The Smerconish Podcast

Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Layla A. Jones joins Michael to talk about her writing on how the Philly-born "Action News" television format portrayed and harmed black people. Original air date 5 April 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Variety's Chief TV Critic Daniel D'Addario joins Michael to talk about 'Servant of the People', the former Ukranian TV show that stars now-President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which has become a favorite on Netflix. Original air date 1 April 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 Paul Webster Hare, former British Ambassador to Cuba, now enior Lecturer in international relations at the Frederick S Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, about his exclusive piece written for Smerconish.com on Vladimir Putin and China. Original air date 1 April 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

Michael offers a commentary on what has been found on and discussed about the laptop of Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, after the Washington Post posted a story on it - and he welcomes Senior National Investigations Editor Peter Wallsten to talk about it. Original air date 31 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

Michael offers a commentary after we learn of 7+ hours of missing White House phone records from January 6th, 2021. Original air date 30 March 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 commentary on headlines that highlight evidence suggesting the Will Smith-Chris Rock slap at this week's Oscar Awards was staged. Original air date 29 March 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 CBS News Chief Election & Campaign Correspondent Robert Costa about Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, texting the White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows tor pursue overturning the 2020 election. Original air date 28 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

Michael talks with Ellen Barry at the New York Times about how the field of Psychiatry has officially decided that "prolonged grief" is now a disorder, and therefore can be treated and billed for. Also, hear some incredible feedback from listeners on the subject of grieving the loss of loved ones. Original air date 25 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.co...

Michael runs through the top headlines on display at smerconish.com today. Make sure you subscribe to the daily newsletter...Balance Delivered Daily to your inbox every morning. Original air date 24 March 2024. 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 analysis of the senate confirmation hearings this week of Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, and then speaks with South Texas College of Law, Houston, Professor Josh Blackman, author of "An Introduction to Constitutional Law: 100 Supreme Court Cases Everyone Should Know." Original air date 23 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz...

Eurasian International Analytics LLC President Lawrence Scott Sheets, a former diplomat and Journalist, discusses his Politico Magazine opinion piece "Putin’s Strange New Messaging on Russian TV" with Michael. Original air date 22 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Washington Post Chief Correspondent Dan Balz joins Michael to talk about the domestic/political angles of what's happening in Ukraine, which party will see gains in the midterms, and public opinion on President Biden's handling of the crisis stateside. Plus reactions from listeners to SiriusXM's Michael Smerconish Program. Original air date 21 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Michael's take on the latest possible deal to end Russia's invasion into Ukraine. Original air date 18 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Yale School of Management Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld notes that over 400 companies have ceased their business operations in Russia due it that country's invading Ukraine. But, some remain. He discusses with Michael. Original air date 17 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses Congress, Michael gets the latest political angle of the Russian invasion in Ukraine from Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin, and, from a battle perspective, what would a conventional (non-nuclear) war look like between NATO and Russia, if it were to come to that? Michael asks Dr. Rowan Allport, at the Human Security Centre in Lond...

Michael offers 60 pieces of advice on his 60th birthday. Original air date 15 March 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 asks Professor of Law Joel Samuels to break down the concept of oligarchs. Later, Michael analyzes The Budapest Memorandum and connections between Putin's invasion & The Cold War. New York Times White House Correspondent Peter Baker joins Michael to provide his expertise. Original air date 14 March 2022 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Michael learns what Russia's nuclear weapons are capable of with Hans Kristensen. Later Michael has a conversation with Ukraine Parliament member Solomiia Bobrovska. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today is the paperback release date of Erik Larson's book "The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz." Michael spoke with him when the book was brand new in July 2020. This interview being shared here today, is also a part of Michael's other podcast "Book Club with Michael Smerconish." Also today, a conversation on oil and gas prices as oil imports from...

Michael speaks with Michael Cohen, former attorney to President Trump, about the Manhattan D.A. investigation into his former boss. And, a run through of the latest headlines from Ukraine in today's Smerconish.com Newsletter. Original air date 8 March 2022 (Cohen) and 9 March 2022 (Headlines). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

Michael asks, is Wall-to-Wall Coverage of the war in Ukraine due more to the race of combatants or the risk of nuclear war? Hear a variety of opinions from Michael's audience. Plus, Human Rights Foundation Chair Garry Kasparaov joins the conversation. 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 about the latest happening with the Russian invasion into Ukraine, from three different angles. Retired Admiral McRaven's Take; Should we publish graphic war-torn images; And, boycott Russian sports and arts stars? Original air date 7 March 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 discusses the latest on Russia's invasion into Ukraine, including Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) saying Putin should be taken out, and whether the US should ban Russian oil imports; plus, Michael speaks with Artem Barabash, a Ukraine-based attorney and acquaintance. Original air date 4 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

Lawrence Mestel, CEO of Primary Wave Music, who owns or has owned catalogs of major musicians, offers expertise to Michael on the increasing numbers of artists who have sold their work for big money lately. Original air date 3 March 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's take on President Biden's first State of the Union address. Original air date 2 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.