The Smerconish Podcast

Michael offers analysis of President Biden's response to the Silicon Valley Bank failure. Is it a bailout? Many are asking. Listen to find out. Original air date 14 March 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 looks at two important matters regarding speech, and freedom thereof. First, a conversation with Mark Landler, NY Times London Bureau Chief, on the controversial suspension and reinstatement of a popular British sports anchor who made comments on immigration. Then, Michael revisits the closer-to-home story surrounding U Penn Law Professor Amy Wax being accused of making racist statements - today, the New York Times reports on her on its front page. Original air date 13 March 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos breaks down the legal aspects of a possible indictment of former President Trump in connection with alleged hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels. And, Michael revisits a conversation he had with former presidential advisor Michael Cohen about this case, one month ago. Original air date 10 March 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should candidates who lose in a primary be permitted to run in the same general election as an independent or third party? Michael asks this question today and turns to attorney Jason Torchinsky for expertise. He's a partner at Holtzman, Vogel, Baran, Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC, amd c-author of a paper on the topic of how it may be impossible for Trump to run a successful third-party campaign if he loses the 2024 Republican Primary. Original air date 9 March 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 parses through Tucker Carlson's presentation on FOX News of the security video footage from January 6th at the US Capitol, which was exclusively given to him by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Original air date 8 March 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Admiral (Ret.) James Stavridis talks about the latest in the Ukraine-Russia War, and whether now is the time to start peace negotiations. Original air date 7 March 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 expands on new information that has come to light in the case of Dominion Voting Systems suing FOX for defamation over the 2020 election outcomes, following last week's comments by Rupert Murdoch that came to light. Original air date 6 March 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 a fun commentary on how to call in to his radio program, in response to a piece written by a listener at Smerconish.com. Original air date 3 March 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 Jeff Reitz, who is now a Guinness Book of World Records holder for the longest daily streak of visits to Disneyland. Original air date 2 March 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 tells a tale of his mid-week visit to Washington, DC, and met a Member of Congress. But who? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.