Michael offers thoughts on the news of LA City Council President Nury Martinez resigning as council President, but not resigning from the council, after audio leaked of her and colleagues using racist language while discussing race and power in Los Angeles. Original air date 11 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 11, 2022•33 min•Ep. 322
Is the media to blame for political polarization? Michael recaps the panel that he hosted last Friday afternoon (7 October) at the 2022 Un-Convention, where he spoke with former CNN president Jeff Zucker and former MSNBC president Phil Griffin. Original air date 10 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 10, 2022•42 min•Ep. 321
For more on the Un-Convention, visit http://www.unconvention2022.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 07, 2022•55 min•Ep. 320
The politics of oil and gas prices. Michael looks at the latest move by the Saudis and OPEC+ to cut oil production just five weeks ahead of the US midterm elections. 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, 2022•22 min•Ep. 319
This episode is not just an advertisement for a new website - Michael is very proud to present to you a new unbiased news source - a unique home base for non-ideological thinking where independent viewpoints not tethered to partisan perspective are welcomed and showcased. Welcome to the all-new Smerconish.com! And, meet "Erik X" - the mysterious man behind the project. Original air date 5 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...
Oct 05, 2022•32 min•Ep. 318
Michael chats about exciting new content on his Book Club podcast and looks forward to tomorrow's launch of the all-new Smerconish.com website, plus, he is intrigued by a story in the Washington Post citing data that shows places that support Donald Trump tend to have the most fast food franchises. Why? How? Listen to find out. Original air date 4 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ...
Oct 04, 2022•26 min•Ep. 317
Michael talks with Dr. Chris Nowinski, Ph.D., founding CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, about renewed debates on the NFL (and other sports) concussion protocols, after Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa was cleared to play after a hit, where Nowinski says it was an obvious concussion and he should not have been allowed to play. Original air date 3 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...
Oct 03, 2022•32 min•Ep. 316
Michael opens today first with the story of his special evening with former Homeland Security Secretary andGovernor Tom Ridge (R-PA) last night, and then turns to Hurricane Ian, in conversation with Villanova University Professor Dr. Stephen Strader, on how the hurricane problem in Florida could have been avoided. Original air date 30 September 2022 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, 2022•30 min•Ep. 315
Michael talks to Lindsay Marsh of Utah. She divorced from her husband and the judge ordered her to hand over edited Boudoir photo books to her ex-husband, who wanted to keep them. Original air date 29 September 2022. 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, 2022•41 min•Ep. 314
As election campaign finance reports come out revealing what donors are supporting candidates, Michael ponders, would you patronize a business knowing that you disagree with the political views of its owner? Original air date 28 September 2022. 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, 2022•32 min•Ep. 313
WIth Midterms just over a month away, Michael lays out the key issues candidates and voters are focused on during this current election cycle including crime, inflation, and gun laws. Callers are also given a chance to weigh in on the topic. Original air date 26 September 2022. 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, 2022•29 min•Ep. 312
Michael speaks on recent interest in Lindsey Graham's sexuality, a topic stemmed from discussions and jokes on programs like The View and MSNBC. Michael raises the question of whether speculation on Graham's sexuality is inappropriate, and callers provide their own viewpoints on the matter. Original air date 26 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 26, 2022•26 min•Ep. 311
Michael chats with sports enterprise reporter Michael Lee of the Washington Post about the large disparity between black coaches and white coaches within the NFL. Original air date 23 September 2022. 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, 2022•17 min•Ep. 310
Michael is joined in conversation by NBC Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos as the two attempt to decipher the complex case of Adnan Syed. Original air date 21 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 22, 2022•17 min•Ep. 309
Michael looks at a variety of issues that could influence voters in the 2022 midterms, now just 7 weeks away. Plus, with the news of Vladimir Putin calling for more Russians to step up and join the troop offensive against Ukraine....is he bluffing? Original air date 21 September 2022. 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, 2022•27 min•Ep. 308
Michael has a conversation with CeCe Moore, a genetic genealogist with many solved cases under her belt, about DNA technology, tracking murders, and more. Later, Michael gives callers the chance to weigh in. Original air date 15 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 20, 2022•31 min•Ep. 307
New York Times Correspondent Matt Flegenheimer on his piece "Is Ron DeSantis the Future of the Republican Party?" Original air date 19 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 19, 2022•21 min•Ep. 306
All parts of the first amendment? What are the three branches of government? Fewer of us know the answers to these questions than in years past. Michael talks to Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Director of the Annenberg Pubic Policy Center at U Penn, about a new study on civic knowledge. Original air date 16 September 2022. 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, 2022•22 min•Ep. 305
As news broke this week that prosecutors in Baltimore, MD are moving to vacate the conviction of Adnan Syed for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, Michael revisits his January 2015 interview with Kevin Urick, he was the lead prosecutor in the original case. At the time, "Serial" became a hit podcast about the case. Refreshed for context on 15 September 2022, Michael offers thoughts leading in to this conversation from 2015. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for i...
Sep 15, 2022•22 min•Ep. 304
Michael speaks with New York Magazine Contributing Editor Andrew Rice, on his piece "The Sordid Saga of Hunter Biden's Laptop: The most invasive data breach imaginable is a political scandal Democrats can't just wish away." Original air date 15 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 14, 2022•24 min•Ep. 303
Michael talks with Jennifer Gwynne, who lives and works in Columbia, SC. Back in 1994-1995 as a junior at the University of Pennsylvania, she dated then-fellow resident advisor Elon Musk for nearly a year. He went on to become the billionaire Tesla and SpaceX founder, and she still has mementos from their relationship. Original air date 13 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...
Sep 13, 2022•15 min•Ep. 302
Michael talks with Noah Bookbinder, President of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, about Couy Griffin, Otero County Commissioner and founder of "Cowboys for Trump," being barred from public office due to his involvement in the events of January 6th. Michael also gives callers a chance to provide their own perspectives on the matter. Original air date 12 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...
Sep 12, 2022•30 min•Ep. 301
PART 1: THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE DAY Segment 1 - Intro; Jose Melendez Perez, former Inspection Officer at Orlando International Airport who didn't let the so-called 20th hijacker proceed Segment 2 - Michael Touhey, US Air ticket agent who checked in two hijackers in Portland, ME; Clip of Nat'l Security Adviser Condi Rice testimony before the 9/11 commission Segment 3 - Alice Hoagland, her son was on Flight 93; Lawrence Wright, author "The Looming Tower" Segment 4 - Kevin Flynn, author "102 M...
Sep 10, 2022•2 hr 19 min
Many more candidates than in years past are either dodging questions about, or already saying they will not, participate in debates with their opponents in this midterm election cycle. Michael speaks with Frank Fahrenkopf, Co-Chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates. Original air date 9 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 09, 2022•20 min•Ep. 300
A conversation with Pat Croce, former President and part-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, on his exclusive Smerconish.com piece "Die Before You Die." Original air date 7 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 08, 2022•22 min•Ep. 299
Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin offers a deep dive in to Ron DeSantis. The Florida Governor has a strong shot at the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Original air date 7 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 07, 2022•26 min•Ep. 298
The midterm elections are in 9 weeks - Michael offers a commentary on two speeches given over Labor Day Weekend, one by President Biden, and one by former President Trump. Original air date 6 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 06, 2022•28 min•Ep. 297
Michael talks with Army Col. Jim Seward, Director of the Veterans Justice Commission, launched by The Council on Criminal Justice on 23 August 2022. Original air date 26 August 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 05, 2022•31 min•Ep. 296
Michael has a conversation with WIRED's Steven Levy on location tracking technology like Apple Air Tags and smart phone apps. Michael then opens the floor to callers who share their own location tracking experiences. Original air date 23 August 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 02, 2022•30 min•Ep. 295
Michael talks with Stephanie Grisham, who served as Press Secretary to President Trump from Summer 2019-Spring 2020. She offers her thoughts on the seizing of boxes of documents from Mar-A-Lago, particularly on how her opinions changed after photos of them were released. Original air date 1 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 01, 2022•28 min•Ep. 294
