The Preamble
The Preamble Podcast
Government Shutdown, White House Renovations, and Stoic Virtues
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Government Shutdown, White House Renovations, and Stoic Virtues

Sharon kicks off The Preamble with Ryan Holiday to explore how Stoic wisdom applies today, and answers your most pressing questions, from the government shutdown to ICE’s controversial tactics.

Welcome to the very first episode of The Preamble!

Sharon kicks things off with a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Ryan Holiday to chat about his new book, Wisdom Takes Work. Ryan shares how reading can be a superpower, allowing us to “communicate with the dead” and learn from those who came before us. And, he explains what you can do to become more wise today.

Plus, Sharon answers your most pressing questions from today’s headlines:

  • The ongoing U.S. government shutdown

  • The delay in swearing-in Rep. Adelita Grijalva

  • Demolition of the White House’s East Wing

  • ICE’s controversial immigration enforcement tactics 

Credits:

Host and Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon

Supervising Producer: Melanie Buck Parks

Audio Producer: Craig Thompson

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