The Smerconish Podcast

Republicans have been attacking the military record of Kamala Harris' running mate, Tim Walz. What's the real story about it? Michael checks in with Glenn Kessler, editor and chief writer of "The Fact Checker" column at The Washington Post. Original air date 12 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: Does the Harris honeymoon ever end? 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 talks to Mike Ives, a NY Times reporter based in South Korea. He lost a wallet in London, and it was returned to him...in South Korea. Listen in to hear more stories about items that were thought totally lost, but returned by good people to their owners. Original air date 2 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.

No politics here! But even without setting an alarm this week, Michael still finds himself waking up at 6AM, and compelled to check in on what is supposed to be a week away, but thanks to Hurricane Debby, it all got turned upside down. Hear stories of pulling weeds at sunrise, cleaning the kids' stuff out of the house and saying "come and get it!", renting a home depot truck, and preparing for a busy fall speaking schedule. Michael returns from vacation on Monday 12 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.

Michael is not lobbying for or against Josh Shapiro, or for or against Tim Walz, but from the sidelines, he believes the Pennsylvania Governor should have been Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate pick: Listen here as he explains why it would have been the politically wise choice to make. This is an exclusive podcast commentary from Michael, checking in while on vacation, 7 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.

Michael chats with Joe Garofoli, Senior Political Writer at The San Francisco Chronicle, about Vice President Kamala Harris' record as a prosecutor in California, before she moved on to the Senate and the vice presidency, and now her run for President. Original air date 31 July 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael talks with political philosopher Michael J. Sandel, the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University. He says Vice President Kamala Harris, needs to (among other things) reconnect the Democratic party with working class voters. Original air ate 31 July 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to name her running mate this weekend in the 2024 presidential race. Michael predicts it is his own state's governor, Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA). Listen in to hear why! Original air date 2 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. Listen here as Michael opens with yesterday's poll results (do you remember how you voted?) and then explains today's question here to give you some insight into his thinking. Today Michael asks you, In the hypothetical event of war between Israel and Iran, should the U.S. actively participate? 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.

This week, former President Trump made news by questioning Vice President Kamala Harris' race, in front of a group of black journalists. By total coincidence, BEFORE this happened, CBS 21 Harrisburg, PA anchor Joel D. Smith visited a black barbershop for a lengthy, recorded conversation with the barbers and patrons, about politics. Among the topics, they offered their opinions on whether they believe Kamala Harris is black, and, whether Donald Trump is racist. Michael goes in depth with him here, including soundbites from those conversations in the shop. Original air date 1 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.