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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

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, differently on state versus federal lands. Original air date 3 August 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 04, 202116 minEp. 24

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 to a multi-story Washington Post Op-Ed titled "What Trump got right." Original airdate 2 August 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 02, 202122 minEp. 22

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

Jul 30, 202122 minEp. 21

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 in peace is easier when you're soil. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 29, 202116 minEp. 20

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 Mayor Joseph Signorello and homeowner Andrea Dick to break down this free speech flashpoint. Original air date July 22 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 28, 202131 minEp. 19

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 decades. Original air date 20 July 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 27, 202119 minEp. 18

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 Professor Dr. Leana Wen, how he should have responded. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 23, 202121 minEp. 16

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 date 22 July 2021 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 22, 202119 minEp. 15

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

Jul 16, 202118 minEp. 11

Many Post-Trump Books Have Published, But There's Alot We Still Don't Know

Michael's commentary on the forthcoming book "I Alone Can Fix It" by Carol Leonnig & Phil Rucker, and the myriad of other post-Trump presidency books that have been released. Original air date 15 July 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 15, 202120 minEp. 10

Jeff Greenfield: The Democrats Need A Reality Check

Emmy Award-winning TV analyst and journalist Jeff Greenfield on his Politico op-ed, "The Democrats Need A Reality Check." Original air date 14 July 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 15, 202117 minEp. 9

Your safe deposit box...may not be so safe.

Institute for Justice Senior Attorney Rob Johnson on a case in California where paying customers not involved in any crimes that a FBI raid was looking for...just want their stuff back. Original air date 13 July 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 13, 202118 minEp. 8

Did Richard Branson really make it to Space?

Michael opens his Monday 12 July 2021 radio program with thoughs on the Euro soccer finale, and Richard Branson's trip to space over the weekend: did he really make it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 12, 202125 minEp. 7

Commentary: On The Lessons of Afghanistan

Michael shares thoughts after President Biden announces all US combat troops are being pulled from Afghanistan after 20 years of war. Original air date 9 July 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 09, 202120 minEp. 6

President Trump Will Lose His Lawsuits Against Social Media Platforms

Professor Eric Goldman at the Santa Clara University School of Law, with Michael Smerconish on 8 July 2021, on former President Trump filing lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter, and Google. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 08, 202117 minEp. 5

Is It Necessarily Racist When A White Person Questions A Diversity Hire?

Michael's commentary on the story of disparaging comments ESPN's Rachel Nichols made about colleague Maria Taylor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 07, 202117 minEp. 4

To Cape, Or Not To Cape?

Michael and TC discuss her open invitation to visit her at her family's vacation home on Cape Cod next week when he'll be nearby on business. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 06, 20219 minEp. 3

Commentary: The Real Reason Cosby Was Freed

Michael says the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled correctly in overruling a lower court, freeing Bill Cosby from prison. Listen in full to hear why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 01, 202128 minEp. 1

Coming Soon!

Coming soon from Michael Smerconish and SiriusXM: Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds. Content will be pulled from the live show: The Michael Smerconish Show airs live M-F 9-Noon ET and replays M-F 9-Midnight ET Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jun 24, 20211 min
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