The Preamble

Sharon McMahon

The world feels complicated. The Preamble is where it starts to make sense. Hosted by Sharon McMahon — known for making sense of complex issues — she and her guests dive deep into the stories and ideas driving our future, bringing clarity and honesty to every headline. If you want real insight, bold conversation, and answers that matter, this podcast is your must-listen. Hit play, and join the movement that will shape history.An Audacy Podcast.

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May 12, 2023 · 32 min
The Suckers and Celebrities of the NYC Speakeasy Scene
Today on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, it’s a battle between the lawman and the barkeep; we’re going to explore the New York jazz and speakeasy scene.
May 10, 2023 · 40 min
A Physician, a Rabbi, and a Bootlegger Walk into a Pharmacy
By 1920, America was officially a dry country. In theory. In practice, the law came with enough loopholes that opportunists found plenty of ways to make, trade, sell, and guzzle vast quantities of alcohol.
May 8, 2023 · 41 min
The Whiskey-Guzzling Womanizer in the White House
As the country went dry at the start of 1920, Americans were ready for a new leader. The found one--or so they thought--in Warren Harding.
May 5, 2023 · 34 min
If Mabel Had Worn Trousers
Today, we’re going to meet the most powerful woman in America during the Prohibition era.
May 3, 2023 · 39 min
How to Train Kids in the Practice of Temperance
Today in our series about Prohibition, we learn more about the crusade to turn America into a dry nation.
May 1, 2023 · 36 min
Carrying a Nation into Prohibition
Welcome to the first episode in our new series, From Hatchets to Hoods: The Mayhem of a Dry America!
Apr 28, 2023 · 36 min
The First Lady of World War II with Shannon McKenna Schmidt
Today on the show, Shannon McKenna Schmidt joins Sharon to talk about the trifecta of listener-favorite subjects: an American First Lady, World War II, and a secret adventure.
Apr 26, 2023 · 35 min
An American Love Story with Ilyon Woo
On this episode of Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon talks with Ilyon Woo, author of the new book, Master Slave Husband Wife, a love story between William and Ellen Craft.
Apr 24, 2023 · 42 min
What's Our Problem? with Tim Urban
Today, on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, co-founder of the website Wait But Why? joins Sharon to talk about a few big ideas, like censorship, the future of big tech, the role of government, and what we can do to combat corruption.
Apr 21, 2023 · 38 min
The Nazi Conspiracy with Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch
On today’s episode, authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch sit down with Sharon to discuss their New York Times bestselling book, The Nazi Conspiracy.
Apr 19, 2023 · 35 min
Shipwrecked: Diving with a Purpose with Dr. Sean Kinglsey
Today on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon welcomes Marine Archeologist Dr. Sean Kinglsey.
Apr 17, 2023 · 35 min
Life in Five Senses with Gretchen Rubin
Today on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, bestselling author Gretchen Rubin joins Sharon to talk about her newest book, Life in Five Senses.
Apr 14, 2023 · 37 min
An Immense World with Ed Yong
Sharon welcomes guest Ed Yong to Here’s Where It Gets Interesting. Ed’s newest book, An Immense World, How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us.
Apr 12, 2023 · 35 min
Dinner with the President with Alex Prud'homme
Today on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon sits down with author Alex Prud'homme about his book, Dinner with the President, all about White House food.
Apr 10, 2023 · 35 min
A Fever in the Heartland with Timothy Egan
Today on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon talks with Timothy Egan, a Pulitzer Prize—winning reporter, lifelong journalist, and the author of ten books.
Apr 7, 2023 · 40 min
Secrets of the Civil War: The Rocky Road of Reconstruction
Reconstruction took over a decade, and the passage of several constitutional amendments, to create new scaffolding.
Apr 5, 2023 · 41 min
Secrets of the Civil War: The Necessity of Innovation
It’s a smorgasbord of inventions, y’all!
Apr 3, 2023 · 40 min
Secrets of the Civil War: Battlefield Angels and Amputations
The Civil War hastened medical advancements out of necessity, and we’re still benefiting from many of these advancements today.
Mar 31, 2023 · 31 min
Secrets of the Civil War: North Toward Freedom
Today in our series, Secrets of the Civil War, we’ll meet some of the key players in the Abolition Movement–a persuader, an agitator, and a conductor.
Mar 29, 2023 · 29 min
Secrets of the Civil War: The War Within a War
Today on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, we’re going to touch on a war you probably didn’t know happened.