The Smerconish Podcast

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: Could any "strategery" by Trump have hindered Harris' rise? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael and Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin discuss the latest polling and more on the 2024 presidential race, where Kamala Harris is now leading Donald Trump in several swing states (within the margin of error). Original air date 14 August 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: Would you die for your country? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Solutions to the mental-health crisis striking young people in particular are within reach. So writes Harvard Professor and Contributor to The Atlantic, Arthur C. Brooks, in his latest piece "The Best Therapy for Our Anxiety Epidemic." A lot of what he is putting forward plays well in the context of Michael's Mingle Project. The essay caught Michael's eye and brought on the following conversation. Original air date 13 August 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 tips be taxed? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Republicans have been attacking the military record of Kamala Harris' running mate, Tim Walz. What's the real story about it? Michael checks in with Glenn Kessler, editor and chief writer of "The Fact Checker" column at The Washington Post. Original air date 12 August 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: Does the Harris honeymoon ever end? Listen here, vote there! 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 Mike Ives, a NY Times reporter based in South Korea. He lost a wallet in London, and it was returned to him...in South Korea. Listen in to hear more stories about items that were thought totally lost, but returned by good people to their owners. Original air date 2 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No politics here! But even without setting an alarm this week, Michael still finds himself waking up at 6AM, and compelled to check in on what is supposed to be a week away, but thanks to Hurricane Debby, it all got turned upside down. Hear stories of pulling weeds at sunrise, cleaning the kids' stuff out of the house and saying "come and get it!", renting a home depot truck, and preparing for a busy fall speaking schedule. Michael returns from vacation on Monday 12 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael is not lobbying for or against Josh Shapiro, or for or against Tim Walz, but from the sidelines, he believes the Pennsylvania Governor should have been Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate pick: Listen here as he explains why it would have been the politically wise choice to make. This is an exclusive podcast commentary from Michael, checking in while on vacation, 7 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.