The Smerconish Podcast

Michael Smerconish sits down with Kevin D. Williamson, a National Correspondent for The Dispatch, in a conversation about J.D. Vance, his political stances, and his background prior to Donald Trump's running mate announcement. Callers also share their thoughts on the upcoming Presidential Election. Original air date 22 July 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: Who wins, Trump or Harris? Listen here, then vote, and 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.

A global IT outage wreaked havoc across industries across the entire world Thursday night and Friday morning. Michael got immediate, early expertise from Richard Clarke, who, along with being a presidential national security advisor, served as a special advisor for cyberspace, serving as the first "Cyber Czar." In his consulting work today, he has several clients who were affected. Original air date 19 July 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 President Biden leaves the race, should he endorse Vice President Harris for the nomination? Listen here, then vote, and 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 journalist and bestselling author Gerald Posner about the timeline of the assassination attempt on President Trump. He's written about it in the piece "A Dereliction of Duty?" at JustTheFacts.media. Original air date 17 July 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 Joe Biden quit the race now? Listen, 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.

Doug Sosnik, a seasoned Democratic strategist and former advisor to President Bill Clinton, shares insights on Joe Biden's faltering re-election prospects. He discusses how recent events have shifted key battleground states towards Trump. The conversation delves into Biden’s strategic hurdles, highlighting changing voter enthusiasm and the unpredictable polling landscape. Sosnik emphasizes the importance of a robust electoral strategy as the election approaches, as candidates navigate an increasingly polarized environment.

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 the assassination attempt have any impact on the race? Listen here, then vote, and please 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.

From the advance preparations to the event day itself, there is a lot that goes in to the US Secret Service protecting a President, former President, and other designated protectees. Michael welcomes expertise on what happened, including the background on how security perimeters are set up and how the subject is protected during the event, in Butler, Pennsylvania, where an assassination attempt was made on former President Donald Trump during a campaign spot. Mr. Mihalek was a Secret Service Agent for over 20 years, and is now a Senior ABC News Law Enforcement Contributor and Executive Vice President of the FLEOA Foundation. Original air date 16 July 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: Based on the evidence so far, has the media appropriately or excessively reported on the political affiliation of the man who shot Donald Trump? Listen here, then vote, and please 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.