Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you: Is Joe Biden a victim of ageism? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 08, 2024•8 min•Ep. 948
Michael believes the dam is starting to break and we've reached a point of no return, that President Joe Biden will ultimately not be the Democratic Party's 2024 nominee for President. However, political analyst Mark Halperin at the Wide World of News disagrees. Listen to their conversation here about what is to come. Then, callers react. Original air date 3 July 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...
Jul 03, 2024•30 min•Ep. 947
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you: Nancy Pelosi says it's fair to ask if Biden's debate was an "episode" or "condition” — which do you think it was? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...
Jul 03, 2024•8 min•Ep. 946
Michael talks to CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig about the Supreme Court's opinion in the Trump presidential immunity case. Original air date 2 July 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 02, 2024•26 min•Ep. 945
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you: Should a president have immunity from criminal prosecution for official conduct while in office? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 02, 2024•17 min•Ep. 944
Michael talks to Erwin Chemerinsky, Deal of the School of Law at UC Berkeley, just minutes after a 6-3 decision in the Trump v. United States case is handed down by the Supreme Court on the court's last day of the current term. Original air date 1 July 2027. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 01, 2024•13 min•Ep. 943
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you: Who would be Biden’s strongest replacement? Andy Beshear, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Gavin Newsom, Jared Polis, Josh Shapiro, Raphael Warnock, Gretchen Whitmer. Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com f...
Jul 01, 2024•7 min•Ep. 942
The morning after: Michael offers his thoughts on the 2024 cycle's first (and now maybe, last?) debate between President Biden and former President Trump. Original air date 28 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 28, 2024•23 min•Ep. 941
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you: Will Joe Biden be the Democratic nominee? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 28, 2024•6 min•Ep. 940
The Commission on Presidential Debates has cancelled its four planned debates for the 2024 presidential election cycle on the heels of the two major campaigns going direct with TV networks to create their own debates with their own rules. Michael welcomes CPD co-chair Frank Fahrenkopf to share his thoughts ahead of tonight's CNN Presidential Debate, of which he has no involvement in, but he's got plenty to say. Listen here, and rate, review, and share the podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...
Jun 27, 2024•22 min•Ep. 939
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you: Which is a more guaranteed career path? Vocational and technical training, or, Traditional four-year college degree? Listen here - then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...
Jun 27, 2024•8 min•Ep. 938
President Biden and Former President Trump face off in the CNN Presidential Debate tomorrow night, the first one of the 2024 cycle. Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin offers his pre-debate analysis. Original air date 26 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 26, 2024•25 min•Ep. 937
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you: Should you have the right to cover your face in public spaces for any reason you choose? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 26, 2024•8 min•Ep. 936
A piece in The Washington Post by associate editor Marc Fisher caught Michael's eye because it relates to "The Mingle Project" where Michael is trying to get more people to get out of their bubbles and off of their screens to hang out together more. Listen to his conversation with Marc on the piece "Is Ryan Seacrest our last chance to save a shared national culture?" Original air date 25 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...
Jun 25, 2024•23 min•Ep. 935
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you: Should states bar gender-affirming care, such as hormone treatments and gender-transition surgeries, for transgender patients under 18? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...
Jun 25, 2024•9 min•Ep. 934
Controversial leadership changes are happening at the Washington Post. What is going on? Michael talks to Vanity Fair's Brian Stelter. Original air date 20 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 24, 2024•12 min•Ep. 933
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Should Congress have invited Prime Minister Netanyahu to make an address July 24th? Listen here, then vote at Smerconish.com! And please rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for ...
Jun 24, 2024•12 min•Ep. 932
Richard Alan Clarke is an American national security expert, novelist, and former government official who joins the Michael to look at our national security, the safety of our grids, and the future of unity in the United States. Original air date 17 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 21, 2024•33 min•Ep. 931
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you: is there any correlation between a candidate's debate skills and ability to effectively govern? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 21, 2024•5 min•Ep. 930
Lanny Davis is an American political operative, lawyer, consultant, lobbyist, author, and television commentator and has argued that Hunter Biden and Donald Trump should be pardoned and have their sentences commuted. He joins Michael to delve into why pardoning is the right step to work towards partisanship and against our country's division. Original air date 20 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...
Jun 20, 2024•23 min•Ep. 929
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you if you agree or disagree with Lanny Davis that both Hunter Biden and Donald Trump should be pardoned and sentences commuted. Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...
Jun 20, 2024•6 min•Ep. 928
Michael opens with a commemoration of today's Juneteenth holiday, before jumping in to a deep look at the first 2024 cycle debate, happening on CNN one week from tomorrow between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Noticeably missing: RFK Jr. From muted mics to short responses, Michael offers thoughts on how things could be different, including an idea that Former PA Governor Ed Rendell pitched him a few years ago. Original air date 19 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm...
Jun 19, 2024•23 min•Ep. 927
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, When watching the video of Obama and Biden leaving the stage, which do you see: Frailty, or Friendship? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...
Jun 19, 2024•8 min•Ep. 926
Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) joins Michael to talk about President Biden's latest plan for undocumented immigrants, and other headlines making news. Original air date 18 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 18, 2024•14 min•Ep. 925
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Should Congress put a warning label on social media platforms advising of potential damage to mental health? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 18, 2024•7 min•Ep. 924
Recent videos of Joe Biden have been circulating around social media lately. Michael is joined by Chris Gardner, a senior writer for The Hollywood Reporter, who took the video in question. Listen to hear him share his first-hand perspective of the events. Original air date 17 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 17, 2024•21 min•Ep. 923
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, in the upcoming presidential debate, should microphones be muted except for the candidate whose turn it is to speak? Listen here, then vote. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...
Jun 17, 2024•6 min•Ep. 921
Former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, Admiral James Stavridis (Ret.) on several high profile foreign affairs and national security issues that are topping headlines today. Original air date 14 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 14, 2024•27 min•Ep. 920
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Do you believe President Biden will ultimately use his presidential powers to soften Hunter's punishment? Listen here, then vote. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...
Jun 14, 2024•5 min•Ep. 919
Michael recently visited London and while at a restaurant having a beer with NYU Professor Scott Galloway, witnessed an attempted phone theft. He found out this is a major problem in London, and sought out expertise on it in this conversation with David G.W. Birch, author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services. The statistics and stories here are incredible. Plus, learn how to protect yourself from phone and data theft. Original air date 13 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...
Jun 13, 2024•32 min•Ep. 918
