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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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What issue will most matter to voters in the Midterms?
Michael looks at a variety of issues that could influence voters in the 2022 midterms, now just 7 weeks away. Plus, with the news of Vladimir Putin calling for…
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Meet CeCe Moore, The DNA Detective
Michael has a conversation with CeCe Moore, a genetic genealogist with many solved cases under her belt, about DNA technology, tracking murders, and more…
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Is Ron DeSantis The Future of the GOP?
New York Times Correspondent Matt Flegenheimer on his piece "Is Ron DeSantis the Future of the Republican Party?" Original air date 19 September 2022. Hosted…
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Americans' Civic Expertise Is Apparently Not That Great
All parts of the first amendment? What are the three branches of government? Fewer of us know the answers to these questions than in years past. Michael talks…
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The "Serial" Podcast Made The Adnan Syed Case Famous: Michael Talks With Kevin Urick, Original Prosecutor Of The Case
As news broke this week that prosecutors in Baltimore, MD are moving to vacate the conviction of Adnan Syed for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, Michael…
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Andrew Rice on "The Sordid Saga of Hunter Biden's Laptop"
Michael speaks with New York Magazine Contributing Editor Andrew Rice, on his piece "The Sordid Saga of Hunter Biden's Laptop: The most invasive data breach…
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Meet Jennifer Gwynne: She Dated Elon Musk At U Penn And Is Now Auctioning Off Mementos
Michael talks with Jennifer Gwynne, who lives and works in Columbia, SC. Back in 1994-1995 as a junior at the University of Pennsylvania, she dated then-fellow…
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Barred from Public Office after Involvement in January 6th: Noah Bookbinder on a Precedent-Setting 14th Amendment Lawsuit
Michael talks with Noah Bookbinder, President of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, about Couy Griffin, Otero County Commissioner and…
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Never Forget: Michael Smerconish Remembers 9/11
PART 1: THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE DAY Segment 1 - Intro; Jose Melendez Perez, former Inspection Officer at Orlando International Airport who didn't let the…
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Commission on Presidential Debates Co-Chair Frank Fahrenkopf on Midterm Election Debate Dodgers
Many more candidates than in years past are either dodging questions about, or already saying they will not, participate in debates with their opponents in…
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Pat Croce: Die Before You Die
A conversation with Pat Croce, former President and part-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, on his exclusive Smerconish.com piece "Die Before You Die." Original…
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Halperin on DeSantis
Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin offers a deep dive in to Ron DeSantis. The Florida Governor has a strong shot at the 2024 Republican…
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A Tale of Two Speeches
The midterm elections are in 9 weeks - Michael offers a commentary on two speeches given over Labor Day Weekend, one by President Biden, and one by former…
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Why do so many Veterans go to jail and prison?
Michael talks with Army Col. Jim Seward, Director of the Veterans Justice Commission, launched by The Council on Criminal Justice on 23 August 2022. Original…
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Find My Apple Air Tags: Wired's Steven Levy on Location Tracking
Michael has a conversation with WIRED's Steven Levy on location tracking technology like Apple Air Tags and smart phone apps. Michael then opens the floor to…
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Stephanie Grisham, Former White House Press Secretary, Candidly Speaks Out About The Mar-A-Lago Documents
Michael talks with Stephanie Grisham, who served as Press Secretary to President Trump from Summer 2019-Spring 2020. She offers her thoughts on the seizing of…
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Project Veritas Never Published Ashley Biden's Stolen Diary. Is There 1st Amendment Protection?
Michaek speaks with Washington Post Media Critic Erik Wemple about his piece, "Project Veritas, Ashley Biden and the First Amendment." Original air date 30…
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A Remarkable Story About Brutality In Training Of Navy SEALs
Michael talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter Dave Phillips, about his front-page story, "Death in Navy SEAL Training Exposes a Culture of…
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Would it be wise to prosecute former President Trump?
Michael offers a commentary after Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) says there will be "riots in the streets" if AG Merrick Garland opts to prosecute former…
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25 Years Since The Death of Princess Diana
A conversation with Patrick Jephson, he was Diana, Princess of Wales, private secretary. She died 25 years ago next week, 31 August 1997. Original air date 26…
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Which Political Party Benefits More From Student Loan Forgiveness?
Michael offers analysis after President Biden signs an executive order to implement his Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Original air date 25 August 2022…
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A Momentum Shift: Mark Halperin Says It Is Possible That Democrats Retain The House in 2022
Wide World of News Political Analyst Mark Halperin speaks with Michael the morning after primary elections in New York and Florida. Original air date 24 August…
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The Final Days of Trump's White House, with Glenn Thrush
Michael chats with New York Times Reporter, and former White House Correspondent, Glenn Thrush on Donald Trump's final days in the White House and the…
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Get Out Of Your Political Bubble: Befriend The Other Side
Michael lays out thoughts on what he is working on for his fall 2022 speech out on the speaking circuit, following a study that came just came out showing…
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Dana Bash on Antisemitism in America, and Michael Shares a Personal Family Story
Dana Bash, Chief Political Correspondent at CNN, joins Michael in a discussion about antisemitism in America; a primary topic in Bash's upcoming CNN Special…
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Political Potpourri: Affidavit, Cheney, Oz, Strip Club Unionization and More
Michael offers his take on a variety of political headlines lined up today at Smerconish.com. Original air date 18 August 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Liz Cheney Is Playing The Long Game: A Conversation with Mark Leibovich
The morning after Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) lost her primary reelection bid, Michael speaks with Mark Leibovich, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, on his…
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Green Grass or Green Planet: Lawn Politics
Michael has a discussion about the impact our lawns may have on climate change with California-based reporter for the New York Times, Jill Cowan. Callers also…
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Liz Cheney's Last Stand?
A day ahead of the Wyoming Republican Primary, Michael talks with Will Walkey with Mountain West News Bureau and Wyoming Public Media. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY)…
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What's in the Mar-a-Lago Documents?
Michael dissects the recent FBI raid on Trump's Mar-a-Lago home and attempts to decipher just what exactly law enforcement was after. Michael also reflects on…
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$80 Billion to beef up the IRS: Center for Taxpayer Rights' Nina Olson looking at how that will be spent
How will the IRS spend $80B that Democrats want to push into it? Nina Olson, Executive Director of the Center for Taxpayer Rights joins Michael to discuss…
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Get out of your social and economic bubble: "Social Capital" matters. A conversation with Harvard's Bob Putnam
Michael talks about new research showing that, for poor children living in an area where people have more friendships that cut across class lines, that…
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Keep Your Powder Dry: We Don't Know What We Don't Know About The FBI's Mar-A-Lago Search
Michael offers a commentary on the news of the FBI executing a search warrant at the south Florida property of former President Trump at Mar-A-Lago. Original…
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Reaction To The Roger Waters Interview, From China And More
Michael saw Roger Waters in concert over the weekend after interviewing him at the end of last week. His interview with the Pink Floyd rock star, who has been…
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The Politics of Rock with the Legendary Roger Waters
Michael sits down with Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, on his new music and tour, and talks politics. Original air date 5 August 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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A Deep Dive Into Alex Jones's Sandy Hook Defamation Trial
MSNBC and NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos joins Michael Smerconish in a conversation about Alex Jones and the defamation trial he finds himself in due to…
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A Chat with Bruce Marks: Victim of Election Fraud
Aside from being an active member of Donald Trump's presidential campaigns, Bruce Marks was also a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 2nd district…
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The Killing of al-Zawahiri
After a brief announcement from President Biden, Michael discusses the killing of al-Qaeda's al-Zawahiri, both on his own and with CNN's National Security…
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Co-Workers, Cracked Bones, and Colonoscopies: Medical Procedures with Michael, TC, and Dan
After a painful scooter accident, Michael provides time for Dan Henning to share the news of us upcoming surgery. The topic then turns to colonoscopies as…
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Talking With A Teacher Who Was Fired For Attending Trump's January 6 Rally
Michael spotlights the story of Jason Morehead, an Allentown teacher who was let go after attending Donald Trump's "Stop the Steal" Rally on January 6th…
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Are We In A Recession?
Michael speaks on recent news of the economy slowing down and the potential for a recession in the United States. Later, callers from across the country…
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Trump Lawyer Backstory
Michael analyzes Donald Trump's and Mike Pence's respective speeches in Washington DC. This leads into a discussion about the arising tension between Trump and…
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Understanding Climate Change with Michael Mann
Michael has a conversation with Michael Mann, the Distinguished Professor Director for the Earth System Science Center at The Pennsylvania State University, on…
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Nancy Pelosi Is Expected to Visit Taiwan, and China Isn't Happy
Michael invites Columnist and Author Gordon Chang to the program to discuss Nancy Pelosi's potential visit to Taiwan and China's backlash concerning the trip…
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This Bill Could Prevent Another January 6th: Analyzing The Electoral Count Reform Act
Michael is joined by Matthew Seligman, a Fellow at Stanford Law School's Constitutional Law Center, as the two discuss the newly introduced Electoral Count…
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When Should Teachers Tell Parents About A Student's Gender Transition?
Michael invites Dr. Erica Anderson to the show to discuss the rise of trans students in American classrooms and how to go about sharing the gender identities…
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Uvalde, Wes Moore, January 6th Investigation: Michael Reacts to Today's Headlines
Michael comments on news of the day pertaining to the Uvalde school shooting, Wes Moore's run for Maryland Governor, the January 6th hearings, and more…
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Great Realignment: Historian Thomas Frank on the changing demographics of our political parties
They're calling it "The Great Realignment." A big change is happening to the demographic makeup of both the democratic and republican parties in America…
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The Atlantic's Graeme Wood asked Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince MBS if he killed Jamal Khashoggi
Michael talks with Graeme Wood, on his piece "Absolute Power" in The Atlantic. This conversation happened just days after President Biden met with Mohammed Bin…
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The Indictment of Alex Murdaugh
Michael has a conversation with Valerie Bauerlein, a national reporter for the Wall Street Journal, on Alex Murdaugh, the murder of his wife and son, and the…
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Is the World Changing for Better or Worse?
Michael has a conversation with New York Times International Reporter and Columnist Max Fisher on the current state of the world and quality of life. Callers…
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Analyzing the Uvalde School Shooting Video
Michael provides a commentary on the Uvalde Texas school shooting footage and attempts to decipher what prevented police officers from taking action. Michael…
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Is a Biden vs. Trump Rematch on the Horizon?
Michael discusses what factors could lead to a potential 2024 presidential ballot featuring Joe Biden and Donald Trump. He then opens the floor for callers to…
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America: Hopeful or Fearful?
Michael invites Michael Mazarr, a Senior Political Scientist at the RAND Corporation, to the program to discuss American citizens' general perceptions of the…
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Bob Graham: "America: The Owners Manual"
Michael's conversation with former Senator Bob Graham, on his book (co-authored with Chris Hand), "America: The Owner's Manual - You Can Fight City Hall And…
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How Does Remote Work Impact The Nation?
Michael chats with New York Times Finance Reporter Lananh Nguyen about the pandemic's impact on remote work and companies' increased efforts to bring employees…
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The American Prison System's Failure to Treat Mental Illness
Michael talks with Norm Ornstein, a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and a contributing editor for the Atlantic, about the overabundance of people…
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How Orthodox Christian Churches Convert Far-Right Americans
Michael invites Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz of Arizona State University to the program to talk about the increase of far-right Americans converting to Orthodox…
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The Circulation of $100 Bills in Russia and its Economic Implications
Michael has a conversation with Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, author, and journalist Markos Kounalakis on the circulation of $100 bills in Russia…
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Why The Pentagon Helps Hollywood Blockbusters like "Top Gun"
Roger Stahl, Communications Studies Professor at the University of Georgia and documentary filmmaker, joins Michael in a conversation about the Pentagon's…