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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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The Trump Endorsement Factor: A Look at the Pennsylvania Senate Race
Michael talks with journalist and author Salena Zito, she has been extensively covering the 2022 Pennsylvania Senate Race across all of the Commonwealth's 67…
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Chris in McKinney, TX asks a most probing question of Michael...
Michael takes a call during a conversation about a study on media bias. Original air date 8 April 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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The Ten Million Volunteers Helping to Save Ukraine
John Lynch, founder of Corporate Aid for Ukraine, and Treasurer & Board Member at the American Chamber of Commerce in Poland, speaks with Michael about his…
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What Princeton University's Julian Zelizer Learned When Trump Tried to Correct the Record
Michael speaks with Princeton University Professor Julian Zelizer, of the forthcoming book "The Presidency of Donald J. Trump: A First Historical Assessment."…
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Obama Relished In Being Back At The White House. Should Be Come Back To The Spotlight More Often?
Michael offers a commentary the morning after former President Obama returned to the White House for the first time since his presidency, to talk about the…
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Lights, Camera, Crime: How the "Action TV News" Format Harmed Black America
Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Layla A. Jones joins Michael to talk about her writing on how the Philly-born "Action News" television format portrayed and…
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'Servant of the People': Watching Ukranian President Zelenskyy's former TV show
Variety's Chief TV Critic Daniel D'Addario joins Michael to talk about 'Servant of the People', the former Ukranian TV show that stars now-President Volodymyr…
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How Putin Derailed China’s Dream and Betrayed His Allies
Michael talks with Paul Webster Hare, former British Ambassador to Cuba, now enior Lecturer in international relations at the Frederick S Pardee School of…
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Finally, We're Talking About Hunter Biden's Laptop
Michael offers a commentary on what has been found on and discussed about the laptop of Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, after the Washington Post posted…
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Missing Phone Records: Will Attorney General Merrick Garland Indict President Trump?
Michael offers a commentary after we learn of 7+ hours of missing White House phone records from January 6th, 2021. Original air date 30 March 2022. Hosted by…
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Staged: Will Smith vs. Chris Rock
Michael offers commentary on headlines that highlight evidence suggesting the Will Smith-Chris Rock slap at this week's Oscar Awards was staged. Original air…
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Robert Costa on Ginni Thomas Texts Urging Overturning of 2020 Election
Michael talks with CBS News Chief Election & Campaign Correspondent Robert Costa about Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, texting…
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Prolonged Grief Is Now Officially A Disorder. How Long Should Grief Take?
Michael talks with Ellen Barry at the New York Times about how the field of Psychiatry has officially decided that "prolonged grief" is now a disorder, and…
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Russian Leaders Decline US Calls; Secretary Albright Passes; Donald Trump Jr. Steals Smerconish.com Idea!
Michael runs through the top headlines on display at smerconish.com today. Make sure you subscribe to the daily newsletter...Balance Delivered Daily to your…
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Why is everyone googling "Dred Scott" - Professor Josh Blackman on Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS confirmation hearings
Michael offers his analysis of the senate confirmation hearings this week of Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, and then speaks with South Texas…
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What the Russians are seeing on TV: "Putin's Strange New Messaging"
Eurasian International Analytics LLC President Lawrence Scott Sheets, a former diplomat and Journalist, discusses his Politico Magazine opinion piece "Putin’s…
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The Domestic & Political Implications of the Situation in Ukraine, with Dan Balz at The Washington Post
Washington Post Chief Correspondent Dan Balz joins Michael to talk about the domestic/political angles of what's happening in Ukraine, which party will see…
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Blending The Borders
Michael's take on the latest possible deal to end Russia's invasion into Ukraine. Original air date 18 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
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33 Companies Still Involved in Business in Russia. Yale's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld on the "Hall of Shame"
Yale School of Management Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld notes that over 400 companies have ceased their business operations in Russia due it that country's…
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The Politics and the War
Just after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses Congress, Michael gets the latest political angle of the Russian invasion in Ukraine from Wide World of News…
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60 Musings on my 60th Birthday
Michael offers 60 pieces of advice on his 60th birthday. Original air date 15 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com…
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Oligarchs & Budapest Memorandum for Dummies
Michael asks Professor of Law Joel Samuels to break down the concept of oligarchs. Later, Michael analyzes The Budapest Memorandum and connections between…
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Russian Nuclear Capabilities & A Conversation With A Ukraine Parliament Member
Michael learns what Russia's nuclear weapons are capable of with Hans Kristensen. Later Michael has a conversation with Ukraine Parliament member Solomiia…
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A Book Club Conversation with Erik Larson on "The Splendid and the Vile"; Plus "Oil-For-Dummies"
Today is the paperback release date of Erik Larson's book "The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz." Michael…
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Former Trump Attorney Michael Cohen; Headlines from Ukraine
Michael speaks with Michael Cohen, former attorney to President Trump, about the Manhattan D.A. investigation into his former boss. And, a run through of the…
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Why the wall-to-wall coverage of the war in Ukraine?
Michael asks, is Wall-to-Wall Coverage of the war in Ukraine due more to the race of combatants or the risk of nuclear war? Hear a variety of opinions from…
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Ukraine: Michael's latest look, from three different angles
Michael talks about the latest happening with the Russian invasion into Ukraine, from three different angles. Retired Admiral McRaven's Take; Should we publish…
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A Call to Ukraine; Should the US Take [Putin] Out; and Ban Russian Oil?
Michael discusses the latest on Russia's invasion into Ukraine, including Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) saying Putin should be taken out, and whether the US…
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Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks...why are so many artists selling their catalogs?
Lawrence Mestel, CEO of Primary Wave Music, who owns or has owned catalogs of major musicians, offers expertise to Michael on the increasing numbers of artists…
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In His State of the Union Address, President Biden Should Have Stuck To Just Ukraine
Michael's take on President Biden's first State of the Union address. Original air date 2 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Feeling Good About An Impulse Purchase....of Grateful Dead Shoes
Michael tells the story of an internet purchase he made this week. Original air date 1 March 2022 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Romney Was Right About Putin: A Conversation with McKay Coppins
Michael provides commentary about Utah Senator Mitt Romney's opinion of Vladimir Putin. Journalist McKay Coppins joins the conversation to give further insight…
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Russian Invasion: Day 2
Michael offers commentary on Putin's continued invasion of Ukraine and the Kyiv capital. Political Professor Joshua Tucker joins the conversation to provide…
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The 'Big Mac' Analysis of Russia Invading Ukraine
Michael offers a commentary the morning after Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to begin invading Ukraine overnight. He brings up a McDonald's "Big Mac"…
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How Far Will Putin Advance?
Michael offers a commentary on the continuing conflict at the Ukraine Border. Original air date 23 February 2022 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Analyzing The Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Michael discusses the friction between Russia & Ukraine and considers whether the crisis should be classified as an invasion. Admiral Jim Stavridis and Michael…
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Michael Meets The Metaverse
Michael offers a commentary on the rise of the metaverse, of which he is a part when he enjoys playing "Occulus" with his family. Original air date 18 February…
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Sarah Palin's Argument for Appeal Has Been Enhanced
Michael offers a commentary after new information about the judge and jury in Sarah Palin's now-dismissed suit against the New York Times is revealed. Original…
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Durham, Sandy Hook, Palin, Ukraine, Zucker & Cuomo, Saget: A Potpourri of Headlines
Michael's take on today's top headlines, from Sarah Palin's lawsuit dismissal to Remington Guns settling with Sandy Hook families, to more on Jeff Zucker's…
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The John Durham Probe Explained, For Dummies
The Washington Post's Philip Bump joins Michael to expertly explain a complex topic: Special Counsel John Durham's probe into the FBI's probe of the 2016 Trump…
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Campaigning on "Let's Go Brandon"
Michael offers a commentary on the political ads that appeared during the Superbowl. Original airdate 14 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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Why Voter Suppression Probably Won't Work: Emory Professor Alan Abramowitz
Michael talks to Emory University's Alan Abramowitz about his piece on voter suppression he authored for Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball at UVA. Original air date…
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Inside The Sarah Palin vs New York Times Trial
Michael talks with Politico's Josh Gerstein, who is covering, in the courtroom, Former Governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's lawsuit against…
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Meet Jack Sweeney, He is tracking Elon Musk's Private Jet
Michael talks with University of Central Florida student Jack Sweeney, who set up a twitter bot that tracks Tesla CEO Elon Musk's private jet...and he's now…
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Joe Rogan Or Neil Young?
Michael offers a commentary on Spotify podcast host Joe Rogan's controversy over past comments and his promoting of misinformation regarding COVID-19, while…
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What To Do With Mohammed Al-Qahtani, The Presumed 20th 9/11 Hijacker?
Michael offers a commentary on the report that Mohammed Al-Qahtani, held by the US Government at Guantanamo Bay as the presumed 9/11 "20th Hijacker", will be…
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Special Episode: Book Club with Senator Doug Jones, "Bending Toward Justice"
With the news this week that the Biden Administration tapped former Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) to accompany the President's to-be-announced Supreme Court…
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Most Corporate CEOs Are Keeping Their Post-January 6th Insurrection Promises
Michael speaks with Yale University Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld. Original Air Date 3 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Whoopi Goldberg Suspended from The View over Holocaust Comments
Michael analyzes Whoopi Goldberg's controversial suspension from The View. He also ties the news story into his experience moderating the Sedley Holocaust &…
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Is there ever a tie when Holocaust comparisons are appropriate?
Michael offers a commentary on comparisons to the holocaust, after Whoopie Goldberg made a controversial remark on the View, on the same day he is set to…
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Speed Cameras: No.
Michael talks to National Motorists Association Communications Director Shelia Dunn about Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg's proposal to promote…
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Confidence in Dr. Anthony Fauci
Michael offers a commentary on new data regarding Americans' level of confidence in Dr. Anthony Fauci and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Original…
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America Can't Quit Polarizing Politicians
Axios Media Reporter Sara Fischer joins Michael on her piece "America Can't Quit Polarizing Politicians." Original air date 27 January 2022. Hosted by…
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A hospital refuses a heart transplant for an anti-vaxxer: A conversation with NYU Bioethicist Dr. Art Caplan
Michael gets insight from NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Bioethicist Dr. Arthur Caplan, on the news of Brigham and Women's Hospital…
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Should universities consider the race of applicants when trying to diverse diverse studet bodies?
Michael offers a commentary on the Supreme Court taking two affirmative action cases, Students for Fair Admissions v. President & Fellows of Harvard. and…
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Sarah Palin taking the New York Times to court: Michael's Take
Michael offers a commentary ahead of former Governor Sarah Palin suing the New York Times editorial page for defamation in court. Original air date 24 January…
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On the 80th Anniversary of "The Final Solution," Remembering a humbling trip to Auschwitz
80 years since the Wannsee Conference and the Nazi's planning the "Final Solution," Michael tells the story of a trip he took to Auschwitz. Original air date…
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NY Times' David Sanger on President Biden expecting Putin to order an attack on Ukraine
Michael speaks with New York Times White House Correspondent David Sanger, after he asked a question of President Biden on the Russia-Ukraine conflict at the…
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Hate Speech, or Free Speech: The case of U Penn Law Professor Amy Wax
Michael offers a commentary on the calls to fire - and the calls to keep - University of Pennsylvania Law Professor Amy Wax after she made controversial racist…
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Leaning
Michael offers a commentary on the political leanings of the media and individuals. Original air date 18 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…