Michael Smerconish closes out the 2024–25 graduation season by looking back on the commencement addresses he’s delivered over the years—and the one that got canceled. From standing in a downpour at Widener University to confronting cancellation at Dickinson, Michael shares the messages of perseverance, citizenship, and civility he’s brought to graduates across the country. It’s a personal, powerful look at what he’s learned and what he still hopes to say.
