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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...

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Recent Episodes

Tad Devine: "How The Democrats Screwed Bernie"
Jul 13, 2026 · 00:27:33
Tad Devine
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Doug Schoen & Carly Cooperman: "America: Unite Or Die"
Jul 8, 2026 · 00:13:06
00:13:06
Salena Zito: "The Great Revolt"
Jul 6, 2026 · 00:18:15
00:18:15
Rye Barcott: "Courage Can Save US"
Jun 30, 2026 · 00:16:32
00:16:32
Jeremy Bernard: "Treating People Well"
Jun 22, 2026 · 00:15:20
Jeremy Bernard
00:15:20
Dr. Ben Carson: "One Nation"
Jun 17, 2026 · 00:13:57
Ben Carson
00:13:57
Lloyd Blankfein: "Streetwise"
Jun 5, 2026 · 00:34:25
00:34:25
Richard Louv: "Noticing"
Jun 3, 2026 · 00:23:25
00:23:25
Sharon McMahon: "We Are Mighty"
May 20, 2026 · 00:24:12
00:24:12
Andrew Guthrie Ferguson: "Your Data Will Be Used Against You"
May 18, 2026 · 00:27:05
Andrew Guthrie Ferguson
00:27:05
Admiral James Stavridis: "2084"
May 15, 2026 · 00:19:49
00:19:49
Russell Muirhead: "A Lot of People Are Saying"
May 13, 2026 · 00:15:14
✨ Discussed the rise of modern conspiracism and its impact on democracy.
Russell Muirhead
00:15:14
Dr. Nassir Ghaemi on The Psychology of Great Leaders: The Creative Power of Mental Illness
May 11, 2026 · 00:24:30
✨ Dr. Ghaemi discusses mental illness in great leaders like Churchill and Lincoln.
Nassir Ghaemi
00:24:30
Susan Page: "The Queen and Her Presidents"
May 8, 2026 · 00:16:27
✨ Susan Page discusses her book on Queen Elizabeth II's relationships with US presidents.
Susan Page
00:16:27
Robert Putnam Revisits "Bowling Alone" with The Mingle Project
May 7, 2026 · 00:28:57
✨ Robert Putnam discusses social isolation and political polarization in America.
The Mingle Project
00:28:57
Julian Zelizer: "The Presidency of Joseph R. Biden"
Apr 29, 2026 · 00:21:34
✨ Discussed Julian Zelizer's new book on Biden's presidency and early historical assessments.
Julian Zelizer
00:21:34
Sarah Isgur: "Last Branch Standing"
Apr 27, 2026 · 00:24:22
✨ Sarah Isgur discusses her book "Last Branch Standing" about the Supreme Court.
Sarah Isgur
00:24:22
Jonathan Zimmerman: "Free Speech - And Why You Should Give A Damn"
Apr 23, 2026 · 00:14:30
✨ Historian Jonathan Zimmerman discusses his book on the polarization of free speech.
Jonathan Zimmerman
00:14:30
Lanny Davis: "Finding The Third Way"
Apr 17, 2026 · 00:42:05
✨ Lanny Davis discusses his book "Finding the Third Way" on bridging divides.
Lanny Davis
00:42:05
Melissa S. Kearney: "The Two-Parent Privilege"
Apr 15, 2026 · 00:21:14
✨ Dr. Melissa Kearney discusses her book "The Two-Parent Privilege" and declining U.S. birth rates.
Melissa S. Kearney
00:21:14

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