Join us on Here's Where It Gets Interesting today as we dive into the First Ladyship of Elizabeth Monroe. As the reserved wife of 5th President, James Monroe, Elizabeth added a more formal feel to entertaining in the White House. She was raven-haired and regal, and kept the public at arms length, which wasn’t always a popular decision. She modeled her social ... Show More
Mar 23
America at 250: Staying Hopeful, plus Saying No in a World That Demands Yes
Are we heading toward a second civil war? No, but what might happen could still be unsettling. Sharon has an honest conversation with YouTube civics creator Mr. Beat about radicalization, propaganda, and why there’s a difference between optimism and hope. Plus, in a culture that ... Show More
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Mar 19
Welcome to Becoming You with Suzy Welch
Here on The Preamble, we look for the historical context and the factual clarity behind the headlines because we know that understanding the "why" helps us navigate the "what." But as we look at the big stories driving our future, we can’t ignore the smaller, quieter stories happ ... Show More
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Mar 16
Condoleezza Rice on Democracy, Patriotism, and Why She Still Has Hope
Sharon tells us why sugarcoating history doesn’t help any of us. Truly loving your country means acknowledging the not-so-great and even horrible moments of its past. Plus, Condoleezza Rice was banned from restaurants and movie theaters as a child because of the color of her skin ... Show More
42m 33s
Sep 2022
Elizabeth II, une vie sous le sceau du devoir
<p>Depuis leur naissance, plus de 80% des citoyens du Royaume-Uni n’ont connu qu’elle sur le trône. C’est donc dans le plus grand deuil qu’une nation quasi toute entière s’apprête, pour la première fois, à voir la couronne se poser sur une autre tête que celle, si familière, d’<a ... Show More
24m 37s
Sep 2022
Queen Elizabeth II: A 70 Year Reign
<p>Queen Elizabeth II appointed 15 Prime Ministers and witnessed 18 general elections, 13 government referendums, three minority governments, and one coalition.</p><br><p>Each Prime Minister enormously valued her experience and wisdom in their meetings with her.</p><br><p>From Wi ... Show More
33m 35s
Dec 2023
JFK Special 4. | How Jackie O Defined An Era
<p>If the Kennedy's were America's first royal family, then Jackie was its queen.</p><br><p>She was a style icon who, alongside her husband and president JFK, symbolised a fresh hopeful start in post-war America.</p><br><p>And then on 22nd November 1963, the unimaginable happened ... Show More
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