The Smerconish Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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...

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....

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.

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...

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.

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 i...

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 Simplec...

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.

Michael offers thoughts on the news of LA City Council President Nury Martinez resigning as council President, but not resigning from the council, after audio leaked of her and colleagues using racist language while discussing race and power in Los Angeles. Original air date 11 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

Is the media to blame for political polarization? Michael recaps the panel that he hosted last Friday afternoon (7 October) at the 2022 Un-Convention, where he spoke with former CNN president Jeff Zucker and former MSNBC president Phil Griffin. Original air date 10 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

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The politics of oil and gas prices. Michael looks at the latest move by the Saudis and OPEC+ to cut oil production just five weeks ahead of the US midterm elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode is not just an advertisement for a new website - Michael is very proud to present to you a new unbiased news source - a unique home base for non-ideological thinking where independent viewpoints not tethered to partisan perspective are welcomed and showcased. Welcome to the all-new Smerconish.com! And, meet "Erik X" - the mysterious man behind the project. Original air date 5 October...

Michael chats about exciting new content on his Book Club podcast and looks forward to tomorrow's launch of the all-new Smerconish.com website, plus, he is intrigued by a story in the Washington Post citing data that shows places that support Donald Trump tend to have the most fast food franchises. Why? How? Listen to find out. Original air date 4 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Michael talks with Dr. Chris Nowinski, Ph. D., founding CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, about renewed debates on the NFL (and other sports) concussion protocols, after Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa was cleared to play after a hit, where Nowinski says it was an obvious concussion and he should not have been allowed to play. Original air date 3 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Michael opens today first with the story of his special evening with former Homeland Security Secretary andGovernor Tom Ridge (R-PA) last night, and then turns to Hurricane Ian, in conversation with Villanova University Professor Dr. Stephen Strader, on how the hurricane problem in Florida could have been avoided. Original air date 30 September 2022 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ht...

Michael talks to Lindsay Marsh of Utah. She divorced from her husband and the judge ordered her to hand over edited Boudoir photo books to her ex-husband, who wanted to keep them. Original air date 29 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As election campaign finance reports come out revealing what donors are supporting candidates, Michael ponders, would you patronize a business knowing that you disagree with the political views of its owner? Original air date 28 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WIth Midterms just over a month away, Michael lays out the key issues candidates and voters are focused on during this current election cycle including crime, inflation, and gun laws. Callers are also given a chance to weigh in on the topic. Original air date 26 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...

Michael speaks on recent interest in Lindsey Graham's sexuality, a topic stemmed from discussions and jokes on programs like The View and MSNBC. Michael raises the question of whether speculation on Graham's sexuality is inappropriate, and callers provide their own viewpoints on the matter. Original air date 26 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com f...

Michael chats with sports enterprise reporter Michael Lee of the Washington Post about the large disparity between black coaches and white coaches within the NFL. Original air date 23 September 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 in conversation by NBC Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos as the two attempt to decipher the complex case of Adnan Syed. Original air date 21 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.