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
Michael and Dr. Jody Herman Discuss: How Many Adults and Youth Identify as Transgender in the United States?
Michael and Dr. Jody Herman of UCLA's Williams Institute analyze the increase of people identifying as transgender in America. Original air date: 14 June 2022.
00:29:10 |
Tue 14 Jun 2022
Oh Great...Is Google's AI Sentient?
A Google engineer claims the company's LaMDA artificial intelligence program has become sentient. Do his assertions stand up? Michael and TC ponder this philosophical conundrum!
00:23:08 |
Mon 13 Jun 2022
Responding to FOX News' narrative of the primetime January 6th hearing
Michael offers thoughts on the first public hearing showcasing findings in the January 6th investigation in Congress, which happened in prime time. Original air date 10 June 2022.
00:31:41 |
Fri 10 Jun 2022
The Muzzle Meter: Jack Del Rio, John Demsey, Dave Weigel
Michael brings back an old benchmark from years ago, "The Muzzle Meter." Between Jack Del Rio, John Demsey, and Dave Weigel all making missteps in recent days...which is worst? Original air date 9 Ju…
00:27:42 |
Thu 09 Jun 2022
Phil Mickelson joining the Saudi LIV Golf Tour for a reported $200 million: Do you fault him?
Michael offers a commentary on the news of pro golfer Phil Mickelson leaving the PGA Tour, heading to the new Saudi LIV Golf Tour. Original air date 8 June 2022.
00:25:07 |
Wed 08 Jun 2022
Joan Baez Called Me A Moron
Michael tells the story of a voicemail he received. Original air date 7 June 2022.
00:13:18 |
Tue 07 Jun 2022
William "Wild Bill" Guarnere and Edward "Babe" Heffron: American Heroes
To mark the anniversary of D-Day, a very special interview from Michael's archives. From October 2007, his conversation with "Wild Bill" Guarnere and "Babe" Effron, who served in WWII together, and w…
00:28:41 |
Mon 06 Jun 2022
What do the 9/11 families think about President Biden meeting with MBS?
Michael talks with Terry Strada, National Chair of 9/11 Families United, about the news of President Biden potentially meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman this month. Original air dat…
00:12:34 |
Fri 03 Jun 2022
The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Jury Got It Wrong: A Conversation with Danny Cevallos
Michael has a conversation with Danny Cevallos, co-founder of the law firm Cevallos & Wong LLP and legal analyst for NBC and MSNBC, on the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial verdict. Original air date 2 J…
00:31:01 |
Thu 02 Jun 2022
Six Legal Headlines
Michael presents six legal/court related headlines of interest. Original air date 1 June 2022.
00:24:57 |
Wed 01 Jun 2022
What Creates A Mass Shooter?
Michael speaks with Dr. Jillian Peterson from Hamline University, on her research on mass shootings. Original air date 31 May 2022.
00:21:00 |
Tue 31 May 2022
Aiming For Facts: A Week-long, deep dive into America’s Gun Culture - Part 5: “Solutions”
As the conversation around guns, gun control, school shootings, the 2nd amendment and other angles remains at the forefront, we dipped into Michael's archives to bring you a week-long special he aire…
00:48:16 |
Mon 30 May 2022
Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture - Part 4: "Legally"
As the conversation around guns, gun control, school shootings, the 2nd amendment and other angles remains at the forefront, we dipped into Michael's archives to bring you a week-long special he aire…
00:48:06 |
Sun 29 May 2022
Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture - Part 3: "The Brothers Nugent"
As the conversation around guns, gun control, school shootings, the 2nd amendment and other angles remains at the forefront, we dipped into Michael's archives to bring you a week-long special he aire…
00:48:09 |
Sat 28 May 2022
Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture - Part 2: "The 2nd Amendment"
As the conversation around guns, gun control, school shootings, the 2nd amendment and other angles remains at the forefront, we dipped into Michael's archives to bring you a week-long special he aire…
00:48:13 |
Fri 27 May 2022
Aiming For Facts: A Week-Long Deep Dive Into America's Gun Culture - Part 1
As the conversation around guns, gun control, school shootings, the 2nd amendment and other angles remains at the forefront , we dipped into Michael's archives to bring you a week-long special he air…
00:48:02 |
Thu 26 May 2022
Mark Halperin Has A Bold Proposal For President Biden
Michael invites journalist Mark Halperin to the program to discuss the Uvalde Texas school shooting and the politics of gun violence. Original air date 25 May 2022.
00:14:57 |
Wed 25 May 2022
All Eyes on Georgia
Michael talks with the expert on Georgia elections - Greg Bluestein at the Atlanta Journal Constitution, on the morning of the primary election in the peach state. Original air date 24 May 2022.
00:24:05 |
Tue 24 May 2022
Stakes are high in a trial tied to John Durham's Trump-Russia Investigation
Eric Tucker, Associated Press Reporter, on the latest aspect of the Russia investigation. He discusses his piece with Michael titled "Explainer: Why stakes are high in trial tied to Russia probe." Or…
00:21:24 |
Mon 23 May 2022
Should JRB Pull An LBJ?
Michael provides commentary on Joe Biden's current presidential status, and the likeliness of him running for a second term. Original air date 20 May 2022.
00:17:50 |
Fri 20 May 2022
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