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The Smerconish Podcast

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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.
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Episodes

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 28, 202112 minEp. 84

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 cinematographer was killed. Michael speaks with Glenn Thrush at the New York Times, and gets perspective from experts in his radio audience. Original air date 25 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 25, 202127 minEp. 81

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 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 22, 202116 minEp. 80

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 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 21, 202120 minEp. 79

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 Congress - he is running for the open PA Senate seat in 2022. Original air date 19 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 19, 202122 minEp. 78

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 package in Congress, including child tax credits. Original air date 18 October 2021 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 18, 202116 minEp. 77

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 rare breast cancer gene - a genetic mutation - that all women, and all people, need to be aware of. Original air date 15 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 15, 202112 minEp. 76

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 14, 202117 minEp. 75

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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 13, 202110 minEp. 74

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 Piltch, a former editor of Smerconish.com and now a student at Yale Law School - and a person who is exactly in the democraphic that Mr. Shor is making waves about. Original air date 12 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

Oct 12, 202119 minEp. 73

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, speaks with Michael on his recent smerconish.com exclusive piece, titled "Our Psychology, Not Pay, is Driving the Great Resignation", focusing on why people are quitting work and employers are having trouble finding help. Original air date 8 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Oct 11, 202111 minEp. 72

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. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 08, 202130 minEp. 71

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. Original air date 7 October 2021 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 07, 202113 minEp. 70

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 into the matter. Original air date 6 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 06, 202119 minEp. 69

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 AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 05, 202119 minEp. 68

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 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 04, 202122 minEp. 67

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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 01, 202111 minEp. 66

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, Insurance Fraud, and Missing Millions." Original air date 30 September 2021 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 30, 202121 minEp. 65

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 for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 29, 202123 minEp. 64

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 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 28, 202122 minEp. 63

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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 27, 202118 minEp. 62

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 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 24, 202111 minEp. 61

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 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 23, 202113 minEp. 60

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’." Original air date 21 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 21, 202120 minEp. 58

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. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 17, 202119 minEp. 56

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 treatment. Original air date 16 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 16, 202117 minEp. 55
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