
Book Club with Michael Smerconish
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 21, 2023 • 22min
Jonathan Allen & Amie Parnes: "HRC"
Michael's conversation with Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes upon the release of their bestseller "HRC: State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton." Original air date 19 February 2014. The book was published on 11 February 2014.

Mar 17, 2023 • 24min
Gerald Posner: "Pharma"
Michael's conversation with Gerald Posner, when his book was released right at the start of the pandemic, "Pharma: Greed, Lies, and the Poisoning of America." Original air date 13 March 2020. The book was published on 10 March 2020.

Mar 15, 2023 • 16min
Scott Kupor: "Secrets of Sand Hill Road"
Michael speaks with venture capitalist Scott Kupor, author of "Secrets of Sand Hill Road: Venture Capital and How to Get It." Original air date 17 June 2019. The book was published on 4 June 2019.

Mar 13, 2023 • 23min
Jim Cramer: "Get Rich Carefully"
"Get Rich Carefully." Good advice from CNBC host Jim Cramer who joined Michael for a special in-studio appearance in New York City with his book. Original air date 9 January 2014. The book was published on 31 December 2013.

Mar 10, 2023 • 20min
D.L. Hughley: "How Not To Get Shot"
Michael welcomes comedian, actor, activist and New York Times-bestselling author D.L. Hughley with his book "How Not to Get Shot: And Other Advice From White People." Original air date 3 July 2018. The book was published on 26 June 2018.

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Mar 8, 2023 • 22min
Ginni Rometty: "Good Power"
Michael welcomes former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty with her new book "Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World." Original air date 7 March 2023. The book was published on 7 March 2023.

Mar 6, 2023 • 17min
Michael Moss: "Salt Sugar Fat"
Michael speaks with Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Moss upon the release of the paperback version of "Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us." Original air date 13 February 2014. The paperback version was released on 18 February 2014, the book was originally published on 26 February 2013.

Mar 2, 2023 • 18min
Joby Warrick: "Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS"
Michael talks with Joby Warrick, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his book "Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS." Original air date 7 October 2015. The book was published on 29 September 2015.

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Feb 27, 2023 • 16min
Amy Chua & Jed Rubenfeld: "The Triple Package"
Join Yale professors Amy Chua, known for her work on cultural success, and Jed Rubenfeld, her collaborator on the dynamics of cultural groups in America, as they explore their compelling concept of the 'triple package'. They dive into how a mix of superiority complex, impulse control, and insecurity drives success in certain communities. The discussion also touches on the effects of globalization on cultural identity, the unique challenges faced by immigrant families, and how cultural values influence perceptions of achievement in today's world.

Feb 24, 2023 • 20min
Gerald Posner: "God's Bankers"
An expose of the Vatican using what the New York Times called "exhaustive research techniques," - "God's Bankers: A History of Money and Power at the Vatican" by Gerald Posner. Michael talks to him about his powerful book on a powerful institution. Original air date 3 February 2023. The book was published on 3 February 2023.