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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Jan 24, 2022 · 32 min
How to Have the Messy Conversations with Carlos Whittaker
In this episode, author and speaker Carlos Whittaker joins Sharon once again to discuss everything from 150 year old log houses to how Gen Z will be the generation to break our serious reliance on life-as-performance on social media.
Jan 21, 2022 · 40 min
Rhode Island: The Bravest Woman in America with Taylor Wolfe
In this episode, Sharon sits down with Taylor Wolfe, comedian and lover of wigs, to talk about Rhode Island’s most famous lighthouse keeper, Ida Lewis.
Jan 19, 2022 · 45 min
The Power of Fun and How to Have More of It with Catherine Price
In this episode, Sharon is joined by author Catherine Price, whose new book, The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again explores the concept of fun and why it’s an integral part of the human experience.
Jan 17, 2022 · 22 min
Pennsylvania: The Sweet History of Hershey with Sharon McMahon
In this solo episode, Sharon sets her sights on the sweet life of Milton S. Hershey and his innovation in the world of chocolate.
Jan 14, 2022 · 41 min
The Enduring Legacy of JFK with Fredrik Logevall
In this episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Harvard historian Fredrik Logevall joins Sharon to discuss the life and career of the 35th President, John F. Kennedy.
Jan 12, 2022 · 28 min
The Oregon Trail from Westward Expansion to Computer Game with Sharon McMahon
In this solo episode, Sharon dives into some of the myths vs. facts about Manifest Destiny and the Oregon Trail.
Jan 10, 2022 · 39 min
Kayaking the Amazon from Source to Sea with Darcy Gaechter
In this episode, Darcy Gaechter joins Sharon to talk about her incredible whitewater kayaking expeditions. Darcy is the first (and only!) woman who has kayaked the Amazon River from its source to the sea.
Jan 7, 2022 · 20 min
Oklahoma: The American Frontier and its Legendary Musical with Sharon McMahon
Sharon returns for a solo episode about the musical that opened the floodgates to the nation’s obsession with Broadway.
Jan 5, 2022 · 41 min
Choosing Hope and Humor with Kristina Kuzmic
In this episode, Sharon has a conversation with Kristina Kuzmic, whose viral videos you’ve definitely seen in your Facebook feed or YouTube recommendations!
Jan 3, 2022 · 33 min
Ohio: The Bellwether State of Presidents with Dr. Lauren Pinkston
In this episode, Sharon sits down with Dr. Lauren Pinkston, Executive Director for Kindred Exchange, to share some good old-fashioned Ohio facts.
Dec 31, 2021 · 36 min
Investigative Journalism in the Digital Age with Emily Kassie
In this episode, Sharon is joined by Emily Kassie, an Emmy and Peabody nominated investigative journalist and filmmaker, to discuss the highly contentious U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years.
Dec 29, 2021 · 30 min
North Dakota: The Wunnerful Lawrence Welk with Sharon McMahon
In this solo episode, Sharon shares the prolific life and career of vintage musical icon Lawrence Welk.
Dec 27, 2021 · 36 min
Until I Am Free with Dr. Keisha N. Blain
In this episode, Dr. Keisha Blain joins Sharon to talk about voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.
Dec 22, 2021 · 34 min
North Carolina: How Quakers Shaped the State with Lee Ann Miller
In this episode, Lee Ann Miller joins Sharon to hear the connection between Edward R. Murrow, famous American Broadcast Journalist, and a North Carolina Quaker community.
Dec 20, 2021 · 36 min
Changing the Healthy Eating Conversation with Jennifer Anderson
In this episode, Sharon sits down with Jennifer Anderson, the registered dietitian behind Kids Eat In Color, to talk about public health and nutrition misinformation.
Dec 17, 2021 · 21 min
New York: The Schuyler Family Connection with Sharon McMahon
In this solo episode, Sharon dives into the history of one of New York’s most prominent families during the birth of the nation: the Schuylers.
Dec 15, 2021 · 31 min
Alaska's Active Volcanoes with Dr. Michelle Coombs
In this episode, Sharon chats with Dr. Michelle Coombs, the Scientist-in-Charge of the U.S. Geological Survey's Alaska Volcano Observatory.
Dec 13, 2021 · 32 min
New Mexico: The Land of Enchantment with Austin Graff
In this episode, Sharon tells Austin Graff fascinating stories about New Mexico and its 60-year journey to becoming a U.S state. New Mexico.
Dec 10, 2021 · 29 min
How Millennials Can Move the Political Needle with Charlotte Alter
In this episode, Sharon is joined by TIME correspondent, Charlotte Alter, to discuss Millennials in politics.
Dec 8, 2021 · 20 min
New Jersey’s Dinosaur: The Hadrosaurus foulkii
In this episode, Sharon shares the fascinating story behind New Jersey’s Hadrosaurus foulkii, the first full dinosaur skeleton to be discovered anywhere in the world.