The Smerconish Podcast

Michael talks to former US Solicitor General Ted Olson, who's wife was killed in the September 11th, 2001 Attacks, about his call for the cases of the Guantanamo detainees to be resolved, in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. Original air date 10 February 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meet Malcolm Lazin, an LGBTQ rights activist and former federal prosecutor. He filed a letter with congressional ethics watchdogs requesting an investigation into whether embattled Congressman George Santos (R-NY) violated federal immigration laws when he was married to a Brazilian woman for seven years. Hear his conversation with Michael in this episode. Original air date 16 February 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

'Solar Geoengineering' has been brought up recently as a solution to combat climate change. But, what is it, and are its potential rewards worth the risks? Michael gets expertise from leading climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann, Presidential Distinguished Professor and Director, Penn Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media in the Department of Earth & Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania. Original air date 15 February 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 speaks with Dr. Devika Bhushan, a pediatrician who served as California's acting Surgeon General, about her journey with Bipolar Disorder, and her work to help end the stigma surrounding it. Original air date 6 February 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Although UFO sightings have been prominent in American culture for decades, we could be in the midst of an Unidentified Flying Object-resurgence as the USA has recently had multiple back-to-back sightings and neutralizations of UFO's. Are aliens visiting our nation, or are there other factors at play? To answer this question, Michael is joined by Richard Clarke, a national security expert and former government official, in a conversation about flying objects and the unknown. Original air date 13 February 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ahead of this weekend's football game, listen to a great storyteller in this episode. From February 2010, just ahead of Superbowl 44, Michael spoke with the late Steve Sabol (1942-2012), then-President and one of the founders of NFL Films. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Smerconish chats with Michael Cohen, a lawyer who formally worked under Donald Trump, as the two discuss Trump's controversies and legal issues. Callers also weigh in with their own opinions. Original air date 09 February 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 his thoughts on President Biden's State of the Union address, focusing on four particular numbers you need to know. Plus, the awkward presence of Congressman George Santos (R-NY). Original air date 8 February 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Retired Admiral James Stavridis, in his weekly conversation with Michael, weighs in on the Chinese Balloon and the latest in Ukraine, including whether the US should be helping in the conflict more. Original air date 7 February 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pervez Musharraf, who served as President of Pakistan from 2001-2008, passed away on 5 February 2023. He once came to Michael's house for dinner. It's a must-listen that you do not want to miss. Original air date 6 February 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.