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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Sep 21, 2022 · 39 min
Find Relief in the Regular Stuff with Nora McInerny
On this episode of Here's Where It Gets Interesting, author Nora McInerny joins Sharon to talk about vibes: good vibes, bad vibes, and the fact that most vibes are mixed, at best.
Sep 19, 2022 · 35 min
What Makes a Great Leader Stand Out with Stephen M. R. Covey
On today’s episode of Here's Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon has a conversation with bestselling author Stephen M. R. Covey about effective leadership and high trust culture.
Sep 16, 2022 · 47 min
The U.S. and the Holocaust with Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein
On today’s episode of Here's Where It Gets Interesting, we are thrilled to sit down with documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein.
Sep 14, 2022 · 38 min
How History Can Give Us Hope with Dr. Jemar Tisby
During this episode of Here's Where It Gets Interesting, historian Dr. Jemar Tisby speaks with Sharon about racism and what we can do about it.
Sep 12, 2022 · 37 min
The Formidable Change-Makers of Women’s Suffrage with Dr. Elisabeth Griffith
On today’s episode of Here's Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon talks with Dr. Elisabeth Griffith, who has written a new book called Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality: 1920-2020.
Sep 9, 2022 · 25 min
Independent State Legislature Theory Explained with Akhil Reed Amar, Part 2
On this episode of Here's Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon continues her conversation with constitutional law professor Akhil Reed Amar about the controversy around Independent State Legislature Theory.
Sep 7, 2022 · 32 min
The Enduring Value of the U.S. Constitution with Akhil Reed Amar, Part 1
On this episode of Here's Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon sits down with constitutional law professor Akhil Reed Amar to talk about the importance of treasuring the U.S. Constitution.
Sep 2, 2022 · 42 min
Life Lessons from The Little Mermaid with Jodi Benson
On today’s episode, Sharon sits down with the voice of a generation: Jodi Benson, the performer who voiced Disney’s Ariel in The Little Mermaid.
Aug 31, 2022 · 28 min
175. Daniel Boone: Finding Facts in the Folklore
Daniel Boone may be one of the most misremembered figures in American history, so together, let’s sort out the tall tales from the true details.
Aug 29, 2022 · 26 min
Elizabeth Monroe’s Journey from Parisian Prison to White House
Join us on Here's Where It Gets Interesting today as we dive into the First Ladyship of Elizabeth Monroe.
Aug 26, 2022 · 39 min
The Violence Project with Dr. Jillian Peterson
On this episode of Here's Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon is joined by Dr. Jillian Peterson, a leading expert in the research of violence, mental illness, and crime.
Aug 24, 2022 · 25 min
Scandal Sells: The Rise of the American Exposé
Today on Here's Where It Gets Interesting we are going to switch gears and talk about how journalists affected the political atmosphere of the new nation.
Aug 22, 2022 · 29 min
Hello, Dolley!: How to Become the Icon of a Nation
On this episode of Here's Where It Gets Interesting we are going to meet the woman who set the gold standard for the role of First Lady.
Aug 19, 2022 · 44 min
How to Move Forward: Changing the Two Party System with Andrew Yang
On this episode of Here's Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon has a conversation with former presidential candidate Andrew Yang.
Aug 17, 2022 · 21 min
Freedom and the Art of Cookery
Today, on Here's Where It Gets Interesting, we returned to Monticello and the lives that were intertwined with third President Thomas Jefferson.
Aug 15, 2022 · 25 min
The Widower Jefferson and the Women He Loved
On today’s episode of Here's Where It Gets Interesting, we hear about the wife of Thomas Jefferson, Martha, who is listed as an official First Lady, but who passed away nearly twenty years before Jefferson’s presidency.
Aug 12, 2022 · 41 min
The Economic Cost of Racism with Heather McGhee
In this episode, Sharon is joined by economic policy expert and author Heather McGhee.
Aug 10, 2022 · 27 min
Ben Franklin: Beyond the Squeaky Clean Reputation
Today, on Here's Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon talks about one of the most famous American historical figures: Benjamin Franklin.
Aug 8, 2022 · 27 min
From Paris With Love: Abigail Adams Travels Abroad
Today, on Here's Where It Gets Interesting, we revisit a favorite first lady, Abigail Adams. Follow along as Abigail travels across the Atlantic, adventuring in Paris and France with her husband, John Adams.
Aug 5, 2022 · 28 min
A Tale of Two Theodosias and a Well-Kept Secret
Sharon takes us deep into the lives of the women who greatly influenced the same man: Aaron Burr.