Book Club with Michael Smerconish

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Tanya Hernandez: "Racial Innocence" Oct 17, 2022

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In the wake of Latino members of the Los Angeles City Council getting caught on video making racist remarks about the black community, Michael talks with Tanya Kateri Hernandez, author of "Racial Innocence: Unmasking Latino Anti-Black Bias and the Struggle for Equality." Original air date 17 October 2022. The book was published on 23 August 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nelson DeMille: "The Maze" Oct 12, 2022

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New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille is back with a brand new novel, "The Maze." It is the 8th book in his popular John Corey series, which chronicles the character of NYPD Homicide Detective John Corey. He joined Michael on the day the book went on sale - this episode is a must-listen, for a must-read book. Original air date 11 October 2022. The book was published on 11 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ed Stack: "It's How We Play The Game" Oct 11, 2022

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Ed Stack, the son of the founder of Dick's Sporting Goods, joins Michael with his powerful memoir, "It's How We Play the Game: Build a Business. Take a Stand. Make a Difference." From his helping youth sports programs, to his controversial move of removing certain types of guns from stores, an incredible story. Original air date 9 October 2019. The book was published on 8 October 2019. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Muraresku: "The Immortality Key" Oct 05, 2022

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A quest for the holy grail - from the Ancient Greeks through today - a fascinating read on religion. Hear Michael's conversation with Brian Muraresku, author of "The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name." Original air date 9 October 2020. The book was published on 29 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.

Mike Rinder: "A Billion Years" Oct 03, 2022

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Michael talks with Mike Rinder, on his book "A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology." Rinder was Scientology’s international spokesperson, head of its Office of Special Affairs, and a member of the Board of Directors of Church of Scientology International, until he left the organization in 2007. Original air date 3 October 2022. The book was published on 27 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott Galloway: "Adrift" Sep 30, 2022

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Michael talks with NYU Business Professor Scott Galloway, author of "Adrift: America in 100 Charts." Original air date 30 September 2022. The book was published on 27 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman: "Here, Right Matters" Sep 28, 2022

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Michael's conversation with US Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (Ret.), who also served on the National Security Council, on his book "Here, Right Matters: An American Story." He is the one who decided to report a phone call that eventually led to the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Original air date 17 September 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.

Nina Totenberg: "Dinners with Ruth" Sep 26, 2022

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Michael invites NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg to the program to discuses her book, "Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships." The book is filled to the brim with funny and personal stories of the late, great Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Totenberg reminisces on some of those stories with Michael. Original air date 23 September 2022. The book was publish on 13 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nicholas Eberstadt: "Men Without Work: Post-Pandemic Edition" Sep 23, 2022

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Michael talks to Nicholas Eberstadt, who first wrote "Men Without Work" in 2016. He talks about the updated edition, "Men Without Work: Post-Pandemic Edition." Original air date 20 September 2022. The book was published on 19 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Buzz Bissinger: "The Mosquito Bowl" Sep 21, 2022

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This is one of the greatest stories you've never heard. Michael welcomes bestselling author Buzz Bissinger, author of "The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II." Original air date 20 September 2022. The book was published on 13 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.