The Smerconish Podcast

The first 2024 Republican primary debate had a little someone for everyone, and likely no two people saw it the same way. Michael offers his thoughts. Original air date 24 August 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Rudy Giuliani surrenders in Georgia, charged in the case alleging attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, Michael wonders, what happened to America's Mayor? The former Mayor of New York City who led the city through 9/11 has changed over the last two decades. Original air date 23 August 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 breaks down the $200,000 bond order set by a judge in Fulton County, Georgia, and the restrictions it brings against former President Trump. Original air date 22 August 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are at an incredible moment in time. Michael has never seen anything in like it - there is so much mystery. President Trump is facing four indictments, and some now are saying he may not even eligible to run for President because of what happened on January 6th, but, he holds a strong lead for the GOP nomination. Hear Michael's thoughts here. Original air date 21 August 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 joined by William J. Haun, Senior Counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, which is representing a couple in Massachusetts, who was denied the ability to foster a child, because of their religious views. Original air date 18 August 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part of the 14th Amendment, adopted after the Civil War, bans people who aided in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, from working for its government. This could, for his actions related to January 6th, make former President Trump ineligible to run for President again. So argues Edward "Ned" Foley, Professor at Ohio State University and contributor to The Washington Post, in today's conversation with Michael. Original air date 17 August 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Four indictments against former President Trump. But...they may not hurt him. Michael breaks down the pyschology of why the indictments help Trump. Original air date 16 August 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 digs deep into the Fulton County, GA, indictment of former President Donald Trump for alleged election interference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New York Times' Adam Liptak joins Michael to bat around a theory that might have some substance: whether the 14th Amendment really poses a threat to former President Donald Trump's reelection hopes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're back with the question that continues to dirty the waters of the upcoming presidential election: how will the timing of Trump's trials impact 2024? Original air date 11 August 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.