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Mentioned in 16 episodes
The Small and the Mighty
Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement
Book • 2024
In *The Small and the Mighty*, Sharon McMahon highlights the stories of ordinary Americans who, through their courage and resilience, shaped the course of American history.
The book features a diverse cast of characters, including a woman riding a white horse down Pennsylvania Avenue, a young boy detained at a Japanese incarceration camp, and a formerly enslaved woman on a mission to reunite with her daughter.
McMahon’s thorough research and engaging storytelling bring these untold histories to light, emphasizing that anyone, regardless of background, can make a significant impact on the nation’s future.
The book features a diverse cast of characters, including a woman riding a white horse down Pennsylvania Avenue, a young boy detained at a Japanese incarceration camp, and a formerly enslaved woman on a mission to reunite with her daughter.
McMahon’s thorough research and engaging storytelling bring these untold histories to light, emphasizing that anyone, regardless of background, can make a significant impact on the nation’s future.
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Mentioned in 16 episodes
Mentioned by 

as a book he read in October 2024, featuring vignettes of lesser-known historical figures.


Cal Newport

2,223 snips
Ep. 325: Simple Focus Protocols
Recommended by 

as a tremendously inspiring and empowering book.


Adam Grant

134 snips
ReThinking: Reimagining the US political system with Sharon McMahon
Mentioned by 

as an example of justice, discussing her book about unsung Americans.


Ryan Holiday

116 snips
The Four Stoic Virtues | Real-Life Role Models to Inspire You
Recommended by 

as a book that inspired him and widened his horizons about where he lives.


Ryan Holiday

85 snips
Wisdom in the Face of Censorship | Sharon McMahon and Ryan Holiday
Mentioned by 

as a source of inspiration and empowerment, highlighting its funny and inspiring stories.


Adam Grant

50 snips
Reimagining the US political system with Sharon McMahon
Mentioned by 

as a book about 12 ordinary Americans who made a difference.


Ryan Holiday

31 snips
Sharon McMahon on How We Can All Be Change-Makers
Mentioned by 

as a book about 12 ordinary Americans who did extraordinary things.


Ryan Holiday

23 snips
Sharon McMahon on The Unsung Americans Who Altered the Course of History
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, referring to a story from the book about Septima Clark.

Aubrey Chavez

23 snips
Why We Love Conspiracy Theories: A Conversation with Sharon McMahon


Sharon McMahon

21 snips
How To Feel Less Enraged And Hopeless When You Consume The News | Sharon McMahon
Mentioned by 

and his family as an inspiring book about ordinary Americans who made a difference.


Ryan Holiday

20 snips
How To Raise Hopeful Kids | Ryan Holiday and Sharon McMahon
Mentioned as a conversation that will be shared next week about unsung Americans who changed the course of history.

16 snips
Myth Making in America: Hajar Yazdiha
Recommended by Caitlin Schuss for its inspiring stories of Americans who changed history.

14 snips
636: America’s Government Teacher on Hope & Resilience with Sharon McMahon
Mentioned as 

's debut book, which became an instant number one Amazon and New York Times bestseller.


Sharon McMahon

221: Unabridged Interview: Sharon McMahon
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when introducing 

, the author of the New York Times bestselling book.

Esau Mccaulley


Sharon McMahon

Charlie Kirk & Political Violence with Sharon McMahon and Justin Giboney
Mentioned for its inspiring stories about the civil rights movement, although criticized for its hectoring tone.

Mid-length Non-fiction Book Reviews: Volume 3
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as the author's new book.

Dax Shepard

Sharon McMahon (law and government teacher)
Mentioned by 

as 

's new book.


Srini Rao


Sharon McMahon

Sharon McMahon | Navigating Social Dynamics in Education
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to improve history knowledge about America.

Erica Mandy

Special Edition: Proud to Be American... But How Well Do You Know America?
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as the upcoming book to be discussed in Season 5.

Amy McPhee

Fierce Self-Compassion - with Dr. Kristin Neff