

The Smerconish Podcast
SiriusXM
Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds.
The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.
The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.
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Mar 28, 2022 • 28min
Robert Costa on Ginni Thomas Texts Urging Overturning of 2020 Election
Michael talks with CBS News Chief Election & Campaign Correspondent Robert Costa about Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, texting the White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows tor pursue overturning the 2020 election. Original air date 28 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 25, 2022 • 30min
Prolonged Grief Is Now Officially A Disorder. How Long Should Grief Take?
Michael talks with Ellen Barry at the New York Times about how the field of Psychiatry has officially decided that "prolonged grief" is now a disorder, and therefore can be treated and billed for. Also, hear some incredible feedback from listeners on the subject of grieving the loss of loved ones. Original air date 25 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 24, 2022 • 33min
Russian Leaders Decline US Calls; Secretary Albright Passes; Donald Trump Jr. Steals Smerconish.com Idea!
Michael runs through the top headlines on display at smerconish.com today. Make sure you subscribe to the daily newsletter...Balance Delivered Daily to your inbox every morning. Original air date 24 March 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 23, 2022 • 33min
Why is everyone googling "Dred Scott" - Professor Josh Blackman on Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS confirmation hearings
Michael offers his analysis of the senate confirmation hearings this week of Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, and then speaks with South Texas College of Law, Houston, Professor Josh Blackman, author of "An Introduction to Constitutional Law: 100 Supreme Court Cases Everyone Should Know." Original air date 23 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 22, 2022 • 20min
What the Russians are seeing on TV: "Putin's Strange New Messaging"
Eurasian International Analytics LLC President Lawrence Scott Sheets, a former diplomat and Journalist, discusses his Politico Magazine opinion piece "Putin’s Strange New Messaging on Russian TV" with Michael. Original air date 22 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 21, 2022 • 29min
The Domestic & Political Implications of the Situation in Ukraine, with Dan Balz at The Washington Post
Washington Post Chief Correspondent Dan Balz joins Michael to talk about the domestic/political angles of what's happening in Ukraine, which party will see gains in the midterms, and public opinion on President Biden's handling of the crisis stateside. Plus reactions from listeners to SiriusXM's Michael Smerconish Program. Original air date 21 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 18, 2022 • 22min
Blending The Borders
Michael's take on the latest possible deal to end Russia's invasion into Ukraine. Original air date 18 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 17, 2022 • 21min
33 Companies Still Involved in Business in Russia. Yale's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld on the "Hall of Shame"
Yale School of Management Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld notes that over 400 companies have ceased their business operations in Russia due it that country's invading Ukraine. But, some remain. He discusses with Michael. Original air date 17 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 16, 2022 • 32min
The Politics and the War
Just after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses Congress, Michael gets the latest political angle of the Russian invasion in Ukraine from Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin, and, from a battle perspective, what would a conventional (non-nuclear) war look like between NATO and Russia, if it were to come to that? Michael asks Dr. Rowan Allport, at the Human Security Centre in London. Original air date 16 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 15, 2022 • 21min
60 Musings on my 60th Birthday
Michael offers 60 pieces of advice on his 60th birthday. Original air date 15 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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