The Smerconish Podcast

Michael offers a commentary as COVID numbers are rising again across the country. Original air date 16 December 2021 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 a New York Times Op-Ed written by Bret Stephens. Original air date 15 December 2021. 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 the morning after a January 6th Select Committee hearing centering around text messages sent to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows while the US Capitol was being attacked. Original air date 14 December 2021 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael tells a story of a party he went to on Saturday night, where he unexpectedly bumped in to Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is running for Senate in Pennsylvania. Michael asked the candidate to be a guest on his radio and TV programs. Listen to find out how Dr. Oz responded. Original air date 13 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TIME Executive Editor Ben Goldberg joins Michael ahead of the iconic magazine announcing its annual "Person of the Year" (happening Monday 13 December). Original air date 10 December 2021. 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 40th anniversary of the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner on 9 December 1981, by Mumia Abu-Jamal. Michael wrote about this in his book "Murdered by Mumia" co-authored with late Officer Faulkner's wife, Maureen Faulkner. Original air date 9 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a diner's "free coffee for cops" policy causes an uproar, Michael breaks down the politics of the drama. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Harvard and Carnegie Mellon Distinguished Fellow Vivek Wadhwa joins Michael to talk about why he thinks the US should not diplomatically boycott the Olympics in China next year, saying they need to do much more. Original air date 7 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hannah Meyers is Director, Policing & Public Safety, at The Manhattan Institute. Original air date 6 December 2021. 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 Germany tightening restrictions as COVID surges again, specifically for those who are unvaccinated. And, he speaks to Senior Producer Dan Henning's brother, Golo, who lives in Germany. Original air date 3 December 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.