The Preamble

Sharon McMahon

The world feels complicated. The Preamble is where it starts to make sense. Hosted by Sharon McMahon — known for making sense of complex issues — she and her guests dive deep into the stories and ideas driving our future, bringing clarity and honesty to every headline. If you want real insight, bold conversation, and answers that matter, this podcast is your must-listen. Hit play, and join the movement that will shape history. An Audacy Podcast.

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The Preamble

Episodes (477)

Yesterday The State of Black History and Journalism in 2026
Mon Feb 9th If Court Orders Don’t Matter, Nothing Does, Banning Books, and How to Find Hope
Mon Feb 2nd How ICE Is Mimicking 19th Century Slave Patrols, and What AI Tech Billionaires Really Want

The Preamble

Feb 16, 2026
46½ minutes
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Simply teaching the facts in and out of the classroom has become an act of courage, and sometimes, real risk. Former history teacher Ernest Crim joins Sharon McMahon to talk about why Black history, civics, and knowing your rights are crucial to navigating power abuses, injustice, and democracy. He tells us why he keeps speaking up even when the system falls short. Plus, is reporting the facts partisan? Sharon speaks with Katie Couric about the changes in journalism over the last few years, and how polarization, paywalls, and fear of retaliation are reshaping news coverage. And be...

The Preamble

The State of Black History and Journalism in 2026

Sharon McMahon

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