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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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2022 Midterm Updates with David Wasserman
Michael invites Senior Editor of the Cook Political Report David Wasserman to the show in order to provide updates and discuss the 2022 midterm elections…
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Extraordinary UFO Discoveries with Marik von Rennenkampff
Michael invites former analyst at the Department of State and Defense Marik von Rennenkampff to the program to discuss new findings concerning UFOs, UAPs, and…
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Pulitzer Prize Winner Jennifer Senior: What Bobby McIlvaine Left Behind
Michael's conversation with The Atlantic's Jennifer Senior. She won a Pulitzer Prize in May 2022 for her September 2021 piece, ""What Bobby McIlvaine Left…
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Shoegate: A Hilarious Three-Part Story About Shoes
Michael tells the story of a fathers day gift he received, across three separate days, edited into this one episode. Original air dates 21, 22, 24 June 2022…
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A Life Well Lived: Remembering Richard Wylie of Doylestown, PA
Do you know someone who you can confidently say, they had a life well lived? Michael and many others can say that about Richard Wylie of Doylestown, PA. Listen…
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The "Bad Guy With A Gun"....Who Stops Him?
University of Alabama Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice Dr. Adam Lankford talks with Michael about the "good guy with a gun" theory when it comes to…
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DeSantis For Dummies
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is a rising star in the Republican party. Who is he, how did he get here, and what's next? Michael talks to Politico Florida…
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Yes, Kellyanne Conway Was A Guest On My CNN Show, And Yes, I'd Have Her On Again
Michael offers a commentary days after he had Kellyanne Conway, former counselor to President Trump, on his weekend CNN program to discuss her book "Here's The…
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Meet My Little Friend Louis
Michael analyzes computer sentience and has a conversation with a chat bot to further understand the complexities of artificial intelligence. Original air date…
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Utah's "Environmental Nuclear Bomb"
New York Times reporter Christopher Flavelle joins Michael to discuss the grim environmental implications of a disappearing Great Salt Lake. Hosted by…
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Enforcing the Outcome of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade Decision
Michael discuses whether or not law enforcement should enforce the potential outcome of SCOTUS's Roe v. Wade decision. Original air date 16 June 2022. Hosted…
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Will Donald Trump Face Charges Due to January 6 Investigation?
Michael gets insight from NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos on the possibility of Donald Trump getting charged for his part in the January 6 insurrection…
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Michael and Dr. Jody Herman Discuss: How Many Adults and Youth Identify as Transgender in the United States?
Michael and Dr. Jody Herman of UCLA's Williams Institute analyze the increase of people identifying as transgender in America. Original air date: 14 June 2022…
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Oh Great...Is Google's AI Sentient?
A Google engineer claims the company's LaMDA artificial intelligence program has become sentient. Do his assertions stand up? Michael and TC ponder this…
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Responding to FOX News' narrative of the primetime January 6th hearing
Michael offers thoughts on the first public hearing showcasing findings in the January 6th investigation in Congress, which happened in prime time. Original…
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The Muzzle Meter: Jack Del Rio, John Demsey, Dave Weigel
Michael brings back an old benchmark from years ago, "The Muzzle Meter." Between Jack Del Rio, John Demsey, and Dave Weigel all making missteps in recent…
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Phil Mickelson joining the Saudi LIV Golf Tour for a reported $200 million: Do you fault him?
Michael offers a commentary on the news of pro golfer Phil Mickelson leaving the PGA Tour, heading to the new Saudi LIV Golf Tour. Original air date 8 June…
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Joan Baez Called Me A Moron
Michael tells the story of a voicemail he received. Original air date 7 June 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for…
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William "Wild Bill" Guarnere and Edward "Babe" Heffron: American Heroes
To mark the anniversary of D-Day, a very special interview from Michael's archives. From October 2007, his conversation with "Wild Bill" Guarnere and "Babe"…
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What do the 9/11 families think about President Biden meeting with MBS?
Michael talks with Terry Strada, National Chair of 9/11 Families United, about the news of President Biden potentially meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed…
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The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Jury Got It Wrong: A Conversation with Danny Cevallos
Michael has a conversation with Danny Cevallos, co-founder of the law firm Cevallos & Wong LLP and legal analyst for NBC and MSNBC, on the Johnny Depp-Amber…
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Six Legal Headlines
Michael presents six legal/court related headlines of interest. Original air date 1 June 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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What Creates A Mass Shooter?
Michael speaks with Dr. Jillian Peterson from Hamline University, on her research on mass shootings. Original air date 31 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Aiming For Facts: A Week-long, deep dive into America’s Gun Culture - Part 5: “Solutions”
As the conversation around guns, gun control, school shootings, the 2nd amendment and other angles remains at the forefront, we dipped into Michael's archives…
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Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture - Part 4: "Legally"
As the conversation around guns, gun control, school shootings, the 2nd amendment and other angles remains at the forefront, we dipped into Michael's archives…
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Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture - Part 3: "The Brothers Nugent"
As the conversation around guns, gun control, school shootings, the 2nd amendment and other angles remains at the forefront, we dipped into Michael's archives…
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Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture - Part 2: "The 2nd Amendment"
As the conversation around guns, gun control, school shootings, the 2nd amendment and other angles remains at the forefront, we dipped into Michael's archives…
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Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture - Part 1
As the conversation around guns, gun control, school shootings, the 2nd amendment and other angles remains at the forefront , we dipped into Michael's archives…
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Mark Halperin Has A Bold Proposal For President Biden
Michael invites journalist Mark Halperin to the program to discuss the Uvalde Texas school shooting and the politics of gun violence. Original air date 25 May…
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All Eyes on Georgia
Michael talks with the expert on Georgia elections - Greg Bluestein at the Atlanta Journal Constitution, on the morning of the primary election in the peach…
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Stakes are high in a trial tied to John Durham's Trump-Russia Investigation
Eric Tucker, Associated Press Reporter, on the latest aspect of the Russia investigation. He discusses his piece with Michael titled "Explainer: Why stakes are…
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Should JRB Pull An LBJ?
Michael provides commentary on Joe Biden's current presidential status, and the likeliness of him running for a second term. Original air date 20 May 2022…
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Can It Get Any Worse?
Michael offers a commentary on the state of affairs for Democrats and President Biden. Original air date 19 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
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Primarily Pennsylvania
The morning after the Pennsylvania Primary, a conversation with political analyst Mark Halperin. Original air date 18 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Have you Heard? Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos on Johnny Depp's Time in Court
Michael welcomes NBC/MSNBC Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos in studio to break down the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial. He is co-founder of the law firm…
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Should the media have the same access to a political rally as a candidate’s supporters? The story of CBS News' Robert Costa in PA
Michael talks with CBS News Correspondent Robert Costa, who was denied entry to cover an campaign rally featuring PA Senate candidate Kathy Barnette, and PA…
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Pennsylvania: This is what you get with closed primaries
Michael offers a refreshed take on Tuesday's primary election in his home state of Pennsylvania, highlighting the consequences of the commonwealth's closed…
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Who Is Kathy Barnette? A great, in-depth conversation on the Pennsylvania Senate Race with Salena Zito
Michael talks with Washington Examiner National Political Reporter Salena Zito about her coverage of the PA Senate race - the primary election is this coming…
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Revisiting John McCain
Michael offers a commentary after Steve Schmidt, former aide to the late Senator and Presidential Candidate John McCain, wrote a piece distancing himself from…
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The Politics of Abortion: Learning more about PA Senate candidate Kathy Barnette, a "byproduct of rape"
Michael offers a commentary as another candidate in the high-stakes Pennsylvania Senate race is making headlines as the national conversation on abortion…
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"The Secrets Ed Koch Carried." Matt Flegenheimer on the NY Times piece everyone is talking about
Michael speaks with New York Times reporter Matt Flegenheimer, who co-wrote (with Rosa Goldensohn) the weekend New York Times story about the life of the late…
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The Roe v. Wade leak: How it could happen, with Berkeley Law Professor John Yoo
Now the Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law at Berkeley Law, John Yoo is a former clerk to Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas. Michael talks to him…
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Johnny Depp & Amber Heard Trial: NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos with the Explainer
NBC / MSNBC Legal Analyst and Co-Founder of Cevallos and Wong, Danny Cevallos, joins Michael to talk about the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial in court this…
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Deconstructing The Alito Draft
Michael offers a commentary on the leaked Supreme Court draft ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Original air date 4 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Politico's Josh Gerstein on Breaking the SCOTUS Roe v. Wade Draft Opinion Leak
Politico Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein, who with Alexander Ward, broke the story of the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v…
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On Tucker Carlson, Racism & Cable Success
Michael with New York Times correspondent Nick Confessore who just published a 3 part series on Tucker Carlson and American Nationalism. Original air date 02…
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The Past 10 Years of Uniquely Stupid American Life: It is not just a phase.
Michael welcomes Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist at New York University's Stern School of Business. He wrote the ideas piece for The Atlantic, "Why the…
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A Tale of Two Cities
Michael tells the story of his evening out on the town in two very different parts of Philadelphia, from Studio Incamminati to the intersection of Kensington…
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Should Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-GA) be precluded from seeking reelection? A conversation with attorney Andrew Celli, Jr., who says yes.
Michael speaks with attorney Andrew Celli, Jr, who is representing voters in GA 14th Congressional District, who are trying to make the case that under Section…
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The Mental Health Crisis Among US Teens: It's Life Or Death
Michael welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Matt Richtel from the New York Times, for a conversation on mental health and his piece "“‘It’s Life or…
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High School Coach Praying On The Field: Free Speech, or Violating The Establishment Clause?
Michael offers a commentary on Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, being argued in the US Supreme Court today. Original air date 25 April 2022. Hosted by…
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The Russian invasion in Ukraine has caused division in the Orthodox Christian Church
Michael welcomes Father John Jillions, former professor at St. Vladimir Seminary, and a former parish priest in Bridgeport, CT, to discuss a New York Times…
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Think 2022 is going to be bad for Democrats? Wait until 2024!
Michael talks with Yale University student Simon Bazelon, on his piece posted at Slow Boring, titled "Democrats are sleepwalking into a Senate disaster." He is…
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Dealing with all manner of "WYSDI"
Michael talks with political analyst and founder of Wide World of News, Mark Halperin, on his special edition of his latest news letter offering advice to the…
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Mask Confusion
Will you still wear a mask on an airplane now that restrictions have been lifted? Michael offers a commentary. Original air date 19 April 2022. Hosted by…
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Former Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes, who oversaw CNN, Time Magazine, HBO, Warner Bros and AOL shares thoughts on Elon Musk, Twitter, and Free Speech
Jeff Bewkes oversaw CNN, HBO, Time, Warner Brothers and AOL as the former CEO of Time Warner, from 2008-2018. Michael spoke with him about a commentary Michael…
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Color Musk Purple
Michael offers a commentary on Elon Musk's attempt to buy Twitter. Also, Michael marks 9 years on air today at SiriusXM. Original air date 15 April 2022…
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Reaching Failing Young Men
Michael offers a commentary on how to reach young men before they fall off the grid and become dangerous to society. He highlights portions of a recent…
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In the NYC Subway Shooting Aftermath, a consideration of Artificial Intelligence to be used as a law enforcement tool
Michael offers a commentary on the use of cameras, ID cards, databases and artificial intelligence in law enforcement. Could a system like that have helped…
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Short attention spans on the War in Ukraine, and Admiral James Stravidis (Ret.) talks strategy
Retired Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, offers thoughts on the latest happening in Ukraine, and Michael opens with a commentary…