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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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Criminal Charges For Former President Trump Likely: Could This Derail A 2024 Run?
NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos breaks down the legal aspects of a possible indictment of former President Trump in connection with alleged hush money…
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If You Ain't First, You're Last: Learn About State "Sore-Loser" Election Laws
Should candidates who lose in a primary be permitted to run in the same general election as an independent or third party? Michael asks this question today and…
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New January 6th US Capitol Footage: Michael's Take on Tucker's Take
Michael parses through Tucker Carlson's presentation on FOX News of the security video footage from January 6th at the US Capitol, which was exclusively given…
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Can Ukraine and Russia Reach a Peace Agreement...Now? Admiral James Stavridis Says...
Admiral (Ret.) James Stavridis talks about the latest in the Ukraine-Russia War, and whether now is the time to start peace negotiations. Original air date 7…
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There's Much More To Know About FOX News And Dominion's Defamation Suit
Michael expands on new information that has come to light in the case of Dominion Voting Systems suing FOX for defamation over the 2020 election outcomes…
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Long Time Listener, First Time Caller: The Rules Of Calling Michael Smerconish
Michael offers a fun commentary on how to call in to his radio program, in response to a piece written by a listener at Smerconish.com. Original air date 3…
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He Visited Disneyland Every Day for 2,995 Consecutive Days. Yes, That's Over 8 Years of Daily Visits.
Michael talks to Jeff Reitz, who is now a Guinness Book of World Records holder for the longest daily streak of visits to Disneyland. Original air date 2 March…
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She is Gracious, Witty, and Extroverted: Who Did Michael Meet?
Michael tells a tale of his mid-week visit to Washington, DC, and met a Member of Congress. But who? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Rupert's Revelations: Michael's Take
Michael offers thoughts on the revelations in a public legal filing that Fox Corporation Chairman Rupert Murdoch acknowledged that Fox News hosts endorsed…
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Scott Adams Faces "The Muzzle Meter"
"Dilbert" comic strip creator Scott Adams recently described black people as members of “a hate group” from which white people should “get away.” Should…
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Despite What Americans Think, Gallup Finds Russians Are Optimistic About Their Economy
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Mohamed Younis joins Michael on their latest polling in Russia, summarized in their piece "Sanctions Fail to Sour Russians' Outlook on…
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The Dangers of A.I. Come to Light: The engineer fired by Google for saying its A.I. was "sentient" checks in
Michael talks to Blake Lemoine, an engineer who was fired by Google in July 2022 for saying publicly that the company's "LaMDA" A.I. was "sentient." Michael…
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President Biden vs President Putin: "A Tale Of Two Speeches," Admira l James Stavridis Says
Retired Admiral James Stavridis, now Vice Chair, Global Affairs and Managing Director of The Carlyle Group, and Chair of Rockefeller Foundation Board of…
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Placing Bets and Winning Money on Political Outcomes: A Conversation with PredictIt founder John Aristotle
Does the market know better than the pundit class? Should we be able to wager on elections in America, just like we wager on sports? Michael talks with the…
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President's Day Special: Michael's Interviews With Past Commander-in-Chiefs
Michael has interviewed several US presidents during his career. In this episode, he goes back and listens to his conversations with Jimmy Carter, George H.W…
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He Lost His Wife On 9/11, But Now Says It's Time For Plea Deals For Defendants At Guantanamo
Michael talks to former US Solicitor General Ted Olson, who's wife was killed in the September 11th, 2001 Attacks, about his call for the cases of the…
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A Very Convincing Case That George Santos' Marriage Was A Sham
Meet Malcolm Lazin, an LGBTQ rights activist and former federal prosecutor. He filed a letter with congressional ethics watchdogs requesting an investigation…
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It's Dangerous, But Let's Still Research It: Dr. Michael Mann on 'Solar Geoengineering'
'Solar Geoengineering' has been brought up recently as a solution to combat climate change. But, what is it, and are its potential rewards worth the risks?…
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She Was California's Acting Surgeon General, And Has Bipolar Disorder
Michael speaks with Dr. Devika Bhushan, a pediatrician who served as California's acting Surgeon General, about her journey with Bipolar Disorder, and her work…
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What's With All These Unidentified Flying Objects? Understanding UFO's With National Security Expert Richard Clarke
Although UFO sightings have been prominent in American culture for decades, we could be in the midst of an Unidentified Flying Object-resurgence as the USA has…
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From the Archives, an Incredible Storyteller: Michael's 2010 Interview with NFL Films President Steve Sabol
Ahead of this weekend's football game, listen to a great storyteller in this episode. From February 2010, just ahead of Superbowl 44, Michael spoke with the…
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Michael Talks About Michael Cohen....Michael Cohen Reacts
Michael Smerconish chats with Michael Cohen, a lawyer who formally worked under Donald Trump, as the two discuss Trump's controversies and legal issues…
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42, 58, 4 and 80: The Numbers You Need To Know About The State Of The Union
Michael offers his thoughts on President Biden's State of the Union address, focusing on four particular numbers you need to know. Plus, the awkward presence…
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Adm. James Stavridis on Shooting Down The Balloon, and Being Too Timid In Ukraine
Retired Admiral James Stavridis, in his weekly conversation with Michael, weighs in on the Chinese Balloon and the latest in Ukraine, including whether the US…
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Michael's Dinner with Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf, who served as President of Pakistan from 2001-2008, passed away on 5 February 2023. He once came to Michael's house for dinner. It's a…
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A Peleton Intervention with Smerconish.com Intern & CEO Erik X
Erik X, the (unofficial) CEO and Intern at Smerconish.com, calls Michael out on how he interacts with Peleton after catching a glimpse on Instagram, of Michael…
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"I'm The 'Get It Done Guy'" - White House Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu on Implementing the $1.2T Infrastructure Bill
White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, former Mayor of New Orleans, joins Michael to talk about investing in…
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Nikki Haley Is In, Plus Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump: A Conversation on 2024 with Mark Halperin
Wide World of News Political Analyst Mark Halperin offers insight on the latest on the Republican 2024 presidential race. Original air date 1 February 2023…
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A Provocative Take On The APA's New Guidelines On Treating Kids With Obesity
Michael talks with Virginia Sole-Smith about her NY Times Op-Ed "Why the New Obesity Guidelines for Kids Terrify Me." Smith is the author of "The Eating…
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Longtime National Security Official Richard Clarke Offers Expertise on Classified Documents
A conversation on classified materials with Richard Clarke, who served for 30 years in national security policy roles, and 10 years in the White House National…
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Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) on Classified Documents, President Biden, Religion in Congress, and Tyre Nichols
Senator Chris Coons joins Michael in studio for a wide-ranging conversation on the news of the day. Original air date 27 January 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Who Was Jamal Khashoggi? Washington Post Columnist Jason Rezaian Responds to Pompeo Characterizations
Michael talks to Washington Post Global Opinions Columnist Jason Rezaian, following comments from former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about Rezaian's former…
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Swing Voters Are Divided Over A Proposed Non-Compete Ban
Rich Thau, President of the research firm Engagious, talks with Michael about a controversial proposal from the Federal Trade Commission that could affect…
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The LAPD Bans "Thin Blue Line" Flags
In the wake of yet another mass shooting in California, Michael offers a commentary on how people support - or don't support - law enforcement, looking at a…
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The Murdaugh Slayings Explained: WSJ's Valerie Bauerline on Day 1 of Trial
Valerie Bauerline has owned the story of South Carolina ex-attorney Alex Murdaugh's murder case for The Wall Street Journal. She speaks with Michael on the…
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Politics of Rock: Remembering a 2004 conversation with David Crosby
Rock musician David Crosby has passed away at 81 years old. Michael and TC reminisce over his 2004 interview with the Hall of Fame member, during the height of…
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Admiral James Stavridis on US Goals in Ukraine
Michael welcomes back Retired Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, with his latest thoughts on the US involvement in Ukraine, plus…
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For Major Sports Mementos, Trust But Verify
During New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's historic home run stretch this past MLB season, Michael spoke with David Waldstein at The New York Times on his…
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Skipping the Tolls with Defective License Plates and What One Man Does To Stop It
Ever wanted to avoid the toll fees of turnpikes and tollways? Many do by defacing their license plates with tape, paint, or other common items, but this man…
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Are You Less Ambitious?
How ambitious are you? Original air date 3 January 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
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Crisis Manager Lanny Davis on the White House's botched handling of President Biden's classified documents situation
"Tell it Early, Tell it All, Tell it Yourself." That is always the advice from crisis management expert Lanny Davis, who joins Michael to talk about the case…
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Hunter Biden, Front and Center: A Conversation with Michael Schmidt at The New York Times
Michael Schmidt, New York Times Washington Correspondent, joins Michael on today's front page story, "Hunter Biden's Tangled Tale Comes Front And Center."…
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The discovery of Biden's classified documents makes a Trump indictment less likely: Mark Halperin Explains
Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin offers up his latest "Fake Ron Klain Memo" that makes some very real points about the discovery of…
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The Discovery of Biden's Classified Documents
Michael's thoughts on the discovery of classified documents once used by Joe Biden before he became President. Original air date 10 January 2023. Hosted by…
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Michael Delivers a Commentary on Virtual Learning and Title 42...but, he did not write it
Michael delivers an opening commentary on the news of the day including whether schools should stay open on snow days now that they can teach and learn…
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The Idaho Murders Affidavit: Here's The Explainer
Michael breaks down the affidavit that authorities in Idaho released, which offers details into how Bryan Kohberger was identified as a suspect and captured…
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Former Governor John Kasich (R-OH) 's Idea To Solve The Speaker Impasse: Form A Coalition
Michael talks with former Ohio Governor John Kasich about the undecided battle for Speaker of the House of Representatives. Original air date 5 January 2023…
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DNA Detective CeCe Moore Gives Us The Expertise We Need On The Idaho Murder Investigation
There is no way police found Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's DNA through popular websites like Ancestry.com or "23 and Me" - so says the DNA Detective…
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Admiral James Stavridis On The Biggest Global Threats Coming In 2023
Russia, COVID, Ukraine, Cyberattacks...what are the biggest issues of concern ahead in 2023 to retired Admiral James Stavridis? Michael talks with the former…
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Should Gas Powered Leaf Blowers Be Regulated?
Michael joins Howard Husock, Manhattan Institute's Vice President of policy research, in a conversation about the logistics of...leaf blowers. Should they be…
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Global Population Has Surpassed 8 Billion, What's Next?
Michael is joined by John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division for the United Nations, in a conversation about global population and world resources…
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Should Difficulty be a Fireable Offense for Teachers?
Michael invites Jessica Calarco, associate professor of sociology at Indiana University, to the program to discuss a controversial decision at NYU to fire a…
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After 65 Years, Philadelphia's 'Boy in the Box' has been Identified
Michael invites Vidocq Society Founder, former Police Officer and FBI Agent William Fleisher to the program, as the two talk what was formerly one of…
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Comedy vs Censorship and the Production of Goods: Understanding China's Political Climate
Michael is joined by Christopher Rea, a Professor of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia, in a conversation on the heavy censorship found…
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Tipping Etiquette
Michael provides commentary with Michael Lynn, a Cornell University Professor of Consumer Behavior and Marketing, on tipping etiquette and its recent cultural…
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Open The Phone Lines, They Said. It Will Be Fun, They Said.
On Michael's last live day on air in 2022, he let the callers take control, with no commentary, no topics, no rules - just Open Line Friday. Original air date…
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Don't Pick Up The Phone, But Do Listen To This Conversation
A man on the phone gets the manager of a restaurant to strip search an employee - as many as 100 times in 32 different states. This wild-but-true story is the…
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Happy Birthday TC! (Oh, and some important political headlines)
Michael offers a run-through of some important headlines from Smerconish.com, including the latest on former President Trump's tax returns. And, it's Executive…
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Acceptable Words
Michael wordsmiths a commentary. Original air date 20 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information…
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Penalty Kicks Suck
Michael offers thoughts on Argentina defeating France in the 2022 World Cup with penalty kicks after extra time expired. Original air date 19 December 2022…