The Smerconish Podcast

Michael previews a looming Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action in the college admissions process. Hear his analysis, which includes an important part of a speech by former President Lyndon Baines Johnson from 1965, which is suddenly highly relevant today. Original air date 16 June 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 Associated Press reporter Richard Lardner to talk about COVID-19 relief funds and how much of the money that came from the government to help Americans was stolen or wasted. And, listeners then share their stories. Original air date 15 June 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A day after former President Donald J. Trump was arraigned in federal court in Miami, FL, Michael looks ahead to what the trial might look like, and how a jury will be chosen in south Florida. Could you be a fair and impartial juror in the case of United States v. Donald J. Trump? Original air date 14 June 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the day of former President Trump's arraignment on federal charges in a Miami courtroom, Michael argues we should be able to watch it unfold live on TV. Plus, what is an arraignment, and what are the next steps? We get a great explainer of this entire process and what is to come for Trump and his defense attorneys, and the federal prosecutors, from longtime criminal defense attorney Mark O'Mara. Original air date 13 June 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In late December 2022, investigators arrested Bryan Kohberger in connection with the murder of four University of Idaho students over a month prior. He was found on the other side of the country thanks to DNA evidence - Michael gets the incredible details from "The DNA Detective" Genetic Genealogist CeCe Moore. Original air date 12 June 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 offers his thoughts on the politics of a brand new federal indictment of former President Donald Trump as he continues on the 2024 campaign trail, and then welcomes NBC News legal analyst Danny Cevallos to the conversation with the legal aspect of what it all means for the former President, his opponents, and the country. original air date 9 June 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're all eagerly awaiting the outcome of former President Trump's legal entanglements. CNN senior legal analyst and author of 'Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It' Elie Honig breaks down the potential outcomes with Michael. Original air date 8 June 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Not counting the candidates themselves, there are several key people to watch who could make or break their candidate's chances in the 2024 presidential race. Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin offers insights today with Michael. Original air date 7 June 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 sits back and parses through his Town Hall conversation with 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr from yesterday. From RFK's voice, to vaccines, to his political ideas, hear Michael's take on it all. Original air date 6 June 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 sits down with 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in a Town Hall at the historic Centre Theater in Norristown, PA. Listen to a wide ranging conversation covering his campaign platform, stance on vaccines and autism, the anniversary of his fathers' assassination, and more. Original air date 5 June 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.