The Life of America’s First Lady Martha Washington
Sharon explores the life of America’s first First Lady, Martha Washington, highlighting the many ways she shaped her family, the presidency, and the nation itself. Though the formal title of “First La...
18 Elo 202526min
A Personal History of the 1960s with Doris Kearns Goodwin
Imagine being a Pulitzer Prize winning presidential historian, knowing you had extraordinarily rare primary source material and Presidential memorabilia tucked away in the cellar of your own home… and...
11 Elo 202539min
America’s Constitution with Akhil Reed Amar
In a time when division often makes the headlines, what truly binds us together? Sharon sits down with Yale constitutional law professor Akhil Reed Amar to explore why the U.S. Constitution remains a ...
4 Elo 202530min
Amending the Constitution with Russ Feingold
What would it take to update the Constitution and should we try? Sharon is joined by former Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold to explore this question from his book, The Constitution in Jeopardy. Togeth...
28 Heinä 202539min
The Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket with Stephen Vladeck
With approval ratings of The Supreme Court at a historic low, what can Congress and the average American citizen do to hold the court accountable, and foster transparency? Sharon welcomes law professo...
21 Heinä 202534min
Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments with Hadley Vlahos
When we know a loved one is about to die, how can we best hold space for them in the in-between? Sharon is joined by Hadley Vlahos, RN, who has written a bestselling book, The In-Between, about her ex...
14 Heinä 202537min
Poverty In America with Matthew Desmond
We all know that poverty is an existing problem in the United States, but what does that really mean in a country with so much wealth? Sharon is joined by Matthew Desmond, Professor of Sociology at Pr...
7 Heinä 202545min
Modern Democracy with Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky
American democracy is going through a rough patch, and the Constitution, for all its brilliance, has some flaws that limit the power of majorities. So why haven’t we made any real reforms in over 50 y...
30 Kesä 202545min
