Malcolm Gladwell Talks Becoming a Dad at 60 and ‘Revenge of the Tipping Point’ | Glass Half Full

0 June 2, 2026 08:28

Bestselling author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Craig Melvin on this week’s episode of Glass Half Full for a conversation about identity, fatherhood, and the courage to change your mind. He explains why he refuses to apologize for rethinking his own ideas and details key insights from his latest book, Revenge of the Tipping Point, including what Harvard’s 40-plus varsity sports reveal about elite admissions.

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