The Smerconish Podcast

Federal Prosecutors, lead by special counsel Jack Smith, put forth their most extensive case to date against former President Trump and his effort to overturn the 2020 election. It was unsealed in court yesterday. Michael welcomes CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig for a conversation on his unbelievable take on this bombshell report - Michael is hearing from Ellie, a perspective that not being offered anywhere else, which he has published today in New York Magazine. Listen to this conversation now. Honig is a former state and federal prosecutor. Original air date 3 October 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: Should Pete Rose be posthumously admitted to the Baseball Hall Of Fame? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael gets Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin's take on this week's Vice Presidential debate between Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz. It's a bit different from Michael's analysis - listen in! Original air date 2 October 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: Five weeks from today – the day after the Election – will we know the victor? Listen here, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Would you use your body's data for convenience, like paying for things or faster security lines? An article in the Wall Street Journal, "Amazon Wants Your Palm and TSA Wants Your Face. What Saying Yes Will Mean" caught Michael's attention. He gets expertise here from Maxine Most at Acuity Market Intelligence. Original air date 25 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: Should California have banned legacy admissions at private universities? Listen here, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) offers his perspective on what it is like to debate Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate J.D. Vance (R-OH). They ran against each other in the 2022 Ohio Senate race, where Vance ultimately won. Michael talks to Ryan just before Vance faces Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) in this week's vice presidential debate on CBS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Minnesota Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Scott Jensen shares his insights into what it is like to debate Governor Tim Walz. They shared the debate stage three times when running against each other for governor, a race that Walz ultimately one. Ahead of tomorrow night's Vice Presidential Debate on CBS between Walz and J.D. Vance, Michael gets Jensen's take. Original air date 30 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Based on CBS News announcing ahead of tomorrow night's debate that moderators Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan will not fact-check either candidate — Walz and Vance will be responsible for fact-checking one another, Michael asks you: Should the moderators of the Vice Presidential debate engage in real-time fact checking? Listen here, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Caricatures of politicians have long been a part of the world's editorial pages - and every time a new person comes into the spotlight, a debate happens on how to appropriately depict them. How far is too far? What's funny, what sends a message? Michael welcomes award winning editorial cartoonist Rob Rogers, who draws for Smerconish.com to discuss how he draws Vice President Kamala Harris. Then, the audience weights in on how they would draw her. Original air date 27 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.