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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Andrew Ross Sorkin: "1929"

Nov 17, 2025 · 00:21:43

✨ Andrew Ross Sorkin explores the personalities, excess, and miscalculations behind the 1929 stock market crash in his new book '1929'

00:21:43

Alex DeMille: "The Tin Men"

Nov 10, 2025 · 00:22:50

✨ Michael reflects on the life and legacy of his late friend Nelson DeMille, master of the modern thriller

00:22:50

Scott Galloway: "Notes on Being a Man"

Nov 7, 2025 · 00:19:13

✨ Scott Galloway examines data on boys and young men, stressing why real-world connection outweighs screen time for thriving

00:19:13

Stephen Dubner: "Freakonomics" (20th Anniversary Special)

Nov 3, 2025 · 00:26:08

✨ Stephen Dubner marks the 20th anniversary of 'Freakonomics,' a groundbreaking bestseller that sold over five million copies

00:26:08

Joe Manchin: "Dead Center"

Oct 22, 2025 · 00:20:15

✨ Joe Manchin discusses his memoir 'Dead Center' and his belief that the political center is the only path forward for America

00:20:15

John Malone: "Born To Be Wired"

Oct 17, 2025 · 00:44:21

✨ John Malone shares behind-the-scenes stories from his memoir about the origins of cable television and the rise of 'cable cowboys'

00:44:21

Nate Soares: "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies"

Oct 15, 2025 · 00:23:03

✨ Nate Soares warns that superhuman AI poses existential risks because AIs are grown rather than designed, leading to unpredictable behavior

00:23:03

Dr. Ben Rein: "Why Brains Need Friends"

Oct 10, 2025 · 00:20:24

✨ Dr. Ben Rein explains why human interaction is vital for brain health and how social bonds literally shape our brains

00:20:24

Betty Medsger: "The Burglary"

Oct 3, 2025 · 00:14:03

✨ Betty Medsger recounts the 1971 FBI office burglary.

00:14:03

David Paul Kuhn: "The Hardhat Riot"

Oct 1, 2025 · 00:19:47

✨ David Paul Kuhn examines the May 1970 Hard Hat Riot in Manhattan, when construction workers clashed with anti-war protesters following Kent State shootings

00:19:47

Bill McKibben: "Here Comes the Sun"

Sep 26, 2025 · 00:30:25

✨ Bill McKibben discusses 'Here Comes the Sun,' exploring solar power as a solution to climate change and environmental crisis

00:30:25

Jeffrey Selingo: "Dream School"

Sep 24, 2025 · 00:20:30

✨ Jeffrey Selingo challenges the obsession with prestige rankings like U.S. News & World Report in college admissions

00:20:30

David Shimer: "Rigged"

Sep 19, 2025 · 00:24:22

✨ David Shimer traces a century of CIA and KGB election meddling in his book 'Rigged,' drawing parallels to Russia's 2016 interference

00:24:22

Elie Honig: "When You Come At The King"

Sep 16, 2025 · 00:25:40

✨ Elie Honig discusses investigating presidents.

00:25:40

A conversation 18 years in the making: Richard Louv on "Last Child In The Woods"

Sep 12, 2025 · 00:23:55

✨ Richard Louv revisits 'nature-deficit disorder'.

00:23:55

Kevin Flynn: "102 Minutes"

Sep 11, 2025 · 00:14:53

✨ Kevin Flynn recounts the fight for survival in the Twin Towers.

00:14:53

Stephen Starring Grant: "Mailman"

Sep 5, 2025 · 00:23:40

✨ Stephen Grant shares his experience as a rural mail carrier.

00:23:40

Dr. Jean Twenge: "10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World"

Sep 3, 2025 · 00:27:41

✨ Dr. Jean Twenge discusses smartphone impact on childhood development.

00:27:41

Barton Gellman: "Dark Mirror: Edward Snowden and the American Surveillance State"

Aug 26, 2025 · 00:16:53

✨ Barton Gellman on Edward Snowden and the surveillance state.

00:16:53

Michael Bamberger: "The Man Who Heard Voices"

Aug 20, 2025 · 00:18:29

✨ Michael Bamberger discusses M. Night Shyamalan's career risks.

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