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Here's Where It Gets Interesting

Here's Where It Gets Interesting

Sharon McMahon
Here’s Where It Gets Interesting finds the stories of America you probably haven’t heard. Host Sharon McMahon, a longtime teacher and one of today’s most influential voices, will ignite your curiosity about the fascinating stuff that wasn’t in history textbooks. She’s joined by notable thought leaders who share insights about history, culture, and politics, and inspire us to grow into more thoughtful, well-informed citizens.

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  • 377 - The Vigilantes, Episode 2

    It should have been a leisurely Saturday off work for 13-year-old Mary Phagan, who was looking forward to celebrating the Confederate Memorial Day holiday. It should have been an easy day for Leo Frank, too, who hoped to leave his job at the factory early to go to the local baseball game with his wife. It should have been a carefree day for 16-year old Grace Hicks, who was enjoying a rare day off, and waiting for her friend to join her at the parade.


    It was anything but a beautiful, joyful, restful day. 


    Mary Phagan would never make it to the parade. Grace would soon be faced with an unimaginable task. And Leo Frank? Why couldn't the police get in touch with him? What happened in the basement of the pencil factory at that grisly crime scene? And who wrote that strange note? Join us for part two of this seven-episode series, The Vigilantes.



    Host/ Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon

    Supervising Producer: Melanie Buck Parks

    Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder 

    Writers: Amy Watkin, Sharon McMahon

    Researched by: Kari Anton, Sharon McMahon, Amy Watkin, Mandy Reid, Melanie Buck Parks





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    Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 42min
  • 376 - A Conversation with Kamala Harris

    What is at stake in the upcoming presidential election? From the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, to women’s healthcare, and the economy, many voters aren't excited about a presidential rematch. Some have voiced their opinion by voting “Uncommitted” in the primary, instead of for President Biden.


    Our guest today views this election as a choice between stability, and the potential destruction of Democracy. 


    She is the first female Vice President of the United States, and today Kamala Harris joins Sharon to give direct answers to some of the tough questions, while on her Reproductive Freedoms Tour. 


    Special thanks to our guest, Vice President Kamala Harris, for joining us today. 


    Host: Sharon McMahon

    Executive Producer: Melanie Buck Parks

    Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder




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    Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 20min
  • 375 - The Vigilantes, Episode 1

    A shocking murder. A scene so brutal that the first people to find the victim couldn’t even tell what their skin color was. And a case that forever changed both the city, and the state’s legal system. 


    It was April 1913, in Atlanta, Georgia, and the city would never be the same. You may wonder why this imperative and dramatic case is not taught in history class, or how the world could have forgotten such a horrific crime that continues to have an impact more than 100 years later. 


    Join us for part one of this seven-episode series, and experience just how powerful of a motivator fear can be. 




    Host/ Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon

    Supervising Producer: Melanie Buck Parks

    Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder 

    Writers: Amy Watkin, Sharon McMahon

    Researched by: Kari Anton, Sharon McMahon, Amy Watkin, Mandy Reid, Melanie Buck Parks 





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    Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 31min
  • 374 - Infectious Generosity with Chris Anderson

    It’s the ultimate idea worth spreading: Generosity of spirit. Sharon is joined by Chris Anderson, whom you may know as the “head of TED.” As the leader and curator of TED, Chris shares why he chose this moment in time to write his book, Infectious Generosity, referring to the sea of anger that we’re living in, and the role the Internet can play – for better or for worse. Chris suggests that we all ask ourselves this question: Am I a net giver, or a net taker? What does it mean to live with the virtue of generosity? And how does mindset impact our ability to live a more generous life?


    Special thanks to our guest, Chris Anderson, for joining us today. 


    Host/ Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon

    Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder 

    Production Coordinator: Andrea Champoux  





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    Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 38min
  • 373 - Reimagining Democracy with Max Stearns

    Do you ever wonder what Democracy could look like in America? Many voters are familiar with this scene: You walk into a voting booth, review the options, and feel as though you’re voting between “the lesser of two evils.” You might worry that voting third-party is wasting a vote, but you don’t feel represented by the main candidates. Sound familiar? If you’re like the majority of Americans, you probably find yourself frustrated with the two-party system and a historically unproductive Congress. What if it didn’t have to be that way? Sharon is joined by law professor and author Max Stearns, to hear about another option: a Parliamentary Democracy. What would this look like, and how might Americans benefit by reimagining Democracy? 



    Special thanks to our guest, Max Stearns, for joining us today. 


    Host/ Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon

    Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder 

    Production Coordinator: Andrea Champoux  





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    Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 41min
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