Washington Post Chief Correspondent Dan Balz joins Michael to talk about the domestic/political angles of what's happening in Ukraine, which party will see gains in the midterms, and public opinion on President Biden's handling of the crisis stateside. Plus reactions from listeners to SiriusXM's Michael Smerconish Program. Original air date 21 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...
Mar 21, 2022•29 min•Ep. 174
Michael's take on the latest possible deal to end Russia's invasion into Ukraine. Original air date 18 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 18, 2022•22 min•Ep. 173
Yale School of Management Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld notes that over 400 companies have ceased their business operations in Russia due it that country's invading Ukraine. But, some remain. He discusses with Michael. Original air date 17 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 17, 2022•21 min•Ep. 172
Just after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses Congress, Michael gets the latest political angle of the Russian invasion in Ukraine from Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin, and, from a battle perspective, what would a conventional (non-nuclear) war look like between NATO and Russia, if it were to come to that? Michael asks Dr. Rowan Allport, at the Human Security Centre in London. Original air date 16 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswi...
Mar 16, 2022•32 min•Ep. 171
Michael offers 60 pieces of advice on his 60th birthday. Original air date 15 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 15, 2022•21 min•Ep. 170
Michael asks Professor of Law Joel Samuels to break down the concept of oligarchs. Later, Michael analyzes The Budapest Memorandum and connections between Putin's invasion & The Cold War. New York Times White House Correspondent Peter Baker joins Michael to provide his expertise. Original air date 14 March 2022 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 14, 2022•33 min•Ep. 169
Michael learns what Russia's nuclear weapons are capable of with Hans Kristensen. Later Michael has a conversation with Ukraine Parliament member Solomiia Bobrovska. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 11, 2022•31 min•Ep. 168
Today is the paperback release date of Erik Larson's book "The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz." Michael spoke with him when the book was brand new in July 2020. This interview being shared here today, is also a part of Michael's other podcast "Book Club with Michael Smerconish." Also today, a conversation on oil and gas prices as oil imports from Russia to the US have been banned, with Royal Bank of Canada's Dr. Helima Croft, she is Managing Dir...
Mar 10, 2022•37 min•Ep. 167
Michael speaks with Michael Cohen, former attorney to President Trump, about the Manhattan D.A. investigation into his former boss. And, a run through of the latest headlines from Ukraine in today's Smerconish.com Newsletter. Original air date 8 March 2022 (Cohen) and 9 March 2022 (Headlines). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 09, 2022•30 min•Ep. 166
Michael asks, is Wall-to-Wall Coverage of the war in Ukraine due more to the race of combatants or the risk of nuclear war? Hear a variety of opinions from Michael's audience. Plus, Human Rights Foundation Chair Garry Kasparaov joins the conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 08, 2022•29 min•Ep. 165
Michael talks about the latest happening with the Russian invasion into Ukraine, from three different angles. Retired Admiral McRaven's Take; Should we publish graphic war-torn images; And, boycott Russian sports and arts stars? Original air date 7 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 07, 2022•38 min•Ep. 164
Michael discusses the latest on Russia's invasion into Ukraine, including Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) saying Putin should be taken out, and whether the US should ban Russian oil imports; plus, Michael speaks with Artem Barabash, a Ukraine-based attorney and acquaintance. Original air date 4 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 04, 2022•23 min•Ep. 163
Lawrence Mestel, CEO of Primary Wave Music, who owns or has owned catalogs of major musicians, offers expertise to Michael on the increasing numbers of artists who have sold their work for big money lately. Original air date 3 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 03, 2022•21 min•Ep. 162
Michael's take on President Biden's first State of the Union address. Original air date 2 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 02, 2022•30 min•Ep. 161
Michael tells the story of an internet purchase he made this week. Original air date 1 March 2022 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 01, 2022•12 min•Ep. 160
Michael provides commentary about Utah Senator Mitt Romney's opinion of Vladimir Putin. Journalist McKay Coppins joins the conversation to give further insight on Romney and the Russian leader. Original air date 28 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 28, 2022•16 min•Ep. 159
Michael offers commentary on Putin's continued invasion of Ukraine and the Kyiv capital. Political Professor Joshua Tucker joins the conversation to provide insight on the Russian attack. Original air date 25 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 25, 2022•22 min•Ep. 158
Michael offers a commentary the morning after Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to begin invading Ukraine overnight. He brings up a McDonald's "Big Mac" idea, first offered by columnist Tom Friedman in 1996, to explain his thoughts. Original air date 24 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 24, 2022•21 min•Ep. 157
Michael offers a commentary on the continuing conflict at the Ukraine Border. Original air date 23 February 2022 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 23, 2022•20 min•Ep. 156
Michael discusses the friction between Russia & Ukraine and considers whether the crisis should be classified as an invasion. Admiral Jim Stavridis and Michael Kofman join the conversation to provide insight on the situation. Original air date 22 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 22, 2022•25 min•Ep. 155
Michael offers a commentary on the rise of the metaverse, of which he is a part when he enjoys playing "Occulus" with his family. Original air date 18 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 18, 2022•17 min•Ep. 154
Michael offers a commentary after new information about the judge and jury in Sarah Palin's now-dismissed suit against the New York Times is revealed. Original air date 17 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 17, 2022•6 min•Ep. 153
Michael's take on today's top headlines, from Sarah Palin's lawsuit dismissal to Remington Guns settling with Sandy Hook families, to more on Jeff Zucker's departure from CNN and everything in between. Original air date 16 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 16, 2022•41 min•Ep. 152
The Washington Post's Philip Bump joins Michael to expertly explain a complex topic: Special Counsel John Durham's probe into the FBI's probe of the 2016 Trump presidential campaign. Original air date 15 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 15, 2022•21 min•Ep. 151
Michael offers a commentary on the political ads that appeared during the Superbowl. Original airdate 14 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 14, 2022•26 min•Ep. 150
Michael talks to Emory University's Alan Abramowitz about his piece on voter suppression he authored for Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball at UVA. Original air date 11 February 2022 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 11, 2022•17 min•Ep. 149
Michael talks with Politico's Josh Gerstein, who is covering, in the courtroom, Former Governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's lawsuit against the New York Times. Original air date 10 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 10, 2022•16 min•Ep. 148
Michael talks with University of Central Florida student Jack Sweeney, who set up a twitter bot that tracks Tesla CEO Elon Musk's private jet...and he's now tracking the jets of other high profile people, too. Original air date 8 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 09, 2022•16 min•Ep. 147
Michael offers a commentary on Spotify podcast host Joe Rogan's controversy over past comments and his promoting of misinformation regarding COVID-19, while musician Neil Young, and others, have pulled their catalogues from that platform, and Young is encouraging Spotify employees to work elsewhere. Original air date 8 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 08, 2022•24 min•Ep. 146
Michael offers a commentary on the report that Mohammed Al-Qahtani, held by the US Government at Guantanamo Bay as the presumed 9/11 "20th Hijacker", will be transferred back to Saudi Arabia, due to mental health issues. Al-Qahtani has been held in prison for nearly two decades. Original air date 7 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 07, 2022•29 min•Ep. 145
