

The Smerconish Podcast
SiriusXM
Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds.
The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.
The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.
Episodes
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Mar 9, 2022 • 30min
Former Trump Attorney Michael Cohen; Headlines from Ukraine
Michael speaks with Michael Cohen, former attorney to President Trump, about the Manhattan D.A. investigation into his former boss. And, a run through of the latest headlines from Ukraine in today's Smerconish.com Newsletter. Original air date 8 March 2022 (Cohen) and 9 March 2022 (Headlines). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 8, 2022 • 29min
Why the wall-to-wall coverage of the war in Ukraine?
Michael asks, is Wall-to-Wall Coverage of the war in Ukraine due more to the race of combatants or the risk of nuclear war? Hear a variety of opinions from Michael's audience. Plus, Human Rights Foundation Chair Garry Kasparaov joins the conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 7, 2022 • 38min
Ukraine: Michael's latest look, from three different angles
Michael talks about the latest happening with the Russian invasion into Ukraine, from three different angles. Retired Admiral McRaven's Take; Should we publish graphic war-torn images; And, boycott Russian sports and arts stars? Original air date 7 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 4, 2022 • 23min
A Call to Ukraine; Should the US Take [Putin] Out; and Ban Russian Oil?
Michael discusses the latest on Russia's invasion into Ukraine, including Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) saying Putin should be taken out, and whether the US should ban Russian oil imports; plus, Michael speaks with Artem Barabash, a Ukraine-based attorney and acquaintance. Original air date 4 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 3, 2022 • 21min
Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks...why are so many artists selling their catalogs?
Lawrence Mestel, CEO of Primary Wave Music, who owns or has owned catalogs of major musicians, offers expertise to Michael on the increasing numbers of artists who have sold their work for big money lately. Original air date 3 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 2, 2022 • 30min
In His State of the Union Address, President Biden Should Have Stuck To Just Ukraine
Michael's take on President Biden's first State of the Union address. Original air date 2 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 1, 2022 • 12min
Feeling Good About An Impulse Purchase....of Grateful Dead Shoes
Michael tells the story of an internet purchase he made this week. Original air date 1 March 2022 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Feb 28, 2022 • 16min
Romney Was Right About Putin: A Conversation with McKay Coppins
Michael provides commentary about Utah Senator Mitt Romney's opinion of Vladimir Putin. Journalist McKay Coppins joins the conversation to give further insight on Romney and the Russian leader. Original air date 28 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Feb 25, 2022 • 22min
Russian Invasion: Day 2
Michael offers commentary on Putin's continued invasion of Ukraine and the Kyiv capital. Political Professor Joshua Tucker joins the conversation to provide insight on the Russian attack. Original air date 25 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Feb 24, 2022 • 21min
The 'Big Mac' Analysis of Russia Invading Ukraine
Michael offers a commentary the morning after Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to begin invading Ukraine overnight. He brings up a McDonald's "Big Mac" idea, first offered by columnist Tom Friedman in 1996, to explain his thoughts. Original air date 24 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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