The Preamble

By Sharon McMahonEducation

Favorites
1,743
Followers
Typical duration
34 min
per episode
If it hooks
63%
finish an episode

Based on Podcast App listening data

The Preamble episodes

January 23, 2023 How Women Won WWII: Rosie the Riveter Was Just the Beginning
Welcome to our new series, How Women Won World War II. Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore the incredibly varied and complex roles women stepped into during World War II. No, they weren’t GIs. They didn’t land at the beach on Normandy on D-Day, or face military combat, but without a doubt, the roles they performed shaped the way the war was both fought and won.

Hosted by: Sharon McMahon
Executive Producer: Heather Jackson
Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder
Written and researched by: Heather Jackson, Sharon McMahon, Valerie Hoback, and Amy Watkin

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32 min
January 20, 2023 Don’t Underestimate the Power of the State with Melissa Walker
On today’s episode, Sharon talks about the importance of state legislatures with Melissa Walker, an expert from The States Project. Melissa, and The States Project, aims to educate the public on the very real powers that our governing state bodies hold. Don’t like a new law in your state? Don’t blame your senator, hold your state legislators accountable. And the same goes for the reverse: if you want to create real change, you may want to concentrate on influencing your state leaders.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34 min
January 18, 2023 The High Stakes of Haaland v. Brackeen with Rebecca Nagle
Today on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon speaks with award-winning journalist Rebecca Nagle. Sharon and Rebecca talk about an important case that SCOTUS will rule on later this spring: Haaland v. Brackeen. Learn about the history of the Indian Child Welfare Act and how the Brackeen case was built. Rebecca uses easy-to-follow language to break down the intricacies of the lawsuit, from its beginnings as an adoption case in family court to its gathering legal momentum and multiple appeals. If ICWA is ruled unconstitutional, what dominos will start to topple?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41 min
January 16, 2023 The Humanity Archive with Jermaine Fowler
On today’s episode of Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon talks to author and public library advocate, Jermaine Fowler. Jermaine and Sharon talk about the value of seeing history outside of the binary of either unflawed or unredeemable. We, and our children, need access to a well-rounded history that’s free from white-washing or censorship.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35 min
January 13, 2023 How to Human with Carlos Whittaker
Today, host Sharon McMahon welcomes back her friend, Carlos Whittaker, to Here’s Where It Gets Interesting. Sharon and Carlos talk about his new book, How to Human. Carlos wants people to pause and think, how do we human (used as a verb!) with intention and goodness? Carlos is a podcast guest favorite, and you'll hear why when you listen in to this conversation.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39 min
January 11, 2023 Accidental Czar with Andrew Weiss and Brian Brown
On today's episode, Sharon chats with the duo, author Andrew Weiss and illustrator Brian Brown, who are behind the new graphic novel, Accidental Czar, which takes a look at Vladimir Putin's life and his rise to power. As we approach the one year anniversary of Russia’s war on Ukraine, Andrew and Brian give insights into why they chose a graphic novel platform to connect the public to a complex history of Russia’s ruling powers.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42 min
January 09, 2023 Comedy for the Curious with Adam Conover
On today’s episode of Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, we hear from comedian Adam Conover. Sharon and Adam talk about the intersection of education and comedy. Oftentimes, when we’re ready to laugh, we’re also ready to learn. It’s a philosophy Adam has relied on during his successful career as a comedian who shares interesting facts about the ways the world works. Follow along as the pair talk about their similar childhood experiences with always being “that kid” who asks questions for the sheer pleasure of learning how things work.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 min
January 06, 2023 Preserving Presidential Legacies with Mark Lawrence
Today on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon and guest Mark Atwood Lawrence talk about Presidential Libraries. Mark is the director of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum situated in Austin, Texas. Mark answers questions about Presidential Libraries: how are they funded, what kinds of documents and artifacts does a Presidential Library preserve and why does it need preserving? Sharon and Mark also talk about the LBJ Presidency itself, as well as Lady Bird Johnson’s role as the first lady and the public’s expectations of first ladies and vice presidents.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37 min
January 04, 2023 The Revolutionary Samuel Adams with Stacy Schiff
On today’s episode of Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon talks with Pulitzer Prize winning author Stacy Schiff about her masterful bestseller, The Revolutionary Samuel Adams. These days, we think of Sam Adams as a face on a beer bottle, but how much do we know about his role in bringing revolution to Colonial America? As Stacy puts it, Adams was playing chess while Britain was playing checkers; he was always hustling, always fervent in the fight for independence. Tune in to hear Stacy bring the Revolutionary hero to life.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40 min
January 02, 2023 Declassifying America’s Best Kept Secrets with with Matthew Connelly
Today on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Professor Matthew Connelly gives us an overview of America’s history with classified information. What does it mean when information is classified? Who decides what information is kept from the public and what’s the process for classification and declassification? Most importantly, how does government accountability affect the future of our democracy?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40 min

About The Preamble

From the publisher's feed

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…