Book Club with Michael Smerconish
SiriusXM
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Aug 29, 2022 • 25min
Senator Patrick Leahy: "The Road Taken"
Michael speaks with Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), currently Senate President Pro Tempore, and the upper chamber's longest-serving member. His new book is "The Road Taken: A Memoir." Original air date 29 August 2022. The book was published on 23 August 2022.
Aug 26, 2022 • 47min
Charlie Crist: "The Party's Over"
Michael's conversation, then in front of a studio audience, with former FL Governor Charlie Crist, author of "The Party's Over: How the Extreme Right Hijacked the GOP and I Became a Democrat." Original air date 6 February 2014. The book was published on 4 February 2014.
Aug 24, 2022 • 24min
Shaylyn Romney Garrett: "The Upswing"
Shaylyn Romney Garrett, co-author (with Robert Putnam) of "The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again." Original air date 24 August 2022. The book was published on 13 October 2020.
Aug 22, 2022 • 23min
Danny Zelisko: "All Excess"
Michael's conversation with longtime concert promoter Danny Zelisko, author of "All Exce$$: Occupation Concert Promoter." Original air date 7 May 2021. The book was published on 1 January 2021.
Aug 19, 2022 • 18min
Michael D'Antonio: "The Shadow President"
Michael's conversation with Michael D'Antonio, co-author (with Peter Eisner) of "The Shadow President: The Truth About Mike Pence." Original air date 28 August 2018. The book was published on 28 August 2018.
Aug 17, 2022 • 18min
Erin Brockovich: "Superman's Not Coming"
Michael's conversation with activist Erin Brockovich on her book "Superman's Not Coming: Our National Water Crisis and What We the People Can Do About It." Original air date 9 September 2020. The book was published on 25 August 2020.
Aug 15, 2022 • 18min
John Bowe: "I Have Something to Say"
Award-winning journalist John Bowe on his book, "I Have Something to Say: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking in an Age of Disconnection." Original air date 11 August 2020. The book was published on 11 August 2020.
Aug 12, 2022 • 19min
Kyle Petty: "Swerve Or Die"
Racing superstar Kyle Petty with his memoir "Swerve or Die: Life at My Speed in the First Family of NASCAR Racing." Original air date 10 August 2022. The book was published on 9 August 2022.
Aug 10, 2022 • 25min
Morton Kondracke: "Jack Kemp"
Michael's conversation with Morton Kondracke, co-author of "Jack Kemp: The Bleeding-Heart Conservative Who Changed America." Original air date 30 September 2015. The book was published on 29 September 2015.
Aug 8, 2022 • 19min
Beck Dorey-Stein: "From The Corner Of The Oval"
Michael's conversation with Beck Dorey-Stein, former stenographer to President Obama. Her book is "From the Corner of the Oval: A Memoir." Original air date 28 July 2018. The book was published on 10 July 2018.
