Sixth & I LIVE

Encompassing history, tradition, and delicious food, Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing shares insider anecdotes from the family and characters on both sides of the counter. The cookbook includes guides to its most famed offerings—smoked salmon, sable, sturgeon, herring, and caviar—plus over 100 recipes for latkes, matzo ball soup, babka, and bagels, among other favorites.  Cousins Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper are fourth-generation co-owners of Russ & Daughters. They're in conversation with Daniel Pink, the author of seven bestselling books about business, work, creativity, and behavior, This program was held on December 1, 2025. Watch on YouTube.

In Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl—Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City and the first Asian-American to be ordained as a rabbi in North America—recounts her experience of going from feeling like an outsider to becoming one of the most admired religious leaders in the world and offers a spiritual guide for everyday living. In conversation with David Leonhardt, an editorial director for New York Times Opinion and the author of Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream. This event was held on October 22, 2025, presented by Sixth & I with support from The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and promotional support from the Union for Reform Judaism. Watch on YouTube.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Freakonomics, the book that made millions look at the world in a radically different way, co-author Dubner shares from a new edition and reflects on the unexpected impact Freakonomics has had on the world. In conversation with Geoff Bennett, co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, and an NBC News and MSNBC political contributor. This program was held on November 2, 2025. 

To mark the paperback release of Revenge of the Tipping Point, which comes twenty-five years after the publication of Gladwell's groundbreaking first book, The Tipping Point, the bestselling author will revisit the lessons of his original work and share what he's learned about a slew of topics in the past quarter century. In conversation with David Epstein, the author of the New York Times bestsellers Range and The Sports Gene. 

Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit is a collection of actionable and tactical insights by the professor, author, and podcaster that make explicit the mindsets and skill sets needed to lead from a place of connection, discipline, and accountability. In conversation with Daniel Pink, the author of seven bestselling books about business, work, creativity, and behavior. This program was held on September 27, 2025.