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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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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.
In Still Bobbi, the world-renowned makeup artist and one of TIME’s 2025 “Most Influential People in the World” shares her journey from her childhood in suburban Chicago to becoming a beauty industry trailblazer and a pioneering entrepreneur. In conversation with Robin Givhan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, senior critic-at-large for The Washington Post, and the author of Make It Ours: Crashing the Gate of Culture with Virgil Abloh. This program was held on September 25, 2025. Watch this conversation on YouTube.
Listen to Rabbi Jenna's 5786 Kol Nidre sermon on the power of imagination, delivered on October 2, 2025.
Watch Rabbi Aaron's 5786 Yom Kippur sermon on bearing witness, delivered on October 2, 2025.
Listen to Rabbi Aaron's 5786 Kol Nidre sermon on facing ourselves fully and honestly, with some unexpected wisdom from Brandi Carlile.
Are you one of the 52 million people in the U.S. who experience chronic pain daily? In It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life, the practicing neurosurgeon and CNN’s multiple Emmy Award-winning chief medical correspondent debunks the myth that most pain problems can only be fixed with a drug or procedure, and argues that we have agency with how to respond. In conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the NIH from 1984 to 2022. This program was held on September 11, 2025. Watch this conversation on YouTube.
In Sally’s Baking 101: Foolproof Recipes from Easy to Advanced, the self-taught baker shares 101 sweet and savory recipes for crowd-pleasing bakes to suit every occasion and craving, and for home bakers of all skill levels, from her chai spice blondies to her eggs benedict breakfast casserole. In conversation with Meghan Keane, the founder and managing producer for NPR’s “Life Kit” and the author of Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner. This program was held on September 4, 2025. Watch this conversation on YouTube.
Listen to Rabbi Aaron's 5786 Rosh Hashanah sermon on rethinking the way we think about our Jewish identity.
Listen to Rabbi Jenna's 5786 Erev Rosh Hashanah sermon on what happens when the story crashes and how to imagine new possibilities.
In Coded Justice, the trailblazing political leader, voting rights advocate, attorney, and entrepreneur offers the next thriller in her #1 New York Times bestselling Avery Keene series. In conversation with Dr. Carla Hayden, who served as the 14th Librarian of Congress from 2016 – 2025. This program was held in partnership with Politics and Prose on July 24, 2025. Watch the conversation on YouTube.
In the collection of essays, How to Be a Living Thing: Meditations on Intuitive Oysters, Hopeful Doves, and Being Human in the World, the writer and artist reflects on the ways animals mirror, challenge, and deepen our experiences as living creatures and how they can teach us to live more fully as humans. This program was held on July 15, 2025. Watch this conversation on YouTube.
In Nice Girls Don’t Win: How I Burned It All Down to Claim My Power, the five-time “Survivor” competitor and breakout star of “The Traitors” shares the stories that allowed her to transform her most difficult moments into catalysts for empowerment, from her childhood growing up in a Florida commune to the L.A. casting rooms that would drop her in the lush but brutal landscapes of “Survivor.” In conversation with Stephen Thompson, a host, writer, and reviewer for NPR Music, and co-host of “Pop Culture Happy Hour.” This program was held on July 10, 2025. Watch the full conversation on YouTube.
What if we could redefine leadership? In A Different Kind of Power, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand—who became the country’s youngest Prime Minister in more than 150 years—reflects on the struggles, triumphs, and deeply personal experiences that shaped her leadership style and what she’s learned along the way. In conversation with Lulu Garcia-Navarro, a two-time Peabody Award-winning journalist, a writer and co-host of “The Interview” for the New York Times Magazine, and an on-air contributor to CNN. This program was held on June 5, 2025 in partnership with Politics and Prose.
Matchmaker Maria—a fourth-generation matchmaker and podcast host—is here to help with straight-talking advice for attracting and growing the partnership you deserve in Ask a Matchmaker: Matchmaker Maria’s No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love. In conversation with Andrew Limbong, reporter for NPR’s Arts Desk and host of NPR’s “Book of the Day” podcast. This program was held on June 17, 2025. Watch this full conversation on YouTube.
In Far From Home, the Alaskan senator offers hope for a functional Washington and a fervent appeal for a politics grounded in compromise and compassion. She takes you through the defining moments of her more than twenty-year career—from her Senate appointment to the pivotal events of the Trump era. In conversation with Libby Casey, senior news anchor covering politics and breaking news with The Washington Post. Previously, she was a public radio reporter based in Fairbanks, Alaska. This program was held in partnership with Politics and Prose on June 25, 2025. Watch the full converation on YouTube.
From the author of the critically acclaimed poetry collections Night Sky with Exit Wounds and Time Is a Mother, as well as the novel On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, comes The Emperor of Gladness—a novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive. In conversation with Nicole Chung, the author of the memoirs A Living Remedy, named a Notable Book by The New York Times, and All You Can Ever Know, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. This program was held on May 19, 2025 in partnership with Politics and Prose. Watch this conversation on YouTube.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Baking Yesteryear comes Baking Across America: A Vintage Recipe Roadtrip, a cross-country culinary journey with 100 uniquely American recipes—from the coffee-crazed creations of the Pacific Northwest to the larger-than-life sheet cakes of Texas. In conversation with Emily Heil, a reporter covering national food news and trends for The Washington Post. Watch this full conversation on YouTube. This program was held on May 21, 2025.
To mark the paperback release of the New York Times bestseller, Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism, former Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Stephen Breyer offers a provocative analysis of the textualist philosophy of the current Supreme Court’s supermajority and makes the case for a more pragmatic approach of the Constitution. In conversation with Neal Katyal, former Acting Solicitor General of the U.S. who has argued 52 cases before the Supreme Court. This program was held on May 13, 2025 in partnership with Politics and Prose.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The House of the Spirits, A Long Petal of the Sea, and The Wind Knows My Name comes My Name Is Emilia del Valle, a historical novel about a young writer who journeys to South America to uncover the truth about her father—and herself. In conversation with Dr. Jill Biden, who served as First Lady of the United States from 2021 – 2025 and Second Lady of the United States from 2009 – 2017. Dr. Biden is the New York Times bestselling author of the memoir, Where the Light Enters: Building a Family, Discovering Myself. This program was held on May 7, 2025 in partnership with Politics and Prose.
Building on “SNAFU”—the award-winning podcast about history’s greatest screw-ups hosted by Ed Helms—the actor, comedian, producer, and writer takes you on a wild ride through time that covers the hilarious, head-scratching, and occasionally inspiring blunders that have shaped our world in SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups. In conversation with David Chalian, the Senior Vice President, Washington Bureau Chief, and Political Director for CNN. This program was held on May 1, 2025.