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The Smerconish Podcast
Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds. The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.
Episodes
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60 years post-MLK's "I Have A Dream", Where are we?
On the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech at the March on Washington, Michael asks, are people judged more by the color of…
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Say Cheese: Former President Trump Gets A Mugshot
Michael offers thoughts on Former President Trump surrendering in jail in Fulton County, GA, and getting out on $200,000 bond. A big question: Why was this not…
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The Debate: Republican Rorschach Test
The first 2024 Republican primary debate had a little someone for everyone, and likely no two people saw it the same way. Michael offers his thoughts. Original…
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What happened to Rudy Giuliani?
As Rudy Giuliani surrenders in Georgia, charged in the case alleging attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, Michael wonders, what happened to…
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$200,000: Trump's Bond Order, Explained
Michael breaks down the $200,000 bond order set by a judge in Fulton County, Georgia, and the restrictions it brings against former President Trump. Original…
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How will this end?
We are at an incredible moment in time. Michael has never seen anything in like it - there is so much mystery. President Trump is facing four indictments, and…
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A Catholic couple deemed unfit for a foster care license
Michael is joined by William J. Haun, Senior Counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, which is representing a couple in Massachusetts, who was denied…
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The 14th Amendment might make Donald Trump ineligible for 2024
Part of the 14th Amendment, adopted after the Civil War, bans people who aided in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, from working for its…
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Bias is Binding: The psychology of why the indictments help Trump
Four indictments against former President Trump. But...they may not hurt him. Michael breaks down the pyschology of why the indictments help Trump. Original…
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And Georgia Makes Four: Analyzing the New Trump Indictment
Michael digs deep into the Fulton County, GA, indictment of former President Donald Trump for alleged election interference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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NYT's Adam Liptak: Trump & the 14th Amendment
The New York Times' Adam Liptak joins Michael to bat around a theory that might have some substance: whether the 14th Amendment really poses a threat to former…
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Timing the Trump trials: Part 2
We're back with the question that continues to dirty the waters of the upcoming presidential election: how will the timing of Trump's trials impact 2024?…
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Politicians: they are not like us
Provoked by a Mike Pence gaffe in a new video at the gas pump, Michael, Former Advance Man Josh King, and our listeners swap stories of politicians revealing…
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Timing the Trump trials
Political Analyst Mark Halperin is back this week to unpack the latest logistical questions around Trump's trials. Original air date 9 August 2023. Hosted by…
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The Rubenstein Doctrine
Renowned financial journalist William Cohan reports on a radical deal being drawn up on Wall Street to make peace with the Trump Indictments. Could this dream…
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In what world is Trump most vulnerable?
Michael wants to know, politically speaking, would Trump actually be more vulnerable never having been indicted? Original air date 7 August 2023. Hosted by…
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The drugs that power Silicon Valley, and thoughts from Frank Biden
Michael talks to Kirsten Grind at the Wall Street Journal on her piece "Magic Mushrooms. LSD. Ketamine. The Drugs That Power Silicon Valley." Then, he gets…
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The Menendez Brothers, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, could see freedom
Michael speaks to Mark Geragos, defense attorney for Erik & Lyle Menendez, convicted of killing their parents in 1989. The story is back in the news three-plus…
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Meet Pulitzer Prize Winning Cartoonist Jack Ohman, now drawing for The Newsletter
Pulitzer Prize winning political cartoonist Jack Ohman worked for The Sacramento Bee until he and two other cartoonists were fired by McClatchy, the paper's…
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A rare Civil War-era Lincoln letter sells for $85,000, and Michael touches it
Michael has the unique opportunity to see a previously unpublished letter sent by President Abraham Lincoln early in the Civil War when rare documents dealer…
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The World's Most Frequent Flyer: Tom Stuker has flown over 23 million miles
Meet a world traveler - thousands of times over. Tom Stuker has flown over 23 million miles. Michael hears his amazing story here. Original air date 7 July…
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On the plane to China with Joe and Hunter Biden in 2013
Mark Landler is London Bureau Chief for the New York Times, where he's worked for over three decades. In 2013, he served as the paper's White House…
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Harvard's Dr. Avi Loeb on the need for the US Government to allow scientists to access data on extraterrestrial activity
Michael welcomes Dr. Avi Loeb, the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science, and Director, Institute for Theory & Computation at Harvard University, to talk…
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Mark Halperin on the Politics of the Day
Political Analyst Mark Halperin joins to talk big ticket politics of the day, from Hunter Biden's looming charges to the likeliness of Trump showing up to the…
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5 Touchy Subjects
Michael takes on on five subjects in the news today that are all ... touchy. Israel, Aging, Families, Slavery, Jason Aldean. Original air date 25 July 2023…
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No one will win a U.S. presidential election by a landslide ever again
Michael asks at Smerconish.com today, "Putting aside the constitutional requirements, could anyone now on earth win a landslide American presidential…
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Former Governor Pat McCrory (R-NC) explains No Labels' 2024 plans
Former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, now a National Co-Chair at No Labels, joins Michael to explain the group's plans for a potential third party ticket…
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The Hunter Biden story is entirely legitimate, but does not compare to Trump story
Some outlets covered it, some did not. Michael believes the IRS whistleblowers who testified at yeterday's Hunter Biden hearing are credible, and the entire…
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Elie Honig on the impact of another federal indictment against Former President Trump
What would be the impact among Republicans of another federal indictment of Donald Trump? Michael talks to CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig. Original air…
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The Takeaways from the No Labels Town Hall
Michael offers his thoughts on a town hall conversation between Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and former Governor Jon Huntsman (R-UT). The pair are part of the No…
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Meet The FBI Profiler Who Nailed The Accused Gilgo Beach Serial Killer's Description in 2011
Michael welcomes retired FBI profiler Jim Clemente, who in 2011 described what the profile of the "Gilgo Beach Serial Killer" on New York's Long Island likely…
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To Lose Weight, Is Ozempic The Easy Way Out?
Elizabeth Bernstein writes the “Bonds: On Relationships” column for The Wall Street Journal. Michael talks to her about her latest piece "On Ozempic, and…
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How NFL Coach Jon Gruden's email led to Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder's demise
Michael talks with ESPN Senior Writer Don Van Natta, Jr., about his latest piece "'He was free and clear': How the leak of Jon Gruden's email led to the fall…
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DeSantis Fading, and will Trump debate? Talking 2024 with Mark Halperin
Michael runs through the current headlines in the 2024 presidential race with Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin, including a focus on Florida…
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Men are lost; here’s a map out of the wilderness
Michael Smerconish chat with Christine Emba, a Washington Post Columnist, on the growing popularity of misogynistic views found within online male communities…
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What a time to be talking about the climate crisis
It's hot everywhere, it is raining in many parts of the country, and much of the US is under the threat of severe weather. Time to check in with University of…
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A community wants to criminalize homelessness. Is this cruel and unusual?
A recent appellate court decision could put people experiencing homelessness on the west coast at risk of criminal fines for sleeping outside. This case was…
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Will the draft make a comeback?
Would a mandatory draft save our dwindling military? Michael and his guest, Admiral James Stavridis, explain why recruiting efforts are failing and what kind…
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Making the case for legacy admissions
Michael takes the recent SCOTUS decision on affirmative action up a notch, throwing in the question of legacy admissions. When a student applies to a…
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Psychedelics: Is President Biden open to them for mental health treatment? His brother speaks out
Michael welcomes Wall Street Journal enterprise reporter Kirsten Grind to talk about her piece "Magic Mushrooms. LSD. Ketamine. The Drugs That Power Silicon…
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Expert Analysis of the SCOTUS Affirmative Action decision with Jeffrey Selingo, author of "Who Gets In And Why"
Bestselling higher education writer Jeffrey Selingo, author of "Who Gets In And Why: A Year Inside College Admissions", joins Michael to talk about the Supreme…
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Someone isn't telling the truth about the DOJ's handling of the Hunter Biden case
New York Times reporter Glenn Thrush briefs Michael on his piece "Competing Accounts of Justice Dept.’s Handling of Hunter Biden Case." Listen to hear the…
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The Hunter Biden plea deal story has new meat on the bone
There is more information in the Hunter Biden story, with IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley speaking on CBS News, plus recent comments from Attorney General…
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The Leaked Trump Tape: Legally, very siginificant...Politically, not so much
Michael offers a commentary on the leaked audio tape of President Trump, first shared by CNN, sharing classified documents with people in a room who were not…
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Who should foot the bill for risky rescues?
Michael tackles the tough questions raised by the context of wealth in last week's unprecedented OceanGate saga. Dr. Arun Upneja, Dean & Professor at Boston…
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In The Good Old Days
Michael begs the question: how do we define the good old days? Experimental psychologist and author of science blog Experimental History Adam Mastroianni helps…
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I read the case so you don't have to: Arkansas gender-affirming care
Michael does a deep, comprehensive dive into the recent ruling in Arkansas on the medical rights of transgender youth. He details the nitty gritty of a case…
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Everything you've heard about the Hunter Biden plea deal is wrong
Michael unpacks the Hunter Biden plea deal news with past interviews and recent updates. Callers share opinions and lived experiences with addiction, the Trump…
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A Town Hall with Vivek Ramaswamy
2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy joins Michael at the historic Centre Theater in Norristown, PA for a SiriusXM Town Hall. They talk…
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Miracle in the jungle
An incredible story on how four indigineous children survived 40 days in the Amazon rain forest. Michael hears it from Eliran Arazi, PhD researcher in…
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Should race be a consideration in college admissions?
Michael previews a looming Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action in the college admissions process. Hear his analysis, which includes an important part…
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"The Great Grift" - Billions in COVID-19 relief aid was stolen or wasted
Michael welcomes Associated Press reporter Richard Lardner to talk about COVID-19 relief funds and how much of the money that came from the government to help…
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Could you be a fair and impartial juror in President Trump's trial?
A day after former President Donald J. Trump was arraigned in federal court in Miami, FL, Michael looks ahead to what the trial might look like, and how a jury…
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Should there be cameras in the courtroom with President Trump? Yes!
On the day of former President Trump's arraignment on federal charges in a Miami courtroom, Michael argues we should be able to watch it unfold live on TV…
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How a new DNA technique brought a breakthrough in the hunt for the Idaho killer
In late December 2022, investigators arrested Bryan Kohberger in connection with the murder of four University of Idaho students over a month prior. He was…
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Trump Indicted Again: The Political and Legal Analysis You Need
Michael offers his thoughts on the politics of a brand new federal indictment of former President Donald Trump as he continues on the 2024 campaign trail, and…
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Elie Honig breaks down Trump's chances of getting away
We're all eagerly awaiting the outcome of former President Trump's legal entanglements. CNN senior legal analyst and author of 'Untouchable: How Powerful…
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Mark Halperin's 16 people who will pick the next President
Not counting the candidates themselves, there are several key people to watch who could make or break their candidate's chances in the 2024 presidential race…
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We learned a lot from Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s Town Hall
Michael sits back and parses through his Town Hall conversation with 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr from yesterday. From RFK's voice, to…
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A Town Hall with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Michael sits down with 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in a Town Hall at the historic Centre Theater in Norristown, PA. Listen to…