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Is artificial intelligence more likely to elevate humanity, or destroy it? Dec 29, 2023

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Nico Grant is a New York Times reporter covering technology advancements. He joins Michael to discuss what the future of AI may look like, having been on the NYT team doing a multipart series on it. Original air date: 08 December 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can Money Buy Happiness? Dec 28, 2023

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Michael is joined by Barbara Mellers, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She joins Michael to look at an age-old question: does more money equal more happiness? Original air date: 04 December 2023 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The best way to board a plane: The Steffen Method Dec 27, 2023

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As a frequent traveler, Michael has some thoughts on how the boarding process on commercial airliners could be changed to become more efficient. He gives his idea, then, welcomes UNLV professor and astrophysicist Jason Steffen for a conversation, his boarding method has gone viral. Original air date 18 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A surprising list: Celebrities who are just as old as Joe Biden & Donald Trump Dec 26, 2023

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You'd be surprised at this list and how it puts age into perspective. Michael and TC go through Buzzfeed's "16 Celebrities Who Are Just As Old As Joe Biden And Donald Trump." Original air date 14 December 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gate Lice: Michael is one of those who lines up early for flights Dec 25, 2023

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Why do 'gate lice' line up early for a flight? Michael talks to Psychologist Dr. Shira Gabriel, professor at the University at Buffalo, who explains. Original air date 15 December 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Twenty-Three of the Best Opening Lines of 2023 Dec 22, 2023

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It's all about that hook! Renowned psychologist and author Dr. Mardy Grothe joins Michael to present "Twenty-Three of the Best Opening Lines of 2023," a captivating collection of this year's most powerful literary openers. Original Air Date 21 December 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2023 Radio Year In Review Dec 21, 2023

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What a year it has been! Before stepping away for holiday break, Michael and TC look back at the SiriusXM show for the year 2023. Original air date 21 December 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daily Poll: Would Trump still be the GOP frontrunner if he were not in trouble? Dec 21, 2023

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Michael poses a hypothetical as today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: If Trump were unindicted and not facing legal challenge to his candidacy, would he still be the GOP frontrunner? Listen to him lay it out here, then vote! Thank you for listening to this podcast everyday - Happy Holidays from Team Smerconish. The Daily Poll Question podcast will return in 2024. Original air date 21 December 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What Mark Halperin got wrong and got right, and what he's still not sure about in 2023 Dec 20, 2023

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A look back at 2023 with political analyst Mark Halperin, editor of The Wide World of News. Original air date 20 December 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daily Poll: Is Trump actually more moderate than authoritarian? Dec 20, 2023

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Michael offers his take on COMPACT founder Matthew Schmitz' op-ed in the New York Times, "The Secret of Trump’s Appeal Isn’t Authoritarianism." He asks this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is Trump actually more moderate than authoritarian? Listen here, then vote! Original air date 20 December 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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