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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Mar 11, 2022 · 39 min
Why We Deserve a Fair Criminal Justice System with Jason Flom
In this episode, Sharon hears from Jason Flom, a successful record label executive who followed his passion into working for criminal justice reform.
Mar 9, 2022 · 28 min
Wisconsin’s Master Architect with Sharon McMahon
In today’s episode, Sharon dives beyond the basics to talk about the life and career of a man with whom you may already be familiar: Frank Lloyd Wright.
Mar 7, 2022 · 45 min
Your On-Ramp to Cryptocurrency with Brit Morin
In this episode, Sharon gets the scoop on the emerging space of cryptocurrency from well-known entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Brit Morin.
Mar 4, 2022 · 37 min
West Virginia: Proving that Timing is Everything with Annie F. Downs
In this episode, Sharon shares the story of how West Virginia broke away from the state of Virginia with author and speaker Annie F. Downs.
Mar 2, 2022 · 49 min
Bridging the Divide with Representatives Phillips (D) and Fitzpatrick (R)
During this episode, you’ll join Sharon as she sits down to two members of the US Congress: Representatives Dean Phillips and Brian Fitzpatrick.
Feb 28, 2022 · 44 min
Washington in Flight: The Boeing Aerospace Legacy with Carolyn LePine
In this episode, Sharon’s sister Caroyln joins her to hear a bit about the history of flight and the Boeing family.
Feb 25, 2022 · 42 min
Raising Critical Thinkers with Julie Bogart
In this episode, Sharon chats with Julie Bogart, creator of the award-winning Brave Writer program, about the benefits of leaving behind our information safety nets to become better critical thinkers.
Feb 23, 2022 · 29 min
95. Virginia: The Women Who Did The Next Needed Thing with Sharon McMahon
In this solo state episode, Sharon returns us to Reconstruction. After the Civil War, rebuilding the country was a messy task, but Black Americans knew that creating educational opportunities for their children was highly important.
Feb 21, 2022 · 27 min
Two Midwesterners Record a Podcast Episode with Charlie Berens
To kick off the week, Sharon sits down to chat with comedian and fellow Midwesterner, Charlie Berens.
Feb 18, 2022 · 36 min
Vermont’s Spitting Lyon with Chrissy Lawler
In this episode, Chrissy Lawler of The Peaceful Sleeper, joins Sharon to hear the story of Matthew Lyon, one of Vermont’s most eclectic historical figures.
Feb 16, 2022 · 33 min
Creating Change Through Radical Optimism with Dr. Paul Zeitz
In this episode, Sharon talks with Dr. Paul Zeitz, author of Waging Optimism, about how to identify our complacency and make a move toward impacting the world around us.
Feb 14, 2022 · 26 min
Utah: The Magic of the Osmonds with Sharon McMahon
In this solo state episode, Sharon takes us back to the 1970s to follow the rise of two of the most iconic names in showbiz… Donny and Marie Osmond.
Feb 11, 2022 · 24 min
The Importance of Hometown Change Makers with Michael Tubbs
In this episode, Sharon sits down to speak with Michael Tubbs, who was the youngest mayor to serve in an American city at age 26.
Feb 9, 2022 · 36 min
Texas: The Original Goal-Getter with Ashley Rose Reeves
In this episode, Ashley Rose Reeves joins Sharon to hear the story of one of Texas’s most iconic business owners: Mary Kay Ash.
Feb 7, 2022 · 40 min
How to Teach Our Children Emotional Resilience with Dr. Becky Kennedy
In this episode, Sharon talks with Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist who was recently named “The Millennial Parenting Whisperer” by TIME Magazine. Dr. Becky and Sharon have a conversation about communicating the tough topics with our kids.
Feb 4, 2022 · 35 min
Tennessee’s Incorrigible Andrew Jackson with Richard Lim
In this episode, Sharon is joined by This American President Podcast host Richard Lim. Together they “nerd out” on facts about an under-the-radar president who was more influential than he’s often given credit for: Andrew Jackson.
Feb 2, 2022 · 35 min
The Power of Storytelling in Politics with Richard Fowler
In this episode, Sharon is joined by FOX News and Forbes contributor, Richard Fowler, to talk about storytelling and how it shapes American politics.
Jan 31, 2022 · 33 min
Mt. Rushmore: The Good, The Bad, and the Dynamite with Kelli France
In this episode, Sharon and guest Kelli France talk about the not-so-stellar history of the construction of Mt. Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Jan 28, 2022 · 40 min
The Popularity of True Crime with Kate Winkler Dawson
In today's episode, Sharon sits down with author and podcast host, Kate Winkler Dawson, to discuss the ways in which we talk about and consume true crime.
Jan 26, 2022 · 19 min
South Carolina’s Islands of History, Mystery, and Monkeys with Sharon McMahon
In today’s solo episode, Sharon dives into some of the unique stories of South Carolina’s beautiful barrier islands.