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
Prolonged Grief Is Now Officially A Disorder. How Long Should Grief Take?
Michael talks with Ellen Barry at the New York Times about how the field of Psychiatry has officially decided that "prolonged grief" is now a disorder, and therefore can be treated and billed for. Al…
00:29:37 |
Fri 25 Mar 2022
Russian Leaders Decline US Calls; Secretary Albright Passes; Donald Trump Jr. Steals Smerconish.com Idea!
Michael runs through the top headlines on display at smerconish.com today. Make sure you subscribe to the daily newsletter...Balance Delivered Daily to your inbox every morning. Original air date 24 …
00:33:14 |
Thu 24 Mar 2022
Why is everyone googling "Dred Scott" - Professor Josh Blackman on Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS confirmation hearings
Michael offers his analysis of the senate confirmation hearings this week of Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, and then speaks with South Texas College of Law, Houston, Professor Josh Blac…
00:33:03 |
Wed 23 Mar 2022
What the Russians are seeing on TV: "Putin's Strange New Messaging"
Eurasian International Analytics LLC President Lawrence Scott Sheets, a former diplomat and Journalist, discusses his Politico Magazine opinion piece "Putin’s Strange New Messaging on Russian TV" wit…
00:20:03 |
Tue 22 Mar 2022
The Domestic & Political Implications of the Situation in Ukraine, with Dan Balz at The Washington Post
Washington Post Chief Correspondent Dan Balz joins Michael to talk about the domestic/political angles of what's happening in Ukraine, which party will see gains in the midterms, and public opinion o…
00:29:10 |
Mon 21 Mar 2022
Blending The Borders
Michael's take on the latest possible deal to end Russia's invasion into Ukraine. Original air date 18 March 2022.
00:22:21 |
Fri 18 Mar 2022
33 Companies Still Involved in Business in Russia. Yale's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld on the "Hall of Shame"
Yale School of Management Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld notes that over 400 companies have ceased their business operations in Russia due it that country's invading Ukraine. But, some remain. He discu…
00:20:54 |
Thu 17 Mar 2022
The Politics and the War
Just after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses Congress, Michael gets the latest political angle of the Russian invasion in Ukraine from Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin, and, f…
00:31:42 |
Wed 16 Mar 2022
60 Musings on my 60th Birthday
Michael offers 60 pieces of advice on his 60th birthday. Original air date 15 March 2022.
00:21:09 |
Tue 15 Mar 2022
Oligarchs & Budapest Memorandum for Dummies
Michael asks Professor of Law Joel Samuels to break down the concept of oligarchs. Later, Michael analyzes The Budapest Memorandum and connections between Putin's invasion & The Cold War. New York Ti…
00:32:38 |
Mon 14 Mar 2022
Russian Nuclear Capabilities & A Conversation With A Ukraine Parliament Member
Michael learns what Russia's nuclear weapons are capable of with Hans Kristensen. Later Michael has a conversation with Ukraine Parliament member Solomiia Bobrovska.
00:31:17 |
Fri 11 Mar 2022
A Book Club Conversation with Erik Larson on "The Splendid and the Vile"; Plus "Oil-For-Dummies"
Today is the paperback release date of Erik Larson's book "The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz." Michael spoke with him when the book was brand new i…
00:37:09 |
Thu 10 Mar 2022
Former Trump Attorney Michael Cohen; Headlines from Ukraine
Michael speaks with Michael Cohen, former attorney to President Trump, about the Manhattan D.A. investigation into his former boss. And, a run through of the latest headlines from Ukraine in today's …
00:29:40 |
Wed 09 Mar 2022
Why the wall-to-wall coverage of the war in Ukraine?
Michael asks, is Wall-to-Wall Coverage of the war in Ukraine due more to the race of combatants or the risk of nuclear war? Hear a variety of opinions from Michael's audience. Plus, Human Rights Foun…
00:28:43 |
Tue 08 Mar 2022
Ukraine: Michael's latest look, from three different angles
Michael talks about the latest happening with the Russian invasion into Ukraine, from three different angles. Retired Admiral McRaven's Take; Should we publish graphic war-torn images; And, boycott R…
00:38:03 |
Mon 07 Mar 2022
A Call to Ukraine; Should the US Take [Putin] Out; and Ban Russian Oil?
Michael discusses the latest on Russia's invasion into Ukraine, including Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) saying Putin should be taken out, and whether the US should ban Russian oil imports; plus, Mich…
00:23:21 |
Fri 04 Mar 2022
Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks...why are so many artists selling their catalogs?
Lawrence Mestel, CEO of Primary Wave Music, who owns or has owned catalogs of major musicians, offers expertise to Michael on the increasing numbers of artists who have sold their work for big money …
00:20:43 |
Thu 03 Mar 2022
In His State of the Union Address, President Biden Should Have Stuck To Just Ukraine
Michael's take on President Biden's first State of the Union address. Original air date 2 March 2022.
00:30:17 |
Wed 02 Mar 2022
Feeling Good About An Impulse Purchase....of Grateful Dead Shoes
Michael tells the story of an internet purchase he made this week. Original air date 1 March 2022
00:11:32 |
Tue 01 Mar 2022
Romney Was Right About Putin: A Conversation with McKay Coppins
Michael provides commentary about Utah Senator Mitt Romney's opinion of Vladimir Putin. Journalist McKay Coppins joins the conversation to give further insight on Romney and the Russian leader. Origi…
00:15:37 |
Mon 28 Feb 2022
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