The Smerconish Podcast

Is it possible to cure the loneliness epidemic? Michael talks to Richard Weissbourd, a senior lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Kennedy School of Government. Original air date 30 August 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: Did you find Kamala Harris' assertion that her values have not changed despite her change in positions convincing? Listen to this podcast and please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast app, then head over and vote on the poll question! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Army officials hoped clear rules would avoid a damaging public spat with Former President Trump for his visit to Arlington National Cemetery. He gave them one anyway. Michael welcomes Washington Post political enterprise and investigations reporter Josh Dawsey to discuss his reporting in his co-bylined piece (with Isaac Arnsdorf and Dan Lamothe), "How a Trump visit sparked turmoil at America’s most sacred cemetery." Original air date 29 August 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: Is it a mistake for Kamala Harris to do her CNN interview alongside Tim Walz? Listen here, then leave a rating and review of this podcast, and be sure to vote at Smerconish.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin joins Michael to discuss the latest happenings in the 2024 presidential race. Original air date 28 August 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: When it comes to the 2024 election, what should be Mark Zuckerberg's top priority? Maintaining Neutrality, or Combatting Misinformation on Facebook? 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.

William H. Frey, a Senior Fellow and demographer at Brookings, joins Michael with expertise on newly released Census Bureau Data on how the US population has changed since 2020. One of his takeaways is how diverse the country has come. Original air date 14 August 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: Is Trump really trying to get out of debating Harris, or is he involved in some other type of gamesmanship? Listen here, vote there! And, please RATE and REVIEW this podcast along the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The electoral college math has changed since Kamala Harris entered the 2024 presidential race in July. Michael spoke with Doug Sosnik, longtime presidential advisor and strategist, just before the Democratic National Convention about his NY Times Op-Ed "How Harris Has Completely Upended the Presidential Race, in 14 Maps." Original air date 16 August 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: Are young American men justified in their belief of being overlooked and underrepresented in economic, political, and cultural spheres? 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.