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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Jan 25, 2022 • 18min
Should universities consider the race of applicants when trying to diverse diverse studet bodies?
Michael offers a commentary on the Supreme Court taking two affirmative action cases, Students for Fair Admissions v. President & Fellows of Harvard. and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina. Original air date 25 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Jan 24, 2022 • 17min
Sarah Palin taking the New York Times to court: Michael's Take
Michael offers a commentary ahead of former Governor Sarah Palin suing the New York Times editorial page for defamation in court. Original air date 24 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Jan 21, 2022 • 9min
On the 80th Anniversary of "The Final Solution," Remembering a humbling trip to Auschwitz
80 years since the Wannsee Conference and the Nazi's planning the "Final Solution," Michael tells the story of a trip he took to Auschwitz. Original air date 21 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Jan 20, 2022 • 12min
NY Times' David Sanger on President Biden expecting Putin to order an attack on Ukraine
Michael speaks with New York Times White House Correspondent David Sanger, after he asked a question of President Biden on the Russia-Ukraine conflict at the President's news conference. Original air date 20 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Jan 19, 2022 • 16min
Hate Speech, or Free Speech: The case of U Penn Law Professor Amy Wax
Michael offers a commentary on the calls to fire - and the calls to keep - University of Pennsylvania Law Professor Amy Wax after she made controversial racist comments. Are they protected as free speech for a tenured professor, or, should she be shown the door? Original air date 19 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Jan 18, 2022 • 16min
Leaning
Michael offers a commentary on the political leanings of the media and individuals. Original air date 18 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Jan 14, 2022 • 13min
Commission on Presidential Debates Co-Chair Frank Fahrenkopf on the RNC Saying No to 2024 Debates
Michael talks with Frank Fahrenkopf, Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, after the Republican National Committee signaled it will not participate in future presidential debates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Jan 13, 2022 • 17min
Georgia's Secretary of State Pushes Back After President Biden's Voting Rights Speech
Michael speaks with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger the morning after President Biden delivered a speech on voting rights in Georgia. Original air date 13 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Jan 12, 2022 • 20min
Trump v. Hillary II?
Michael talks with Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin, on the buzz of a Hillary Clinton-Donald Trump rematch in 2024. Original air date 12 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Jan 11, 2022 • 14min
Professor Rick Hasen on President Biden: "In A Bad Spot Right Now" on Voting Rights
Michael speaks with UC Irvine Law Professor Rick Hasen, on voting rights and his recent NY Times Op-Ed "No One Is Coming To Save Us From The 'Dagger At The Throat Of America.'" Original air dte 11 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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