The Smerconish Podcast

Michael lays out today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Should the Rock Hall have removed Jann Wenner from its board based on his comments about why he didn't include women and black musicians in his book? Original air date 18 September 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 Hunter Biden getting indicted on federal gun charges, Michael asks in today's Smerconish.com Poll Question, will his father, President Joe Biden, pardon him? Original air date 15 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At Smerconish.com today, Michael asks: Was it appropriate for law enforcement to pose with Danelo Cavalcante after his capture? He offers thoughts on the photograph after the 14-day manhunt in Pennsylvania. Original air date 14 September 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 looks at today's Smerconish.com poll question, on if President Biden should step aside and not run for reelection in 2024. Original air date 13 September 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 talks to longtime political commentator Doug Sosnik, on his latest Strategy Memo about the current state of politics in the U.S. Original air date 12 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Hurricane Lee approaches the Atlantic Seaboard and the recent Hurricane Idalia's path of destruction is on the mind, Washington Post business and technology writer Jacob Bogage talks to Michael about how it is getting much tougher and much more expensive to find insurance in areas susceptible to natural disasters. Original air date 11 September 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 offers a commentary on new polling showing very low approval ratings for President Biden, which makes some wonder if he is not the best candidate for Democrats to run for President in 2024. Original air date 8 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Michael's recent conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci continues to be a central part of the story on whether masks are effective against preventing COVID or not, today he welcomes the lead author of the Cochran Library's review of mask studies. Listen to his interview with Oxford University Epidemiologist Dr. Tom Jefferson. Original air date 7 September 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 welcomes Rob Rogers, former cartoonist for the Pittsburg Post Gazette, who is now drawing an exclusive political cartoon for the Smerconish.com Daily Newsletter every Wednesday. Original air date 6 September 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 offers follow-up thoughts to a weekend interview he conducted with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on new data showing masks were not as effective against COVID-19 as previously thought. And, he hears from John Barry, author of "The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History." Original air date 5 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.