Book Club with Michael Smerconish

Michael's interview with Senator Harris Wofford, author of "Of Kennedys And Kings: Making Sense of the Sixties." The late Senator passed away in January 2019. This interview was conducted on 5 June 2008. The book was published in 1980. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael's conversation with Philadelphia Inquirer Columnist Mike Sielski, on his book "The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality." Original air date 12 January 2022. The book was published on 11 January 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's conversation with Stephanie Land, author of "Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive." The book is the basis for a Netflix series that launched in the Fall of 2021. Original Air Date 6 February 2019. The book was published on 22 January 2019. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael talks with UPenn's Dr. Brian Rosenwald, author of "Talk Radio’s America: How an Industry Took Over a Political Party That Took Over the United States." Original air date 13 August 2019. The book was published on 13 August 2019. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael speaks with Stephen Marche, on his book "The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future." Original air date 6 January 2022. The book was published on 4 January 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's conversation with the late Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) with his then new book "The Good Fight: Hard Lessons from Searchlight to Washington." Original air date 8 May 2008. The book was published on 1 May 2008. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael sits down with Danny Goldberg with his new book "Bloody Crossroads 2020: Art, Entertainment, and Resistance to Trump." Original air date 22 December 2021. The book was published on 2 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael's conversation with Janny Scott on her book "The Beneficiary: Fortune, Misfortune, and the Story of My Father." Original air date 3 October 2019. The book was published on 16 April 2019. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, on her new novel, "State of Terror" co-written with Louise Penny. Original air date 16 December 2021. The book was published on 12 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael's conversation with historian Jon Meacham, on his book "Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush." Original airdate 11 November 2015. The book was published on 10 November 2015. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael sits down with James Andrew Miller, author of "Tinderbox: HBO's Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers." Original air date 3 December 2021. The book was published on 23 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael spoke with longtime Philadelphia news anchor Larry Kane in 2007 on the re-release of his book "Ticket To Ride: Inside the Beatles' 1964 and 1965 Tours That Changed the World" the same week Kane interviewed Yoko Ono, widow of John Lennon. The book was originally published in 2003. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Best-selling author James Patterson speaks about his latest Alex Cross Thriller, "Fear No Evil" with Michael. Original air date 1 December 2021. The book was published on 22 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael's conversation with then-Senator Joe Biden, who was on the presidential campaign trail when his memoir "Promises to Keep" was released on 31 July 2007. This Interview aired in August 2007. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael's conversation with Alexandra Zapruder, granddaughter of Abraham Zapruder, who caught the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on tape on 22 November 1963. Her book is "Twenty-Six Seconds: A Personal History of the Zapruder Film." Original air date 19 December 2016. The book was published on 15 November 2016. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Vandemoer, former Stanford University sailing coach, with Michael Smerconish, on his book "Rigged Justice: How the College Admissions Scandal Ruined an Innocent Man's Life." Original air date 29 October 2021. The book was published on 28 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael's conversation with Buzz Bizzinger, author of "Friday Night Lights" and Peter Berg, director of the movie by the same title. This aired on WPHT on 1 October 2004, one week before the movie was released. Michael's late father was also a part of this conversation, one not to miss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael sits down with Cappy McGarr, co-creator of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, author of the new book "The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous: Stories from the Kennedy Center, the White House, and Other Comedy Venues." Original air date 9 November 2021. The book was published on 28 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael's conversation with WIRED Editor Steven Levy. This conversation about his book "Facebook: The Inside Story" was recorded in front of an audience at the Philadelphia Free Library on 26 February, 2020. The book was published on 25 February, 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Liara Roux, a sex worker and advocate for the profession in New York City, joins Michael with her memoir, "Whore of New York." Original air date 1 November 2021. The book was published on 12 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael's conversation with legendary NFL quarterback Joe Namath, on his then-new book "Namath." Original air date 22 November 2006. The book was published on 24 October 2006. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael sits down with Atlantic Senior Editor Ron Brownstein, author of "Rock Me on the Water: 1974-The Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television, and Politics." Original air date 23 March 2021. The book was published on 23 March 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael's conversation with Retired Admiral William McRaven, on his then-new book "Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World." Original air date 10 October 2017. The book was published on 4 April 2017. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former presidential candidate, former NYC mayoral candidate, and now former democrat (newly independent) Andrew Yang with his new book "Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy." Original air date 15 October 2021. The book was published on 5 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael's conversation with best-selling author Eric Larson, author of "The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz." Original air date 9 July 2020. The book was published on 25 February 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael speaks with E Street Band Member (and fellow SiriusXM host) Stevie Van Zandt, with his new book "Unrequited Infatuations: A Memoir." Original air date 14 October 2021. The book was published on 28 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael's conversation with James Mitchell, author of "Enhanced Interrogation: Inside the Minds and Motives of the Islamic Terrorists Trying To Destroy America." Original air date 13 December 16. The book was published on 29 November 2016. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael speaks with former White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham, author of "I'll Take Your Questions Now: What I Saw In The Trump White House." Original air date 6 October 2021. The book was published on 5 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While on the presidential campaign trail in 2018, Former CO Gov. John Hickenlooper stopped by to speak with Michael in Philadelphia, about his memoir, "The Opposite of Woe: My Life in Beer and Politics." Original Air Date 30 November 2018. The book was published on 24 May 2016. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Robert Costa, co-author (with Bob Woodward) of "PERIL" with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 29 September 2021. The book was published on 21 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Smerconish with Mark Weinberg, author of "Movie Night with the Reagans." Original air date 28 February 2018. The book was published on 27 February 2018. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New York Times Pulitzer Prize Winner David Phillips with his book "Alpha: Eddie Gallagher and the War for the Soul of the Navy SEALs." Original air date 22 September 2021. The book was published on 24 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Jean Twenge speaks with Michael about her book "iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us." Original air date 28 August 2017. The book was published on 22 August 2017. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Washington Post columbist George Will with Michael on his book "American Happiness and Discontents: The Unruly Torrent, 2008-2020." Original air date 16 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JD Vance with his book "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis" with Michael Smerconish. Original Air Date 15 July 2016. The book was published on 28 June 2016. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael speaks with CNN National Security Analyst Peter Bergen, author of "The Rise and Fall of Osama Bin Laden: The Biography." Original air date 4 August 2021. The book was published on 3 August 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael's conversation with Lord Jeffrey Archer, author of the best seller "Heads You Win: A Novel." Original airdate 8 November 2018. Book published on 6 November 2018. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael speaks with CNN's Jake Tapper about his novel "The Devil May Dance." Original air date 28 May 2021. The book was published on 11 May 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former top aide to President Obama, David Axelrod with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 19 February 2015. The book was published on 10 February 2015. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael sits down with Washington Post reporters Carol D. Leonnig & Philip Rucker on their book "I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year." Original air date 21 July 2021. The book was published on 20 July 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.