The Smerconish Podcast

Michael begs the question: how do we define the good old days? Experimental psychologist and author of science blog Experimental History Adam Mastroianni helps tackle this question and more. Original air date 23 June 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 does a deep, comprehensive dive into the recent ruling in Arkansas on the medical rights of transgender youth. He details the nitty gritty of a case that came into the national spotlight on Tuesday when a federal district court judge sided with trans youth. Original air date: 22 June 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 unpacks the Hunter Biden plea deal news with past interviews and recent updates. Callers share opinions and lived experiences with addiction, the Trump children, and more. Original air date 21 June 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy joins Michael at the historic Centre Theater in Norristown, PA for a SiriusXM Town Hall. They talk affirmative action, the Trump indictment, and more with a live studio audience. Original air date 20 June 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An incredible story on how four indigineous children survived 40 days in the Amazon rain forest. Michael hears it from Eliran Arazi, PhD researcher in Anthropology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (Paris). Original air date 16 June 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 previews a looming Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action in the college admissions process. Hear his analysis, which includes an important part of a speech by former President Lyndon Baines Johnson from 1965, which is suddenly highly relevant today. Original air date 16 June 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 Associated Press reporter Richard Lardner to talk about COVID-19 relief funds and how much of the money that came from the government to help Americans was stolen or wasted. And, listeners then share their stories. Original air date 15 June 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 day after former President Donald J. Trump was arraigned in federal court in Miami, FL, Michael looks ahead to what the trial might look like, and how a jury will be chosen in south Florida. Could you be a fair and impartial juror in the case of United States v. Donald J. Trump? Original air date 14 June 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the day of former President Trump's arraignment on federal charges in a Miami courtroom, Michael argues we should be able to watch it unfold live on TV. Plus, what is an arraignment, and what are the next steps? We get a great explainer of this entire process and what is to come for Trump and his defense attorneys, and the federal prosecutors, from longtime criminal defense attorney Mark O'Mara. Original air date 13 June 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In late December 2022, investigators arrested Bryan Kohberger in connection with the murder of four University of Idaho students over a month prior. He was found on the other side of the country thanks to DNA evidence - Michael gets the incredible details from "The DNA Detective" Genetic Genealogist CeCe Moore. Original air date 12 June 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.