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Book Club with Michael Smerconish

Book Club with Michael Smerconish

Michael Smerconish · Arts · EN

This podcast features Michael Smerconish discussing books he has personally read, offering insights into a diverse range of topics. The show is designed for listeners interested in thoughtful exploration of various subjects through literature. Episodes cover a wide array of titles, some of which...

542
Episodes
19
Guests

Notable Guests

Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton 1x
BC
Bob Crawford 1x
Christopher Kennedy Lawford
Christopher Kennedy Lawford 1x
CE
Clint Eastwood 1x
DP
David Pogue 1x
Debra Soh
Debra Soh 1x
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld 1x
JZ
Jonathan Zimmerman 1x
Julian Zelizer
Julian Zelizer 1x
LD
Lanny Davis 1x
MK
Melissa S. Kearney 1x
Michael Shermer
Michael Shermer 1x
NG
Nassir Ghaemi 1x
Richard Louv
Richard Louv 1x
RM
Russell Muirhead 1x

Recent Episodes

May 15, 2026 · 00:19:49
00:19:49
May 13, 2026 · 00:15:14
Discussed the rise of modern conspiracism and its impact on democracy.
00:15:14
May 11, 2026 · 00:24:30
Dr. Ghaemi discusses mental illness in great leaders like Churchill and Lincoln.
00:24:30
May 8, 2026 · 00:16:27
Susan Page discusses her book on Queen Elizabeth II's relationships with US presidents.
00:16:27
May 7, 2026 · 00:28:57
Robert Putnam discusses social isolation and political polarization in America.
The Mingle Project
00:28:57
Apr 29, 2026 · 00:21:34
Discussed Julian Zelizer's new book on Biden's presidency and early historical assessments.
00:21:34
Apr 27, 2026 · 00:24:22
Sarah Isgur discusses her book "Last Branch Standing" about the Supreme Court.
Sarah Isgur
00:24:22
Apr 23, 2026 · 00:14:30
Historian Jonathan Zimmerman discusses his book on the polarization of free speech.
Jonathan Zimmerman
00:14:30
Apr 17, 2026 · 00:42:05
Lanny Davis discusses his book "Finding the Third Way" on bridging divides.
Lanny Davis
00:42:05
Apr 15, 2026 · 00:21:14
Dr. Melissa Kearney discusses her book "The Two-Parent Privilege" and declining U.S. birth rates.
00:21:14
Apr 13, 2026 · 00:17:59
Richard Louv discussed the "nature-deficit disorder" in children.
00:17:59
Apr 10, 2026 · 00:22:55
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld discusses his book on Trump's leadership strategies.
00:22:55
Apr 8, 2026 · 00:36:50
Halperin and Heilemann discuss "Double Down: Game Change 2012."
Bill Clinton Clint Eastwood
00:36:50
Apr 6, 2026 · 00:14:49
Seth Davis discusses his biography of UCLA coach John Wooden.
00:14:49
Apr 2, 2026 · 00:25:12
David Pogue discusses Apple's first 50 years with Michael Smerconish.
David Pogue
00:25:12
Mar 16, 2026 · 00:42:21
Christopher Kennedy Lawford discusses "What Addicts Know," sharing recovery lessons.
00:42:21
Mar 10, 2026 · 00:15:52
Michael talks with Bob Crawford about his book on John Quincy Adams.
00:15:52
Mar 3, 2026 · 00:25:43
Dr. Debra Soh discusses her book "Sextinction" on declining sexual activity.
Debra Soh
00:25:43
Feb 18, 2026 · 00:17:30
Michael Shermer discusses his book "Truth" and the nature of belief.
Michael Shermer
00:17:30
Feb 13, 2026 · 00:37:52
Jean Becker and Tom Collamore discuss their book on presidential advance work.
00:37:52

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