Malcolm Gladwell: The American Way of Killing

Malcolm Gladwell examines why the United States experiences a higher homicide rate than other comparable countries and explores the social and political forces that contribute to this disparity. The program is moderated by Jerusalem Demsas, a journalist and the founder, CEO, and editor-in-chief of The Argument, a magazine focused on politics, policy, and culture through polling, evidence-based reporting, and debate.

Presented by I.M.P. and Politics and Prose, the event features Gladwell in conversation with Demsas at Lincoln Theatre.

When: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Showtimes: Doors open at 6:00 PM; the program begins at 7:00 PM

Tickets: Price not available

Lineup: Malcolm Gladwell, moderated by Jerusalem Demsas

Moderator: Jerusalem Demsas previously worked as a staff writer at The Atlantic and a policy journalist at Vox. She is the founder, CEO, and editor-in-chief of The Argument and is the author of *On the Housing Crisis*.

Venue: Lincoln Theatre DC

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