Sixth & I LIVE
Sixth & I LIVE
Sixth & I celebrates the unexpected convergence of arts, culture, and spirituality by hosting impactful, entertaining, and thought-provoking programs for the Washington, DC community and beyond. Sixth & I LIVE brings you exclusive access to the conversations on our stage with today's leading authors, politicians, comedians, artists, journalists, actors, and thought leaders.
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Oct 16, 2019 • 1h 5min
Bari Weiss, journalist, with Jeffrey Goldberg
One year after the deadliest attack on Jews in this country's history at the Tree of Life Synagogue, Bari Weiss, an Op-Ed staff editor and writer for The New York Times, makes a powerful case for renewing Jewish and liberal values to guide us through this uncertain moment in How to Fight Anti-Semitism. This program was held on October 6, 2019.

Oct 7, 2019 • 1h 24min
Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters, with Bob Woodward
In She Said, Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey—awarded the Pulitzer Prize for their reporting of the Weinstein case—share the untold story of their investigation and its consequences for the #MeToo movement. In conversation with Bob Woodward, journalist, bestselling author, and associate editor at The Washington Post. This program was in partnership with Politics and Prose on October 2, 2019. Warning: This conversation centers on cases of sexual harassment and assault and may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners.

Jun 10, 2019 • 1h 6min
Admiral William H. McRaven, former commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces, with Jake Tapper
From Admiral McRaven, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed, comes Sea Stories, a collection of stories of bravery and heroism from the four-star admiral's 37-year-long career as a Navy SEAL and commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces. In conversation with Jake Tapper, CNN's chief Washington correspondent and the anchor of "The Lead with Jake Tapper" and "State of the Union." This program was held on May 23, 2019.

May 27, 2019 • 1h 10min
José Andrés, chef and humanitarian, with Joe Yonan
Two-Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning chef and humanitarian José Andrés brings his passion for food to Vegetables Unleashed, his first cookbook dedicated entirely to vegetables. In conversation with Joe Yonan, the food and dining editor at The Washington Post. This program was held May 22, 2019.

May 23, 2019 • 56min
Jill Biden, educator and former Second Lady, with Tracy Pollan
Where the Light Enters is the story of how educator and former Second Lady Jill Biden built her family, from the pranks she played to keep everyone laughing to the traditions she formed that would carry them through tragedy. In conversation with Tracy Pollan, an Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and author. This program was in partnership with Politics and Prose on May 14, 2019.

May 13, 2019 • 1h 5min
Ani DiFranco, singer-songwriter and social activist, with Lauren Onkey
In her memoir No Walls and the Recurring Dream, Ani DiFranco combines personal expression, the power of music, feminism, political activism, and storytelling to illustrate her radical coming-of-age story. In conversation with Lauren Onkey, the senior director of NPR Music. This program was in partnership with Politics and Prose on May 9, 2019.

May 10, 2019 • 1h 1min
Robert Caro, historian and author, with Chuck Todd
From Robert Caro—the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Power Broker and The Years of Lyndon Johnson—comes Working, a vivid and candid look into the historian's approach to research and writing. This program was in partnership with Politics and Prose on May 6, 2019.

May 6, 2019 • 57min
Melinda Gates, philanthropist and businesswoman, with Patty Stonesifer
The Moment of Lift is a personal statement of passionate conviction, telling of Melinda Gates' journey from a partner working behind the scenes to one of the world's foremost advocates for women, driven by the belief that no one should be excluded, all lives have equal value, and gender equity is the lever that lifts everything. This program was in partnership with Politics and Prose on April 30, 2019.

Apr 26, 2019 • 1h 17min
Preet Bharara, former U.S. attorney, with Bianna Golodryga
In Doing Justice, Preet Bharara, the former federal prosecutor, offers an overview of the way our justice system works and why the rule of law is essential to our society. In conversation with Bianna Golodryga, a CNN contributor. This program was in partnership with Politics and Prose on April 18, 2019.

Apr 15, 2019 • 1h 10min
Valerie Jarrett, former Obama White House senior advisor, with Anita Dunn
In Finding My Voice, Valerie Jarrett, the longest-serving senior advisor in the Obama White House, shares her journey as a daughter, mother, lawyer, business leader, public servant, and leader at a historic moment in American history. This program was in partnership with Politics and Prose on April 8, 2019.


