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
Sep 14, 2021 • 10min
Tal Ben-Shahar: "Happiness Studies"
Cofounder of Happiness Studies Academy Tal Ben-Shahar with Michael on his new book "Happiness Studies: An Introduction." Originally aired 3 September 2021. Book published on 5 July 2021.
Sep 10, 2021 • 25min
Rob O'Neill: "The Operator"
Michael's conversation with Rob O'Neill on his book "The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama Bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior." Original air date 5 May 2017. The book was published on 25 April 2017.
Sep 7, 2021 • 22min
Michael Sandel: "The Tyranny of Merit"
Harvard University Professor Michael Sandel, author of "The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good?" with Michael Smerconish. Original Air Date 24 September 2020. The book was published on 15 September 2020
Sep 3, 2021 • 18min
Roger Bennett: "Reborn in the USA"
Michael sits down with culture and soccer commentator Roger Bennett, author of "Reborn in the USA: An Englishman's Love Letter to His Chosen Home." Original air date 25 August 2021. The book was published on 29 June 2021.
Aug 31, 2021 • 24min
David McCullough: "1776"
Michael's conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning author David McCullough, with his then-new book "1776." Original air date May 2005. The book was published on 24 May 2005.
Aug 27, 2021 • 17min
Gary Ginsberg: "First Friends"
Michael sits down with Gary Ginsberg, author of "First Friends: The Powerful, Unsung (And Unelected) People Who Shaped Our Presidents." Original air date 19 August 2021. The book was published on 6 July 2021.
Aug 24, 2021 • 27min
Pat Buchanan: "Nixon's White House Wars"
In this trip to the archives, Pat Buchanan, White House speechwriter and advisor for presidents Nixon, Ford, and Reagan, joins Michael for a conversation about his book "Nixon's White House Wars: The Battles That Made and Broke a President and Divided America Forever." Original air date and book publication date 9 May 2017.
Aug 20, 2021 • 29min
Jon Dorenbos: "Life is Magic"
This is a special one. Former Philadelphia Eagles long snapper and magician Jon Dorenbos joins Michael Smerconish for a deep dive into forgiveness, healing, and a room full of decks of cards. Original air date 17 August 2021.
Aug 17, 2021 • 17min
Roger Stone: "Stone's Rules: How to Win at Politics, Business, and Style"
Michael Smerconish talks with the one and only Roger Stone about his book "Stone's Rules," his guiding principles during a truly singular career. Original air date 5 May 2018. Book published 8 May 2018.
Aug 13, 2021 • 18min
Chris Matthews: "This Country"
Former MSNBC Hardball Host Chris Matthews with his new book "This Country: My Life in Politics and History" speaking with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 12 August 2021. Book published 1 June 2021.
