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Book Club with Michael Smerconish

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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.

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Jul 8, 2026

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Michael Smerconish: "American Life in Columns" 25.04.2022

A special edition today, for the 100th Episode of Book Club with Michael Smerconish! The author featured is....Michael himself. This is his commentary talking about his most recent book, "Clowns to the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right: American Life in Columns." Original air date 31 May 2018. The book was published on 30 May 2018. Thank you for subscribing to this podcast - share it with a friend....

Christine Emba: "Rethinking Sex" 22.04.2022

Washington Post Opinions Columnist Christine Emba, with her new book "Rethinking Sex: A Provocation." Original air date 12 April 2022. The book was published on 22 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Valerie Biden Owens: "Growing Up Biden" 20.04.2022

Michael welcomes Valerie Biden Owens in studio, sister of President Joe Biden. Her new book is "Growing Up Biden: A Memoir." Original air date 18 April 2022. The book was published on 12 April 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Noah Oppenheim: "The Intellectual Devotional Modern Culture" 18.04.2022

Michael's conversation with Noah Oppenheim, who is now President of NBC News. He spoke to him in 2008 on his then-new book, co-authored with David S. Kidder, "The Intellectual Devotional Modern Culture: Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Converse Confidently with the Culturati." At the time, Oppenheim was a senior producer at The Today Show and moved over to work at the production comp...

Richard Clarke: "Artificial Intelligencia" 15.04.2022

Former Counterterrorism Czar Richard Clarke, author of the novel "Artificial Intelligencia." Original air date 14 April 2022. The book was published on 12 April 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli: "Compassionomics" 13.04.2022

Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli, Co-President/CEO of Cooper University Healthcare and associate dean of clinical affairs for Cooper Medical School at Rowan University, with Michael on his book (co-authored by Dr. Stephen Trzeciak), "Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence that Caring Makes a Difference." Fun fact: "Mazz" was Michael's first ever intern. Original air date 17 April 2019. The b...

Nelson DeMille: "The Cuban Affair" 11.04.2022

Bestselling author Nelson DeMille, who has been a guest of Michael's many times over the years, today on his book "The Cuban Affair: A Novel." Original air date 20 September 2017. The book was published on 19 September 2017. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Richard Hasen: "Cheap Speech" 08.04.2022

Michael speaks with University of California-Irvine Law Professor Rick Hasen, author of "Cheap Speech: How Disinformation Poisons Our Politics―and How to Cure It." Original air date 5 April 2022. The book was published on 8 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Benedict: "Tiger Woods" 06.04.2022

Just in time for his reappearance at The Masters, Listen to Michael's 2018 interview with Jeff Benedict, co-author (with Armen Keteyian) of "Tiger Woods." The book became a NY Times bestseller. Original air date 28 March 2018. The book was published on 27 March 2018. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Conn Iggulden: "The Dangerous Book for Boys" 04.04.2022

Michael's conversation with British author Conn Iggulden, co-author of "The Dangerous Book for Boys" from 2012. The book was published in 2005 and again in 2012. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Greg Bluestein: "Flipped" 01.04.2022

Michael talks with Atlanta Journal Constitution Reporter Greg Bluestein, author of "Flipped: How Georgia Turned Purple and Broke the Monopoly on Republican Power." Original air date 24 March 2022. The book was published on 22 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Bamberger: "The Second Life of Tiger Woods" 30.03.2022

Michael's conversation with sportswriter Michael Bamberger, author of "The Second Life of Tiger Woods." Original air date 26 March 2020. The book was published on 31 March 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Mehmet Oz: "You: The Owners Manual" 28.03.2022

Michael spoke with Dr. Mehmet Oz in 2008, for the released of an updated version of his 2005 book "YOU: The Owner's Manual: An Insider’s Guide to the Body That Will Make You Healthier and Younger." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Madeleine Albright: "Fascism: A Warning" 25.03.2022

Michael's conversation with the late Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on her New York Times Best Seller, "Facism: A Warning." Albright passed away on 23 March 2022. Original air date 17 April 2018. The book was published on 10 April 2018. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joan Biskupic: "The Chief" 23.03.2022

The book came out three years ago this week - hear Michael's conversation with Joan Biskupic, author of "The Chief: The Life and Turbulent Times of Chief Justice John Roberts." Original air date 2 April 2019. The book was published on 26 March 2019. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reggie Love: "Power Forward" 21.03.2022

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Brad Meltzer: "The Lightning Rod" 18.03.2022

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Isikoff: "Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin's War on America" 16.03.2022

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Mary Tillman: "Boots on the Ground by Dusk" 14.03.2022

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jessie Singer: "There Are No Accidents" 11.03.2022

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Brokaw: "Boom! Voices of the Sixties" 09.03.2022

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Carr: "The Night Of The Gun" 07.03.2022

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bill Bishop: "The Big Sort" 04.03.2022

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

Joe Petro: "Standing Next To History" 02.03.2022

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom Wolfe: "I Am Charlotte Simmons" 28.02.2022

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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