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
Disappearing Men: More males than females are now giving up on college
Wall Street Journal reporter Doug Belkin speaks with Michael Smerconish, on his piece "A Generation of American Men Give Up on College: ‘I Just Feel Lost’." Original air date 21 September 2021.
00:20:11 |
Tue 21 Sep 2021
Gabby Petito’s death highlights a bigger problem: The dark power…and problems, of social media
Michael's commentary the morning after the FBI announced remains, likely those of missing 22-year old Gabby Petito, were found. Original air date 20 September 2021.
00:23:25 |
Mon 20 Sep 2021
Should General Milley Resign? Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman
Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman author of "Here, Right Matters: An American Story." Originally aired 17 September 2021.
00:19:26 |
Fri 17 Sep 2021
The Secret Elite That's Exempt From Facebook Rules
The WSJ’s Jeff Horwitz explains the Facebook program known as XCheck which gives millions of celebrities, politicians and other high-profile users special treatment. Original air date 16 September 20…
00:17:28 |
Thu 16 Sep 2021
What To Make Of General Milley?
Michael discusses the new revelations about General Mark Milley's secret conversations with a Chinese military leader, and the calls for him to resign. Original air date 15 September 2021
00:24:47 |
Wed 15 Sep 2021
What The CA Recall Election Means To The Nation
Michael discusses the California recall election, and gives his perspective on its relevance to national politics. Original air date 14 September 2021.
00:23:12 |
Tue 14 Sep 2021
Did The U.S. Kill An Innocent Man In Kabul?
Michael talks with New York Times reporter Matthieu Aikins about the Times' investigation of an August drone strike in Kabul, and breaks down what it says about the U.S. war in Afghanistan. Original …
00:16:23 |
Mon 13 Sep 2021
20th Anniversary of 9/11, Part 3: The Aftermath
Part 3 of Michael's special tribute to the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. This episode focuses on the hunt for Osama Bin Laden, including archive audio of interviews with then-Senator B…
00:46:27 |
Fri 10 Sep 2021
20th Anniversary of 9/11, Part 2: The Day Of
Part 2 of Michael's 3-part series paying tribute to the 20th anniversary of the 9/11/01 terror attacks. This episode focuses on the events of the day-of, including audio of Michael on-the-air on radi…
00:46:59 |
Fri 10 Sep 2021
20th Anniversary of 9/11, Part 1: Leading Up To The Day
Michael pays tribute on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In this episode, the first of a three part special, he looks at the events that led up to the day. Hear former Orlando Inte…
00:45:59 |
Fri 10 Sep 2021
9/11 Reflections
Michael looks back at where he was before, during, and after 9/11, and how his views have changed - and stayed the same - in the 20 years since the attacks. This commentary comes one day before Micha…
00:28:57 |
Thu 09 Sep 2021
Should Corporations Comment on the New Texas Abortion Law? Yale's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Yale University Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 8 September 2021.
00:13:22 |
Wed 08 Sep 2021
9/11 Family Member Brett Eagleson on President Biden Ordering Review of Classified 9/11 Documents
Brett Eagleson, who was in high school when his father was killed in the 9/11/01 attacks, speaks with Michael Smerconish after President Biden orders a declassification review of 9/11 documents he an…
00:14:19 |
Tue 07 Sep 2021
Something About Texas Law and Dog the Bounty Hunter
Michael offers commentary the day after the Supreme Court does not intervene on a new abortion law in Texas. Original airdate 3 September 2021.
00:25:42 |
Fri 03 Sep 2021
Should vaccination status be considered when hospitals allocate scarce ICU beds?
Michael offers commentary as more unvaccinated Americans are landing in hospital with COVID-19. Original Airdate 2 September 2021.
00:14:51 |
Thu 02 Sep 2021
Mark Halperin on Biden Afghanistan Speech; Plus 'Deplorables' Revisited
Wide World of News Editor/Founder Mark Halperin speaks with Michael about President Biden's post-Afghanistan withdrawal address to the nation, plus, Hillary Clinton's "Basket of Deplorables" comment …
00:17:48 |
Wed 01 Sep 2021
President Biden: Consoler in Chief?
Michael's commentary on how President Biden grieves with the families of victims, after he received the caskets of the 13 US service members recently killed in Afghanistan. Original air date 31 Augus…
00:22:22 |
Tue 31 Aug 2021
Parole Recommended for RFK Assassin Sirhan Sirhan: There is Much More to the Story
Washington Post Reporter Tom Jackman joins Michael to discuss the California Parole Board recommending parole for Sirhan Sirhan, now 77, who was convicted of assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy i…
00:17:23 |
Mon 30 Aug 2021
What happened in Afghanistan can not be presented in black and white. It is much more grey and purple.
Michael's commentary the morning after 13 US Service members were killed in attacks in Afghanistan. Original air date 27 August 2021.
00:21:02 |
Fri 27 Aug 2021
Afghanistan by the Numbers, with Marc Polymeropoulos
Former CIA Senior Intelligence Officer Marc Polymeropoulos on The Michael Smerconish Program. Original air date 26 August 2021.
00:18:32 |
Thu 26 Aug 2021
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