The Smerconish Podcast

Michael talks to Richard Clarke about the sophisticated attack of exploding pagers by Israel against Hezbollah. And, would Clarke ever return to the White House? Richard A. Clarke served for thirty years in national security policy roles in the US Government, first in the Pentagon, then the State Department, and finally for an unprecedented decade of continuous service for three Presidents on the White House National Security Council for President Bush (41), Clinton, and Bush (43), among other key positions. Original air date 19 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Do the communication device attacks, presumably by Israel, make us more or less safe? Listen to him discuss now, then vote, and, take a moment to rate and review this podcast. 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 to Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin about the latest 2024 race headlines. Are both Harris and Trump still in it, and is it a close race? Listen here. Original air date 18 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Which of the following do you wish was never invented? Facebook, Instagram, Smart Phones, Snapchat, The Internet, TikTok, X/Twitteror,or "I'd keep them all." Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Berkeley Law professor John Yoo joins Michael. Professor Yoo once wrote the legal justification for President Bush that allowed harsh interrogation methods to be used on 9/11 detainees. So what does he think about the recent effort to give them life in prison without the possibility of parole? Original air date 17 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, should you be able to vote on your phone? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael opens today's podcast with a special announcement regarding the "Smercomics" editorial cartoon book, then jumps in to the latest 2024 election headlines, including debunked claims about Hatian immigrants eating pets in Ohio that continue to be spread. Original air date 16 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, If a mail-in ballot is submitted on time but is undated or incorrectly dated by the voter, should it still be counted? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Smerconish talks to "intern & CEO Erik X" about the former president Donald J. Trump being free to sell his 115 million shares in Trump Media & Technology Group; and what this could mean for Donald Trump's net worth. Original air date 11 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Will you get one of the new COVID vaccines? Listen here, then vote at Smerconsih.com. And, please rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.