Michael talks to homeland security and disaster expert Juliette Kayyem, now a lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School. Author of "Security Mom" and "The Devil Never Sleeps", her latest piece in The Atlantic is "Rethinking ‘Run, Hide, Fight’: Our mass-shooting guidance may be woefully out of date." Original air date 22 November 2022. 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, 2022•32 min•Ep. 352
When President Abraham Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address, where did he actually stand? UNC-Asheville Professor Christopher Oakley, a historian and former Disney animator, says he has found the spot. Listen to this fascinating conversation with Michael. Original air date 21 November 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 21, 2022•18 min•Ep. 351
Michael is joined by Philip Shenon, author of "A Cruel and Shocking Act, The Secret History of the Kennedy Assassination," in a conversation about the various unknown details surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Original air date 18 November 2022. 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, 2022•16 min•Ep. 350
Expand the Civil Rights Act to protect employees from being fired for their political beliefs. So says Yale Law School Professor Jed Rubenfeld, he joins Michael on his co-authored WSJ op-ed "The New Woke Discrimination Demands a New Law." Original air date 17 November 2022. 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, 2022•33 min•Ep. 349
"The Trump Illusion" is how Mark Halperin headlined his Wide World of News Newsletter today. He joins Michael to discuss former President Donald Trump announcing that he is again running for President, in 2024. Original air date 16 November 2022. 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, 2022•23 min•Ep. 348
Michael talks with Frank Sesno, Director of Strategist Initiatives at George Washington University's School of Media & Public Affairs. Original air date 15 November 2022. 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, 2022•28 min•Ep. 347
Michael went to the movies over the weekend and saw "The Banshees of Inisherin" and has thoughts to share about it. Spoiler Alert: He leaves nothing out! Original air date 14 November 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 14, 2022•19 min•Ep. 346
With Midterm voting at a close and Republican support being less than projected, Michael deliberates on whether the end of Trump is near, and if so, how may that impact the MAGA movement? Callers are also given a chance to weigh in on Trump, MAGA, and elections. Original air date 11 November 2022. 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, 2022•31 min•Ep. 345
Michael tells the tale of meeting a squirrel in his home, and hilarity ensues. Original air date 9 and 10 November 2022. 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, 2022•22 min•Ep. 344
David Byler, a Washington Post Political Columnist and Data Analyst, joins Michael Smerconish in a conversation about midterm polling accuracy. Callers also weigh in on polls and election results. Original air date 9 November 2022. 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, 2022•28 min•Ep. 343
Michael lays out an 11th-hour election issue that has popped up in Pennsylvania regarding the counting of mail-in ballots. He gets expertise from longtime PA politics expert Dr. Terry Madonna, Senior Fellow in Residence for Political Affairs at Millersville University, and Al Schmidt, CEO of the Committee of Seventy, which works to build trust and confidence in elections and encourage civic participation. Original air date 8 November 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pc...
Nov 08, 2022•32 min•Ep. 342
Michael opens with his latest analysis of the midterm elections, one day before election day. Then, hear from Trafalgar Group Senior Strategist and Pollster Robert Cahaly, and CBS News Chief Election and Campaign Correspondent Robert Costa with their takes. Original air date 7 November 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 07, 2022•39 min•Ep. 341
The Cook Political Report's very own David Wasserman joins Michael Smerconish in a conversation about upcoming elections and the upper edge Republicans may have heading into Midterms. Listeners of the program also call in to provide their own thoughts on the current election cycle. Original air date 04 November 2022. 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, 2022•26 min•Ep. 340
Michael welcomes University of Chicago Law Professor Geoffrey R. Stone who co-authored a piece in The Atlantic, "The End of Affirmative Action Would Be A Disaster." Stone is author of the forthcoming book "A Legacy of Discrimination: The Essential Constitutionality of Affirmative Action." Hear a conversation on today's smerconish.com poll question, Which is the stronger argument for continuation of affirmative action? The benefits of diversity, or, Addressing a history of racism? Original air da...
Nov 03, 2022•31 min•Ep. 339
Michael opens this episode by telling the story of attending World Series Game 3 in Philadelphia, and then offers a commentary on the news of video of the attack against Paul Pelosi being available. Should it be released to the public? Original air date 2 November 2022. 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, 2022•25 min•Ep. 338
Michael offers a commentary as new information following the attack of Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, comes to light. Original air date 1 November 2022. 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, 2022•33 min•Ep. 337
In recent years, less attention has been to the level of US national debt. That is a problem, because it is certainly a threat to the future of the country. In steps the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, named after its founder, the late US Secretary of Commerce Peter Peterson. Michael talks with his son, President/CEO Michael Peterson, about their mission to raise awareness about America's long-term fiscal challenges. ]';/' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for i...
Oct 31, 2022•22 min•Ep. 336
Michael talks to CNN's Dana Bash about this weekend's special airing on CNN about Douglas Emhoff, "Being...The Second Gentleman." Original air date 28 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 28, 2022•14 min•Ep. 335
Michael talks with veteran criminal defense attorney William J Brennan, who is defending a Trump-entity in a trial in New York City. The question: Can they seat an impartial jury? Original air date 27 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 27, 2022•35 min•Ep. 334
Wide World of News political analyst makes his weekly visit with Michael, but he prepared a little differently this time. No Fake Ron Klain Memo's today. Original air date 26 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 26, 2022•30 min•Ep. 333
Michael talks with Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) who is running for Senate against Republican candidate JD Vance, to replace the retiring Senator Rob Portman. Original air date 25 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 25, 2022•17 min•Ep. 332
Why do Democrats not want to talk about crime? Michael talks with CNN Democratic Strategist Paul Begala about his cnn.com piece "The slogan hurting Democrats' election chances." Original air date 24 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 24, 2022•34 min•Ep. 331
Are Americans losing interest in Ukraine? Michael has a conversation with Gallup Editor-in-Chief Mohamed Younis, he oversees Gallups news division, where they have been doing a series of polls in Ukraine, something that is not easy to do. Original air date 21 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 21, 2022•29 min•Ep. 330
With the recently new and improved Smerconish.com allowing listeners to propose their own poll questions for the program, Michael reads and reacts to some of the thought provoking questions that were submitted. Callers are also given a chance to discuses poll topics and political news of the day. Original air date, 20 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 20, 2022•33 min•Ep. 329
Michael analyzes the current political landscape ahead of Midterms, and callers offer their own thoughts on this election season. Original air date 19 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 19, 2022•25 min•Ep. 328
The midterm elections are three weeks away. Democratic candidates across the United States have made serious gains in the polls in recent weeks, but, Michael looks at the data and the storylines and asks, did they peak too soon? Original air date 18 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 18, 2022•33 min•Ep. 327
Michael talks to Washington Post national politics enterprise reporter Ruby Cramer about the hotly contested Arizona gubernatorial race where MAGA-Republican candidate Kari Lake. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 17, 2022•20 min•Ep. 326
The prospect of nuclear war is now being weighed as seriously as any time since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, but the thinking among government officials has veered in a surprising direction. So says Michael's guest, best selling author of "The Bomb" and columnist for Slate, Fred Kaplan. Original air date 13 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 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 325
National Political Reporter Salena Zito has interviewed every President and Vice President in the 21st century, and has covered Pennsylvania politics for a long time, writing for the NY Post and Washington Examiner. Michael talks with her about the PA Senate race between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz, in particular focusing on Fetterman's health. Original air date 13 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
Oct 13, 2022•22 min•Ep. 324
Michael invites Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent, to the program for a conversation about Nevada's Senate race and the high stakes which democrats face during this election season. Original air date 12 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 12, 2022•12 min•Ep. 323
