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
However the Rittenhouse jury decides, Michael is comfortable either way
Michael offers a commentary going in to the second day of jury deliberations in Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial in Kenosha, WI. Original air date 17 November 2021.
00:18:56 |
Wed 17 Nov 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris' frustrating start: A conversation with Edward Isaac Dovere
CNN Senior Reporter Edward Isaac Dovere talks with Michael about his cnn.com piece "Exasperation and dysfunction: Inside Kamala Harris' frustrating start as vice president." Original air date 16 Nove…
00:17:17 |
Tue 16 Nov 2021
Robert Costa on the critical January 6th timeline
Washington Post Reporter Robert Costa, co-author of "Peril", sits down with Michael Smerconish. This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience at the Philadelphia Free Library on Friday, …
00:42:30 |
Mon 15 Nov 2021
How much money should families separated at the US-Mexico border receive?
Michael offers a commentary on the story of families suing the US Government over the separation of children from their parents at the US-Mexico border. Original air date 12 November 2021.
00:24:09 |
Fri 12 Nov 2021
Kyle Rittenhouse: Vigilante or Patriot?
Michael offers a commentary on accused Kenosha WI shooter Kyle Rittenhouse taking the stand in his own defense. Original air date 11 November 2021.
00:22:08 |
Thu 11 Nov 2021
Michael...Retiring?
Michael offers thoughts on a letter he received in the mail. Original air date 10 November 2021.
00:10:35 |
Wed 10 Nov 2021
Should State Farm continue to stand by Aaron Rodgers?
Michael offers a commentary after State Farm keeps Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers as its advertising spokesperson, after it is revealed that Rodgers is not vaccinated against COVID-19 bu…
00:13:02 |
Tue 09 Nov 2021
Will President Biden's approval rating rebound with the infrastructure bill and October jobs report?
Michael offers a commentary the Monday after President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill passes the House and heads to his desk, coupled with a strong October hiring report, amidst the Presid…
00:16:04 |
Mon 08 Nov 2021
This U of Florida Law Professor was banned from participating in a legal case against the state
Kenneth B. Nunn, Professor at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law, on how Florida is not allowing state-employed professors from assisting or providing expertise in court cases against t…
00:10:55 |
Fri 05 Nov 2021
Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) on Post-Election Day Biden, Democrats, and Infrastructure
Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) chats with Michael two days after Democrats lose the governor's office in Virginia, and a bipartisan infrastructure bill has still not made it to the President's desk.
00:10:14 |
Thu 04 Nov 2021
Mark Halperin's "Ron Klain Memo To Joe Biden"
Wide World of News Political Analyst Mark Halperin, the morning after Republican Glenn Younkin defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia Governor's race. Original air date 3 November 2021.
00:15:44 |
Wed 03 Nov 2021
The Pollster who correctly predicted Trump's 2016 victory weighs in on the VA Governor's race
Trafalgar Group CEO and Chief Pollster Robert Cahaly with Michael on Election Day, where Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Younkin are facing off for the Governor's seat in Virginia. Original air date 2 Nove…
00:11:41 |
Tue 02 Nov 2021
Bill Maher says the pandemic is over. Should we stop wearing masks?
Michael offers a commentary after HBO host Bill Maher makes news over the weekend, he stated he believes the pandemic is over and anyone vaccinated should no longer be required to wear a mask. Origin…
00:12:58 |
Mon 01 Nov 2021
McAuliffe v. Younkin: Dr. Larry Sabato Previews Election Day in Virginia
University of Virginia Center for Politics Director Dr. Larry Sabato, just days ahead of Election Day in Virginia, where a neck-and-neck gubernatorial race is taking place. Original air date 29 Octob…
00:15:56 |
Fri 29 Oct 2021
Senators Imitate School Board Parents
Michael offers a Ocommentary the morning after Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies in front of a Senate Committee. Original air date 28 October 2021
00:11:33 |
Thu 28 Oct 2021
McAuliffe vs. Younkin; The "Billionaire Tax"; Manchin & Sinema: Mark Halperin Explains The Headlines
Wide World of News Editor Mark Halperin breaks down the day's top political headlines with Michael. Original air date 27 October 2021.
00:22:55 |
Wed 27 Oct 2021
Commentary: The scale of Mark Zuckerberg's influence is unprecedented and frightening on some levels
Michael offers a commentary on The Facebook Papers and what we've learned about the power that the company's founder/CEO has across the world. Original air date 26 October 2021.
00:19:29 |
Tue 26 Oct 2021
Shot and Killed with a "Prop Gun": What happened on Alec Baldwin's Movie Set?
A conversation on the prop gun, and many more surrounding details, following the shooting that happened on the set of "Rust", starring Alec Baldwin. One cinematographer was killed. Michael speaks wit…
00:27:03 |
Mon 25 Oct 2021
The Cosby Trial Jury Forewoman is Continuing A Mission
Cheryl Carmel, jury foreperson in the Cosby Trial, joins Michael to talk about her mission to get "consent" defined in Pennsylvania. Original airdate 22 October 2021.
00:15:53 |
Fri 22 Oct 2021
Longevity: What are the keys to living longer?
University of Southern California's Dr. Valter Longo with Michael Smerocnish on what new research says about ways to live longer. Original air date 21 October 2021.
00:19:41 |
Thu 21 Oct 2021
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