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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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Dec 5, 2025 · 00:18:13
Gerald Posner breaks down surprising new revelations and newly surfaced documents about the JFK and MLK Jr. assassinations
00:18:13
Nov 26, 2025 · 00:39:13
Larry Magid discusses 'The Philadelphia Music Book,' a collection celebrating over 280 influential artists with regional roots
00:39:13
Nov 21, 2025 · 00:41:37
Chris Matthews commemorates RFK's 100th birthday and explores why his legacy remains relevant today
00:41:37
Nov 19, 2025 · 00:20:27
Codie Sanchez reveals why 'boring' businesses like laundromats, car washes, and HVAC companies are recession-resistant and often highly profitable
00:20:27
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oct 3, 2025 · 00:14:03
Betty Medsger recounts the 1971 FBI office burglary.
00:14:03
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
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
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
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
Sep 16, 2025 · 00:25:40
Elie Honig discusses investigating presidents.
00:25:40
Sep 12, 2025 · 00:23:55
Richard Louv revisits 'nature-deficit disorder'.
00:23:55
Sep 11, 2025 · 00:14:53
Kevin Flynn recounts the fight for survival in the Twin Towers.
00:14:53

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