Book Club with Michael Smerconish

Book Club with Michael Smerconish

SiriusXM

Episodes 546
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Moderate
Since Jun 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every Few Days
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About This Podcast

Reading for Independent Minds. Unlike many author interviews, if Michael didn't actually read the book, you won't hear about it. If he read it, you'll hear it and you'll love it. Insights into a wide range of topics, including many titles you've probably never heard of. The perfect book is just one listen away.

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Recent Episodes

Lloyd Blankfein: "Streetwise"

Jun 05, 2026 34m

Michael sits down with former Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein to discuss his new memoir, "Streetwise: Getting To and Through Goldman Sachs." Blankfein reflects on his journey from…

Richard Louv: "Noticing"

Jun 03, 2026 23m

Listen to Michael's conversation with Richard Louv about "Last Child In The Woods" here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of…

Sharon McMahon: "We Are Mighty"

May 20, 2026 24m

Michael talks with bestselling author and educator Sharon McMahon about her new book "We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing", an illustrated companion to her hit book…

Andrew Guthrie Ferguson: "Your Data Will Be Used Against You"

May 18, 2026 27m

Michael Smerconish sits down with George Washington University law professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, author of "Your Data Will Be Used Against You: Policing in the Age of Self-Surveillance," for a…

Admiral James Stavridis: "2084"

May 15, 2026 19m

Michael welcomes retired four-star Admiral James Stavridis to discuss "2084: A Novel of Future War", the gripping finale to his bestselling trilogy co-written with Elliot Ackerman. From great power…

Russell Muirhead: "A Lot of People Are Saying"

May 13, 2026 15m

As conspiracies about whether any of the three assassination attempts on President Donald Trump were staged or not, Michael speaks with Dartmouth professor Russell Muirhead, co-author of "A Lot of…

Dr. Nassir Ghaemi on The Psychology of Great Leaders: The Creative Power of Mental Illness

May 11, 2026 24m

In this episode of Book Club with Michael Smerconish, Michael speaks with psychiatrist and author Dr. Nassir Ghaemi about the surprising connection between mental illness and exceptional leadership.…

Susan Page: "The Queen and Her Presidents"

May 08, 2026 16m

Michael welcomes USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page to discuss her bestselling book "The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History." From Ronald Reagan’s close…

Robert Putnam Revisits "Bowling Alone" with The Mingle Project

May 07, 2026 28m

Visit The Mingle Project, and watch this in Episode #27 of The Mingle Project on YouTube. The Mingle Project is Michael's mission to restore civility and compromise to our public discourse. For three…

Julian Zelizer: "The Presidency of Joseph R. Biden"

Apr 29, 2026 21m

Michael welcomes Princeton University professor and historian Julian Zelizer with "The Presidency of Joseph R. Biden: A First Historical Assessment", a new collection of essays examining Biden’s…

Sarah Isgur: "Last Branch Standing"

Apr 27, 2026 24m

Michael sits down with legal analyst and Advisory Opinions host Sarah Isgur to discuss her best-selling book "Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's…

Jonathan Zimmerman: "Free Speech - And Why You Should Give A Damn"

Apr 23, 2026 14m

Michael Smerconish speaks with University of Pennsylvania historian Jonathan Zimmerman about "Free Speech: And Why You Should Give a Damn," co-authored with Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Signe…

Lanny Davis: "Finding The Third Way"

Apr 17, 2026 42m

Michael Smerconish sits down with longtime political insider Lanny Davis to discuss his book "Finding the Third Way: Lessons in the Politics of Civility from My Journey through History." Through…

Melissa S. Kearney: "The Two-Parent Privilege"

Apr 15, 2026 21m

As U.S. birth rates hit record lows, Michael talks with economist Dr. Melissa Kearney, author of "The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind" about the…

Richard Louv: "Vitamin N"

Apr 13, 2026 17m

Ten years ago this week, Michael sat down with "Last Child In The Woods" author Richard Louv to explore the growing disconnect between children and the natural world—and why it matters more than…

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld: "Trump's Ten Commandments"

Apr 10, 2026 22m

Michael sits down with Yale University's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld to discuss his bestselling book "Trump's Ten Commandments: Strategic Lessons from the Trump Leadership Toolbox." Drawing on decades of…

Mark Halperin & John Heilemann: "Double Down"

Apr 08, 2026 36m

From the archives from November of 2013, we revisit two revealing conversations with John Heilemann and Mark Halperin, co-authors of "Double Down: Game Change 2012," offering a behind-the-scenes look…

Seth Davis: "Wooden"

Apr 06, 2026 14m

Michael Smerconish sits down with Sports Illustrated senior writer Seth Davis to discuss his acclaimed biography "Wooden: A Coach’s Life." Davis offers a nuanced portrait of legendary UCLA coach John…

David Pogue: "Apple"

Apr 02, 2026 25m

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Christopher Kennedy Lawford: "What Addicts Know"

Mar 16, 2026 42m

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Book Club with Michael Smerconish have?

Book Club with Michael Smerconish has published 546 episodes since June 2021, covering topics in Arts, Books.

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Book Club with Michael Smerconish is currently moderate with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 19m.

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