What is it like to transition from one of the most powerful positions in the world, to that of an ordinary citizen? Sharon is joined by presidential historian and New York Times bestselling author, Jared Cohen, to share about what happens when presidents – at the pinnacle of their prestige and influence – leave office. What can we learn about human nature an ... Show More
Aug 24
How Women Won WWII: The Confidante, Anna Rosenberg
Together, let's hear from author Christopher Gorham, whose new book, The Confidante, is the first-ever biography written about one of the United State's most powerful women: Anna Rosenberg. Join us as Christopher and Sharon share about Anna's life and contributions to the modern ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2025
Power, purpose, and the American presidency with Jared Cohen | from ReThinking with Adam Grant
What do the most powerful people in the world do after they've achieved success? Jared Cohen is a history buff and a presidential historian. His latest book, “Life After Power,” is a fascinating exploration about what seven American presidents did after leaving the most influenti ... Show More
35m 27s
Feb 2025
Power, purpose, and the American presidency with Jared Cohen (from ReThinking with Adam Grant)
What do the most powerful people in the world do after they've achieved success? Jared Cohen is a history buff and a presidential historian. His latest book, “Life After Power,” is a fascinating exploration about what seven American presidents did after leaving the most influenti ... Show More
35m 29s
Feb 2024
Diving Into Life After Power
Jared Cohen is a modern renaissance man: global security expert, leader at some of the nation’s most influential corporations, New York Times best selling author, and … collector of Presidential hair? Yes, we’re serious. In this conversation about Jared’s soon-to-be-released book ... Show More
53m 33s
Apr 2024
Conversation with Jared Cohen — The Macroeconomic Environment + Life After Power
Jared Cohen, the President of Global Affairs at Goldman Sachs and bestselling author of six books, joins Scott to discuss all sorts of topics including his research on past Presidents, geopolitical trends, and the global economy. Follow Jared on X, @JaredCohen.
Scott opens with ... Show More
59m 14s
Feb 2022
BONUS | Happy Presidents’ Day! Or … not?
Students, teachers and historians reflect on what has changed — and should change — about the way we teach presidential history today. This special episode features presidential experts Barbara Perry and Julian Zelizer, “How the Word Is Passed” author Clint Smith, and the AP gove ... Show More
26m 11s
Jul 2024
Season 3, Episode 9: Monika Wiesak, America's Last President: What the World Lost When It Lost John F. Kennedy
Send us Fan MailJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Monika Wiesak as they discuss one of America's most iconic leaders in, America's Last President: What the World Lost When It Lost John F. Kennedy. Listen in as they delve into the thrilling saga of a young, audacious visionary who ... Show More
40m 22s