The Smerconish Podcast

Cook Political Report Senior Editor & Elections Analyst David Wasserman joins Michael to analyze how 8 people in the House were able to move to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy - how do they get elected? Original air date 5 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael chats with regular-guest of the show Mark Halperin about the recent ousting of former US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The two discuss the outcome of the vote and how it impacts both political parties. Listeners also call the program to provide their own perspectives. Original air date 4 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael welcomes "Black Hawk Down" author Mark Bowden to the program on the 30th anniversary of The Battle of Mogadishu. The two go in-depth on what exactly happened during that infamous battle in Somalia, and Bowden reveals details about a secret memo from a General who foresaw the incident. Michael also invites callers to weigh in on the topic. Original air date 4 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael chats with Rodney Scott, Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and former Chief of US Border Patrol, about a variety of topics pertaining to the US-Mexico border. The two dissect Elon Musk's comments on border control, apprehension rates at the border, and organized crime's impact on illegal immigration. Original air date 30 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There has been an existential crisis for young men for years. and now, with the ability to get an A.I. girlfriend, it is getting even worse. Original air date 29 September 2023. 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 Washington University of St. Louis Professor Liberty Vittert about her op-ed in The Hill, "AI girlfiends are ruining an entire generation of men." Original air date 28 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With US regulators at 17 states suing Amazon over allegations of price inflation and overcharging sellers, Michael lays out today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Amazon...good or bad for America? Original air date 27 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The conversation on new poll numbers out in two ABC and NBC polls this week continues, with Neil Newhouse at Public Opinion Strategies, which conducted the poll for NBC News. And Michael asks today's Smerconish.com Poll Question: Would Biden's poll numbers be boosted if he replaced Kamala Harris? Original air date 26 September 2023, the interview with Mr. Newhouse was conducted on 25 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael lays out new 2024 race polling data from ABC News and NBC News and asks today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Should Democrats be alarmed about recent polling data concerning President Biden? Original air date 25 September 2023. 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 looking forward to watching Colorado vs Oregon this weekend, and asks today's Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question - Coach Prime: Good or bad for college football? Original air date 22 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.