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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Dec 7, 2021 • 12min
The US should implement a full boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics: Agree or Disagree?
Former Harvard and Carnegie Mellon Distinguished Fellow Vivek Wadhwa joins Michael to talk about why he thinks the US should not diplomatically boycott the Olympics in China next year, saying they need to do much more. Original air date 7 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Dec 6, 2021 • 16min
The rise of progressive prosecutors and crime spikes: Is there a causal connection?
Hannah Meyers is Director, Policing & Public Safety, at The Manhattan Institute. Original air date 6 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Dec 3, 2021 • 13min
Germany goes into the Lockdown for the Unvaxxed. Should the US follow suit?
Michael offers a commentary on Germany tightening restrictions as COVID surges again, specifically for those who are unvaccinated. And, he speaks to Senior Producer Dan Henning's brother, Golo, who lives in Germany. Original air date 3 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Dec 2, 2021 • 17min
It's a Stunner: A Man Walks Into A Presidential Debate Days After A Positive COVID Test
Michael offers a commentary after revelations come from former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' forthcoming book, that the former President attended a 2020 debate with Joe Biden, just days after receiving a positive COVID test. Original air date 2 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Dec 1, 2021 • 20min
On Dr. Oz running for Senate in my home state
Michael offers a commentary the day after celebrity doctor Dr. Mehmet Oz announces he's running for Senate as a Republican in Pennsylvania. Original air date 1 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Nov 30, 2021 • 19min
A Story, A Warning, A Reflection, and A Question
Michael offers a commentary after a hit and run collision against his parked car. Original air date 30 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Nov 29, 2021 • 15min
Unless there is a global response to the pandemic, we will never be free of COVID
Michael offers a commentary the Monday after Thanksgiving, after a weekend where the new COVID Omicron Variant began appearing around the world. Original air date 29 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Nov 24, 2021 • 13min
Busting Thanksgiving Myths with Kenneth C. Davis
Kenneth C. Davis, author of the Don't Know Much About series of books and dontknowmuch.com, joins Michael to talk Thanksgiving myths, swapping out turkey for seafood, and the real story of what happened on Plymouth Rock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Nov 23, 2021 • 19min
As the Ahmaud Arbery trial goes to the jury, a conversation with attorney Mark O'Mara
Mark O'Mara, defense attorney who represented George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case, discusses what he's observed in the Ahmaud Arbery trial. Original air date 23 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Nov 22, 2021 • 18min
Michael's "Tesla Safety Score" is not as good as his Uber Rating
Michael offers a commentary on Tesla looking for beta testers for its new self-driving cars. Turns out, Elon Musk won't be calling him. Original air date 22 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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