The Smerconish Podcast

Is Michael Fat-Phobic? He takes a quiz after a conversation with L.A. Times Columnist Robin Abcarian on her piece "It’s a weird cultural moment. Taking Ozempic to lose weight is all the rage, but so is the fight for fat acceptance." Original air date 18 May 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 in-depth analysis of the Department of Justice's release of special counsel John Durham on the origins of the FBI's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Original air date 17 May 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 with longtime political strategist Douglas Schoen about his latest op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, "If Biden Bows Out, How About Michelle Obama?" Original air date 16 May 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Let's lighten things up and focus on the garden. Michael welcomes George Ball, chairman and CEO of W. Atlee Burpee Company. Original air date 10 May 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He wants to raise the voting age to 25, revive the spirit of Reagan, put America first, and stop talking about Trump. Meet entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who is running for the 2024 GOP Presidential Nomination. Original air date 12 May 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 CNN Town Hall with former President Donald Trump, hosted by Kaitlan Collins. Original air date 11 May 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 discusses both the outcome of the E. Jean Carroll-Donald Trump civil trial, where the former President was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation for $5M, and the chaos currently happening at the border - but, which story will have more impact politically? Listen to the discussion. Original air date 10 May 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 opens reminiscing on last evening listening to Dead & Co live from Barton Hall on SiriusXM's Grateful Dead Channel 23, then focuses on a story out of Colorado that's garnering a lot of buzz: A proposed bill to ban employers from preventing employees from accepting tips on the job. A wide-ranging conversation on tipping customs and etiquette...has it gotten out of hand? Original air date 9 May 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 thoughts on two of the day's big stories, including former President Trump's civil trial, being brought by E. Jean Carroll, where he won't testify and closing arguments begin; plus what's next for Tucker Carlson? Should FOX sideline him and pay the rest of his contract out through 2025, or cut him loose? Original air date 8 May 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT), a co-chair of No Labels, joins Michael to discuss the group's plan to possibly nominate a third party presidential candidate in 2024. They are currently working to get ballot access in all 50 states. Original air date 5 May 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.