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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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Stranger Danger
When is the last time you had a conversation with a complete stranger? Michael offers a commentary, saying, Americans need to talk to strangers more often…
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Why School Boards Need Protection
Michael offers a commentary as more school board meetings across the country are turning violent, and the Department of Justice has announced an investigation…
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It's Time To Change The Channel
Michael offers a commentary ahead of Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen testifying in the Senate. Original air date 5 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Steven Levy, author of "Facebook: The Inside Story" on Whistleblower Frances Haugen
WIRED Editor at Large Steven Levy joins Michael the morning after Frances Haugen, a Facebook Whistleblower, appeared on CBS's 60 Minutes. Original Air Date 4…
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Howard Fishman on the Reemergence of Yusuf/Cat Stevens
Washington Post Magazine Contributor Howard Fishman with Michael Smerconish. Original Air Date 1 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Unsolved Murders, Insurance Fraud and Missing Millions: What is happening in South Carolina?
Valerie Bauerlein, Wall Street Journal National Reporter, with Michael Smerconish on her piece "The Unraveling of the Murdaugh Dynasty: Unsolved Murders…
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Michael Becomes A Grandfather...Now He Needs A Name
Michael Smerconish shares exciting personal news. Original Air Date 29 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com…
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An Incredible Night at the Reagan Library
Michael recaps an incredible opportunity he had: to give a speech in front of a live audience at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Original air date 28…
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Ron Brownstein and the California Recall's Warning for Democracy
The Atlantic's Ron Brownstein with Michael Smerconish. Original Air date 27 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Is the US today as bad as it was in the Civil War, The Depression, and WWII?
Michael's commentary on filmmaker Ken Burns saying the US is in an era comparable to the Civil War, the Great Depression, and WWII. Original air date 21…
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The Changing Republican Party: Sane GOP'ers Aren't Giving Up
The Bulwark's Charlie Sykes discusses his Politico Op-Ed "Why Sane Republicans Are Purging Themselves" with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 23 September…
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Mark Halperin on The Big Four: Debt Ceiling, Government Shutdown, Reconciliation, and Infrastructure
Political Analyst and Wide World of News Editor Mark Halperin with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 22 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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Disappearing Men: More males than females are now giving up on college
Wall Street Journal reporter Doug Belkin speaks with Michael Smerconish, on his piece "A Generation of American Men Give Up on College: ‘I Just Feel Lost’."…
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Gabby Petito’s death highlights a bigger problem: The dark power…and problems, of social media
Michael's commentary the morning after the FBI announced remains, likely those of missing 22-year old Gabby Petito, were found. Original air date 20 September…
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Should General Milley Resign? Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman
Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman author of "Here, Right Matters: An American Story." Originally aired 17 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
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The Secret Elite That's Exempt From Facebook Rules
The WSJ’s Jeff Horwitz explains the Facebook program known as XCheck which gives millions of celebrities, politicians and other high-profile users special…
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What To Make Of General Milley?
Michael discusses the new revelations about General Mark Milley's secret conversations with a Chinese military leader, and the calls for him to resign…
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What The CA Recall Election Means To The Nation
Michael discusses the California recall election, and gives his perspective on its relevance to national politics. Original air date 14 September 2021. Hosted…
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Did The U.S. Kill An Innocent Man In Kabul?
Michael talks with New York Times reporter Matthieu Aikins about the Times' investigation of an August drone strike in Kabul, and breaks down what it says…
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20th Anniversary of 9/11, Part 3: The Aftermath
Part 3 of Michael's special tribute to the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. This episode focuses on the hunt for Osama Bin Laden, including archive…
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20th Anniversary of 9/11, Part 2: The Day Of
Part 2 of Michael's 3-part series paying tribute to the 20th anniversary of the 9/11/01 terror attacks. This episode focuses on the events of the day-of…
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20th Anniversary of 9/11, Part 1: Leading Up To The Day
Michael pays tribute on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In this episode, the first of a three part special, he looks at the events that led…
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9/11 Reflections
Michael looks back at where he was before, during, and after 9/11, and how his views have changed - and stayed the same - in the 20 years since the attacks…
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Should Corporations Comment on the New Texas Abortion Law? Yale's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Yale University Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 8 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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9/11 Family Member Brett Eagleson on President Biden Ordering Review of Classified 9/11 Documents
Brett Eagleson, who was in high school when his father was killed in the 9/11/01 attacks, speaks with Michael Smerconish after President Biden orders a…
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Something About Texas Law and Dog the Bounty Hunter
Michael offers commentary the day after the Supreme Court does not intervene on a new abortion law in Texas. Original airdate 3 September 2021. Hosted by…
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Should vaccination status be considered when hospitals allocate scarce ICU beds?
Michael offers commentary as more unvaccinated Americans are landing in hospital with COVID-19. Original Airdate 2 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Mark Halperin on Biden Afghanistan Speech; Plus 'Deplorables' Revisited
Wide World of News Editor/Founder Mark Halperin speaks with Michael about President Biden's post-Afghanistan withdrawal address to the nation, plus, Hillary…
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President Biden: Consoler in Chief?
Michael's commentary on how President Biden grieves with the families of victims, after he received the caskets of the 13 US service members recently killed in…
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Parole Recommended for RFK Assassin Sirhan Sirhan: There is Much More to the Story
Washington Post Reporter Tom Jackman joins Michael to discuss the California Parole Board recommending parole for Sirhan Sirhan, now 77, who was convicted of…
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What happened in Afghanistan can not be presented in black and white. It is much more grey and purple.
Michael's commentary the morning after 13 US Service members were killed in attacks in Afghanistan. Original air date 27 August 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Afghanistan by the Numbers, with Marc Polymeropoulos
Former CIA Senior Intelligence Officer Marc Polymeropoulos on The Michael Smerconish Program. Original air date 26 August 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Competing Infrastructure Plans, Explained
Michael talks about the latest budget movements in Congress, offering insight into the competing infrastructure plans between Democrats and Republicans…
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Three and (hopefully) Done: A Tale of Technical Difficulties
No microphone, no A/C, no power, and that's just from one story: Listen to this tale of Michael's wild weekend of technical difficulties. Original Air Date 24…
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The Case of Walter Ogrod
A horrific murder and a wrongful conviction are at the center of Michael's conversation with Thomas Lowenstein, author of "The Trials of Walter Ogrod: A Story…
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Hands Off the Wheel? Tesla & Autopilot Safety
A tragic case involving a car in self-driving mode has put cars with autopilot features in the spotlight. This episode, Michael picks the brain of Jason…
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US Withdraws. Kabul Collapses. Who Knew What & When?
When it came to the prospect of a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, who knew what and when? Ken Dilanian, national security correspondent for NBC News, joins…
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NYT's Tom Friedman: Could It All Work Out for Biden in Afghanistan?
Tom Friedman, foreign affairs op-ed columnist for the New York Times, joins Michael to provide an expert counterpoint to the narrative of an Afghan debacle…
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The Case Against an Afghan Withdrawal
Afghanistan is in chaos, Kabul is in Taliban hands, and American troops and diplomats are scrambling to evacuate. Michael O'Hanlon, senior fellow and director…
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Taliban Takeover: Is the US Wrong to Exit Afghanistan?
With US intelligence predicting Kabul could fall within 90 days, Michael poses a deceptively simple question: does a rapid Taliban takeover mean the US was…
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New Census Data: Diversity Up, Population Down
Dr. William H. Frey, Senior Fellow in the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, joins Michael to talk new census demographic data showing…
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Larry Elder & J.D. Vance: There Are Alot Of Words Out There
Michael looks at J.D. Vance's Ohio Senate campaign, and Larry Elder's California Gubernatorial campaign, where past statements of theirs are very much in the…
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Updates on 9/11 and the Upcoming 20th Anniversary: The Saudi Connection; Bobby McIlvaine
Michael offers updates on news regarding an ask that 9/11 families put to President Biden this week, plus, the effect of that day on one family, profiled in…
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Dr. Michael Mann breaks down the UN Climate Change Report
Penn State University Atmospheric Sciences Professor Dr. Michael Mann, with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 9 August 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Can Governor Andrew Cuomo Survive Politically?
Michael's commentary on whether Andrew Cuomo can remain in the NY governor's office or not, three days after the NYS Attorney General released a detailed…
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Is Kamala Harris really the most unpopular Vice President in modern history?
Michael speaks with Aaron Blake at The Washington Post. Original Airdate 5 August 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com…
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Western Wildfires For Dummies: Fighting Fire with Fire
Michael Smerconish is the "dummy in chief", speaking with L.A. Times reporter Anita Chabria about how wildland firefighting is happening in California…
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On Former President Obama hosting a 60th birthday party bash while the Delta COVID variant surges
Michael take on the latest COVID headlines, including former President Obama getting ready to host a large party on Martha's Vineyard to celebrate a milestone…
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What Did Trump Do Right?
Michael speaks with Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow Stephen Wertheim, and then Senior Fellow Aaron David Miller, who both contributed…
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Treating Mental Illness with Psychedelics
George Goldsmith, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Compass Pathways, joins Michael Smerconish to talk leveraging synthetic psilocybin - yes, the stuff in…
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Burial? Try Becoming Soil! The Case for Human Composting
Goodbye life, hello compost! Anna Swenson, communications manager for "ecological death care" company Recompose, joins Michael Smerconish to argue that resting…
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F*** BIDEN: Yard Signs, Free Speech, and a New Jersey Court Case
Warning: contains strong language. Profane yard signs + a New Jersey obscenity ordinance = a thorny court case! Michael Smerconish talks with Roselle Park…
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Bad Data: 2020 Presidential Polls Were Historically Inaccurate
Josh Clinton, professor of political science at Vanderbilt University, joins Michael Smerconish to break down why pollsters just had their worst election in…
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Countering Digital Hate: Battling COVID Vaccine Misinformation on Social Media
Imran Ahmed, Founding CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 19 July 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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How to Talk to the Unvaccinated: Dr. Leana Wen
Michael plays portions of a phone call from Andrea Dick of Roselle Park, NJ, who refuses to get a COVID vaccine. He asks George Washington University Visiting…
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Oh, Canada! Congratulations to Ambassador David L. Cohen
Michael's thoughts on Philly-area native, Comcast executive David L. Cohen being nominated by President Biden to serve as US Ambassador to Canada. Original air…
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Hey Now: Howard Stern Superfan Michael Smerconish appears on "Stern Show Summer School"
Michael talks about appearing on SiriusXM's Howard 101 this week, on "Stern Show Summer School." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Jeff Bezos' Spaceflight For Dummies: CollectSPACE's Rob Pearlman Schools Smerconish
CollectSPACE Editor Rob Pearlman speaks with Michael just two hours after Jeff Bezos completes his first spaceflight. Original air date 20 July 2021 Hosted by…
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Should President Biden waive the option of military personnel to refuse a COVID vaccine?
Michael offers thoughts on those in the military, and the federal government, who are refusing to get a COVID vaccine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
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COVID Rising: Should Biden credit Trump for vaccine development?
Michael's commentary on the latest COVID headlines, pondering whether Biden and Trump should work together to encourage vaccinations. Hosted by Simplecast, an…