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 was more at fault: Tyreek Hill or the Miami Cops? 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.
Sep 12, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1038
Michael welcomes Political Analyst Mark Halperin to discuss the ABC News Presidential Debate between Kamala Harris & Donald Trump. Michael opens with his 11 observations of the debate, to which Mark then responds. Original air date 11 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 11, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1037
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 will help Harris more: her debate performance or Taylor Swift's endorsement? Listen here, then vote! And please do leave a rating and review of this podcast on your favorite podcast app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informat...
Sep 11, 2024•11 min•Ep. 1036
Michael watches the bodycam footage of what happened when Miami-Dade police officers pulled over and arrested Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Listen to his take, and reactions from listeners on what happened, here. Original air date 10 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 10, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1035
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, ahead of tonight's ABC News Presidential Debate: Who has more to lose tonight, Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? 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 adver...
Sep 10, 2024•8 min•Ep. 1034
Michael went down a rabbit hole this weekend reading the New York Times Ethicist Column, where several election and voting-related questions have been posed in recent days. Original air date 9 September 2024. 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, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1033
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: Has Harris' momentum stalled? Listen here, then rate/review this podcast on your favorite podcast player, and then vote at Smerconish.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ...
Sep 09, 2024•7 min•Ep. 1032
A new survey exposes a stark social divide: People with high school diplomas or less are spending less time mingling with others, versus those with college degrees or higher, who are spending more time in community groups, inviting others to their homes, and other ways of getting together. Michael welcomes Daniel A. Cox, director of the Survey Center on American Life at the American Enterprise Institute to talk about it. Original air date 6 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
Sep 06, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1031
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: Would you return to a restaurant you enjoy if the establishment formally endorsed a political candidate you dislike? Listen here, rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast app, and then vote at Smerconish.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:/...
Sep 06, 2024•8 min•Ep. 1030
MIT Professor Nathaniel Hendren joins Michael to talk about his research on how children are better off, or not, than their parents. The numbers change as the years go on during the 20th century, and it all focuses on the ability to achieve "The American Dream." Original air date 5 September 2024. 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, 2024•19 min•Ep. 1029
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 do you believe will ultimately have a better standard of living: you or your children? 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.
Sep 05, 2024•7 min•Ep. 1028
Mark Halperin, political analyst, publisher of The Wide World of News, and 2Way host, runs through a host of new battleground polling data with Michael, just a week before a major debate between Harris and Trump that could change some numbers. But for now, the 2024 presidential race is still very, very close. Original air date 4 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1027
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: Nine weeks from today – November 6, the date after final voting – will we know the election winner? 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.
Sep 04, 2024•10 min•Ep. 1026
Michael recaps and expands on a conversation he recently had on CNN with NYU Professor Scott Galloway about the demographic and gender divide showing up in 2024 election polling, especially data showing that young men are struggling and feeling left behind. Original air date 3 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 03, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1025
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 better response by Israel after Hamas’ execution of 6 hostages: engage in cease-fire, or end negotiations and use more military force? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...
Sep 03, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1024
New kickoff rules and more as the new NFL season starts this week - Michael gets a preview with ESPN's Sal Paolantonio. Original air date 2 September 2024. 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, 2024•15 min•Ep. 1023
Is it possible to cure the loneliness epidemic? Michael talks to Richard Weissbourd, a senior lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Kennedy School of Government. Original air date 30 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 30, 2024•17 min•Ep. 1022
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: Did you find Kamala Harris' assertion that her values have not changed despite her change in positions convincing? Listen to this podcast and please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast app, then head over and vote on the poll question! Hosted by Simplecast, an...
Aug 30, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1021
Army officials hoped clear rules would avoid a damaging public spat with Former President Trump for his visit to Arlington National Cemetery. He gave them one anyway. Michael welcomes Washington Post political enterprise and investigations reporter Josh Dawsey to discuss his reporting in his co-bylined piece (with Isaac Arnsdorf and Dan Lamothe), "How a Trump visit sparked turmoil at America’s most sacred cemetery." Original air date 29 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ...
Aug 29, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1020
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 it a mistake for Kamala Harris to do her CNN interview alongside Tim Walz? Listen here, then leave a rating and review of this podcast, and be sure to vote at Smerconish.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...
Aug 29, 2024•7 min•Ep. 1019
Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin joins Michael to discuss the latest happenings in the 2024 presidential race. Original air date 28 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 28, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1018
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 it comes to the 2024 election, what should be Mark Zuckerberg's top priority? Maintaining Neutrality, or Combatting Misinformation on Facebook? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...
Aug 28, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1017
William H. Frey, a Senior Fellow and demographer at Brookings, joins Michael with expertise on newly released Census Bureau Data on how the US population has changed since 2020. One of his takeaways is how diverse the country has come. Original air date 14 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 27, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1016
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 Trump really trying to get out of debating Harris, or is he involved in some other type of gamesmanship? Listen here, vote there! And, please RATE and REVIEW this podcast along the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information ...
Aug 27, 2024•6 min•Ep. 1015
The electoral college math has changed since Kamala Harris entered the 2024 presidential race in July. Michael spoke with Doug Sosnik, longtime presidential advisor and strategist, just before the Democratic National Convention about his NY Times Op-Ed "How Harris Has Completely Upended the Presidential Race, in 14 Maps." Original air date 16 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...
Aug 26, 2024•12 min•Ep. 1014
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: Are young American men justified in their belief of being overlooked and underrepresented in economic, political, and cultural spheres? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use ...
Aug 26, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1013
Pulitzer Prize winning author of "Friday Night Lights" Buzz Bissinger talks to Michael after writing an op-ed in The New York Times titled "I Wrote ‘Friday Night Lights.’ Here’s Why Coach Tim Walz Stands Apart." Original air date 16 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 23, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1012
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 VP Kamala Harris undergoes more rigorous questioning on the issues, will her poll numbers rise, fall, or stay the same? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...
Aug 23, 2024•8 min•Ep. 1011
Michael offers a commentary on the third installment of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where MN Gov. Tim Walz's son Gus stole the show, and, Michael noticed a common theme through the evening: A call for us to do more mingling with one another. Original air date 22 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 22, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1010
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 prosecutors of 9/11 defendants accept plea agreements for life imprisonment or pursue death sentences that will be subject to appeals? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...
Aug 22, 2024•7 min•Ep. 1009
