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 he's asking: Is it cruel and unusual to criminally cite the homeless for public encampment if they have no access to shelter? Listen, 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 talks to Northwestern University Professor Dr. Elisa Jacome, she is one of the co-authors of a study uncovering the most extensive evidence to date that immigrants are less likely to be imprisoned than U.S.-born individuals. Original air date 19 April 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 he's asking: Do you agree with those news organizations that have requested Biden and Trump publicly commit to participating in debates? 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 talks to former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, David Frum, who writes in The Atlantic, "The networks want their show, but to give the challenger equal status on a TV stage would be a dire normalization of his attempted coup." Listen to his take on why Biden should not debate Trump ahead of Election Day. Original air date 18 April 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The University of Southern California denied its valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, to give a speech at the 2024 commencement for her vocal support for Palestinians. Today, Michael asks you this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should a student’s prior political speech be considered when determining whether they can speak at college graduation? Listen here, then vote, and please leave a rating and review 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.

Seven Manhattan residents, including a diverse mix of professions and backgrounds, were selected as jurors for Donald Trump's high-profile criminal trial, amid stringent selection processes. Listen to Michael and CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig talk through the chosen ones so far, sharing their thoughts. Original air date 17 April 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 he's asking: Could you be a fair juror in the current Trump trial? Listen, 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 talks to University of Haifa Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience Roy Salomon about the connection of psychedelics and trauma, after it was found that attendees of the concert in the Israeli desert, who were using psychedelics, were able to get through the trauma of being attacked by Hamas, when they otherwise may not have been able to do so. Original air date 16 April 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The former President's criminal trial began in New York City yesterday. Michael asks you today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: How will the Trump trial end? Conviction, Acquittal, Hung Jury, Mistrial, or Guilty Plea? 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 talks to Ankush Khardori at Politico Magazine about his piece "The Surprising Strategy Trump Could Use to Win His Manhattan Trial." Original air date 15 April 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.