Government Shutdown, White House Renovations, and Stoic Virtues

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