Oprah's Super Soul

Super Soul Special: Malcolm Gladwell: Talking to Strangers

Episode Summary

Original air date: Sept 18, 2019: Journalist, podcaster and New York Times best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell discusses his book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know. Malcolm examines his theory that prejudging people we don’t know can lead to dangerous consequences. Through well-known cases like the Bernie Madoff scandal, the Amanda Knox trial, the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse trial, and the racially charged arrest and death of Sandra Bland, Malcolm explains his belief that many of us unconsciously invite conflict and misunderstanding into our own lives.

Episode Notes

Original air date: Sept 18, 2019: Journalist, podcaster and New York Times best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell discusses his book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know. Malcolm examines his theory that prejudging people we don’t know can lead to dangerous consequences. Through well-known cases like the Bernie Madoff scandal, the Amanda Knox trial, the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse trial, and the racially charged arrest and death of Sandra Bland, Malcolm explains his belief that many of us unconsciously invite conflict and misunderstanding into our own lives.