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 Mark Meadows while the US Capitol was being attacked. Original air date 14 December 2021 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 14, 2021•26 min•Ep. 114
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. Michael asked the candidate to be a guest on his radio and TV programs. Listen to find out how Dr. Oz responded. Original air date 13 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 13, 2021•18 min•Ep. 113
TIME Executive Editor Ben Goldberg joins Michael ahead of the iconic magazine announcing its annual "Person of the Year" (happening Monday 13 December). Original air date 10 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 10, 2021•11 min•Ep. 112
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 wrote about this in his book "Murdered by Mumia" co-authored with late Officer Faulkner's wife, Maureen Faulkner. Original air date 9 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 09, 2021•12 min•Ep. 111
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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 08, 2021•14 min•Ep. 110
Former Harvard and Carnegie Mellon Distinguished Fellow Vivek Wadhwa joins Michael to talk about why he thinks the US should not diplomatically boycott the Olympics in China next year, saying they need to do much more. Original air date 7 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 07, 2021•12 min•Ep. 109
Hannah Meyers is Director, Policing & Public Safety, at The Manhattan Institute. Original air date 6 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 06, 2021•16 min•Ep. 108
Michael offers a commentary on Germany tightening restrictions as COVID surges again, specifically for those who are unvaccinated. And, he speaks to Senior Producer Dan Henning's brother, Golo, who lives in Germany. Original air date 3 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 03, 2021•13 min•Ep. 107
Michael offers a commentary after revelations come from former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' forthcoming book, that the former President attended a 2020 debate with Joe Biden, just days after receiving a positive COVID test. Original air date 2 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 02, 2021•17 min•Ep. 106
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 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 01, 2021•20 min•Ep. 105
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. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 30, 2021•19 min•Ep. 104
Michael offers a commentary the Monday after Thanksgiving, after a weekend where the new COVID Omicron Variant began appearing around the world. Original air date 29 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 29, 2021•15 min•Ep. 103
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 seafood, and the real story of what happened on Plymouth Rock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 24, 2021•13 min•Ep. 102
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 air date 23 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 23, 2021•19 min•Ep. 101
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 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 22, 2021•18 min•Ep. 100
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 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 18, 2021•17 min•Ep. 99
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 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 17, 2021•19 min•Ep. 98
CNN Senior Reporter Edward Isaac Dovere talks with Michael about his cnn.com piece "Exasperation and dysfunction: Inside Kamala Harris' frustrating start as vice president." Original air date 16 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 16, 2021•17 min•Ep. 97
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 the Philadelphia Free Library on Friday, 12 November, 2021, after former Trump advisor Steve Bannon was indicted as part of the January 6th investigation, and aired on radio on 15 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...
Nov 15, 2021•43 min•Ep. 96
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. Original air date 12 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 12, 2021•24 min•Ep. 95
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 Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 11, 2021•22 min•Ep. 94
Michael offers thoughts on a letter he received in the mail. Original air date 10 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 10, 2021•11 min•Ep. 93
Michael offers a commentary after State Farm keeps Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers as its advertising spokesperson, after it is revealed that Rodgers is not vaccinated against COVID-19 but first lied, saying he was. Original air date 9 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 09, 2021•13 min•Ep. 92
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 October hiring report, amidst the President having a low public approval rating. Original air date 8 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 08, 2021•16 min•Ep. 91
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 providing expertise in court cases against the state. Original air date 5 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 05, 2021•11 min•Ep. 90
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 not made it to the President's desk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 04, 2021•10 min•Ep. 89
Wide World of News Political Analyst Mark Halperin, the morning after Republican Glenn Younkin defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia Governor's race. Original air date 3 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 03, 2021•16 min•Ep. 88
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 seat in Virginia. Original air date 2 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 02, 2021•12 min•Ep. 87
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 longer be required to wear a mask. Original air date 1 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 01, 2021•13 min•Ep. 86
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 taking place. Original air date 29 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 29, 2021•16 min•Ep. 85
