - Go to http://www.shopify.com/DONNY, for a FREE 14-day trialDon't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnjaydeutsch @katytur See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with award-winning print and broadcast journalist, and regular contributor on Morning Joe, Mike Barnicle. Donny jumps right in, starting with Mike's take on the current state of the Red Sox, and getting his view on the pros and cons of today's journalism, the overturning of Roe V. Wade, and how Trump's most dangerous weapon is "the outsider." Mike also talks about his propensity for finding the good in everyone and how he's keeping a positive outlook on the future of democracy. But first, Emily Jane Fox is back this week to cover some headlines with Donny, naming Four-Day Workweeks, Jared Kushner, The Queen's Jubilee, and the Gerber Baby, among many others in this week's Brands of the Week segment. FOLLOW: @donnyjaydeutsch @mikebarnicle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with Professor Scott Galloway, the bestselling author of "The Four" and cohost of the podcast Pivot with Kara Swisher. Together Donny and Scott define what it means to be a brand and the truth behind being a successful entrepreneur. Scott gives us his predictions for the future of Facebook and the Metaverse, Bezos and AWS, and Elon Musk and Twitter, as well as his takes on crypto, NFTs, and the next generation. But first, Donny is back on his own diving into brands like the NRA, Pepsi, Justin Timberlake, Winnie the Pooh, and Walmart Drones, among many others in his weekly Brands of the Week segment. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:FRESHLY - Get $125 off at  http://www.Freshly.com/DonnyCHIME - Get started at http://www.chime.com/donny Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnyjaydeutsch @profgalloway See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Donny sits down with retired four-star U.S. Naval Officer and author of the new book "To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision'', Admiral James Stavridis. The Admiral and Donny begin with the war in the Ukraine and why the Ukrainians have been able to put up a real fight against the Russians. The admiral also shares stories of his own moments in crisis where he was forced to manage risk to save lives, lays out the three vectors of leadership, and shares the keys to overcoming fear. But first, Emily Jane Fox is back for another Brands of the Week segment, where she and Donny dive into the week's top brands including the Pennsylvania Governor’s Race, Pete Davidson, People Magazine, and monkeypox among many others.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:SHOPIFY - Go to Shopify.com/DONNY to start selling on ShopifyALTO IRA - Go to AltoIRA.com/BRAND to start investing in cryptocurrencyDon't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnyjaydeutsch @stavridisj See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with Dan Harris, a former journalist for ABC News who authored the book 10% Happier – which he has since turned into a successful podcast and app.  Dan shares his story of how having a panic attack during a live broadcast led him to discovering the science behind meditation. Dan talks about how he turned his skepticism into a daily meditation practice, why he chose to title his book 10% Happier, and how meditation can help with weight loss and even mind-blowing sex. But first, Donny is happy to welcome friend and the National Correspondent for Vanity Fair, Emily Jane Fox to cover this week's Brands of the Week. Together they name Elon Musk, Ultra Maga, and The American Dream among many others as this week's "ups" and "downs."  Don't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnyjaydeutsch @danbharris @10percent  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny sits down with America's most famous astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson. The two dive right into Neil's passion for the universe and his mission to help human beings experience it in all the dimensionality that it is. In this conversation Neil defines the universe, a word bigger than the universe, life on other planets and how being a kid from the Bronx helped cultivate a relationship with the night sky. Together Neil and Donny discuss the marketing of science, Neil’s brand, how Neil approaches those who don't believe in science, his thoughts on living on Mars, and how social media may still be in its infancy stage. But first, Donny dives into his "Brands of the Week" segment, highlighting Hot Wheels, Ed Koch, and Dr. Strange among many others. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:SHOPIFY - Go to Shopify.com/DONNY to start selling on ShopifyALTO IRA - Go to AltoIRA.com/BRAND to start investing in cryptocurrencyDon't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnyjaydeutsch @neiltyson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Donny talks with bestselling author and former editor of Time Magazine, Walter Isaacson. Walter and Donny dive right in, discussing Elon Musk’s unprecedented purchase of Twitter and Walter's prediction for the future of the platform. They then dive into Walter's new book, The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race, and why we need people like Steve Jobs and Jennifer Doudna to stand at the intersection of humanity and science. But first Donny takes us through his "Brands of the Week,” naming Nancy Pelosi, Asa Hutchinson, Amazon, Samsung, and many more as either "up" or "down." THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Freshly - Go to http://www.freshly.com/DONNY for $125 offChime - Go to http://www.chime.com/DONNY to get startedDon't forget to rate, review, and follow to get the latest episodes as soon as they drop. Follow: @donnyjaydeutsch @walterisaacson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices