The Smerconish Podcast

Michael asks Professor of Law Joel Samuels to break down the concept of oligarchs. Later, Michael analyzes The Budapest Memorandum and connections between Putin's invasion & The Cold War. New York Times White House Correspondent Peter Baker joins Michael to provide his expertise. Original air date 14 March 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 learns what Russia's nuclear weapons are capable of with Hans Kristensen. Later Michael has a conversation with Ukraine Parliament member Solomiia Bobrovska. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today is the paperback release date of Erik Larson's book "The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz." Michael spoke with him when the book was brand new in July 2020. This interview being shared here today, is also a part of Michael's other podcast "Book Club with Michael Smerconish." Also today, a conversation on oil and gas prices as oil imports from Russia to the US have been banned, with Royal Bank of Canada's Dr. Helima Croft, she is Managing Director & Global Head of Commodity Strategy. Original air date 10 March 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 Michael Cohen, former attorney to President Trump, about the Manhattan D.A. investigation into his former boss. And, a run through of the latest headlines from Ukraine in today's Smerconish.com Newsletter. Original air date 8 March 2022 (Cohen) and 9 March 2022 (Headlines). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael asks, is Wall-to-Wall Coverage of the war in Ukraine due more to the race of combatants or the risk of nuclear war? Hear a variety of opinions from Michael's audience. Plus, Human Rights Foundation Chair Garry Kasparaov joins the conversation. 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 about the latest happening with the Russian invasion into Ukraine, from three different angles. Retired Admiral McRaven's Take; Should we publish graphic war-torn images; And, boycott Russian sports and arts stars? Original air date 7 March 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 discusses the latest on Russia's invasion into Ukraine, including Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) saying Putin should be taken out, and whether the US should ban Russian oil imports; plus, Michael speaks with Artem Barabash, a Ukraine-based attorney and acquaintance. Original air date 4 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lawrence Mestel, CEO of Primary Wave Music, who owns or has owned catalogs of major musicians, offers expertise to Michael on the increasing numbers of artists who have sold their work for big money lately. Original air date 3 March 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's take on President Biden's first State of the Union address. Original air date 2 March 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 an internet purchase he made this week. Original air date 1 March 2022 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.