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
Nov 18, 2022 • 25min
Sarah Palin: "Sweet Freedom"
Michael chats with former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin on her spirituality-focused book "Sweet Freedom: A Devotion." The book was published on 16 November 2015. Original air date 2 December 2015.
Nov 16, 2022 • 13min
Philip Rucker: "A Very Stable Genius"
Michael's conversation with Washington Post reporter Phil Rucker upon the paperback release of "A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump's Testing of America", which he co-authored with Carol Leonnig. The paperback was released on 23 February 2021. Original air date 23 February 2021.
Nov 14, 2022 • 26min
Dr. Anna Lembke: "Dopamine Nation"
Michael's conversation with Dr. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry and the Stanford University School of Medicine, on her book "Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence." Original air date 11 November 2022. The book was published on 24 august 2021.
Nov 11, 2022 • 19min
Scott Adams: "Win Bigly"
Michael's conversation with 'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams on his book "Win Bigly: Persuasion in a World Where Facts Don't Matter." Original air date 9 November 2017. The book was published on 31 October 2017.
Nov 9, 2022 • 19min
Natasha Lance Rogoff: "Muppets in Moscow"
Award-winning television producer Natasha Lance Rogoff on her book "Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia." Original air date 02 November 2022. The book was published on 17 October 2022.
Nov 7, 2022 • 18min
Matthew Ball: "The Metaverse"
Michael talks with Matthew Ball, author of "The Metaverse: And How It Will Revolutionize Everything." Original air date 1 November 2022. The book was published on 19 July 2022.
Nov 4, 2022 • 25min
Eric Motley: "Madison Park"
A conversation on achieving the American Dream, thanks to having hope and learning life lessons in the town from where he came - hear Eric Motley join Michael with his book "Madison Park: A Place of Hope." Original air date 9 February 2018. The book was published on 14 November 2017.
Nov 2, 2022 • 17min
Brian Greene: "Until t he End of Time"
How did we get here? Where might we be going? Michael welcomes Dr. Brian Greene, world-renowned physicist, to answer these questions and many more - his book is "Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe." Original air date 6 March 2020. The book was published on 18 February 2020.
Oct 31, 2022 • 33min
Richard Reeves: "Of Boys and Men"
Michael welcomes Richard Reeves, senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institute, where is the director of the Men and Boys Project. His new book is "Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It." Original air date 25 October 2022. The book was published on 27 September 2022.
Oct 28, 2022 • 18min
Neil deGrasse Tyson: "Starry Messenger"
Michael talks with astrophysicist and bestselling author Neil deGrasse Tyson, author of the new book "Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization." Original air date 27 October 2022. The book was published on 20 September 2022.
