The Smerconish Podcast

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Nov 1, 2021 • 13min

Bill Maher says the pandemic is over. Should we stop wearing masks?

Michael offers a commentary after HBO host Bill Maher makes news over the weekend, he stated he believes the pandemic is over and anyone vaccinated should no longer be required to wear a mask. Original air date 1 November 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 29, 2021 • 16min

McAuliffe v. Younkin: Dr. Larry Sabato Previews Election Day in Virginia

University of Virginia Center for Politics Director Dr. Larry Sabato, just days ahead of Election Day in Virginia, where a neck-and-neck gubernatorial race is taking place. Original air date 29 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 28, 2021 • 12min

Senators Imitate School Board Parents

Michael offers a Ocommentary the morning after Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies in front of a Senate Committee. Original air date 28 October 2021 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 27, 2021 • 23min

McAuliffe vs. Younkin; The "Billionaire Tax"; Manchin & Sinema: Mark Halperin Explains The Headlines

Wide World of News Editor Mark Halperin breaks down the day's top political headlines with Michael. Original air date 27 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 26, 2021 • 19min

Commentary: The scale of Mark Zuckerberg's influence is unprecedented and frightening on some levels

Michael offers a commentary on The Facebook Papers and what we've learned about the power that the company's founder/CEO has across the world. Original air date 26 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 25, 2021 • 27min

Shot and Killed with a "Prop Gun": What happened on Alec Baldwin's Movie Set?

A conversation on the prop gun, and many more surrounding details, following the shooting that happened on the set of "Rust", starring Alec Baldwin. One cinematographer was killed. Michael speaks with Glenn Thrush at the New York Times, and gets perspective from experts in his radio audience. Original air date 25 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 22, 2021 • 16min

The Cosby Trial Jury Forewoman is Continuing A Mission

Cheryl Carmel, jury foreperson in the Cosby Trial, joins Michael to talk about her mission to get "consent" defined in Pennsylvania. Original airdate 22 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 21, 2021 • 20min

Longevity: What are the keys to living longer?

University of Southern California's Dr. Valter Longo with Michael Smerocnish on what new research says about ways to live longer. Original air date 21 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 19, 2021 • 22min

Conor Lamb may be "Democrats' last best hope to keep control of Congress"

Congresssman Conor Lamb (D-PA) sits down with Michael after a Vanity Fair article says he may be the "last best hope" to help Democrats keep control of Congress - he is running for the open PA Senate seat in 2022. Original air date 19 October 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 18, 2021 • 16min

What Trump-to-Biden (& Biden-to-Trump) swing voters think about the latest social safety net package

Rich Thau of Engagious, talks to Michael about his latest swing voter focus group, with reactions to ideas that are being put forward in the latest rescue package in Congress, including child tax credits. Original air date 18 October 2021 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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