The Smerconish Podcast
Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds.
The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 1561
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) on Classified Documents, President Biden, Religion in Congress, and Tyre Nichols
Senator Chris Coons joins Michael in studio for a wide-ranging conversation on the news of the day. Original air date 27 January 2023.
00:26:39 |
Fri 27 Jan 2023
Who Was Jamal Khashoggi? Washington Post Columnist Jason Rezaian Responds to Pompeo Characterizations
Michael talks to Washington Post Global Opinions Columnist Jason Rezaian, following comments from former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about Rezaian's former colleague, murdered journalist Jamal Kha…
00:23:01 |
Thu 26 Jan 2023
Swing Voters Are Divided Over A Proposed Non-Compete Ban
Rich Thau, President of the research firm Engagious, talks with Michael about a controversial proposal from the Federal Trade Commission that could affect millions of American workers, regarding the …
00:22:15 |
Wed 25 Jan 2023
The LAPD Bans "Thin Blue Line" Flags
In the wake of yet another mass shooting in California, Michael offers a commentary on how people support - or don't support - law enforcement, looking at a piece in the LA Times, "LAPD ban of 'thin …
00:31:57 |
Tue 24 Jan 2023
The Murdaugh Slayings Explained: WSJ's Valerie Bauerline on Day 1 of Trial
Valerie Bauerline has owned the story of South Carolina ex-attorney Alex Murdaugh's murder case for The Wall Street Journal. She speaks with Michael on the opening day of the trial, which begins toda…
00:18:44 |
Mon 23 Jan 2023
Politics of Rock: Remembering a 2004 conversation with David Crosby
Rock musician David Crosby has passed away at 81 years old. Michael and TC reminisce over his 2004 interview with the Hall of Fame member, during the height of the Iraq war. Original air date 20 Janu…
00:15:28 |
Fri 20 Jan 2023
Admiral James Stavridis on US Goals in Ukraine
Michael welcomes back Retired Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, with his latest thoughts on the US involvement in Ukraine, plus, ocean pirates are back, and more conversa…
00:23:46 |
Thu 19 Jan 2023
For Major Sports Mementos, Trust But Verify
During New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's historic home run stretch this past MLB season, Michael spoke with David Waldstein at The New York Times on his piece "For Major Milestones, MLB Trusts b…
00:20:49 |
Wed 18 Jan 2023
Skipping the Tolls with Defective License Plates and What One Man Does To Stop It
Ever wanted to avoid the toll fees of turnpikes and tollways? Many do by defacing their license plates with tape, paint, or other common items, but this man, Streetsblog NYC Editor Gersh Kuntzman, st…
00:20:11 |
Tue 17 Jan 2023
Are You Less Ambitious?
How ambitious are you? Original air date 3 January 2023.
00:24:22 |
Mon 16 Jan 2023
Crisis Manager Lanny Davis on the White House's botched handling of President Biden's classified documents situation
"Tell it Early, Tell it All, Tell it Yourself." That is always the advice from crisis management expert Lanny Davis, who joins Michael to talk about the case of President Biden's classified documents…
00:23:50 |
Fri 13 Jan 2023
Hunter Biden, Front and Center: A Conversation with Michael Schmidt at The New York Times
Michael Schmidt, New York Times Washington Correspondent, joins Michael on today's front page story, "Hunter Biden's Tangled Tale Comes Front And Center." Original air date 12 January 2023
00:26:44 |
Thu 12 Jan 2023
The discovery of Biden's classified documents makes a Trump indictment less likely: Mark Halperin Explains
Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin offers up his latest "Fake Ron Klain Memo" that makes some very real points about the discovery of classified documents in an office that President …
00:32:28 |
Wed 11 Jan 2023
The Discovery of Biden's Classified Documents
Michael's thoughts on the discovery of classified documents once used by Joe Biden before he became President. Original air date 10 January 2023.
00:24:15 |
Tue 10 Jan 2023
Michael Delivers a Commentary on Virtual Learning and Title 42...but, he did not write it
Michael delivers an opening commentary on the news of the day including whether schools should stay open on snow days now that they can teach and learn virtually, and, on President Biden's visit to t…
00:23:44 |
Mon 09 Jan 2023
The Idaho Murders Affidavit: Here's The Explainer
Michael breaks down the affidavit that authorities in Idaho released, which offers details into how Bryan Kohberger was identified as a suspect and captured, in connection with the murders of four Un…
00:33:26 |
Fri 06 Jan 2023
Former Governor John Kasich (R-OH) 's Idea To Solve The Speaker Impasse: Form A Coalition
Michael talks with former Ohio Governor John Kasich about the undecided battle for Speaker of the House of Representatives. Original air date 5 January 2023.
00:34:10 |
Thu 05 Jan 2023
DNA Detective CeCe Moore Gives Us The Expertise We Need On The Idaho Murder Investigation
There is no way police found Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's DNA through popular websites like Ancestry.com or "23 and Me" - so says the DNA Detective, CeCe Moore. Michael gets expertise from …
00:21:42 |
Wed 04 Jan 2023
Admiral James Stavridis On The Biggest Global Threats Coming In 2023
Russia, COVID, Ukraine, Cyberattacks...what are the biggest issues of concern ahead in 2023 to retired Admiral James Stavridis? Michael talks with the former NATO Supreme Allied Commander on his firs…
00:15:16 |
Tue 03 Jan 2023
Should Gas Powered Leaf Blowers Be Regulated?
Michael joins Howard Husock, Manhattan Institute's Vice President of policy research, in a conversation about the logistics of...leaf blowers. Should they be regulated or outright banned? What are th…
00:25:37 |
Mon 02 Jan 2023
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