The Smerconish Podcast

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.

Pulitzer Prize winning author of "Friday Night Lights" Buzz Bissinger talks to Michael after writing an op-ed in The New York Times titled "I Wrote ‘Friday Night Lights.’ Here’s Why Coach Tim Walz Stands Apart." 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: When VP Kamala Harris undergoes more rigorous questioning on the issues, will her poll numbers rise, fall, or stay the same? 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 offers a commentary on the third installment of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where MN Gov. Tim Walz's son Gus stole the show, and, Michael noticed a common theme through the evening: A call for us to do more mingling with one another. Original air date 22 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: Should prosecutors of 9/11 defendants accept plea agreements for life imprisonment or pursue death sentences that will be subject to appeals? 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.

President Obama and several others spoke on the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Listen here to hear why the night left Michael exhilarated and depressed. Original air date 21 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: What impact would a Kennedy endorsement of Trump have on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election? Significant, Minimal, or None? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael analyzes the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, offering his thoughts on President Biden's speech in Chicago that didn't start until really late in the evening. Original air date 20 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: Should American weapons be used by Ukraine inside Russia? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Glastris has some insights into how an outgoing President may speak at a convention to pass the "baton" to the party's new candidate. The Editor-in-Chief of Washington Monthly was once a speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, and spoke with Michael on Day 1 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Original air date 19 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.