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On Brand with Donny Deutsch

Everything is a brand. In today’s world companies, public figures, countries, institutions, and movements are brands with their own unique values, marketing, and influence. Former CEO and Chairman of Deutsch Inc., innovative political analyst and veteran TV personality, Donny Deutsch, mastered the power of branding when he built the multibillion dollar ad agency. Now, in a hyper-saturated, over-marketed world, our media landscape too often presents one-dimensional figures who are globally seen, and yet not truly known. Where the notion “perception is reality” feels truer each day, join Donny as he peels back the layers of the images we see, to understand the depths of the people who are changing our world. You won’t want to miss Donny’s candid conversations with global experts and the biggest names across entertainment, business, media, politics and more to better understand the “brands” of the moment and examine where politics, current events, and pop culture converge.

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Brands of the Week: Taylor Sheridan's Hottest Streak, Eurovision Boycott, The TRT Revolution & Late Night TV's Slow Death May 19, 2026

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This week, Donny is firing on all cylinders with a packed lineup of the brands and trends winning, losing, and making noise right now. Fashion takes a hit as data reveals plus-size representation on runways and major retailers like Target and Old Navy is quietly disappearing — and Donny isn't buying the reasons why. Sweden gets high marks for a genius tourism rebrand positioning the country as a doctor-prescribed mental health destination. Taylor Sheridan's Dutton Ranch lands with a bang as the number one show on Paramount, cementing his status as the most dominant force in television since Norman Lear. The guys debate the booming TRT testosterone movement as prescriptions surge past 11 million and the FDA loosens requirements. The restaurant industry hits a consumer sentiment low worse than COVID, driven by rising gas prices, GLP-1 drugs, and shifting spending habits. Eurovision's 70th contest in Vienna is overshadowed by a multi-country boycott that has Donny fired up. Cruise lines are posting record bookings despite health scares. The Beatles are turning their iconic London rooftop into a fan museum. Stephen Colbert signs off after nine straight seasons at number one — and the guys reflect on what it means for the future of late-night TV. Plus: cardiologist-approved morning routines, eggs and Alzheimer's risk, the MBA degree in decline, celebrity book clubs, the Wordle TV show, and which jobs are most likely to end your marriage.

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Pulitzer Prizes, Knicks Runs & NFL Scandals: Pablo Torre Finds Out May 14, 2026

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Donny sits down with Pablo Torre — host of the award-winning Pablo Torre Finds Out and Morning Joe regular — for a wide-open conversation that covers everything the sports media world is buzzing about right now.

🏀 New York Knicks 2025 NBA Playoffs — Are the Knicks finally for real? Donny and Pablo break down how Karl-Anthony Towns' move to the high post and Jalen Brunson's clutch playmaking have turned this team into a legitimate contender. Plus — can they beat OKC in the NBA Finals?

🏈 Bill Belichick & the UNC Coaching Scandal — The legend's controversial relationship, his branding collapse at North Carolina, and whether he survives the season.

🏈 Mike Vrabel & the New England Patriots — Is Robert Kraft actually going to fire him? What would even cross the line?

🎙️ Winning the Pulitzer Prize — Pablo reveals the exact moment he got the call, why he thought it was a prank, and what it means for the future of podcast journalism.

🔍 Jalen Brunson Scuttlebutt — What is Pablo not investigating... and why does everyone keep asking him about it?

Whether you're a die-hard sports fan, a media junkie, or just love unfiltered takes from two guys who've seen it all on Morning Joe — this one's for you.

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Brands of the Week: Knicks on Fire, Trump's T1 Phone Scandal, NJ Diners in Crisis & More May 12, 2026

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Donny Deutsch breaks down the brands shaping the cultural conversation this week on On Brand with Donny Deutsch. In this fast-moving Brands of the Week episode, Donny unpacks what's hot, what's not, and what's flying under the radar.

This week's brand winners & losers include:

🔺 New York Knicks – The Knicks are rolling into the Eastern Conference Finals and the Garden is electric. Donny and Lou break down what's driving the run.

🔻 Trump's T1 Phone – 600,000 people paid $100 deposits. No phone. No release date. And the "Made in America" promise quietly vanished. Is this the Trumps' next big scandal?

🔺 Small Business Boom – Small businesses created 95% of new jobs in Q1. Why aren't Republicans shouting this from the rooftops?

🔻 Delta Airlines – No snacks, no drinks on short flights. Is Delta's cost-cutting going too far?

🔺 Man Bands Are Back – Backstreet Boys. New Kids on the Block. $50 million at the Sphere in Vegas. The boy bands grew up and the fans followed.

🔻 New Jersey Diners – 100 diners closed in 10 years. Can the "Saving Our Diners Act" rescue a beloved American institution?

🔺 Seth Rogen's The Studio – The most award-winning freshman comedy in TV history. Emmy, Golden Globe, BAFTA — it has swept everything.

🔺 Beta Moms vs. Tiger Moms – The parenting pendulum is swinging. Why loosening up may be the key to raising resilient kids.

Plus: the "Nacho Trade" on Wall Street, the freshman 15 explained by science, the priest & pastor shortage crisis, wine moms and the 2026 midterms, the Line IPO, summer driving dangers, older people's surprising relationship with regret, and the top 10 most beautiful college campuses in America.

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Antisemitism in America: ADL's Jonathan Greenblatt Sounds the Alarm May 07, 2026

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Antisemitism in America has reached a crisis point — and the data proves it. In this powerful episode, Donny sits down with Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and National Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), to break down the most alarming antisemitism statistics the ADL has ever recorded.

With 17 antisemitic incidents happening every single day in 2024 — including harassment, vandalism, and violence — and a staggering 1 in 4 Americans saying it's "understandable" to attack Jewish people, Greenblatt explains how hate against Jews has gone from normalized to institutionalized since October 7th.

They discuss the rise of antisemitism from both the far left and the far right, the dangerous blurring of anti-Zionism and antisemitism, violent protests outside synagogues in New York City, the murders of Jewish Americans in Washington D.C. and Boulder, Colorado, and why Jewish Americans — just 2% of the U.S. population — account for over 55% of all religion-based hate crimes according to the FBI.

Greenblatt also reveals what the ADL is doing to fight back using AI-powered threat monitoring and education tools, and gives every American — Jewish or not — three concrete steps to combat hate in their communities right now.

If you care about civil rights, the future of democracy, and standing up to hate, this is a must-listen conversation.

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Brands of the Week: Most Affordable U.S. Cities, Star Wars Box Office Flop, Red Lobster's Comeback & Freddie Mercury Named Greatest Vocalist of All Time May 05, 2026

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This week on Brands of the Week with Donny Deutsch, Donny breaks down the biggest brand winners and losers making headlines right now — from real estate trends to pop culture shakeups to health breakthroughs.

🏠 Best Cities for First-Time Home Buyers — Jacksonville, Florida tops Travel & Leisure and Zillow's latest affordability index. Find out which Southern cities are dominating the housing market and why they're the smartest moves for budget-conscious buyers in 2025.

🇬🇧 Britain's Pessimism Crisis — A Gallup survey of 139 countries reveals Great Britain is the most pessimistic nation on Earth, with only 21% of Brits saying their economy is headed in the right direction. What's driving the UK's economic malaise?

🚗 Driverless Cars Get Traffic Tickets — California is now citing autonomous vehicles for traffic violations. No driver? No problem. The ticket goes straight to the manufacturer.

🎤 Greatest Vocalist of All Time — A major music industry survey is out and Freddie Mercury takes the top spot. Mercury is joined by Aretha Franklin, Beyoncé and more.

🎬 Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Box Office Disappointment — The first Star Wars film in seven years is eyeing a underwhelming $80 million Memorial Day opening. Is Star Wars fatigue officially setting in?

👗 Devil Wears Prada 2 Crushing It — Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt are back — and the sequel is already at $230 million thanks to powerhouse brand partnerships with Starbucks, Diet Coke, and Grey Goose Vodka. A marketing masterclass.

📺 ESPN Stays with Disney — New CEO Josh DeMorrow confirms ESPN is staying under the Disney umbrella. What does this mean for the future of sports media?

🎭 Oscars Ban AI Actors — The Academy Awards announces a landmark rule change: acting and writing must be performed by humans to qualify for nominations. A defining moment for Hollywood and artificial intelligence.

🍊 Florida's Orange Industry in Crisis — A devastating citrus disease called HLB has wiped out 90% of Florida's orange crop, dropping production from 230 million crates to just 12 million. What's next for American agriculture?

🦐 Red Lobster's Comeback — After going bankrupt in 2024 thanks to the infamous Endless Shrimp promotion, Red Lobster is back. But are cash-strapped consumers ready to return to casual dining chains?

🏓 Pickleball and Parkinson's Disease — New research suggests pickleball may offer major benefits for people living with Parkinson's disease, thanks to its cognitive demands, hand-eye coordination requirements, and social nature.

✈️ U.S. Airports Ranked Dead Last — The World Airport Awards are in, and the highest-ranked American airport is LaGuardia at #29. Asian and European airports dominate the top spots. Why is U.S. airport infrastructure so far behind?

📧 New Evite Phishing Scam Alert — Scammers are using fake digital party invitations from Evite, PayPal, and Punchbowl to steal personal information and identities. Donny breaks down what to watch out for.

👡 Chanel's Bizarre New Sandal — Chanel's latest footwear leaves the entire bottom of your foot exposed. Fashion forward or completely unwearable? Donny and Lou weigh in.

🏀 BONUS: New York Knicks NBA Playoff Hype — Donny is fired up about the Knicks' playoff run. Can New York finally make a deep run? They break down the bracket and the path to a championship.

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What Does the Constitution Actually Say? Civics, Trump, and the Crisis of American Democracy with Ben Sheehan (PBS's Civics Made Easy) Apr 30, 2026

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Do you know all five rights in the First Amendment? Most Americans don't — and that's exactly the problem. In this eye-opening episode, Donny sits down with Ben Sheehan, host of Civics Made Easy on PBS, bestselling author of What Does the Constitution Actually Say?, and Substack writer at Politics Made Easy, for an urgent, accessible civics lesson every American needs right now.

Ben breaks down the Bill of Rights amendment by amendment, explains the difference between originalism and textualism on the Supreme Court, and reveals exactly how the Trump administration may be violating the Constitution — from the Emoluments Clause to executive overreach on voting rights and mail-in ballots.

In this episode, you'll learn:

The five rights in the First Amendment (and why most Americans can't name them)
What each of the 10 Bill of Rights amendments actually protects
How originalism vs. textualism shapes Supreme Court rulings today
Which constitutional clauses Trump may be violating — and why Congress isn't stopping it
How ICE, executive orders, and election interference could impact the 2026 midterms
Why the Constitution has no explicit right to vote — and why that matters
How No Child Left Behind gutted civics education in American schools
Why a more informed public in the 1960s led to the Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act, and four constitutional amendments in one decade
What Ben would add to the Constitution today

Whether you're a political junkie, a first-time voter, a student, or just a concerned citizen trying to understand American democracy, constitutional law, and the future of free elections — this conversation will educate, inform, and maybe even inspire you to get more civically engaged.

📚 Get the book: What Does the Constitution Actually Say? A Nonpartisan Guide to How Our Democracy Is Supposed to Work — available now wherever books are sold.

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📰 Read: Ben Sheehan on Substack at Politics Made Easy

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Brand Up, Brand Down: NFL Draft's Viral LinkedIn Star, 518K Children Dead from USAID Cuts & RFK Jr.'s Fluoride Lies Apr 28, 2026

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This week, Donny breaks down the brands that are winning, losing, and making headlines. NFL Draft sensation Fernando Mendoza goes viral for his LinkedIn-powered endorsement strategy — and why he could rival Tom Brady as a brand ambassador.

American luxury labels like Ralph Lauren and Coach are defying the odds with double-digit sales growth, even as global luxury slumps.

The shocking human cost of USAID cuts comes into focus: over 518,000 children have died from preventable causes. RFK Jr. spreads dangerous misinformation about fluoride — and gets debunked fast.

The Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office records for biopics despite major controversy. QVC files for bankruptcy as shopping culture shifts. Road rage shootings hit an all-time high.

Plus: drone pizza delivery in New Jersey, deepfake nude dangers for teens, AI privacy risks, animal shelter adoptions at record highs, foot fillers for high heel wearers, and the viral slang term "mogging" explained. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Andrew Yang on AI Job Losses, Cancel Culture, the Future of the Democratic Party & His New Book | 2028 Election Predictions + Noble Mobile Apr 23, 2026

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Andrew Yang — entrepreneur, bestselling author, UBI pioneer, and former Presidential candidate — sits down for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from the existential threat of AI-driven job losses to the Democratic Party's identity crisis, cancel culture, fatherhood, and his bold 2028 election predictions.

Yang opens up about his new book, addressing public perception, celebrity status, and life after a presidential run. He breaks down why cancel culture is more complex — and more damaging to society — than most people admit, and why Democrats urgently need to understand the politics of strength if they want to win again.

On artificial intelligence and the future of work, Yang sounds the alarm: millions of jobs are at risk due to AI advancements, and the gains won't be shared equally unless we act now. He revisits his core argument for Universal Basic Income (UBI) and equitable distribution of AI's economic benefits.

Yang also dives into Noble Mobile, his venture to slash cell phone costs and share profits directly with users — a real-world example of putting economic power back in everyday hands.

Plus: Yang reflects on the challenges of fatherhood and shifting personal priorities, shares his outlook for the 2028 presidential race — including which candidates are best positioned to win — and explains why staying personally optimistic in dark times comes down to relationships and community.

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Brand Up, Brand Down: Israel's Image Crisis, Trump's Psychedelics Order, Cancer Breakthrough & the Week's Biggest Brand Moments Apr 21, 2026

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On this week's Brands of the Week episode of On Brand with Donny Deutsch, Donny breaks down the brands winning and losing in today's cultural and political landscape — and what it all means for public perception, reputation, and influence.

This week's biggest brand stories include: Israel's deepening PR crisis as a new Gallup poll reveals a 31-point drop in support among older Democrats and growing losses across Republicans, Catholics, and evangelicals — and why the Netanyahu factor is accelerating the damage. Plus, Donald Trump signs an executive order expanding federal research into psychedelics like psilocybin and ibogaine — a surprising brand move that earns him a rare brand-up. Then, a potentially game-changing pancreatic cancer drug doubles survival time in clinical trials, offering hope for one of the deadliest cancers. Also covered: Trump's signature on U.S. currency draws a 59% disapproval rating, TMZ opens a Washington D.C. bureau to treat politicians like celebrities, American Eagle doubles down on Sydney Sweeney despite controversy, the FAA recruits gamers as air traffic controllers, Hardee's makes a Southeast comeback, and the Washington Commanders add a spear to their logo. Donny also weighs in on ancestry travel trends, the return of men's monograms, Baby Jessica's fall from grace 40 years later, and the science behind why rewatching Cheers and Golden Girls is actually good for your brain. Thursday's episode features a full interview with entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang on his plans for 2028.

Brands mentioned: Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, FDA, pancreatic cancer drug Elzovantinib, TMZ, American Eagle, Sydney Sweeney, Hardee's, Washington Commanders, Pittsburgh tech hub, Jill Biden, Heated Rivalry, Maryland state symbol, FAA, 23andMe, Ancestry travel, Andrew Yang

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Billy Bush is Back: Hot Mics, Trump, Iran, Media Reinvention & the Future of Celebrity Apr 16, 2026

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Billy Bush — host of Hot Mics with Billy Bush (live Mon–Thu, 12PM ET on TuneIn Radio & YouTube) — joins Donny for a candid, no-filter conversation about life after the Today Show, building his own media brand, and why independent digital media is the future of broadcasting.

Billy opens up about his very public fall from television's top tier and the painful personal journey that ultimately led him back — stronger, more authentic, and finally free from corporate media constraints. He reflects on what it truly means to hit rock bottom, rebuild from scratch, and find purpose on the other side.

Then the gloves come off. Billy and Donny go deep on the biggest stories dominating the headlines: Trump's character vs. policy debate, the U.S. strikes on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, the 2026 midterms and Democratic Party identity crisis, the Savannah Guthrie missing mother case, and NBC's awkward handling of its own story.

They also unpack the seismic shift in celebrity culture — why Gen Z knows Alix Earl and Mr. Beast better than any Hollywood A-lister — and what authenticity really means in the creator economy.

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