Aaron Brown, who's first day on-air as an anchor at CNN was on September 11th 2001, where he took live breaking news reporting to a new level, died Sunday at 76. Michael remembers the journalist, and shares a conversation he had with him in 2012 about his work on 9/11, which taught us many lessons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 02, 2025•16 min•Ep. 1187
When you are searching for the perfect fragrance....EBay might just be the place to get it. Michael tells this hilarious story of his online shopping trip for some new cologne. Original air date 18 December 2024 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 31, 2024•37 min•Ep. 1186
Today's Poll Question: Was Jimmy Carter one of America's better presidents? Listen here to Michael's take! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday. Listen, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See http...
Dec 31, 2024•16 min•Ep. 1185
There are some fascinating links between people's names and their political affiliations. Michael talks to Lenny Bronner, Principal Data Scientist for Elections at The Washington Post about his piece, "How Republican or Democratic is your name?" Original air date 18 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.
Dec 30, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1184
Today's Poll Question: Could Joe Biden have defeated Donald Trump? Listen here to Michael's take! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday. Listen, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.a...
Dec 30, 2024•19 min•Ep. 1183
Michael welcomes Annie Linskey, White House Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, to talk about the big front-page story that she wrote along with Rebecca Ballhaus, Emily Glazer, Siobhan Hughes, "How the White House Functioned With a Diminished Biden in Charge." Linskey writes, "Aides kept meetings short and controlled access, top advisers acted as go-betweens and public interactions became more scripted. The administration denied Biden has declined." Listen here for the full story, and listener...
Dec 20, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1182
Today's Poll Question: What best explains the timing of recent reports on President Biden’s diminished capacity? New information, or coverup? Listen here to Michael's take! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each day. Listen, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of th...
Dec 20, 2024•12 min•Ep. 1181
David Wasserman, Senior Editor & Elections Editor at The Cook Political Report With Amy Walter, is an expert on voter self-sorting and data. Michael talks to him about a new app that allows users to see the political leanings of communities they might move to, just as they might consider taxes, crime, and school quality. Original air date 19 December 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...
Dec 19, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1180
Today's Poll Question: When choosing a place to live, would you consider a community's political leanings as seriously as you do taxes, safety, and school quality? Listen here to Michael's take! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com, on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each day. Listen, then vote at Smerconish.com! Hosted by Simplecas...
Dec 19, 2024•13 min•Ep. 1179
Michael and 2WAY Editor-in-Chief Mark Halperin talk about today's NY Times piece, "A Weary Biden Heads for the Exit," and the latest on the Trump Transition, Original air date 18 December 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 18, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1178
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: Was the execution of a healthcare insurance CEO an act of terror? Listen to his thoughts now, then vote! And please rate and review this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...
Dec 18, 2024•12 min•Ep. 1177
Luigi Mangione, accused in the shooting and killing of Unitedhealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been glorified by many in the country, for what he did to the leader in an industry - health insurance - which many despise. What does this glorification reveal about America? Michael talks to University of Chicago Political Science Professor Robert A. Pape. Original air date 17 December 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...
Dec 17, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1176
Share this podcast, and rate and review it on your favorite podcast app to help us grow! Also follow Michael on YouTube, Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 17, 2024•11 min•Ep. 1175
A man was shot and killed on a New York City street. This would often garner attention in the form of a memorial with flowers and candles, but not in case of the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson...walk by the spot where he was shot and you would never know anything happened there. UConn Professor of Geography Ken Foote has studied how tragic events are memorialized for many years and lends great insight in this conversation with Michael. Original air date 16 December 2024. Hosted ...
Dec 16, 2024•33 min•Ep. 1174
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: Select a time change scenario: a) No Daylight Saving Time, b) Permanent Daylight Saving Time, c) Current System. Listen to his thoughts here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...
Dec 16, 2024•11 min•Ep. 1173
Michael talks to Joe Ziegler, the IRS agent assigned to Hunter Biden's tax fraud case, who then blew the whistle about it. He wrote about it in a Washington Post op-ed: "Hunter Biden’s Pardon: Your Tax Dollars At Work." Original air date 5 December 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 13, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1172
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 the responsibility of our federal government to ensure that all Americans have healthcare coverage? 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 advertis...
Dec 13, 2024•12 min•Ep. 1171
Dr. Todd J. Albert is Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus at Hospital for Special Surgery. He is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 12, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1170
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 the recent drone sightings over New Jersey benign or do they pose a serious concern? 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.
Dec 12, 2024•10 min•Ep. 1169
Mark Halperin is the Editor in Chief of 2WAY and publishes the Wide World of News daily newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 11, 2024•42 min•Ep. 1168
Rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast app, and listen to The Michael Smerconish Program live, weekdays 9AM-12PM East on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 124. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 11, 2024•14 min•Ep. 1167
The response to the apprehension and charging of Luigi Mangione, suspected of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, has been nothing short of huge, and it is coming from all angles. Listen to some incredibly varying opinions that Michael hears from in this conversation, some labeling him as a hero for those wronged by the insurance industry, others calling him a cold-blooded killer for taking the life of a man on the street. Original air date 10 December 2024. Hosted by ...
Dec 10, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1166
Follow | Download | Subscribe to The Smerconish Podcast and the Book Club with Michael Smerconish Podcast on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to Michael's Youtube Channel, and listen on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 124! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 10, 2024•10 min•Ep. 1165
Admiral James Stavridis is a retired four-star U.S. naval officer. He is currently an Operating Executive of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 09, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1164
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: What should be the immigration response to families with parents who arrived illegally, but the children were born in the U.S.? A) Deport the entire family, B) Deport the parents, allowing the children to stay, C) Allow the entire family to stay? Listen here, then vote. And...
Dec 09, 2024•15 min•Ep. 1163
Brady Dale is the author of the Axios Crypto Newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 06, 2024•15 min•Ep. 1162
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 President Biden issue preemptive pardons to Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney and Adam Schiff? 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.
Dec 06, 2024•12 min•Ep. 1161
James Gagliano retired as a supervisory agent after 25 years at the FBI. He is a West Point graduate, adjunct professor at St. Johns University in Queens, NY, and has served as the Mayor of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson since 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 05, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1160
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 we move past the expectation that presidential appointees must have squeaky-clean personal records? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 05, 2024•15 min•Ep. 1159
2Way Editor-in-Chief and Wide World of News publisher Mark Halperin makes his weekly appearance, talking Hegseth, DeSantis, Harris' loss, the scene at Mar-A-Lago and more. Original air date 4 December 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 04, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1158
