The Smerconish Podcast

Michael offers a commentary ahead of former Governor Sarah Palin suing the New York Times editorial page for defamation in court. Original air date 24 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.

80 years since the Wannsee Conference and the Nazi's planning the "Final Solution," Michael tells the story of a trip he took to Auschwitz. Original air date 21 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 speaks with New York Times White House Correspondent David Sanger, after he asked a question of President Biden on the Russia-Ukraine conflict at the President's news conference. Original air date 20 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 the calls to fire - and the calls to keep - University of Pennsylvania Law Professor Amy Wax after she made controversial racist comments. Are they protected as free speech for a tenured professor, or, should she be shown the door? Original air date 19 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

Michael offers a commentary on the political leanings of the media and individuals. Original air date 18 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 talks with Frank Fahrenkopf, Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, after the Republican National Committee signaled it will not participate in future presidential debates. 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 Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger the morning after President Biden delivered a speech on voting rights in Georgia. Original air date 13 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 talks with Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin, on the buzz of a Hillary Clinton-Donald Trump rematch in 2024. Original air date 12 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 speaks with UC Irvine Law Professor Rick Hasen, on voting rights and his recent NY Times Op-Ed "No One Is Coming To Save Us From The 'Dagger At The Throat Of America.'" Original air dte 11 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 starts the week with his take on the top stories making headlines. Original air date 10 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 talks with UC Berkeley Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, on his LA Times Op-Ed, "Will the Supreme Court back sensible workplace vaccine mandates?" 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 TC about headlines regarding Anti-Semitism and the Harry Potter series that have popped up in recent days, involving comedian/actor Jon Stewart, and actress Emma Watson. Original air date 6 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 as more of America's youth are transitioning from school to the workforce, without ever knowing what an actual work place looks like, and, more and more are leaving their jobs, due to the pandemic. Original air date 5 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...

Michael speaks with LA Times Sacramento Bureau Chief John Myers about new laws that went into effect in the Golden State in 2022. This "as goes California, so goes the country..." conversation is one that Michael enjoys with Mr. Myers each year. Original air date 4 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

Michael offers a commentary based on a conversation he had with NYU Professor Scott Galloway, who says that society has failed young men and it is now an existential crisis: "The most dangerous person in the world is a broke young and alone young man." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

Michael brings back a commentary that was a hit some 20 years ago on the age-old debate: What type of holiday light-display person are you? Original air date 23 December 2021. 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 commentary on the pre-Christmas Omicron COVID surge gripping the country. Original air date 22 December 2021. 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 TC about tipping his newspaper deliveryman. Original air date 21 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A caller from Michael's radio program Monday, 20 December 2021. 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 as COVID numbers are rising again across the country. Original air date 16 December 2021 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 a New York Times Op-Ed written by Bret Stephens. Original air date 15 December 2021. 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 a January 6th Select Committee hearing centering around text messages sent to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows while the US Capitol was being attacked. Original air date 14 December 2021 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael tells a story of a party he went to on Saturday night, where he unexpectedly bumped in to Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is running for Senate in Pennsylvania. Michael asked the candidate to be a guest on his radio and TV programs. Listen to find out how Dr. Oz responded. Original air date 13 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

TIME Executive Editor Ben Goldberg joins Michael ahead of the iconic magazine announcing its annual "Person of the Year" (happening Monday 13 December). Original air date 10 December 2021. 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 40th anniversary of the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner on 9 December 1981, by Mumia Abu-Jamal. Michael wrote about this in his book "Murdered by Mumia" co-authored with late Officer Faulkner's wife, Maureen Faulkner. Original air date 9 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...