Episode

Christopher Kennedy Lawford: "What Addicts Know"

Podcast: Book Club with Michael Smerconish
Published: Mar 16, 2026
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Michael sits down with Christopher Kennedy Lawford to discuss "What Addicts Know: 10 Lessons from Recovery to Benefit Everyone." In this candid 2014 conversation, Lawford reflects on addiction, recovery, family tragedy, and the lessons recovery can offer far beyond substance abuse. The episode also features listener calls on alcoholism, marijuana, moderation, and the path to healing. The book was published in 2014. Original air date 23 January 2014.