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
- 1559
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Keep Your Powder Dry: We Don't Know What We Don't Know About The FBI's Mar-A-Lago Search
Michael offers a commentary on the news of the FBI executing a search warrant at the south Florida property of former President Trump at Mar-A-Lago. Original air date 9 August 2022.
00:38:47 |
Tue 09 Aug 2022
Reaction To The Roger Waters Interview, From China And More
Michael saw Roger Waters in concert over the weekend after interviewing him at the end of last week. His interview with the Pink Floyd rock star, who has been very outspoken about politics, took on a…
00:32:59 |
Mon 08 Aug 2022
The Politics of Rock with the Legendary Roger Waters
Michael sits down with Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, on his new music and tour, and talks politics. Original air date 5 August 2022.
00:19:14 |
Fri 05 Aug 2022
A Deep Dive Into Alex Jones's Sandy Hook Defamation Trial
MSNBC and NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos joins Michael Smerconish in a conversation about Alex Jones and the defamation trial he finds himself in due to previously made comments about the Sand…
00:25:26 |
Thu 04 Aug 2022
A Chat with Bruce Marks: Victim of Election Fraud
Aside from being an active member of Donald Trump's presidential campaigns, Bruce Marks was also a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 2nd district in the mid-1990s. Michael invites Marks…
00:31:25 |
Wed 03 Aug 2022
The Killing of al-Zawahiri
After a brief announcement from President Biden, Michael discusses the killing of al-Qaeda's al-Zawahiri, both on his own and with CNN's National Security Analyst and Vice President for Global Studie…
00:36:14 |
Tue 02 Aug 2022
Co-Workers, Cracked Bones, and Colonoscopies: Medical Procedures with Michael, TC, and Dan
After a painful scooter accident, Michael provides time for Dan Henning to share the news of us upcoming surgery. The topic then turns to colonoscopies as Michael pokes at TC to share details of an u…
00:14:51 |
Mon 01 Aug 2022
Talking With A Teacher Who Was Fired For Attending Trump's January 6 Rally
Michael spotlights the story of Jason Morehead, an Allentown teacher who was let go after attending Donald Trump's "Stop the Steal" Rally on January 6th. Morehead, accompanied by his lawyer Francis M…
00:36:28 |
Fri 29 Jul 2022
Are We In A Recession?
Michael speaks on recent news of the economy slowing down and the potential for a recession in the United States. Later, callers from across the country provide insight on the circulation of money wi…
00:31:06 |
Thu 28 Jul 2022
Trump Lawyer Backstory
Michael analyzes Donald Trump's and Mike Pence's respective speeches in Washington DC. This leads into a discussion about the arising tension between Trump and Pence ahead of the 2024 election. Micha…
00:29:26 |
Wed 27 Jul 2022
Understanding Climate Change with Michael Mann
Michael has a conversation with Michael Mann, the Distinguished Professor Director for the Earth System Science Center at The Pennsylvania State University, on the history of climate change and its i…
00:24:50 |
Tue 26 Jul 2022
Nancy Pelosi Is Expected to Visit Taiwan, and China Isn't Happy
Michael invites Columnist and Author Gordon Chang to the program to discuss Nancy Pelosi's potential visit to Taiwan and China's backlash concerning the trip. Afterwards, Michael invites callers to s…
00:24:33 |
Mon 25 Jul 2022
This Bill Could Prevent Another January 6th: Analyzing The Electoral Count Reform Act
Michael is joined by Matthew Seligman, a Fellow at Stanford Law School's Constitutional Law Center, as the two discuss the newly introduced Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 and its implications on …
00:26:34 |
Fri 22 Jul 2022
When Should Teachers Tell Parents About A Student's Gender Transition?
Michael invites Dr. Erica Anderson to the show to discuss the rise of trans students in American classrooms and how to go about sharing the gender identities of students to their parents. Michael als…
00:31:27 |
Thu 21 Jul 2022
Uvalde, Wes Moore, January 6th Investigation: Michael Reacts to Today's Headlines
Michael comments on news of the day pertaining to the Uvalde school shooting, Wes Moore's run for Maryland Governor, the January 6th hearings, and more. Original air date 20 July 2022.
00:25:33 |
Wed 20 Jul 2022
Great Realignment: Historian Thomas Frank on the changing demographics of our political parties
They're calling it "The Great Realignment." A big change is happening to the demographic makeup of both the democratic and republican parties in America. Michael talks with author and historian Thoma…
00:26:50 |
Tue 19 Jul 2022
The Atlantic's Graeme Wood asked Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince MBS if he killed Jamal Khashoggi
Michael talks with Graeme Wood, on his piece "Absolute Power" in The Atlantic. This conversation happened just days after President Biden met with Mohammed Bin Salman (MBC), though the piece was writ…
00:21:42 |
Mon 18 Jul 2022
The Indictment of Alex Murdaugh
Michael has a conversation with Valerie Bauerlein, a national reporter for the Wall Street Journal, on Alex Murdaugh, the murder of his wife and son, and the details surrounding his indictment. Origi…
00:22:45 |
Fri 15 Jul 2022
Is the World Changing for Better or Worse?
Michael has a conversation with New York Times International Reporter and Columnist Max Fisher on the current state of the world and quality of life. Callers also share their own thoughts on whether …
00:29:00 |
Thu 14 Jul 2022
Analyzing the Uvalde School Shooting Video
Michael provides a commentary on the Uvalde Texas school shooting footage and attempts to decipher what prevented police officers from taking action. Michael then opens the floor for callers to share…
00:29:26 |
Wed 13 Jul 2022
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