Press
Press
For media appearances, email press@sharonmcmahon.com.
Sharon McMahon is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Small and the Mighty and the creator of The Preamble, a daily newsletter reaching hundreds of thousands of readers.
She’s a highly sought-after thought leader, public speaker, and philanthropist, the creator of Sharon Says So, a viral social media account, and Governerds Insider, one of the largest online book clubs in the country.
Learn more about Sharon here.
Bio
By the numbers
- 2M+ followers across social platforms
- 20M+ podcast downloads
- 340K+ newsletter subscribers
- Nearly $14 million raised for charity
Notable interviews
- Vice President Kamala Harris
- Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken
- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
- Authors Andrew Ross Sorkin, Suleika Jaouad, Kristin Hannah, John Green, Isabel Wilkerson, David Grann, Adam Grant, Tara Westover, Yaa Gyasi, and Michelle Zauner
Keynote speeches
- National Governors Association Annual Meeting
- National Leadership Conference for Chief Judges of the US District Courts
- George W. Bush Presidential Center
- College campuses, nonprofit conferences, and corporate events nationwide
On air appearances
For interviews and features
Sharon is a frequent interview guest. Recent conversations have covered:
- Current events in historical context — the precedents, patterns, and people that explain the political moment
- The state of democracy, civic life, and political engagement in America
- Unsung figures from American history and the ordinary people who shaped the United States
- Civic education and civic literacy in America
- Women's history and the long arc of American political equality
- Hope, agency, and the idea that ordinary people still shape this country
- How to stay informed without burning out in a polarized news environment
Representation
Publicity/Media Requests
Kevin Walther, The Lede Company
kevin.walther@ledecompany.com
Literary agent
Richard Pine, Inkwell Literary Management
richard@inkwellmanagement.com
Speaking agent
Touring and events
Carrie Murphy, WME
cmurphy@wmeagency.com
Unscripted TV/Film
Hayley Hashemi, WME
hhashemi@wmeagency.com
Podcast agent
Travis Dunlap, WME
tdunlap@wmeagency.com
Downloads
- Headshot
- The Small and The Mighty book cover
- We Are Mighty book cover
- The Preamble logo
In the news
Guest appearances
Good Morning America
Meet ‘America’s Government Teacher’
The Daily Show
The Important Distinction Between Bias and Lies.
Armchair Expert
Sharon and Dax talk about the different types of democracies, the importance of constructively challenging other’s ideas, and how dangerous it can be to have blind allegiance to a party.
92nd Street Y, Conversation with Ken Burns
Ken Burns and Sharon discuss the ordinary Americans who form the backbone of our society
The Takeout with Major Garrett/CBS News
Major speaks with author/educator Sharon McMahon about the lessons we take away from his presidency.
The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos
In this episode, Jorge and Paola sit down with the #1 New York Times bestselling author to talk about how she has become a trusted voice for audiences trying to make sense of today’s chaotic political landscape and why her book The Small and the Mighty is bringing long-overlooked historical figures back into the spotlight, such as UCLA’s first Latina professor.
Minnesota Public Radio
Understanding immigration enforcement: A Conversation with Sharon McMahon and Dillon White