The Smerconish Podcast

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Expert Analysis of the SCOTUS Affirmative Action decision with Jeffrey Selingo, author of "Who Gets In And Why" Jun 30, 2023

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Bestselling higher education writer Jeffrey Selingo, author of "Who Gets In And Why: A Year Inside College Admissions", joins Michael to talk about the Supreme Court’s decision this week to gut affirmative action - making it unlawful for colleges to take race into consideration as a specific factor in admissions. Original air date 30 June 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Someone isn't telling the truth about the DOJ's handling of the Hunter Biden case Jun 29, 2023

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New York Times reporter Glenn Thrush briefs Michael on his piece "Competing Accounts of Justice Dept.’s Handling of Hunter Biden Case." Listen to hear the differing stories from an IRS investigator versus the one from Attorney General Merrick Garland. Original air date 29 June 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 Hunter Biden plea deal story has new meat on the bone Jun 28, 2023

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There is more information in the Hunter Biden story, with IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley speaking on CBS News, plus recent comments from Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Delaware US Attorney David Weiss. Michael takes a deeper dive. Original air date 28 June 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 Leaked Trump Tape: Legally, very siginificant...Politically, not so much Jun 27, 2023

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Michael offers a commentary on the leaked audio tape of President Trump, first shared by CNN, sharing classified documents with people in a room who were not authorized to view them. Original air date 27 June 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who should foot the bill for risky rescues? Jun 26, 2023

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Michael tackles the tough questions raised by the context of wealth in last week's unprecedented OceanGate saga. Dr. Arun Upneja, Dean & Professor at Boston University School's of Hospitality Administration joins to offer his academic take. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In The Good Old Days Jun 23, 2023

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Michael begs the question: how do we define the good old days? Experimental psychologist and author of science blog Experimental History Adam Mastroianni helps tackle this question and more. Original air date 23 June 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I read the case so you don't have to: Arkansas gender-affirming care Jun 22, 2023

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Michael does a deep, comprehensive dive into the recent ruling in Arkansas on the medical rights of transgender youth. He details the nitty gritty of a case that came into the national spotlight on Tuesday when a federal district court judge sided with trans youth. Original air date: 22 June 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everything you've heard about the Hunter Biden plea deal is wrong Jun 21, 2023

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Michael unpacks the Hunter Biden plea deal news with past interviews and recent updates. Callers share opinions and lived experiences with addiction, the Trump children, and more. Original air date 21 June 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 Town Hall with Vivek Ramaswamy Jun 20, 2023

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2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy joins Michael at the historic Centre Theater in Norristown, PA for a SiriusXM Town Hall. They talk affirmative action, the Trump indictment, and more with a live studio audience. Original air date 20 June 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Miracle in the jungle Jun 19, 2023

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An incredible story on how four indigineous children survived 40 days in the Amazon rain forest. Michael hears it from Eliran Arazi, PhD researcher in Anthropology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (Paris). Original air date 16 June 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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