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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May 27, 2024 · 42 min
The Year of Living Constitutionally with A.J. Jacobs
Author A.J. Jacobs joined Sharon McMahon to share what it was like to live a year, interpreting the U.S. Constitution literally.
May 20, 2024 · 34 min
A Country of Unrest with Erik Larson
Author Erik Larson joins us to discuss his new book, The Demon of Unrest, which is set shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War.
May 13, 2024 · 36 min
Say More with Jen Psaki
In a world of social media fights, keyboard warriors, and misinformation, it’s easy to feel disconnected, even among close friends and family. What if we rethink how we’re communicating to build better relationships and maintain connection?
May 6, 2024 · 39 min
An Unfinished Love Story with Doris Kearns Goodwin
Imagine being a Pulitzer Prize winning presidential historian, knowing you had extraordinarily rare primary source material and Presidential memorabilia tucked away in the cellar of your own home…
Apr 29, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
The Vigilantes, Episode 7
Life in prison wasn’t enough for the Knights of Mary Phagan. They wanted Leo Frank to pay with his life, and they were going to make sure it happened.
Apr 22, 2024 · 41 min
The Vigilantes, Episode 6
Georgia’s Governor knew his life was in danger when he made his ruling.
Apr 15, 2024 · 47 min
The Vigilantes, Episode 5
Appeal after appeal, Leo Frank was running out of options.
Apr 8, 2024 · 45 min
The Vigilantes, Episode 4
The heat in the Atlanta courtroom was sweltering and unbearable, as the trial against Leo Frank began.
Apr 1, 2024 · 46 min
The Vigilantes, Episode 3
It’s been 48 hours since Mary Phagan was last seen alive. It’s a media frenzy, and police are feeling the pressure to find the killer.
Mar 25, 2024 · 42 min
The Vigilantes, Episode 2
It should have been a leisurely Saturday off work for 13-year-old Mary Phagan, who was looking forward to celebrating the Confederate Memorial Day holiday.
Mar 20, 2024 · 20 min
A Conversation with Kamala Harris
What is at stake in the upcoming presidential election?
Mar 18, 2024 · 31 min
The Vigilantes, Episode 1
A shocking murder.
Mar 11, 2024 · 38 min
Infectious Generosity with Chris Anderson
It’s the ultimate idea worth spreading: Generosity of spirit.
Mar 4, 2024 · 41 min
Reimagining Democracy with Max Stearns
Do you ever wonder what Democracy could look like in America?
Feb 26, 2024 · 40 min
Who’s Your Founding Father? with David Fleming
Are you ready to question what you know about America’s founding?
Feb 19, 2024 · 35 min
Talking 2024 with Nikki Haley
Term limits, mental competency evaluations, and the looming 2024 presidential election.
Feb 12, 2024 · 35 min
Be a Revolution with Ijeoma Oluo
In a time when people are working to better understand systems of oppression and address issues that can seem daunting, folks are left asking the question: What can I do to make an impact?
Feb 5, 2024 · 41 min
Awakening Wonder with Katherine May
We’ve all gotten trapped in the social media & news loop: Checks Twitter, scrolls on Instagram, reads comments, watches the news, checks Twitter, reads comments, checks the news again… and the cycle continues.
Jan 29, 2024 · 36 min
Life After Power with Jared Cohen
What is it like to transition from one of the most powerful positions in the world, to that of an ordinary citizen?
Jan 22, 2024 · 39 min
The Pursuit of Happiness with Jeffrey Rosen
We’ve heard it before: Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But what did the nation’s Founders mean when they identified “the pursuit of happiness” as an unalienable right?