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The Preamble

The Preamble

De: Sharon McMahon
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The world feels complicated. The Preamble is where it starts to make sense. Hosted by Sharon McMahon — known for making sense of complex issues — she and her guests dive deep into the stories and ideas driving our future, bringing clarity and honesty to every headline. If you want real insight, bold conversation, and answers that matter, this podcast is your must-listen. Hit play, and join the movement that will shape history. An Audacy Podcast.© 2021 Sharon McMahon 41774 Ciencia Política Mundial Política y Gobierno
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  • The Chains We Forge In Life, How Religious Is the US, and Hanukkah at the White House

    The Chains We Forge In Life, How Religious Is the US, and Hanukkah at the White House
    Dec 15 2025
    A warning to anyone engaged in demeaning rhetoric: How do you want to be remembered after you’re gone? Like Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, it’s not too late to change. Plus, Sharon is joined by political and data scientist, and stand-up comedian, Andrea Jones-Rooy for a fun discussion about data literacy. You’ll learn how to spot manipulation and political spin in headlines and news stories before they fool you. And then, when did Hanukkah become a tradition in the White House? From the first outdoor menorah lighting, to a fire emergency in the Oval Office, you’ll hear the history of the holiday in the People’s House. If you’d like to submit a question for Sharon to answer, head to ThePreamble.com/podcast – we’d love to hear from you there. And be sure to read our weekly magazine at ThePreamble.com – it’s free! Join the 350,000 people who still believe understanding is an act of hope. Credits: Host and Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon Supervising Producer: Melanie Buck Parks Audio Producer: Craig Thompson To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • How Beavers Built America, The 5 Habits of Hope, And Jackie Kennedy’s Christmas Legacy

    How Beavers Built America, The 5 Habits of Hope, And Jackie Kennedy’s Christmas Legacy
    Dec 8 2025
    Before railroads, revolutions, or even the idea of America itself, one animal with a grudge against running water built the foundations of our country. The beaver didn’t just shape rivers — it shaped history, and even sparked a war. Then Sharon talks with psychologist and author Dr. Julia Garcia, whose new book The Five Habits of Hope offers a practical way to find your way back to hope, especially when life feels heavy. Plus, how Jackie Kennedy reinvented Christmas at the White House, and began a tradition that still lives on today. If you’d like to submit a question for Sharon to answer, head to ThePreamble.com/podcast – we’d love to hear from you there. And be sure to read our weekly magazine at ThePreamble.com – it’s free! Join the 350,000 people who still believe understanding is an act of hope. Credits: Host and Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon Supervising Producer: Melanie Buck Parks Audio Producer: Craig Thompson To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 m
  • America’s Rising Sun Moment, Why You’re More Powerful Than You Think, And Memorable Moments of White House Holidays

    America’s Rising Sun Moment, Why You’re More Powerful Than You Think, And Memorable Moments of White House Holidays
    Dec 1 2025
    Even the Founding Fathers had their doubts about the future of the country, but Benjamin Franklin chose to see its promise. We’ll explain how one chair gave him the answer he was searching for. Plus, Sharon talks with philosopher Alex Madva, co-author of ⁠Somebody Should Do Something⁠, about why so many of us feel powerless, but there’s more common ground in America than we think. So what can we do about it? He’ll tell us. And the history of White House holiday traditions, from Adams to Eisenhower, complete with snow ball fights, Christmas trees with actual lit candles on them, and a terrifying Christmas Eve fire in the West Wing. If you’d like to submit a question for Sharon to answer, head to ⁠ThePreamble.com/podcast⁠ – we’d love to hear from you there. And be sure to read our weekly magazine at ⁠ThePreamble.com⁠ – it’s free! Join the 350,000 people who still believe understanding is an act of hope. Credits: Host and Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon Supervising Producer: Melanie Buck Parks Audio Producer: Craig Thompson To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sharon provides historical stories that not many people are aware of. She is a vibrant and entertaining. I look forward to consuming all her content every week.

Fun and Informative storytelling.

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Sharon is a historical savant. Her knowledge of all things history and all things random and unknown is vast and far reaching.
She’s a fascinating story teller and great at capturing the essence of those she brings back from the dead. I love being a part of her book club and I love even more listening to her podcast.

Historical savant

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Sharon is so informative and just a great person to listen to. Love her and her podcast!

Love Sharon

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I absolutely love Sharon! I've tried other podcasts and just couldn't get into them. this one I love so much I listen to while I run and I usually cannot run without music! I'm so excited every Monday to listen to her new episodes!! every story is so good and if there isn't a story it's always about how you can better your life and the way you act with others in your life!! 100/100!! I love it so much!

Everything you never knew you wanted to know!

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great podcast fill of interesting facts and amazing stories mixed with a Minnesota accent and fun guests. great job Sharon

Fun,entertaining,and educational

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