The Smerconish Podcast

Michael talks to author and journalist Gerald Posner about the Supreme Court hearing the case of the Sackler family, founders of Purdue Pharma, and whether they can be protected from future lawsuits tied to the opioid crisis. Posner is author of the 2020 book "Pharma: Greed, Lies, and the Poisoning of America." Original air date 5 December 2023. 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 been part of a book club with friends for over 20 years. Their latest book that they got together to discuss, eat, and drink over this week is "Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine" by David Petraeus and Andrew Roberts. It is the basis for today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine? Original air date 5 December 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could a terrorist attack be predicted by a futures or betting market? Michael revisits an outside the box idea from two decades ago, which is now top-of-mind with what is happening in Israel and Gaza. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can money buy happiness? It is a (not so) simple question that Michael is asking as today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com. He offers up research and data and explains his thoughts here - listen, then vote! Original air date 4 December 2023. 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 most recent debate between Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis. Michael continues the discussion by speaking with a diverse group of callers and asking each of them how they feel the debate went. Original air date 01 December 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the pentagon continuing to pursue military actions in both the middle east and many other parts of the world, Michael asks today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Does the U.S. global footprint make its citizens more or less safe? Listen to his thoughts here, then vote! Original air date 01 December 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, Admiral (Ret.) James Stavridis gives Michael his perspective on the Israel-Hamas cease-fire agreement, and offers thoughts on the legacy of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who passed away at age 100. Original air date 30 November 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With a debate happening tonight, and one next Wednednesday, Michael asks today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which debate will have more viewers? DeSantis vs. Newsom (tonight), or the 4th GOP Presidential Debate (Wednesday December 6). Listen to his thoughts here, then vote! Original air date 30 November 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael is incredibly proud of the Daily Newsletter he sends out each morning - 20 different links to a wide variety of news stories to start your day. But, he does sometimes miss some really great stories - here he catches up on what's not in today's newsletter...he picks up a physical copy of the New York Times, and learns a lot. Come along for the ride! Original air date 29 November 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A specific phrase has become a battle cry for pro-Palestinians activists, and has angered Jews who see it as a call for Israel to be wiped off the map. Michael asks about it in today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is there any benign interpretation of the phrase: “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”? Listen to his thoughts here, then vote! Original air date 29 November 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.