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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

Joan Baez Called Me A Moron

Michael tells the story of a voicemail he received. Original air date 7 June 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 07, 202213 minEp. 232

William "Wild Bill" Guarnere and Edward "Babe" Heffron: American Heroes

To mark the anniversary of D-Day, a very special interview from Michael's archives. From October 2007, his conversation with "Wild Bill" Guarnere and "Babe" Effron, who served in WWII together, and were part of the inspiration for the 2001 HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers", and they co-authored the book "Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends." They have both since passed away. Original air date October 2007. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

Jun 06, 202229 minEp. 231

What do the 9/11 families think about President Biden meeting with MBS?

Michael talks with Terry Strada, National Chair of 9/11 Families United, about the news of President Biden potentially meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman this month. Original air date 03 June 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 03, 202213 minEp. 230

The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Jury Got It Wrong: A Conversation with Danny Cevallos

Michael has a conversation with Danny Cevallos, co-founder of the law firm Cevallos & Wong LLP and legal analyst for NBC and MSNBC, on the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial verdict. Original air date 2 June 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 02, 202231 minEp. 229

Six Legal Headlines

Michael presents six legal/court related headlines of interest. Original air date 1 June 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 01, 202225 minEp. 228

What Creates A Mass Shooter?

Michael speaks with Dr. Jillian Peterson from Hamline University, on her research on mass shootings. Original air date 31 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 31, 202221 minEp. 227

Aiming For Facts: A Week-long, deep dive into America’s Gun Culture - Part 5: “Solutions”

As the conversation around guns, gun control, school shootings, the 2nd amendment and other angles remains at the forefront, we dipped into Michael's archives to bring you a week-long special he aired in March of 2018, called "Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture." This is part 5 of 5, focusing on possible solutions to keeping the 2nd amendment in tact while also solving for the crisis of deaths due to guns. You'll hear: -A commentary by Michael on data integration ...

May 30, 202248 minEp. 226

Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture - Part 4: "Legally"

As the conversation around guns, gun control, school shootings, the 2nd amendment and other angles remains at the forefront, we dipped into Michael's archives to bring you a week-long special he aired in March of 2018, called "Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture." This is part 4 of 5, focusing on the legal aspects of the gun debate - you'll hear: -Pat Dunphy, Wisconsin Trial attorney who successfully litigated and held accountable the seller of a gun used to shoot ...

May 29, 202248 minEp. 225

Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture - Part 3: "The Brothers Nugent"

As the conversation around guns, gun control, school shootings, the 2nd amendment and other angles remains at the forefront, we dipped into Michael's archives to bring you a week-long special he aired in March of 2018, called "Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture." This is part 3 of 5, "The Brothers Nugent." You'll hear: -Jeffrey Nugent, Former CEO of Revlon, on background checks -Ted Nugent, Motor City Mad Man, on background checks Original air date 21 March 2018 H...

May 28, 202248 minEp. 224

Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture - Part 2: "The 2nd Amendment"

As the conversation around guns, gun control, school shootings, the 2nd amendment and other angles remains at the forefront, we dipped into Michael's archives to bring you a week-long special he aired in March of 2018, called "Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture." This is part 2 of 5, "The Second Amendment." You'll hear: -John Lott, author “The War on Guns” and “More Guns, Less Crime” -Laurence Tribe, Harvard, is repealing the second amendment a realistic response ...

May 27, 202248 minEp. 223

Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture - Part 1

As the conversation around guns, gun control, school shootings, the 2nd amendment and other angles remains at the forefront , we dipped into Michael's archives to bring you a week-long special he aired in March of 2018, called "Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture." This is part 1 of 5 - an intro to the special, including conversations with: -German Lopez, VOX, "Gun Violence Explained in 17 Maps and Charts" -Adam Lankford, University of Alabama, Criminology Professo...

May 26, 202248 minEp. 222

Mark Halperin Has A Bold Proposal For President Biden

Michael invites journalist Mark Halperin to the program to discuss the Uvalde Texas school shooting and the politics of gun violence. Original air date 25 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 25, 202215 minEp. 221

All Eyes on Georgia

Michael talks with the expert on Georgia elections - Greg Bluestein at the Atlanta Journal Constitution, on the morning of the primary election in the peach state. Original air date 24 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 24, 202224 minEp. 220

Stakes are high in a trial tied to John Durham's Trump-Russia Investigation

Eric Tucker, Associated Press Reporter, on the latest aspect of the Russia investigation. He discusses his piece with Michael titled "Explainer: Why stakes are high in trial tied to Russia probe." Original air date 23 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 23, 202221 minEp. 219

Should JRB Pull An LBJ?

Michael provides commentary on Joe Biden's current presidential status, and the likeliness of him running for a second term. Original air date 20 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 20, 202218 minEp. 218

Can It Get Any Worse?

Michael offers a commentary on the state of affairs for Democrats and President Biden. Original air date 19 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 19, 202241 minEp. 217

Primarily Pennsylvania

The morning after the Pennsylvania Primary, a conversation with political analyst Mark Halperin. Original air date 18 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 18, 202218 minEp. 216

Have you Heard? Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos on Johnny Depp's Time in Court

Michael welcomes NBC/MSNBC Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos in studio to break down the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial. He is co-founder of the law firm Cevallos & Wong. Original air date 17 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 17, 202219 minEp. 215

Should the media have the same access to a political rally as a candidate’s supporters? The story of CBS News' Robert Costa in PA

Michael talks with CBS News Correspondent Robert Costa, who was denied entry to cover an campaign rally featuring PA Senate candidate Kathy Barnette, and PA Gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano. Original air date 16 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 16, 202222 minEp. 214

Pennsylvania: This is what you get with closed primaries

Michael offers a refreshed take on Tuesday's primary election in his home state of Pennsylvania, highlighting the consequences of the commonwealth's closed primary system. Original air date 13 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 13, 202223 minEp. 213

Who Is Kathy Barnette? A great, in-depth conversation on the Pennsylvania Senate Race with Salena Zito

Michael talks with Washington Examiner National Political Reporter Salena Zito about her coverage of the PA Senate race - the primary election is this coming Tuesday. All of Salena's reporting can be found at salenazito.com. Original air date 12 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 12, 202225 minEp. 212

Revisiting John McCain

Michael offers a commentary after Steve Schmidt, former aide to the late Senator and Presidential Candidate John McCain, wrote a piece distancing himself from McCain, saying he was lied to about an affair, and that therefore he lied while working for him. Original air date 11 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 11, 202225 minEp. 211

"The Secrets Ed Koch Carried." Matt Flegenheimer on the NY Times piece everyone is talking about

Michael speaks with New York Times reporter Matt Flegenheimer, who co-wrote (with Rosa Goldensohn) the weekend New York Times story about the life of the late former mayor of New York City, Ed Koch, and the secret he kept about his sexual orientation. Original air date 9 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 09, 202229 minEp. 209

The Roe v. Wade leak: How it could happen, with Berkeley Law Professor John Yoo

Now the Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law at Berkeley Law, John Yoo is a former clerk to Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas. Michael talks to him about the unprecedented leak of a draft opinion showing the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and the details of the process of how the justices draft an opinion and get their work done. Original air date 6 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...

May 06, 202234 minEp. 208

Johnny Depp & Amber Heard Trial: NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos with the Explainer

NBC / MSNBC Legal Analyst and Co-Founder of Cevallos and Wong, Danny Cevallos, joins Michael to talk about the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial in court this week. Original air date 5 May 2022 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 05, 202223 minEp. 207

Deconstructing The Alito Draft

Michael offers a commentary on the leaked Supreme Court draft ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Original air date 4 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 04, 202229 minEp. 206

Politico's Josh Gerstein on Breaking the SCOTUS Roe v. Wade Draft Opinion Leak

Politico Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein, who with Alexander Ward, broke the story of the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 03, 202229 minEp. 205

On Tucker Carlson, Racism & Cable Success

Michael with New York Times correspondent Nick Confessore who just published a 3 part series on Tucker Carlson and American Nationalism. Original air date 02 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 02, 202218 minEp. 204
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