The Smerconish Podcast

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Global Population Has Surpassed 8 Billion, What's Next? Dec 30, 2022

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Michael is joined by John Wilmoth, Director of the Population Division for the United Nations, in a conversation about global population and world resources. Original air date 29 November 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should Difficulty be a Fireable Offense for Teachers? Dec 29, 2022

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Michael invites Jessica Calarco, associate professor of sociology at Indiana University, to the program to discuss a controversial decision at NYU to fire a professor after various complaints from students. Callers also provide their opinion on difficulty in education. Original air date 11 October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After 65 Years, Philadelphia's 'Boy in the Box' has been Identified Dec 28, 2022

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Michael invites Vidocq Society Founder, former Police Officer and FBI Agent William Fleisher to the program, as the two talk what was formerly one of Philadelphia's longest unsolved crimes: The Boy in the Box. Original air date 13 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comedy vs Censorship and the Production of Goods: Understanding China's Political Climate Dec 27, 2022

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Michael is joined by Christopher Rea, a Professor of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia, in a conversation on the heavy censorship found within China and how citizens use humor to combat free speech. Callers also provide their thoughts on that phrase we see almost everyday on our products and goods: "Made in China." Original air date 05 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tipping Etiquette Dec 26, 2022

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Michael provides commentary with Michael Lynn, a Cornell University Professor of Consumer Behavior and Marketing, on tipping etiquette and its recent cultural changes. Callers also join the program to share their own tipping techniques. Original air date 19 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Open The Phone Lines, They Said. It Will Be Fun, They Said. Dec 23, 2022

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On Michael's last live day on air in 2022, he let the callers take control, with no commentary, no topics, no rules - just Open Line Friday. Original air date 23 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Don't Pick Up The Phone, But Do Listen To This Conversation Dec 22, 2022

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A man on the phone gets the manager of a restaurant to strip search an employee - as many as 100 times in 32 different states. This wild-but-true story is the basis of the plotline of the Netflix series "Don't Pick Up The Phone." Michael gets the full, real story from the reporter who has owned it for the Louisville Courier-Journal, Andrew Wolfson. Original air date 21 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Birthday TC! (Oh, and some important political headlines) Dec 21, 2022

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Michael offers a run-through of some important headlines from Smerconish.com, including the latest on former President Trump's tax returns. And, it's Executive Producer TC's birthday. Original air date 21 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Acceptable Words Dec 20, 2022

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Michael wordsmiths a commentary. Original air date 20 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penalty Kicks Suck Dec 19, 2022

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Michael offers thoughts on Argentina defeating France in the 2022 World Cup with penalty kicks after extra time expired. Original air date 19 December 2022. 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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