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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Apr 29, 2022 · 33 min
The Many Meat Thermometers of Sharon's Kitchen with Kendra Adachi
In today’s episode, Sharon has a light-hearted conversation with her friend, Kendra Adachi, the genius behind The Lazy Genius books, podcast, and online collective.
Apr 27, 2022 · 33 min
Arizona: The Navajo Code Talkers with Lindsay Sherbondy
In today’s episode, Sharon is joined by artist, designer, and mom, Linsdsay Sherbondy. Together, they talk about the Navajo Nation’s WWII Code Talkers.
Apr 25, 2022 · 39 min
Lessons to Save Your Life with Dr. Edith Eger and Dr. Marianne Engle
In this episode, Sharon sits down with psychologist and best-selling author, Dr. Edith Eger and her daughter–who is also a psychologist–Dr. Marianne Engle.
Apr 22, 2022 · 32 min
Alaska and the Largest Earthquake Ever Recorded with Jeff Dauler
In today’s episode, Sharon is joined by podcaster Jeff Dauler and the two sit down and talk about Alaska’s 1964 earthquake–the largest earthquake ever recorded.
Apr 20, 2022 · 31 min
A Prolific Public Media Career with Cathy Wurzer
In this episode, Sharon talks with Emmy-Award winning broadcast journalist Cathy Wurzer about the role of public media in the U.S. To start, Cathy shares how she got into broadcast journalism, and the joy she feels in connecting with her listeners.
Apr 18, 2022 · 34 min
Alabama: The Barrier-Breaking Tuskegee Airmen with Emma Chapman
In today’s episode, Sharon welcomes guest Emma Chapman, one of the founders of A Beautiful Mess, to hear the story of Alabama’s infamous 99th Pursuit Squadron: the first Black military pilot unit trained at the Tuskegee Airfield in Alabama.
Apr 15, 2022 · 24 min
Northern Mariana Islands: A Deep and Vast History with Sharon McMahon
In today’s episode, Sharon continues her tour of the U.S territories by talking about the history of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Apr 13, 2022 · 40 min
The Right: The Hundred Year War for American Conservatism with Matthew Continetti, Part 2
In the second part of a two-part conversation, Sharon continues her talk with journalist and author Matthew Continetti about the evolving history of conservatism over the past one hundred years.
Apr 11, 2022 · 38 min
The Right: The Hundred Year War for American Conservatism with Matthew Continetti, Part 1
In this episode, Sharon speaks with journalist and author Matthew Continetti about the evolving history of conservatism over the past one hundred years.
Apr 8, 2022 · 19 min
U.S. Virgin Islands: Pirates, Rum, and a Steep Price Tag with Sharon McMahon
In today’s solo episode, Sharon continues to talk about the territories of the U.S., this time focusing on the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Apr 6, 2022 · 38 min
I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet with Shauna Niequist
In this episode, Sharon sits down with author Shauna Niequist, who–along with her husband and young sons–moved from their suburban midwestern home to NYC.
Apr 4, 2022 · 34 min
Puerto Rico: The U.S. Territory Stuck in Statehood Limbo with Jeena Wilder
In today’s episode, Jeena Wilder joins Sharon to hear about the history of Puerto Rico.
Apr 1, 2022 · 31 min
The Evolution of Independent Journalism with Emma Jade
In today’s episode, Sharon talks with 7-time Emmy Award winning news anchor, Emma Jade, about the evolution of journalism and news in the age of social media.
Mar 30, 2022 · 32 min
What About Bunny: The Power of Canine Communication with Alexis Devine
In today’s episode, Sharon speaks with Alexis Devine, human to Bunny, the sheepadoodle whose viral videos showing off her FluentPet communication skills delight viewers all over the world.
Mar 28, 2022 · 34 min
Guam: A Strategic War Island, a Twin Shipwreck, and a Pesky Snake with Adrienne Rolon
In today’s episode, Sharon tells the story of Guam’s history as a U.S. Territory to Adrienne Rolon, the owner of Hearts Content Events & Design.
Mar 25, 2022 · 40 min
How to Seek Truth and Find Freedom in Our Stories with Lisa Sharon Harper
In today’s episode, Sharon speaks with Lisa Sharon Harper, whose book, Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World–and How to Repair It All, is the result of thirty years of family history research.
Mar 23, 2022 · 30 min
American Samoa: The Southernmost U.S. Territory with Ashley Spivey
In this episode, Sharon talks with social activist Ashley Spivey about how American Samoa became a U.S. territory.
Mar 21, 2022 · 31 min
The Three Mothers Who Shaped a Nation with Anna Malaika Tubbs
In today’s episode, Sharon chats with author and scholar Anna Makaika Tubbs about the mothers of three well-known Civil Rights activists, Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin.
Mar 18, 2022 · 26 min
Washington DC: The Secret Illnesses of Presidents with Sharon McMahon
In today’s solo episode, Sharon dives into a topic the American public has long been interested in: the illnesses of past presidents.
Mar 16, 2022 · 38 min
The Art of Insubordination with Todd Kashdan
In today’s episode, Sharon speaks with psychologist, Dr. Todd Kashdan, about the ways in which insubordination can be an effective and valuable way to make the change you want to see in the world.