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
Russian Invasion: Day 2
Michael offers commentary on Putin's continued invasion of Ukraine and the Kyiv capital. Political Professor Joshua Tucker joins the conversation to provide insight on the Russian attack. Original ai…
00:21:50 |
Fri 25 Feb 2022
The 'Big Mac' Analysis of Russia Invading Ukraine
Michael offers a commentary the morning after Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to begin invading Ukraine overnight. He brings up a McDonald's "Big Mac" idea, first offered by columnist Tom Fri…
00:20:47 |
Thu 24 Feb 2022
How Far Will Putin Advance?
Michael offers a commentary on the continuing conflict at the Ukraine Border. Original air date 23 February 2022
00:19:43 |
Wed 23 Feb 2022
Analyzing The Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Michael discusses the friction between Russia & Ukraine and considers whether the crisis should be classified as an invasion. Admiral Jim Stavridis and Michael Kofman join the conversation to provide…
00:24:30 |
Tue 22 Feb 2022
Michael Meets The Metaverse
Michael offers a commentary on the rise of the metaverse, of which he is a part when he enjoys playing "Occulus" with his family. Original air date 18 February 2022.
00:16:41 |
Fri 18 Feb 2022
Sarah Palin's Argument for Appeal Has Been Enhanced
Michael offers a commentary after new information about the judge and jury in Sarah Palin's now-dismissed suit against the New York Times is revealed. Original air date 17 February 2022.
00:05:33 |
Thu 17 Feb 2022
Durham, Sandy Hook, Palin, Ukraine, Zucker & Cuomo, Saget: A Potpourri of Headlines
Michael's take on today's top headlines, from Sarah Palin's lawsuit dismissal to Remington Guns settling with Sandy Hook families, to more on Jeff Zucker's departure from CNN and everything in betwee…
00:41:00 |
Wed 16 Feb 2022
The John Durham Probe Explained, For Dummies
The Washington Post's Philip Bump joins Michael to expertly explain a complex topic: Special Counsel John Durham's probe into the FBI's probe of the 2016 Trump presidential campaign. Original air da…
00:20:49 |
Tue 15 Feb 2022
Campaigning on "Let's Go Brandon"
Michael offers a commentary on the political ads that appeared during the Superbowl. Original airdate 14 February 2022.
00:26:01 |
Mon 14 Feb 2022
Why Voter Suppression Probably Won't Work: Emory Professor Alan Abramowitz
Michael talks to Emory University's Alan Abramowitz about his piece on voter suppression he authored for Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball at UVA. Original air date 11 February 2022
00:16:44 |
Fri 11 Feb 2022
Inside The Sarah Palin vs New York Times Trial
Michael talks with Politico's Josh Gerstein, who is covering, in the courtroom, Former Governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's lawsuit against the New York Times. Original air date 10 …
00:16:14 |
Thu 10 Feb 2022
Meet Jack Sweeney, He is tracking Elon Musk's Private Jet
Michael talks with University of Central Florida student Jack Sweeney, who set up a twitter bot that tracks Tesla CEO Elon Musk's private jet...and he's now tracking the jets of other high profile pe…
00:15:57 |
Wed 09 Feb 2022
Joe Rogan Or Neil Young?
Michael offers a commentary on Spotify podcast host Joe Rogan's controversy over past comments and his promoting of misinformation regarding COVID-19, while musician Neil Young, and others, have pull…
00:24:11 |
Tue 08 Feb 2022
What To Do With Mohammed Al-Qahtani, The Presumed 20th 9/11 Hijacker?
Michael offers a commentary on the report that Mohammed Al-Qahtani, held by the US Government at Guantanamo Bay as the presumed 9/11 "20th Hijacker", will be transferred back to Saudi Arabia, due to …
00:28:44 |
Mon 07 Feb 2022
Special Episode: Book Club with Senator Doug Jones, "Bending Toward Justice"
With the news this week that the Biden Administration tapped former Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) to accompany the President's to-be-announced Supreme Court Nominee to the Senate for introductions, Micha…
00:17:55 |
Fri 04 Feb 2022
Most Corporate CEOs Are Keeping Their Post-January 6th Insurrection Promises
Michael speaks with Yale University Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld. Original Air Date 3 February 2022.
00:17:17 |
Thu 03 Feb 2022
Whoopi Goldberg Suspended from The View over Holocaust Comments
Michael analyzes Whoopi Goldberg's controversial suspension from The View. He also ties the news story into his experience moderating the Sedley Holocaust & Medicine Symposium.
00:23:14 |
Wed 02 Feb 2022
Is there ever a tie when Holocaust comparisons are appropriate?
Michael offers a commentary on comparisons to the holocaust, after Whoopie Goldberg made a controversial remark on the View, on the same day he is set to moderate a panel on this very topic. Original…
00:23:22 |
Tue 01 Feb 2022
Speed Cameras: No.
Michael talks to National Motorists Association Communications Director Shelia Dunn about Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg's proposal to promote greater use of speed cameras. Original air d…
00:13:59 |
Mon 31 Jan 2022
Confidence in Dr. Anthony Fauci
Michael offers a commentary on new data regarding Americans' level of confidence in Dr. Anthony Fauci and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Original air date 28 January 2022.
00:12:07 |
Fri 28 Jan 2022
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