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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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Commission on Presidential Debates Co-Chair Frank Fahrenkopf on the RNC Saying No to 2024 Debates
Michael talks with Frank Fahrenkopf, Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, after the Republican National Committee signaled it will not…
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Georgia's Secretary of State Pushes Back After President Biden's Voting Rights Speech
Michael speaks with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger the morning after President Biden delivered a speech on voting rights in Georgia. Original…
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Trump v. Hillary II?
Michael talks with Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin, on the buzz of a Hillary Clinton-Donald Trump rematch in 2024. Original air date 12…
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Professor Rick Hasen on President Biden: "In A Bad Spot Right Now" on Voting Rights
Michael speaks with UC Irvine Law Professor Rick Hasen, on voting rights and his recent NY Times Op-Ed "No One Is Coming To Save Us From The 'Dagger At The…
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Potential 2024 Nominees, School Vax Mandates, 2022 Senate and more Monday headlines: Michael's Take
Michael starts the week with his take on the top stories making headlines. Original air date 10 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Will the Supreme Court back sensible workplace vaccine mandates? A conversation with the UC Berkeley School of Law Dean
Michael talks with UC Berkeley Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, on his LA Times Op-Ed, "Will the Supreme Court back sensible workplace vaccine mandates?"…
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On Jon Stewart, Emma Watson, Harry Potter...and Anti-Semitism
Michael talks with TC about headlines regarding Anti-Semitism and the Harry Potter series that have popped up in recent days, involving comedian/actor Jon…
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"COVID Kids" are in need of our Compassion: It is a tough time to be young
Michael offers a commentary as more of America's youth are transitioning from school to the workforce, without ever knowing what an actual work place looks…
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California's new laws will affect more than just Californians
Michael speaks with LA Times Sacramento Bureau Chief John Myers about new laws that went into effect in the Golden State in 2022. This "as goes California, so…
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Are We Failing Young Men?
Michael offers a commentary based on a conversation he had with NYU Professor Scott Galloway, who says that society has failed young men and it is now an…
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Colored or White...Holiday Lights?
Michael brings back a commentary that was a hit some 20 years ago on the age-old debate: What type of holiday light-display person are you? Original air date…
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Michael Ponders: Can ANY level of government response stop the surge of Omicron?
Michael's commentary on the pre-Christmas Omicron COVID surge gripping the country. Original air date 22 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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What To Do With Larry? A Conversation on Holiday Tipping
Michael talks with TC about tipping his newspaper deliveryman. Original air date 21 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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A Conversation with Andrea in Georgia: She thinks the January 6th Reaction is Overblown
A caller from Michael's radio program Monday, 20 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
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COVID Has Taken A Turn For The Worse
Michael offers a commentary as COVID numbers are rising again across the country. Original air date 16 December 2021 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
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Should President Biden not run again in 2024, and announce that...now?
Michael offers a commentary on a New York Times Op-Ed written by Bret Stephens. Original air date 15 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
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Very Telling: What President Trump's Son & FOX News Hosts Texted to Mark Meadows on Jan. 6th
Michael offers a commentary the morning after a January 6th Select Committee hearing centering around text messages sent to former White House Chief of Staff…
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On Bumping In To Dr. Oz At A Party...
Michael tells a story of a party he went to on Saturday night, where he unexpectedly bumped in to Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is running for Senate in Pennsylvania…
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Who Should, and Who Will, Be TIME's Person of the Year
TIME Executive Editor Ben Goldberg joins Michael ahead of the iconic magazine announcing its annual "Person of the Year" (happening Monday 13 December)…
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Remembering Officer Danny Faulkner, 40 Years After Mumia Murdered Him
Michael offers a commentary on the 40th anniversary of the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner on 9 December 1981, by Mumia Abu-Jamal. Michael…
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Smerconish: Coffee, Cops, & Controversy
After a diner's "free coffee for cops" policy causes an uproar, Michael breaks down the politics of the drama. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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The US should implement a full boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics: Agree or Disagree?
Former Harvard and Carnegie Mellon Distinguished Fellow Vivek Wadhwa joins Michael to talk about why he thinks the US should not diplomatically boycott the…
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The rise of progressive prosecutors and crime spikes: Is there a causal connection?
Hannah Meyers is Director, Policing & Public Safety, at The Manhattan Institute. Original air date 6 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
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Germany goes into the Lockdown for the Unvaxxed. Should the US follow suit?
Michael offers a commentary on Germany tightening restrictions as COVID surges again, specifically for those who are unvaccinated. And, he speaks to Senior…
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It's a Stunner: A Man Walks Into A Presidential Debate Days After A Positive COVID Test
Michael offers a commentary after revelations come from former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' forthcoming book, that the former President…
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On Dr. Oz running for Senate in my home state
Michael offers a commentary the day after celebrity doctor Dr. Mehmet Oz announces he's running for Senate as a Republican in Pennsylvania. Original air date 1…
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A Story, A Warning, A Reflection, and A Question
Michael offers a commentary after a hit and run collision against his parked car. Original air date 30 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
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Unless there is a global response to the pandemic, we will never be free of COVID
Michael offers a commentary the Monday after Thanksgiving, after a weekend where the new COVID Omicron Variant began appearing around the world. Original air…
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Busting Thanksgiving Myths with Kenneth C. Davis
Kenneth C. Davis, author of the Don't Know Much About series of books and dontknowmuch.com, joins Michael to talk Thanksgiving myths, swapping out turkey for…
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As the Ahmaud Arbery trial goes to the jury, a conversation with attorney Mark O'Mara
Mark O'Mara, defense attorney who represented George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case, discusses what he's observed in the Ahmaud Arbery trial. Original…
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Michael's "Tesla Safety Score" is not as good as his Uber Rating
Michael offers a commentary on Tesla looking for beta testers for its new self-driving cars. Turns out, Elon Musk won't be calling him. Original air date 22…
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Dr. Niall Ferguson is helping start the University of Austin, because he says higher ed is broken
Stanford University Professor Dr. Niall Ferguson on his Bloomberg op-ed "I'm Helping to Start a New College Because Higher Ed Is Broken." Original air date 18…
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However the Rittenhouse jury decides, Michael is comfortable either way
Michael offers a commentary going in to the second day of jury deliberations in Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial in Kenosha, WI. Original air date 17 November…
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Vice President Kamala Harris' frustrating start: A conversation with Edward Isaac Dovere
CNN Senior Reporter Edward Isaac Dovere talks with Michael about his cnn.com piece "Exasperation and dysfunction: Inside Kamala Harris' frustrating start as…
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Robert Costa on the critical January 6th timeline
Washington Post Reporter Robert Costa, co-author of "Peril", sits down with Michael Smerconish. This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience at…
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How much money should families separated at the US-Mexico border receive?
Michael offers a commentary on the story of families suing the US Government over the separation of children from their parents at the US-Mexico border…
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Kyle Rittenhouse: Vigilante or Patriot?
Michael offers a commentary on accused Kenosha WI shooter Kyle Rittenhouse taking the stand in his own defense. Original air date 11 November 2021. Hosted by…
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Michael...Retiring?
Michael offers thoughts on a letter he received in the mail. Original air date 10 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Should State Farm continue to stand by Aaron Rodgers?
Michael offers a commentary after State Farm keeps Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers as its advertising spokesperson, after it is revealed that…
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Will President Biden's approval rating rebound with the infrastructure bill and October jobs report?
Michael offers a commentary the Monday after President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passes the House and heads to his desk, coupled with a strong…
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This U of Florida Law Professor was banned from participating in a legal case against the state
Kenneth B. Nunn, Professor at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law, on how Florida is not allowing state-employed professors from assisting or…
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Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) on Post-Election Day Biden, Democrats, and Infrastructure
Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) chats with Michael two days after Democrats lose the governor's office in Virginia, and a bipartisan infrastructure bill has still…
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Mark Halperin's "Ron Klain Memo To Joe Biden"
Wide World of News Political Analyst Mark Halperin, the morning after Republican Glenn Younkin defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia Governor's…
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The Pollster who correctly predicted Trump's 2016 victory weighs in on the VA Governor's race
Trafalgar Group CEO and Chief Pollster Robert Cahaly with Michael on Election Day, where Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Younkin are facing off for the Governor's…
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Bill Maher says the pandemic is over. Should we stop wearing masks?
Michael offers a commentary after HBO host Bill Maher makes news over the weekend, he stated he believes the pandemic is over and anyone vaccinated should no…
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McAuliffe v. Younkin: Dr. Larry Sabato Previews Election Day in Virginia
University of Virginia Center for Politics Director Dr. Larry Sabato, just days ahead of Election Day in Virginia, where a neck-and-neck gubernatorial race is…
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Senators Imitate School Board Parents
Michael offers a Ocommentary the morning after Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies in front of a Senate Committee. Original air date 28 October 2021…
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McAuliffe vs. Younkin; The "Billionaire Tax"; Manchin & Sinema: Mark Halperin Explains The Headlines
Wide World of News Editor Mark Halperin breaks down the day's top political headlines with Michael. Original air date 27 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Commentary: The scale of Mark Zuckerberg's influence is unprecedented and frightening on some levels
Michael offers a commentary on The Facebook Papers and what we've learned about the power that the company's founder/CEO has across the world. Original air…
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Shot and Killed with a "Prop Gun": What happened on Alec Baldwin's Movie Set?
A conversation on the prop gun, and many more surrounding details, following the shooting that happened on the set of "Rust", starring Alec Baldwin. One…
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The Cosby Trial Jury Forewoman is Continuing A Mission
Cheryl Carmel, jury foreperson in the Cosby Trial, joins Michael to talk about her mission to get "consent" defined in Pennsylvania. Original airdate 22…
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Longevity: What are the keys to living longer?
University of Southern California's Dr. Valter Longo with Michael Smerocnish on what new research says about ways to live longer. Original air date 21 October…
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Conor Lamb may be "Democrats' last best hope to keep control of Congress"
Congresssman Conor Lamb (D-PA) sits down with Michael after a Vanity Fair article says he may be the "last best hope" to help Democrats keep control of…
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What Trump-to-Biden (& Biden-to-Trump) swing voters think about the latest social safety net package
Rich Thau of Engagious, talks to Michael about his latest swing voter focus group, with reactions to ideas that are being put forward in the latest rescue…
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A significant finding regarding breast cancer that everyone should be aware of
Freelance medical journalist Susan Berger...never would have become a journalist, had she not been diagnosed with breast cancer. She talks to Michael about a…
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Should we stop listening to "Brown Sugar" by The Rolling Stones?
Michael offers a commentary on the news of The Rolling Stones retiring playing certain songs on tour due to what are now being called inappropriate lyrics…
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What Else Is There? ESPN's Don van Natta Jr. on the Jon Gruden story
ESPN Investigative Reporter Don Van Natta, Jr with Michael Smerconish. Original Air Date 13 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Are highly-educated young liberals leading Democrats down a path toward political obscurity?
Michael discusses data being highlighted by data scientist David Shor...which is information that Democrats do not want to hear. He then speaks with Jamie…
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Our Psychology, Not Pay, is Driving the Great Resignation
Dr. Jamie Aten, founder and co-director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute and Blanchard Chair of Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership at Wheaton College…
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Congressman James Clyburn (D-SC) at The Committee of Seventy
Michael interviews Congressman James Clyburn (D-SC) at the Committee of Seventy in Philadelphia, on 7 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…