Which podcast is hosted by journalist Malcolm Gladwell and revisits historical events?

The podcast hosted by journalist Malcolm Gladwell that revisits historical events is Revisionist History. Gladwell examines overlooked or misunderstood moments from the past and asks how changing the way we interpret them can alter our understanding of the present.

The series debuted in 2016 and was initially produced through Panoply Media. It later became a production of Pushkin Industries, the podcast company Gladwell co-founded with Jacob Weisberg. Episodes often combine reported storytelling, interviews, archival material, and Gladwell’s characteristic interest in unexpected explanations.

Despite its title, Revisionist History is not simply a chronological history program. Gladwell frequently revisits cultural institutions, public policy, education, music, science, and social behavior. The word “revisionist” refers to re-examining accepted narratives, not automatically rewriting history inaccurately. It is sometimes confused with Freakonomics Radio or Hidden Brain, which also investigate surprising ideas but are hosted by different presenters and use different formats.