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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Sep 29, 2023 · 32 min
The Evolution of Social Media with Taylor Lorenz
Joining Sharon on the podcast today is well-known reporter Taylor Lorenz, who has written for The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Atlantic, covering technology from the user perspective as an authority on Internet culture.
Sep 27, 2023 · 30 min
Sure, I'll Join Your Cult with Maria Bamford
Joining Sharon today is comedian and author Maria Bamford, who shares the hometown of Duluth, Minnesota.
Sep 25, 2023 · 37 min
Democracy Awakening with Heather Cox Richardson
Sharon welcomes back political historian, author, and professor Heather Cox Richardson, one of our most popular podcast guests of all time, who has a new book out: Democracy Awakening.
Sep 22, 2023 · 42 min
Before the Movement with Dylan Penningroth
In today’s episode, Sharon’s guest is Dylan Penningroth, whose new book, Before the Movement: The Hidden History of Black Civil Rights, brings to light a new narrative of Black life in America.
Sep 20, 2023 · 42 min
What an Owl Knows with Jennifer Ackerman
Joining Sharon today is Jennifer Ackerman who has written a new book titled, What an Owl Knows, to discuss some new, rich scientific discoveries about these captivating and intriguing birds.
Sep 18, 2023 · 35 min
Secret Societies and American Democracy with Colin Dickey
Sharon is joined today by cultural historian and author Colin Dickey, to discuss America’s fascination with conspiracies, and fear of secret societies.
Sep 15, 2023 · 44 min
Coming of Age in a Digital World with Devorah Heitner
On today’s episode of Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon sits down with Dr. Devorah Heitner, author of Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World and Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World.
Sep 13, 2023 · 41 min
The Rough Rider and the Professor with Laurence Jurdem
On today’s episode, Sharon is joined by author and professor Laurence Jurdem to discuss his book, The Rough Rider and the Professor, about the unusual 35-year political friendship between President Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge.
Sep 11, 2023 · 36 min
Oppenheimer with Kai Bird
Sharon’s guest today is Kai Bird, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author of American Prometheus, which is the biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer that the blockbuster Christopher Nolan film was based on.
Sep 8, 2023 · 48 min
Tyranny of the Minority with Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt
American Democracy has faced some challenging times, living through a modern day political crisis.
Sep 6, 2023 · 53 min
The Myth of Educational Reform with Dr. Bettina Love
On today’s episode of Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, we’re discussing all things public schools: The good, the bad, and the controversial.
Sep 4, 2023 · 30 min
Proclaiming the Truth of Black Dignity with Jasmine Holmes
We’re joined today by returning guest, Jasmine Holmes, to dive into the state of Black history education in America, and to discuss her new book, Crowned with Glory: How Proclaiming the Truth of Black Dignity Has Shaped American History.
Sep 1, 2023 · 35 min
How Far to the Promised Land with Esau McCaulley
In today’s episode, Sharon is joined by Esau McCaulley for a powerful conversation about his new book, How Far to the Promised Land.
Aug 30, 2023 · 38 min
A Heart on Fire with Danielle Coke Balfour
On today’s episode, Sharon welcomes back Danielle Coke Balfour, who you may know as founder and illustrator of “Oh Happy Dani.”
Aug 28, 2023 · 34 min
Humor, Grief, and Modern Motherhood with Taylor Wolfe
Today, Sharon welcomes back comedian and writer Taylor Wolfe to discuss her heartwarming memoir, Birdie & Harlow - Life, Loss, and Loving My Dog So Much I Didn't Want Kids (Until I Did).
Aug 25, 2023 · 34 min
Banning Books with Suzanne Nossel
In this episode of Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon sits down with Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, to talk about some of the issues related to free expression and book banning.
Aug 23, 2023 · 32 min
The Republican Presidential Nomination with Doug Burgum
Sharon is joined by North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to hear directly from the Republican Presidential candidate ahead of the presidential debate.
Aug 21, 2023 · 38 min
Jackie O: Public, Private, Secret with J. Randy Taraborrelli
Today, on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon connects with journalist and celebrity biographer, J. Randy Taraborrelli, to chat about his new book “Jackie: Public, Private, Secret.”
Aug 18, 2023 · 43 min
Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights with Samuel Freedman
Today, Sharon sits down with author, journalist, and educator, Samuel Freedman, to discuss a man who has arguably gotten too little credit in the Civil Rights Movement: former VP Hubert Humphrey.
Aug 16, 2023 · 46 min
Poverty, by America with Matthew Desmond
Today on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon is joined by Matthew Desmond, Professor of Sociology at Princeton University and the founding director of the Eviction Lab.