The Smerconish Podcast

Michael talks about the launch of Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign on Twitter Spaces, and notes, he's had plenty of technical difficulties in his career too. Original air date 25 May 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 as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) gets in to the 2024 presidential race, all the while former President Donald Trump has a commanding lead in the polls for the GOP nomination. But, might his legal troubles derail his campaign? Michael explains. Original air date 24 May 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Follow your passion." It's a line in many graduation speaker remarks, and New York University Stern School of Business Professor of Marketing Scott Galloway says: Don't listen to that, and be wary of your passion. Listen to his conversation with Michael to hear why. Original air date 23 May 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 New York Times piece over the weekend caught Michael's eye: "‘No Labels’ Eyes a Third-Party Run in 2024. Democrats Are Alarmed." He speaks with No Labels Chief Strategist Ryan Clancy about their plans for 2024. Original air date 22 May 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ron DeSantis is expected to announce next week that he is officially running for president in 2024. Fresh off the battle with Disney in Florida, Michael talks to Politico's Gary Fineout about what a DeSantis-Trump matchup looks like in the GOP primary. Original air date 19 May 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Michael Fat-Phobic? He takes a quiz after a conversation with L.A. Times Columnist Robin Abcarian on her piece "It’s a weird cultural moment. Taking Ozempic to lose weight is all the rage, but so is the fight for fat acceptance." Original air date 18 May 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 in-depth analysis of the Department of Justice's release of special counsel John Durham on the origins of the FBI's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Original air date 17 May 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 with longtime political strategist Douglas Schoen about his latest op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, "If Biden Bows Out, How About Michelle Obama?" Original air date 16 May 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Let's lighten things up and focus on the garden. Michael welcomes George Ball, chairman and CEO of W. Atlee Burpee Company. Original air date 10 May 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He wants to raise the voting age to 25, revive the spirit of Reagan, put America first, and stop talking about Trump. Meet entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who is running for the 2024 GOP Presidential Nomination. Original air date 12 May 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.