The Smerconish Podcast

Michael lays out an 11th-hour election issue that has popped up in Pennsylvania regarding the counting of mail-in ballots. He gets expertise from longtime PA politics expert Dr. Terry Madonna, Senior Fellow in Residence for Political Affairs at Millersville University, and Al Schmidt, CEO of the Committee of Seventy, which works to build trust and confidence in elections and encourage civic participation. Original air date 8 November 2022. 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 with his latest analysis of the midterm elections, one day before election day. Then, hear from Trafalgar Group Senior Strategist and Pollster Robert Cahaly, and CBS News Chief Election and Campaign Correspondent Robert Costa with their takes. Original air date 7 November 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cook Political Report's very own David Wasserman joins Michael Smerconish in a conversation about upcoming elections and the upper edge Republicans may have heading into Midterms. Listeners of the program also call in to provide their own thoughts on the current election cycle. Original air date 04 November 2022. 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 University of Chicago Law Professor Geoffrey R. Stone who co-authored a piece in The Atlantic, "The End of Affirmative Action Would Be A Disaster." Stone is author of the forthcoming book "A Legacy of Discrimination: The Essential Constitutionality of Affirmative Action." Hear a conversation on today's smerconish.com poll question, Which is the stronger argument for continuation of affirmative action? The benefits of diversity, or, Addressing a history of racism? Original air date 3 November 2022. 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 this episode by telling the story of attending World Series Game 3 in Philadelphia, and then offers a commentary on the news of video of the attack against Paul Pelosi being available. Should it be released to the public? Original air date 2 November 2022. 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 commentary as new information following the attack of Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, comes to light. Original air date 1 November 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In recent years, less attention has been to the level of US national debt. That is a problem, because it is certainly a threat to the future of the country. In steps the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, named after its founder, the late US Secretary of Commerce Peter Peterson. Michael talks with his son, President/CEO Michael Peterson, about their mission to raise awareness about America's long-term fiscal challenges. ]';/' 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 CNN's Dana Bash about this weekend's special airing on CNN about Douglas Emhoff, "Being...The Second Gentleman." Original air date 28 October 2022. 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 veteran criminal defense attorney William J Brennan, who is defending a Trump-entity in a trial in New York City. The question: Can they seat an impartial jury? Original air date 27 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wide World of News political analyst makes his weekly visit with Michael, but he prepared a little differently this time. No Fake Ron Klain Memo's today. Original air date 26 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.