ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
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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Average audio length:
35 minutes
Guest interviews
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English
United States
515 episodes
since July 12, 2021
episodic
AUDIENCE OF THIS PODCAST 🔗
~72.40% of listeners are from United States.
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US
72.40%
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DE
13.92%
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NL
3.55%
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RO
1.72%
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PH
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BY
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CA
0.43%
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TR
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CZ
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FI
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SE
0.25%
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ID
0.21%
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BR
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NZ
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MY
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