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, 2022 • 22min
Reggie Love: "Power Forward"
Seven years ago this month, former personal aide to President Barack Obama, Reggie Love, released "Power Forward: My Presidential Education." Michael spoke with the Duke and Wharton graduate, who worked in the White House from 2009-2011, on 2 March 2015. Today, Mr. Love is a senior advisor at Apollo Global Management. The book was published on 2 February 2015.
Mar 18, 2022 • 18min
Brad Meltzer: "The Lightning Rod"
Michael welcomes best-selling author Brad Meltzer, with his new book "The Lightning Rod: A Zig and Nola Novel. Original air date 10 March 2022. The book was published on 8 March 2022.
Mar 16, 2022 • 19min
Michael Isikoff: "Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin's War on America"
Michael's conversation with investigative reporter Michael Isikoff, co-author (with David Corn) of "Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin's War on America and the Election of Donald Trump." Original air date 16 March 2018. The book was released on 13 March 2018.
Mar 14, 2022 • 27min
Mary Tillman: "Boots on the Ground by Dusk"
Michael's conversation with Mary Tillman, author of "Boots on the Ground by Dusk: My Tribute to Pat Tillman." Original air date April 2008, the book was published on 29 April 2008.
Mar 11, 2022 • 19min
Jessie Singer: "There Are No Accidents"
Michael talks with Jessie Singer, author of "There Are No Accidents: The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster—Who Profits and Who Pays the Price." Original air date 10 March 2022. The book was published on 15 February 2022.
Mar 9, 2022 • 10min
Tom Brokaw: "Boom! Voices of the Sixties"
Michael's conversation with newsman Tom Brokaw on his book "Boom!: Voices of the Sixties - Personal Reflections on the '60s and Today." Original air date 27 November 2007. The book was published on 6 November 2007.
Mar 7, 2022 • 18min
David Carr: "The Night Of The Gun"
Michael's conversation with David Carr, author of "The Night of the Gun A reporter investigates the darkest story of his life. His own." Original air date 9 September 2008. The book was published on 5 August 2008. Mr. Carr passed away in 2015.
Mar 4, 2022 • 17min
Bill Bishop: "The Big Sort"
Even though he wrote this book 14 years ago, "The Big Sort: Why the Clustering of Like-Minded America is Tearing Us Apart" by Bill Bishop remains more relevant than ever. He joined Michael to talk about it. Original air date 28 February 2022. The book was published on 7 May 2008.
Mar 2, 2022 • 15min
Joe Petro: "Standing Next To History"
Michael's December 2004 conversation with Joe Petro, author of "Standing Next to History: An Agent's Life Inside the Secret Service." The book was published on 23 December 2004.
Feb 28, 2022 • 18min
Tom Wolfe: "I Am Charlotte Simmons"
Michael's conversation from 2004 with author Tom Wolfe, on his then new book "I Am Charlotte Simmons: A Novel." The book was published on 9 November 2004.
