The Smerconish Podcast

A Google engineer claims the company's LaMDA artificial intelligence program has become sentient. Do his assertions stand up? Michael and TC ponder this philosophical conundrum! 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 first public hearing showcasing findings in the January 6th investigation in Congress, which happened in prime time. Original air date 10 June 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 brings back an old benchmark from years ago, "The Muzzle Meter." Between Jack Del Rio, John Demsey, and Dave Weigel all making missteps in recent days...which is worst? Original air date 9 June 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 a commentary on the news of pro golfer Phil Mickelson leaving the PGA Tour, heading to the new Saudi LIV Golf Tour. Original air date 8 June 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 tells the story of a voicemail he received. Original air date 7 June 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To mark the anniversary of D-Day, a very special interview from Michael's archives. From October 2007, his conversation with "Wild Bill" Guarnere and "Babe" Effron, who served in WWII together, and were part of the inspiration for the 2001 HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers", and they co-authored the book "Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends." They have both since passed away. Original air date October 2007. 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 Terry Strada, National Chair of 9/11 Families United, about the news of President Biden potentially meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman this month. Original air date 03 June 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 has a conversation with Danny Cevallos, co-founder of the law firm Cevallos & Wong LLP and legal analyst for NBC and MSNBC, on the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial verdict. Original air date 2 June 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 presents six legal/court related headlines of interest. Original air date 1 June 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 speaks with Dr. Jillian Peterson from Hamline University, on her research on mass shootings. Original air date 31 May 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.