The Smerconish Podcast

As Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he will not recuse himself from any January 6th cases after an upside-down American Flag was seen flying at his house, we are finding out there is MUCH more to this story, and it starts in the Alito's neighborhood. Digesting new reporting from The New York Times and a just-released story that had been held back by The Washington Post, Michael lays it all out here. Original air date 30 May 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 universities refrain from taking official positions on controversial public policy issues? 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.

Former President Trump's criminal trial is now in the hands of the jury in New York City. When will the trial end? How will it end, with what convictions on what charges? All good questions - Michael previews the jury deliberation with CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig, and then checks in with NBC News/MSNBC Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos as well. Expert legal analysis for you, all in one place! Original air date 29 May 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Closing arguments in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York City have concluded. So, Michael asks you this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com today: When will the Trump trial be over? Either...Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Later? Listen to his thoughts here, and please leave a rating and a review on your favorite podcast player. Then, go cast your vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Judgment Day is approaching for Former President Trump, with closing arguments happening today in his criminal trial in New York City. Michael welcomes Politico Magazine Senior Writer Ankush Khardori for a conversation on his piece, "Will the Jury Convict Trump? Here Are the Clues." Plus, recapping a role-play scenario from over the weekend with William J Brennan, attorney and CNN contributor, and CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig. Original air date 28 May 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, Climate change is the most dangerous global threat facing humanity right now: Agree or Disagree? 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 offers a commentary for Memorial Day Weekend on the American Flag. In recent years, Old Glory has become more political, with MAGA supporters using it most often as part of their branding, and others using it in protest. Michael wonders, when you see an American Flag, do you think about what the politics of the person who is flying it, might be? Original air date 24 May 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 asks you this daily poll question today at Smerconish.com: In what decade was America greatest? 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Now? Listen to Michael lay his thoughts out 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.

Documentary Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock has died at the age of 53. This is Michael's conversation with him from May 2004, when his hit film "Supersize Me" came out in theatres. Original air date 13 May 2004. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reason Editor-At-Large, and host of "The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie" Nick Gillespie joins Michael to talk about this weekend's Libertarian National Convention, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr, and Donald Trump are giving speeches. Original air date 24 May 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.