The Smerconish Podcast

Michael tells the story of an internet purchase he made this week. Original air date 1 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 provides commentary about Utah Senator Mitt Romney's opinion of Vladimir Putin. Journalist McKay Coppins joins the conversation to give further insight on Romney and the Russian leader. Original air date 28 February 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 Putin's continued invasion of Ukraine and the Kyiv capital. Political Professor Joshua Tucker joins the conversation to provide insight on the Russian attack. Original air date 25 February 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 the morning after Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to begin invading Ukraine overnight. He brings up a McDonald's "Big Mac" idea, first offered by columnist Tom Friedman in 1996, to explain his thoughts. Original air date 24 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Michael offers a commentary on the continuing conflict at the Ukraine Border. Original air date 23 February 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 discusses the friction between Russia & Ukraine and considers whether the crisis should be classified as an invasion. Admiral Jim Stavridis and Michael Kofman join the conversation to provide insight on the situation. Original air date 22 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

Michael offers a commentary on the rise of the metaverse, of which he is a part when he enjoys playing "Occulus" with his family. Original air date 18 February 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 new information about the judge and jury in Sarah Palin's now-dismissed suit against the New York Times is revealed. Original air date 17 February 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 today's top headlines, from Sarah Palin's lawsuit dismissal to Remington Guns settling with Sandy Hook families, to more on Jeff Zucker's departure from CNN and everything in between. Original air date 16 February 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 Washington Post's Philip Bump joins Michael to expertly explain a complex topic: Special Counsel John Durham's probe into the FBI's probe of the 2016 Trump presidential campaign. Original air date 15 February 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 on the political ads that appeared during the Superbowl. Original airdate 14 February 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 to Emory University's Alan Abramowitz about his piece on voter suppression he authored for Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball at UVA. Original air date 11 February 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 Politico's Josh Gerstein, who is covering, in the courtroom, Former Governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's lawsuit against the New York Times. Original air date 10 February 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 University of Central Florida student Jack Sweeney, who set up a twitter bot that tracks Tesla CEO Elon Musk's private jet...and he's now tracking the jets of other high profile people, too. Original air date 8 February 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 on Spotify podcast host Joe Rogan's controversy over past comments and his promoting of misinformation regarding COVID-19, while musician Neil Young, and others, have pulled their catalogues from that platform, and Young is encouraging Spotify employees to work elsewhere. Original air date 8 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswiz...

Michael offers a commentary on the report that Mohammed Al-Qahtani, held by the US Government at Guantanamo Bay as the presumed 9/11 "20th Hijacker", will be transferred back to Saudi Arabia, due to mental health issues. Al-Qahtani has been held in prison for nearly two decades. Original air date 7 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

With the news this week that the Biden Administration tapped former Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) to accompany the President's to-be-announced Supreme Court Nominee to the Senate for introductions, Michael is offering a special edition of the podcast today, a selection from his other podcast, "Book Club with Michael Smerconish." This is his 2019 interview with the Senator on his then-new book "Bending...

Michael speaks with Yale University Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld. Original Air Date 3 February 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 analyzes Whoopi Goldberg's controversial suspension from The View. He also ties the news story into his experience moderating the Sedley Holocaust & Medicine Symposium. 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 on comparisons to the holocaust, after Whoopie Goldberg made a controversial remark on the View, on the same day he is set to moderate a panel on this very topic. Original air date 1 February 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 to National Motorists Association Communications Director Shelia Dunn about Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg's proposal to promote greater use of speed cameras. Original air date 31 January 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 on new data regarding Americans' level of confidence in Dr. Anthony Fauci and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Original air date 28 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Axios Media Reporter Sara Fischer joins Michael on her piece "America Can't Quit Polarizing Politicians." Original air date 27 January 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 gets insight from NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Bioethicist Dr. Arthur Caplan, on the news of Brigham and Women's Hospital declining a heart transplant for a patient who refuses to get a COVID vaccination. Original air date 26 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

Michael offers a commentary on the Supreme Court taking two affirmative action cases, Students for Fair Admissions v. President & Fellows of Harvard. and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina. Original air date 25 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.