The Smerconish Podcast

Michael looks at a variety of issues that could influence voters in the 2022 midterms, now just 7 weeks away. Plus, with the news of Vladimir Putin calling for more Russians to step up and join the troop offensive against Ukraine....is he bluffing? Original air date 21 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Michael has a conversation with CeCe Moore, a genetic genealogist with many solved cases under her belt, about DNA technology, tracking murders, and more. Later, Michael gives callers the chance to weigh in. Original air date 15 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.

New York Times Correspondent Matt Flegenheimer on his piece "Is Ron DeSantis the Future of the Republican Party?" Original air date 19 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.

All parts of the first amendment? What are the three branches of government? Fewer of us know the answers to these questions than in years past. Michael talks to Kathleen Hall Jamieson, Director of the Annenberg Pubic Policy Center at U Penn, about a new study on civic knowledge. Original air date 16 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

As news broke this week that prosecutors in Baltimore, MD are moving to vacate the conviction of Adnan Syed for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, Michael revisits his January 2015 interview with Kevin Urick, he was the lead prosecutor in the original case. At the time, "Serial" became a hit podcast about the case. Refreshed for context on 15 September 2022, Michael offers thoughts leading in to this...

Michael speaks with New York Magazine Contributing Editor Andrew Rice, on his piece "The Sordid Saga of Hunter Biden's Laptop: The most invasive data breach imaginable is a political scandal Democrats can't just wish away." Original air date 15 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

Michael talks with Jennifer Gwynne, who lives and works in Columbia, SC. Back in 1994-1995 as a junior at the University of Pennsylvania, she dated then-fellow resident advisor Elon Musk for nearly a year. He went on to become the billionaire Tesla and SpaceX founder, and she still has mementos from their relationship. Original air date 13 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Michael talks with Noah Bookbinder, President of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, about Couy Griffin, Otero County Commissioner and founder of "Cowboys for Trump," being barred from public office due to his involvement in the events of January 6th. Michael also gives callers a chance to provide their own perspectives on the matter. Original air date 12 September 2022. Hosted b...

PART 1: THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE DAY  Segment 1 -  Intro; Jose Melendez Perez, former Inspection Officer at Orlando International Airport who didn't let the so-called 20th hijacker proceed Segment 2 -  Michael Touhey, US Air ticket agent who checked in two hijackers in Portland, ME; Clip of Nat'l Security Adviser Condi Rice testimony before the 9/11 commission Segment 3 -  Alice Hoagland, her...

Many more candidates than in years past are either dodging questions about, or already saying they will not, participate in debates with their opponents in this midterm election cycle. Michael speaks with Frank Fahrenkopf, Co-Chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates. Original air date 9 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

A conversation with Pat Croce, former President and part-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, on his exclusive Smerconish.com piece "Die Before You Die." Original air date 7 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.

Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin offers a deep dive in to Ron DeSantis. The Florida Governor has a strong shot at the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Original air date 7 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.

The midterm elections are in 9 weeks - Michael offers a commentary on two speeches given over Labor Day Weekend, one by President Biden, and one by former President Trump. Original air date 6 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 talks with Army Col. Jim Seward, Director of the Veterans Justice Commission, launched by The Council on Criminal Justice on 23 August 2022. Original air date 26 August 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 has a conversation with WIRED's Steven Levy on location tracking technology like Apple Air Tags and smart phone apps. Michael then opens the floor to callers who share their own location tracking experiences. Original air date 23 August 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 Stephanie Grisham, who served as Press Secretary to President Trump from Summer 2019-Spring 2020. She offers her thoughts on the seizing of boxes of documents from Mar-A-Lago, particularly on how her opinions changed after photos of them were released. Original air date 1 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Michaek speaks with Washington Post Media Critic Erik Wemple about his piece, "Project Veritas, Ashley Biden and the First Amendment." Original air date 30 August 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 Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter Dave Phillips, about his front-page story, "Death in Navy SEAL Training Exposes a Culture of Brutality, Cheating and Drugs." Original air date 30 August 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 a commentary after Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) says there will be "riots in the streets" if AG Merrick Garland opts to prosecute former President Trump. Original air date 29 August 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 conversation with Patrick Jephson, he was Diana, Princess of Wales, private secretary. She died 25 years ago next week, 31 August 1997. Original air date 26 August 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 analysis after President Biden signs an executive order to implement his Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Original air date 25 August 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wide World of News Political Analyst Mark Halperin speaks with Michael the morning after primary elections in New York and Florida. Original air date 24 August 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 New York Times Reporter, and former White House Correspondent, Glenn Thrush on Donald Trump's final days in the White House and the aftermath of his presidency. Original air date 22 August 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 lays out thoughts on what he is working on for his fall 2022 speech out on the speaking circuit, following a study that came just came out showing nearly half of college students wouldn't room with someone who votes differently. His encouragement: Befriend The Other Side. Original air date 22 August 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Dana Bash, Chief Political Correspondent at CNN, joins Michael in a discussion about antisemitism in America; a primary topic in Bash's upcoming CNN Special Report: "Rising Hate." Later, Michael shares a personal story concerning his family heritage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.