The Smerconish Podcast

Michael breaks down the affidavit that authorities in Idaho released, which offers details into how Bryan Kohberger was identified as a suspect and captured, in connection with the murders of four University of Idaho students seven weeks ago. Michael offers his key takeaways. Original air date 6 January 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

Michael talks with former Ohio Governor John Kasich about the undecided battle for Speaker of the House of Representatives. Original air date 5 January 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There is no way police found Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's DNA through popular websites like Ancestry.com or "23 and Me" - so says the DNA Detective, CeCe Moore. Michael gets expertise from her on how DNA tracing works in police investigations, and what most likely led police to arrest Kohberger in Pennsylvania, arrested as a suspect in the murders of four college students in Moscow, Idah...

Russia, COVID, Ukraine, Cyberattacks...what are the biggest issues of concern ahead in 2023 to retired Admiral James Stavridis? Michael talks with the former NATO Supreme Allied Commander on his first weekly visit of the year. Hear him on SiriusXM's Michael Smerconish Program each Tuesday at 10AM East. Original air date 3 January 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adsw...

Michael joins Howard Husock, Manhattan Institute's Vice President of policy research, in a conversation about the logistics of...leaf blowers. Should they be regulated or outright banned? What are the environmental impacts? Are electric blowers a reliable alternative? Michael and Husock hope to answer these questions in a surprisingly complex episode of the Smerconish Podcast. Original air date 01...

Michael is joined by John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division for the United Nations, in a conversation about global population and world resources. Original air date 29 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.

Michael invites Jessica Calarco, associate professor of sociology at Indiana University, to the program to discuss a controversial decision at NYU to fire a professor after various complaints from students. Callers also provide their opinion on difficulty in education. Original air date 11 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Michael invites Vidocq Society Founder, former Police Officer and FBI Agent William Fleisher to the program, as the two talk what was formerly one of Philadelphia's longest unsolved crimes: The Boy in the Box. Original air date 13 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael is joined by Christopher Rea, a Professor of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia, in a conversation on the heavy censorship found within China and how citizens use humor to combat free speech. Callers also provide their thoughts on that phrase we see almost everyday on our products and goods: "Made in China." Original air date 05 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Michael provides commentary with Michael Lynn, a Cornell University Professor of Consumer Behavior and Marketing, on tipping etiquette and its recent cultural changes. Callers also join the program to share their own tipping techniques. Original air date 19 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

On Michael's last live day on air in 2022, he let the callers take control, with no commentary, no topics, no rules - just Open Line Friday. Original air date 23 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A man on the phone gets the manager of a restaurant to strip search an employee - as many as 100 times in 32 different states. This wild-but-true story is the basis of the plotline of the Netflix series "Don't Pick Up The Phone." Michael gets the full, real story from the reporter who has owned it for the Louisville Courier-Journal, Andrew Wolfson. Original air date 21 December 2022. Hosted by Sim...

Michael offers a run-through of some important headlines from Smerconish.com, including the latest on former President Trump's tax returns. And, it's Executive Producer TC's birthday. Original air date 21 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael wordsmiths a commentary. Original air date 20 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael offers thoughts on Argentina defeating France in the 2022 World Cup with penalty kicks after extra time expired. Original air date 19 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael is fascinated by the story of the newly-changed-to-Independent Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona apparently selling items on Facebook Marketplace. This is a fun conversation! Original air date 16 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Homeowners Associations. Everyone's got a story - this one out of Maryland caught Michael's eye. Let's talk about the politics of lawns. Original air date 15 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael speaks with Wide World of News founder and political analyst Mark Halperin every Wednesday. In his final 2022 appearance, he runs through his 2023 Prediction Pool. Congress, White House, and More...what will happen next hear? Original air date 14 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

Michael breaks down the cultural shift in faith and religion as religious organizations adapt to the requests and desires of younger generations. Callers also share their intentions to attend or skip religious services this holiday season. Original air date 13 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of person...

Michael talks with NBC News Investigative Unit Reporter Rich Schapiro on his report "‘Don’t believe everything you see’: Inside Whitey Bulger’s bloody final hours." Original air date 12 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael offers his take on the United States securing WNBA star Brittney Griner's freedom from Russia in exchange for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, known as the "Merchant of Death." Original air date 9 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael chats with Victoria Cobb, President of The Family Foundation, on her experience being refused service by the Richmond restaurant that disagreed with her organization's mission statement. Callers also weigh in on the morality of businesses rejecting patrons. Original air date 08 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

Michael opens with more follow-up on the 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis case, involving the Colorado-based graphic designer who refused to make a website for a same-sex couple. Then he offers an explanation on a major case before the Supreme Court today, Moore v. Harper, on the "independent state legislature theory" and how election administration could be upended nationwide. Original air date 7 Decem...

Michael discusses the case of Lorie Smith, a website designer who is challenging a Colorado law that prohibits most businesses from discriminating against LGBTQ customers. The morning after it was heard in the Supreme Court of the United States, he asks whether a business which renders artistic services be permitted to refuse service to a gay couple. But, what is the right question that should be...

Michael offers a commentary on several interconnected news stories coming out of the weekend, some of which are not all being covered by different news networks and sites. Original air date 5 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.