Book Club with Michael Smerconish
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.
Episodes
"Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK" was first published in 1993.
"Killing the Dream : James Earl Ray and the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr." was first published in 1998.
You can hear Michael's other book interviews with Gerald Posner in Episodes #214 (God's Bankers), #222 (Pharma), #285 (Case Closed).
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In this wide ranging conversation, Larry Magid shares candid reflections about artists at their peak, surprising backstage moments, the rise and fall of careers, and the behind-the-scenes chaos that helped define some of rock’s most iconic performances.
Whether you’re a music historian, a Live Aid nostalgist, or a fan of the Philly music scene, this episode is a treasure trove of anecdotes—and a tribute to the man who spent his life...
What you'll hear in this episode:
-Why young men are struggling: friendship decline, school/labor trends, and mental health
-The case for “leaving the house”: proximity, promotions, and purpose
-Boy Scouts, shared rituals, and learning respect, discipline, and outdoor skills
-Mingling > scrolling: phones, algorithms, and the engagement economy
-Dancing as a confidence signal (and why “fearless” beats “perfect”)
-Alcohol: risks acknowledg...
Listen to Michael's original 5-part-series interview with co-author Steven Levitt from 2005 here!
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Ben Rein, PhD, is an award-winning neuroscientist, chief science officer of the Mind Science Foundation, adjunct lecturer at Stanford University, clinical assistant professor at SUNY Buffalo, and renowned science educator.
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Together, Michael and Jeffrey unpack the myths of scarcity, the pitfalls of the Common App, and the immense pressure students face in today’s admissions arms race.
If you have a student in your life considering college—or if you’ve ever wondered whether chasing elite names is truly worth it—this episode offers a fresh, practical perspective on finding the right fit.
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