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Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds. The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.

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Smerconish: Coffee, Cops, & Controversy 08.12.2021 14:09

After a diner's "free coffee for cops" policy causes an uproar, Michael breaks down the politics of the drama. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The US should implement a full boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics: Agree or Disagree? 07.12.2021 12:04

Former Harvard and Carnegie Mellon Distinguished Fellow Vivek Wadhwa joins Michael to talk about why he thinks the US should not diplomatically boycott the Olympics in China next year, saying they need to do much more. Original air date 7 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

The rise of progressive prosecutors and crime spikes: Is there a causal connection? 06.12.2021 16:28

Hannah Meyers is Director, Policing & Public Safety, at The Manhattan Institute. Original air date 6 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.

Germany goes into the Lockdown for the Unvaxxed. Should the US follow suit? 03.12.2021 13:26

Michael offers a commentary on Germany tightening restrictions as COVID surges again, specifically for those who are unvaccinated. And, he speaks to Senior Producer Dan Henning's brother, Golo, who lives in Germany. Original air date 3 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.

It's a Stunner: A Man Walks Into A Presidential Debate Days After A Positive COVID Test 02.12.2021 16:37

Michael offers a commentary after revelations come from former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' forthcoming book, that the former President attended a 2020 debate with Joe Biden, just days after receiving a positive COVID test. Original air date 2 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

On Dr. Oz running for Senate in my home state 01.12.2021 19:34

Michael offers a commentary the day after celebrity doctor Dr. Mehmet Oz announces he's running for Senate as a Republican in Pennsylvania. Original air date 1 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 Story, A Warning, A Reflection, and A Question 30.11.2021 18:34

Michael offers a commentary after a hit and run collision against his parked car. Original air date 30 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Unless there is a global response to the pandemic, we will never be free of COVID 29.11.2021 15:29

Michael offers a commentary the Monday after Thanksgiving, after a weekend where the new COVID Omicron Variant began appearing around the world. Original air date 29 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Busting Thanksgiving Myths with Kenneth C. Davis 24.11.2021 13:12

Kenneth C. Davis, author of the Don't Know Much About series of books and dontknowmuch.com, joins Michael to talk Thanksgiving myths, swapping out turkey for seafood, and the real story of what happened on Plymouth Rock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the Ahmaud Arbery trial goes to the jury, a conversation with attorney Mark O'Mara 23.11.2021 19:02

Mark O'Mara, defense attorney who represented George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case, discusses what he's observed in the Ahmaud Arbery trial. Original air date 23 November 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 "Tesla Safety Score" is not as good as his Uber Rating 22.11.2021 17:44

Michael offers a commentary on Tesla looking for beta testers for its new self-driving cars. Turns out, Elon Musk won't be calling him. Original air date 22 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Niall Ferguson is helping start the University of Austin, because he says higher ed is broken 18.11.2021 16:35

Stanford University Professor Dr. Niall Ferguson on his Bloomberg op-ed "I'm Helping to Start a New College Because Higher Ed Is Broken." Original air date 18 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

However the Rittenhouse jury decides, Michael is comfortable either way 17.11.2021 18:56

Michael offers a commentary going in to the second day of jury deliberations in Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial in Kenosha, WI. Original air date 17 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vice President Kamala Harris' frustrating start: A conversation with Edward Isaac Dovere 16.11.2021 17:17

CNN Senior Reporter Edward Isaac Dovere talks with Michael about his cnn.com piece "Exasperation and dysfunction: Inside Kamala Harris' frustrating start as vice president." Original air date 16 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Robert Costa on the critical January 6th timeline 15.11.2021 42:30

Washington Post Reporter Robert Costa, co-author of "Peril", sits down with Michael Smerconish. This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience at the Philadelphia Free Library on Friday, 12 November, 2021, after former Trump advisor Steve Bannon was indicted as part of the January 6th investigation, and aired on radio on 15 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See h...

How much money should families separated at the US-Mexico border receive? 12.11.2021 24:09

Michael offers a commentary on the story of families suing the US Government over the separation of children from their parents at the US-Mexico border. Original air date 12 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Rittenhouse: Vigilante or Patriot? 11.11.2021 22:08

Michael offers a commentary on accused Kenosha WI shooter Kyle Rittenhouse taking the stand in his own defense. Original air date 11 November 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...Retiring? 10.11.2021 10:35

Michael offers thoughts on a letter he received in the mail. Original air date 10 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should State Farm continue to stand by Aaron Rodgers? 09.11.2021 13:02

Michael offers a commentary after State Farm keeps Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers as its advertising spokesperson, after it is revealed that Rodgers is not vaccinated against COVID-19 but first lied, saying he was. Original air date 9 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...

Will President Biden's approval rating rebound with the infrastructure bill and October jobs report? 08.11.2021 16:04

Michael offers a commentary the Monday after President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passes the House and heads to his desk, coupled with a strong October hiring report, amidst the President having a low public approval rating. Original air date 8 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

This U of Florida Law Professor was banned from participating in a legal case against the state 05.11.2021 10:55

Kenneth B. Nunn, Professor at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law, on how Florida is not allowing state-employed professors from assisting or providing expertise in court cases against the state. Original air date 5 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) on Post-Election Day Biden, Democrats, and Infrastructure 04.11.2021 10:14

Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) chats with Michael two days after Democrats lose the governor's office in Virginia, and a bipartisan infrastructure bill has still not made it to the President's desk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Halperin's "Ron Klain Memo To Joe Biden" 03.11.2021 15:44

Wide World of News Political Analyst Mark Halperin, the morning after Republican Glenn Younkin defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia Governor's race. Original air date 3 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pollster who correctly predicted Trump's 2016 victory weighs in on the VA Governor's race 02.11.2021 11:41

Trafalgar Group CEO and Chief Pollster Robert Cahaly with Michael on Election Day, where Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Younkin are facing off for the Governor's seat in Virginia. Original air date 2 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bill Maher says the pandemic is over. Should we stop wearing masks? 01.11.2021 12:58

Michael offers a commentary after HBO host Bill Maher makes news over the weekend, he stated he believes the pandemic is over and anyone vaccinated should no longer be required to wear a mask. Original air date 1 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.