The Preamble
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.
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Episodes (965)
Resilience: The Forced Removal of 120 Thousand Japanese Americans
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Resilience: A Country at War
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Resilience: Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor
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Resilience: The Movement of Japan in the East
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Resilience: The Patriotic Lives of the Issei and Nisei
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Resilience: Asian Immigration and the American West Coast
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How to Learn Science from a 15-Ton Jello Pool with Mark Rober
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Find Relief in the Regular Stuff with Nora McInerny
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What Makes a Great Leader Stand Out with Stephen M. R. Covey
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The U.S. and the Holocaust with Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein
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How History Can Give Us Hope with Dr. Jemar Tisby
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The Formidable Change-Makers of Women’s Suffrage with Dr. Elisabeth Griffith
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Independent State Legislature Theory Explained with Akhil Reed Amar, Part 2
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The Enduring Value of the U.S. Constitution with Akhil Reed Amar, Part 1
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Life Lessons from The Little Mermaid with Jodi Benson
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175. Daniel Boone: Finding Facts in the Folklore
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Elizabeth Monroe’s Journey from Parisian Prison to White House
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The Violence Project with Dr. Jillian Peterson
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Scandal Sells: The Rise of the American Exposé
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Hello, Dolley!: How to Become the Icon of a Nation
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How to Move Forward: Changing the Two Party System with Andrew Yang
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Freedom and the Art of Cookery
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The Widower Jefferson and the Women He Loved
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The Economic Cost of Racism with Heather McGhee
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Ben Franklin: Beyond the Squeaky Clean Reputation
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From Paris With Love: Abigail Adams Travels Abroad
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A Tale of Two Theodosias and a Well-Kept Secret
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163. The Hidden Life of Martha Washington
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162. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 17
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161. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 16
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160. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 15
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159. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 14
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158. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 13
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157. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 12
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156. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 11
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155. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 10
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154. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 9
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153. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 8
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152. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 7
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151. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 6
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150. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 5
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149. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 4
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148. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 3
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147. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 2
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146. Momentum: The Ripples Made by Ordinary People, Part 1
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The Immoral Choices of Rogues with Patrick Radden Keefe
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Legislating at the State Level with Representative Jen Schultz
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The Power of Community, Micro Actions, and Boundaries with Jenna Kutcher
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Why We Love the Things We Love with Aaron Ahuvia
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The History of Gerrymandering with Nick Seabrook
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