

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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Sep 23, 2021 • 13min
The Changing Republican Party: Sane GOP'ers Aren't Giving Up
The Bulwark's Charlie Sykes discusses his Politico Op-Ed "Why Sane Republicans Are Purging Themselves" with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 23 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 22, 2021 • 19min
Mark Halperin on The Big Four: Debt Ceiling, Government Shutdown, Reconciliation, and Infrastructure
Political Analyst and Wide World of News Editor Mark Halperin with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 22 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 21, 2021 • 20min
Disappearing Men: More males than females are now giving up on college
Wall Street Journal reporter Doug Belkin speaks with Michael Smerconish, on his piece "A Generation of American Men Give Up on College: ‘I Just Feel Lost’." Original air date 21 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 20, 2021 • 23min
Gabby Petito’s death highlights a bigger problem: The dark power…and problems, of social media
Michael's commentary the morning after the FBI announced remains, likely those of missing 22-year old Gabby Petito, were found. Original air date 20 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 17, 2021 • 19min
Should General Milley Resign? Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman
Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman author of "Here, Right Matters: An American Story." Originally aired 17 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 16, 2021 • 17min
The Secret Elite That's Exempt From Facebook Rules
The WSJ’s Jeff Horwitz explains the Facebook program known as XCheck which gives millions of celebrities, politicians and other high-profile users special treatment. Original air date 16 September 2021.
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Sep 15, 2021 • 25min
What To Make Of General Milley?
Michael discusses the new revelations about General Mark Milley's secret conversations with a Chinese military leader, and the calls for him to resign. Original air date 15 September 2021 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 14, 2021 • 23min
What The CA Recall Election Means To The Nation
Michael discusses the California recall election, and gives his perspective on its relevance to national politics. Original air date 14 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 13, 2021 • 16min
Did The U.S. Kill An Innocent Man In Kabul?
Michael talks with New York Times reporter Matthieu Aikins about the Times' investigation of an August drone strike in Kabul, and breaks down what it says about the U.S. war in Afghanistan. Original air date 13 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Sep 10, 2021 • 46min
20th Anniversary of 9/11, Part 3: The Aftermath
Part 3 of Michael's special tribute to the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. This episode focuses on the hunt for Osama Bin Laden, including archive audio of interviews with then-Senator Barack Obama, TIME's Michael Scherer, NY Times' Peter Baker; plus Mark Owen(Matt Bissonette) and Rob O'Neill, members of the Navy SEAL team that killed Bin Laden, and, remembering Bobby McIlvaine Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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