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Jeremy Bernard: "Treating People Well"
Jun 22, 2026
Unknown duration
Dr. Ben Carson: "One Nation"
Jun 17, 2026
Unknown duration
Lloyd Blankfein: "Streetwise"
Jun 5, 2026
34m 25s
Richard Louv: "Noticing"
Jun 3, 2026
23m 25s
Sharon McMahon: "We Are Mighty"
May 20, 2026
24m 12s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/22/26 | ![]() Jeremy Bernard: "Treating People Well" | Michael sits down with former White House Social Secretary Jeremy Bernard to discuss "Treating People Well: The Extraordinary Power of Civility at Work and in Life", co-written with fellow former Social Secretary Lee Berman. Bernard shares behind-the-scenes stories from the Obama White House, including state dinners, holiday receptions, the night Osama bin Laden’s death was announced, and lessons learned from some of the world’s most influential people. Along the way, he explains why civility, kindness, and attention to detail can be powerful tools for success in both work and life. Original air date 13 February 20 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() Dr. Ben Carson: "One Nation" | In this archived conversation, Michael Smerconish sits down with renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and bestselling author Dr. Ben Carson to discuss his 2014 book "One Nation: What We Can All Do to Save America's Future". Carson reflects on his upbringing in Detroit, the influence of his mother, the power of education and reading, and his views on the American Dream. The discussion also explores government, fiscal policy, political polarization, higher education, and the major headlines of the day—including the Bowe Bergdahl prisoner exchange. A candid look at the ideas that helped make One Nation a national bestseller. Original air date 4 June 2014. The book was published on 20 May 2014. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | ![]() Lloyd Blankfein: "Streetwise"✨ | memoirleadership+4 | Lloyd Blankfein | Goldman SachsStreetwise: Getting To and Through Goldman Sachs | BrooklynHarvard | Lloyd BlankfeinGoldman Sachs+4 | — | 34m 25s | |
| 6/3/26 | ![]() Richard Louv: "Noticing"✨ | nature-deficit disordermental health+4 | Richard Louv | Last Child in the WoodsNoticing: Intimate Encounters with the Natural World | — | naturemental health+5 | — | 23m 25s | |
| 5/20/26 | ![]() Sharon McMahon: "We Are Mighty"✨ | civic educationfree speech+4 | Sharon McMahon | We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed ThingThe Small and the Mighty | — | Sharon McMahonWe Are Mighty+6 | — | 24m 12s | |
| 5/18/26 | ![]() Andrew Guthrie Ferguson: "Your Data Will Be Used Against You"✨ | privacypolicing+5 | Andrew Guthrie Ferguson | George Washington UniversityYour Data Will Be Used Against You | — | privacypolicing+7 | — | 27m 05s | |
| 5/15/26 | ![]() Admiral James Stavridis: "2084"✨ | geopoliticsfuture war+4 | James Stavridis | Elliot AckermanNATO+1 | Chinalate 21st century | Admiral James Stavridis2084+7 | — | 19m 49s | |
| 5/13/26 | ![]() Russell Muirhead: "A Lot of People Are Saying"✨ | conspiracismdemocracy+4 | Russell Muirhead | DartmouthSimplecast+2 | — | conspiracy theoriesassassination attempts+6 | — | 15m 14s | |
| 5/11/26 | ![]() Dr. Nassir Ghaemi on The Psychology of Great Leaders: The Creative Power of Mental Illness✨ | mental illnessleadership+4 | Dr. Nassir Ghaemi | A First-Rate MadnessSoul on Fire | — | mental healthleadership+8 | — | 24m 30s | |
| 5/8/26 | ![]() Susan Page: "The Queen and Her Presidents"✨ | Queen Elizabeth IIAmerican presidents+4 | Susan Page | USA TodaySimplecast+2 | United StatesGreat Britain | Queen Elizabeth IISusan Page+6 | — | 16m 27s | |
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| 5/7/26 | ![]() Robert Putnam Revisits "Bowling Alone" with The Mingle Project✨ | social isolationpolitical polarization+5 | Robert Putnam | HarvardBowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community | — | social isolationpolitical polarization+7 | — | 28m 57s | |
| 4/29/26 | ![]() Julian Zelizer: "The Presidency of Joseph R. Biden"✨ | Biden's presidencyhistorical assessment+4 | Julian Zelizer | Princeton UniversitySiriusXM+1 | — | BidenJulian Zelizer+6 | — | 21m 34s | |
| 4/27/26 | ![]() Sarah Isgur: "Last Branch Standing"✨ | Supreme Courtlegal analysis+4 | Sarah Isgur | Advisory OpinionsLast Branch Standing | — | Supreme CourtSarah Isgur+5 | — | 24m 22s | |
| 4/23/26 | ![]() Jonathan Zimmerman: "Free Speech - And Why You Should Give A Damn"✨ | free speechpolitical polarization+4 | Jonathan Zimmerman | University of PennsylvaniaFree Speech: And Why You Should Give a Damn | — | free speechpolitical activism+4 | — | 14m 30s | |
| 4/17/26 | ![]() Lanny Davis: "Finding The Third Way"✨ | politicscivility+3 | Lanny Davis | SiriusXMSimplecast+2 | — | Lanny DavisFinding the Third Way+5 | — | 42m 05s | |
| 4/15/26 | ![]() Melissa S. Kearney: "The Two-Parent Privilege"✨ | marriage trendseconomic inequality+4 | Dr. Melissa Kearney | SiriusXMSimplecast+2 | — | birth ratesmarriage+5 | — | 21m 14s | |
| 4/13/26 | ![]() Richard Louv: "Vitamin N"✨ | naturechildren+3 | Richard Louv | Last Child In The WoodsVitamin N: The Essential Guide To A Nature-Rich Life | — | naturechildren+5 | — | 17m 59s | |
| 4/10/26 | ![]() Jeffrey Sonnenfeld: "Trump's Ten Commandments"✨ | Trump leadershipmanagement principles+4 | Jeffrey Sonnenfeld | Yale UniversityTrump's Ten Commandments | — | Trumpleadership+5 | — | 22m 55s | |
| 4/8/26 | ![]() Mark Halperin & John Heilemann: "Double Down"✨ | 2012 presidential campaignpolitical strategy+3 | Mark HalperinJohn Heilemann | SiriusXMDouble Down: Game Change 2012 | — | 2012 electionMitt Romney+3 | — | 36m 50s | |
| 4/6/26 | ![]() Seth Davis: "Wooden"✨ | biographysports+5 | Seth Davis | Sports IllustratedSimplecast+2 | — | Seth DavisJohn Wooden+5 | — | 14m 49s | |
| 4/2/26 | ![]() David Pogue: "Apple"✨ | Apple historytechnology+5 | David Pogue | AppleApple: The First 50 Years | — | AppleDavid Pogue+7 | — | 25m 12s | |
| 3/16/26 | ![]() Christopher Kennedy Lawford: "What Addicts Know"✨ | addictionrecovery+3 | Christopher Kennedy Lawford | What Addicts Know | — | addictionrecovery+5 | — | 42m 21s | |
| 3/10/26 | ![]() Bob Crawford: "America's Founding Son" | Michael sits down with Bob Crawford—bassist for The Avett Brothers and avid historian—to discuss his new book, "America’s Founding Son: John Quincy Adams from President to Political Maverick. Crawford explores the remarkable life of John Quincy Adams, from his upbringing as the son of Founding Father John Adams to his presidency and, most notably, his extraordinary post-presidential career in Congress. Original air date 10 March 2026. The book was published on 10 March 2026. | — | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | ![]() Dr. Debra Soh: "Sextinction" | Let's talk about sex! Michael speaks with Dr. Debra Soh about her provocative new book, "Sextinction: The Decline of Sex and the Future of Intimacy." Despite living in an increasingly sexualized culture, Americans—especially young adults—are having less sex than ever before. Dr. Soh explores the data behind the “sex recession” and examines the cultural, technological, and biological forces driving it, from pornography and social media to shifting gender dynamics and mental health trends. Together, they discuss what this decline means for relationships, motivation, and society at large—and what parents and young people can do to reconnect in an age of digital intimacy. Original air date 3 March 2026. The book was published on 10 February 2026. | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Michael Shermer: "Truth" | Is America living in a “post-truth” era? In this episode of Book Club, Dr. Michael Shermer — founding publisher of Skeptic magazine and author of "Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Still Matters" — joins Michael for a wide-ranging conversation about belief, evidence, and critical thinking in a complicated age. Shermer addresses the recent surge of UFO and UAP claims, explaining why decades of investigation have left him unconvinced of extraterrestrial visits. From conspiracy theories and alternative facts to AI-generated deepfakes and declining trust in institutions, the discussion explores how we determine what’s real — and why skepticism remains essential. Are we more gullible than ever? Can truth survive politics, social media, and artificial intelligence? And what does healthy skepticism actually look like? A thoughtful, timely conversation about how to separate fact from fiction — and why it still matters. Original air date 12 February 2026. The book was published on 27 January 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | — | ||||||
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Chart Positions
9 placements across 6 markets.
Chart Positions
9 placements across 6 markets.
