The Smerconish Podcast

Erik X, the (unofficial) CEO and Intern at Smerconish.com, calls Michael out on how he interacts with Peleton after catching a glimpse on Instagram, of Michael riding with instructor Leanne Hainsby. Original air date 3 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.

White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, former Mayor of New Orleans, joins Michael to talk about investing in roads, bridges, water systems, mine lands, high speed internet, clean energy and more. Original air date 2 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.

Wide World of News Political Analyst Mark Halperin offers insight on the latest on the Republican 2024 presidential race. Original air date 1 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 talks with Virginia Sole-Smith about her NY Times Op-Ed "Why the New Obesity Guidelines for Kids Terrify Me." Smith is the author of "The Eating Instinct" and the forthcoming book (April 2023) "Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture." Original air date 31 January 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 conversation on classified materials with Richard Clarke, who served for 30 years in national security policy roles, and 10 years in the White House National Security Council under three different presidents. Original air date 27 January 2023 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Senator Chris Coons joins Michael in studio for a wide-ranging conversation on the news of the day. Original air date 27 January 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 Washington Post Global Opinions Columnist Jason Rezaian, following comments from former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about Rezaian's former colleague, murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Original air date 26 January 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich Thau, President of the research firm Engagious, talks with Michael about a controversial proposal from the Federal Trade Commission that could affect millions of American workers, regarding the use of non-complete clauses and contracts. Original air date 25 January 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the wake of yet another mass shooting in California, Michael offers a commentary on how people support - or don't support - law enforcement, looking at a piece in the LA Times, "LAPD ban of 'thin blue line' flags is latest salvo in culture war." Original air date 24 January 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Valerie Bauerline has owned the story of South Carolina ex-attorney Alex Murdaugh's murder case for The Wall Street Journal. She speaks with Michael on the opening day of the trial, which begins today with jury selection. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.