The Smerconish Podcast

Dana Bash, Chief Political Correspondent at CNN, joins Michael in a discussion about antisemitism in America; a primary topic in Bash's upcoming CNN Special Report: "Rising Hate." Later, Michael shares a personal story concerning his family heritage. 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 take on a variety of political headlines lined up today at Smerconish.com. Original air date 18 August 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 morning after Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) lost her primary reelection bid, Michael speaks with Mark Leibovich, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, on his piece "Liz Cheney, The Republican From The State of Reality." Plus, conversations with the audience on whether Cheney's influence is ascendant or in decline. Original air date 17 August 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 has a discussion about the impact our lawns may have on climate change with California-based reporter for the New York Times, Jill Cowan. Callers also provide their own insights on the lawn care topic. Original air date 16 August 2022. 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 ahead of the Wyoming Republican Primary, Michael talks with Will Walkey with Mountain West News Bureau and Wyoming Public Media. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) is the last of the 10 Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump, to face her primary election, where she is trailing in the polls. Original Air date 15 August 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 dissects the recent FBI raid on Trump's Mar-a-Lago home and attempts to decipher just what exactly law enforcement was after. Michael also reflects on how this news could impact Trump's future in addition to the upcoming election. Original air date 12 August 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How will the IRS spend $80B that Democrats want to push into it? Nina Olson, Executive Director of the Center for Taxpayer Rights joins Michael to discuss. Original air date 11 August 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 about new research showing that, for poor children living in an area where people have more friendships that cut across class lines, that significantly increases how much they earn in adulthood. He speaks with the author of the study, Harvard University Professor Robert Putnam. Original air date 4 August 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 on the news of the FBI executing a search warrant at the south Florida property of former President Trump at Mar-A-Lago. Original air date 9 August 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 saw Roger Waters in concert over the weekend after interviewing him at the end of last week. His interview with the Pink Floyd rock star, who has been very outspoken about politics, took on a life of its own over the weekend. Original air date 8 August 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.