Apr 2, 2025
"A page turner full of 'a-ha!' moments. Encouraging. Funny. Brilliant."
- Lindsay Powers, Amazon Editor
News, politics, and history from #1 NYT-bestselling author Sharon McMahon. Breaking down government and law in straightforward ways you won’t find anywhere else. If you want clarity and context—delivered with sanity and reason—The Preamble is for you.
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Interview
My interview with Condoleezza Rice
I recently spoke with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who grew up in segregated Birmingham, Alabama, and went on to get a PhD in Political Science, became the White House National Security Advisor, Secretary of State, and she now serves as director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. We talked about America’s place in the world, why civics education is so important, and what worries her the most right now. Plus, what she thinks needs to change in Congress.
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NEW PODCAST DOCUSERIES
Stalin: Man of Steel
Here’s Where It Gets Interesting presents Stalin: Man of Steel.
This docuseries walks you through the twisted and often disturbing life of Joseph Stalin. Though he would become one of the most consequential leaders of the Soviet Union, his early life is less well-known, which is exactly the way Stalin wanted it.
We’ll uncover the secrets he tried to hide, the women he loved and lost, and the children he fathered. From the violence and poverty of his youth, to his need for murderous revenge and lust for power, this is the true story of Joseph Stalin.
How did a little mama's boy called Soso become a mass murderer?
Listen to all 9 episodes now!
GovernerdsTM Insider
I host one of the largest online book clubs and private groups, which includes so much more than reading books. Join us in the Governerds™ Insider community to get:
- Access to a private instagram account where I participate every day
- Historic deep dives on topics you’ve probably never learned
- Monthly in-depth live workshops
- Live Zoom hangouts, where I answer your questions
- The chance to hear from the authors themselves
I’ve done workshops on everything from the lives of presidents and first ladies to modern day cults.
We’ve recently spoken with Ina Garten after reading Be Ready When the Luck Happens and Adam Higginbotham about Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space.
Kind words
“Sharon McMahon has a remarkable ability to make you laugh as you learn about the unsung heroes who shaped our country. By the end of the book, you won’t just be enlightened and entertained—you’ll feel empowered by newfound confidence that you don’t need to be rich or famous to make a difference.”
- Adam Grant