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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Oct 14, 2024 · 39 min
America’s Deadliest Election with Dana Bash
Dana Bash explains how America's Deadliest Election changed the future of democracy.
Oct 7, 2024 · 39 min
The Plan with Kendra Adachi
Kendra Adachi talks about her new book, The Plan, and how we can call let go of guilt and embrace the season you’re in.
Sep 30, 2024 · 31 min
Behind the Scenes of The Small and the Mighty, Episode 3
Sharon McMahon explains the final steps of writing a book, from editing to marketing!
Sep 23, 2024 · 34 min
Behind the Scenes of The Small and the Mighty, Episode 2
Sharon McMahon discusses her new book and the hilarious covers that didn’t make the cut.
Sep 16, 2024 · 34 min
Behind the Scenes of The Small and the Mighty, Episode 1
Sharon McMahon takes us behind the scenes of her new book, The Small and the Mighty.
Sep 9, 2024 · 44 min
Disagreeing Better with Utah Governor Spencer Cox
Sharon McMahon is joined by Utah Governor Spencer Cox to discuss how we can disagree better.
Sep 2, 2024 · 42 min
Stalin: Man of Steel, Episode 9
As Joseph Stalin fights for his life, a battle begins over who will take his place.
Aug 26, 2024 · 38 min
Stalin: Man of Steel, Episode 8
As the Cold War ignites, Stalin's iron grip tightens, and no one—not even his closest allies—can escape his lethal paranoia.
Aug 19, 2024 · 42 min
Stalin: Man of Steel, Episode 7
Spies, secret deals, and betrayal. Blinded by power, Stalin strikes a pact that threatens the future of the Soviet Union.
Aug 12, 2024 · 43 min
Stalin: Man of Steel, Episode 6
Joseph Stalin’s daughter adored her father… until the day she finally learned the truth about what happened to her mother.
Aug 5, 2024 · 39 min
Stalin: Man of Steel, Episode 5
Joseph Stalin has finally become the leader of the Soviet Union, but he is still obsessed with perceived threats to his power, including a man who has lived thousands of miles away for a decade.
Jul 29, 2024 · 38 min
Stalin: Man of Steel, Episode 4
Stalin takes on a new role as an enforcer who is willing to take down anyone in his way, and this time, he has a new, very young woman by his side.
Jul 22, 2024 · 41 min
Stalin: Man of Steel, Episode 3
Becoming a bank robber brings money for the cause, but after falling in love, Stalin is faced with a choice: fatherhood… or the Revolution?
Jul 15, 2024 · 41 min
Stalin: Man of Steel, Episode 2
Stalin learned early that violence got results, a lesson that would carry through to every facet of his life as an adult.
Jul 8, 2024 · 53 min
Stalin: Man of Steel, Episode 1
Over the course of this series you will learn how a little mama's boy called Soso became one of the most ruthless leaders in history.
Jul 1, 2024 · 35 min
Democracy in Retrograde with Sami Sage and Emily Amick
Sharon McMahon is joined by authors Sami Sage and Emily Amick to discuss their new book, Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives.
Jun 24, 2024 · 37 min
The New Happy with Stephanie Harrison
Sharon McMahon is joined by author Stephanie Harrison to discuss her new book, New Happy.
Jun 17, 2024 · 35 min
In the Shadow of Liberty with Ana Raquel Minian
Sharon McMahon is joined by author Ana Raquel Minian to discuss her new book, In the Shadow of Liberty.
Jun 10, 2024 · 38 min
Awakening the Spirit of America with Paul Sparrow
Sharon McMahon is joined by author Paul Sparrow to discuss his new book, Awakening the Spirit of America.
Jun 3, 2024 · 35 min
Too Close to the Flame with Joe Ingle
Author of Too Close to the Flame, Joe Ingle, joins Sharon McMahon to talk about what it is like inside America's death penalty system.