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Comedy for the Curious with Adam Conover Jan 09, 2023

Oftentimes, when we’re ready to laugh, we’re also ready to learn. It’s a philosophy Adam Conover has relied on during his...

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The Revolutionary Samuel Adams with Stacy Schiff Jan 04, 2023

These days, we think of Sam Adams as a face on a beer bottle, but how much do we know about his role in bringing revolution to Colonial...

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Declassifying America’s Best Kept Secrets with Matthew Connelly Jan 03, 2023

What does it mean when information is classified? Who decides what information is kept from the public and what’s the process for...

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Dinners With Ruth with Nina Totenberg Dec 30, 2022

Sharon sits down with legendary NPR Legal Affairs correspondent, Nina Totenberg. Nina wrote a book–not just about her standing dinner dates...

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Finding the Man Within the Myth with Alexis Coe Dec 28, 2022

We have a tendency to regard many of our U.S. Presidents as heroes, illuminating the ways in which they shaped our nation for the good, that we...

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How the Future Shapes Our National History with Heather Cox Richardson Nov 18, 2022

Listeners regularly write in and ask to hear a conversation between Sharon and political history expert Heather Cox Richardson. That day is today!...

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Live Life in Crescendo with Cynthia Covey Haller Nov 16, 2022

What does it mean to live life in crescendo? Sharon speaks with author Cynthia Covey Haller, who shares the mantra that her late father,...

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Conservation in a Panda Costume with Ami Vitale Nov 14, 2022

National Geographic wildlife photographer Ami Vitale sits down with Sharon to talk about her adventures around the world. Ami is dedicated to...

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Brush Up on Your Boundaries with Melissa Urban Nov 11, 2022

Whole30 CEO Melissa Urban joins Sharon on the podcast for an absolute must-listen before the holiday season. But Melissa isn’t here to talk...

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Persuaders as Meaning Makers with Anand Giridharadas Nov 09, 2022

Changing our perspective about “lost causes” may be the exact thing we need to find true connection and repair our fractured...

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The History of Our Fears and Obsessions with Kate Summerscale Nov 07, 2022

Why do so many of us find dolls and clowns unnerving? Why do we react with a shriek when we see a mouse skitter across the kitchen floor? And what...

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A Man of Iron with Troy Senik Nov 04, 2022

It's time we sit down with former presidential speechwriter, Troy Senik. Troy is now the cofounder of Kite & Key Media and author of the...

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