The Smerconish Podcast

Michael talks with Virginia Sole-Smith about her NY Times Op-Ed "Why the New Obesity Guidelines for Kids Terrify Me." Smith is the author of "The Eating Instinct" and the forthcoming book (April 2023) "Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture." Original air date 31 January 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 conversation on classified materials with Richard Clarke, who served for 30 years in national security policy roles, and 10 years in the White House National Security Council under three different presidents. Original air date 27 January 2023 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Senator Chris Coons joins Michael in studio for a wide-ranging conversation on the news of the day. Original air date 27 January 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 Post Global Opinions Columnist Jason Rezaian, following comments from former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about Rezaian's former colleague, murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Original air date 26 January 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich Thau, President of the research firm Engagious, talks with Michael about a controversial proposal from the Federal Trade Commission that could affect millions of American workers, regarding the use of non-complete clauses and contracts. Original air date 25 January 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the wake of yet another mass shooting in California, Michael offers a commentary on how people support - or don't support - law enforcement, looking at a piece in the LA Times, "LAPD ban of 'thin blue line' flags is latest salvo in culture war." Original air date 24 January 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Valerie Bauerline has owned the story of South Carolina ex-attorney Alex Murdaugh's murder case for The Wall Street Journal. She speaks with Michael on the opening day of the trial, which begins today with jury selection. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rock musician David Crosby has passed away at 81 years old. Michael and TC reminisce over his 2004 interview with the Hall of Fame member, during the height of the Iraq war. Original air date 20 January 2023 - the interview was recorded 7 March 2004. 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 back Retired Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, with his latest thoughts on the US involvement in Ukraine, plus, ocean pirates are back, and more conversation on world affairs. Original air date 19 January 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's historic home run stretch this past MLB season, Michael spoke with David Waldstein at The New York Times on his piece "For Major Milestones, MLB Trusts but Verifies." Original air date 28 September 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.