The Smerconish Podcast

The prospect of nuclear war is now being weighed as seriously as any time since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, but the thinking among government officials has veered in a surprising direction. So says Michael's guest, best selling author of "The Bomb" and columnist for Slate, Fred Kaplan. Original air date 13 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

National Political Reporter Salena Zito has interviewed every President and Vice President in the 21st century, and has covered Pennsylvania politics for a long time, writing for the NY Post and Washington Examiner. Michael talks with her about the PA Senate race between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz, in particular focusing on Fetterman's health. Original air date 13 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael invites Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent, to the program for a conversation about Nevada's Senate race and the high stakes which democrats face during this election season. Original air date 12 October 2022. 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 thoughts on the news of LA City Council President Nury Martinez resigning as council President, but not resigning from the council, after audio leaked of her and colleagues using racist language while discussing race and power in Los Angeles. Original air date 11 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the media to blame for political polarization? Michael recaps the panel that he hosted last Friday afternoon (7 October) at the 2022 Un-Convention, where he spoke with former CNN president Jeff Zucker and former MSNBC president Phil Griffin. Original air date 10 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For more on the Un-Convention, visit http://www.unconvention2022.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The politics of oil and gas prices. Michael looks at the latest move by the Saudis and OPEC+ to cut oil production just five weeks ahead of the US midterm elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode is not just an advertisement for a new website - Michael is very proud to present to you a new unbiased news source - a unique home base for non-ideological thinking where independent viewpoints not tethered to partisan perspective are welcomed and showcased. Welcome to the all-new Smerconish.com! And, meet "Erik X" - the mysterious man behind the project. Original air date 5 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael chats about exciting new content on his Book Club podcast and looks forward to tomorrow's launch of the all-new Smerconish.com website, plus, he is intrigued by a story in the Washington Post citing data that shows places that support Donald Trump tend to have the most fast food franchises. Why? How? Listen to find out. Original air date 4 October 2022. 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 Dr. Chris Nowinski, Ph.D., founding CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, about renewed debates on the NFL (and other sports) concussion protocols, after Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa was cleared to play after a hit, where Nowinski says it was an obvious concussion and he should not have been allowed to play. Original air date 3 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.