The Smerconish Podcast

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Commission on Presidential Debates Co-Chair Frank Fahrenkopf on the RNC Saying No to 2024 Debates Jan 14, 2022

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Michael talks with Frank Fahrenkopf, Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, after the Republican National Committee signaled it will not participate in future presidential debates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Georgia's Secretary of State Pushes Back After President Biden's Voting Rights Speech Jan 13, 2022

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Michael speaks with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger the morning after President Biden delivered a speech on voting rights in Georgia. Original air date 13 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump v. Hillary II? Jan 12, 2022

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Michael talks with Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin, on the buzz of a Hillary Clinton-Donald Trump rematch in 2024. Original air date 12 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Professor Rick Hasen on President Biden: "In A Bad Spot Right Now" on Voting Rights Jan 11, 2022

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Michael speaks with UC Irvine Law Professor Rick Hasen, on voting rights and his recent NY Times Op-Ed "No One Is Coming To Save Us From The 'Dagger At The Throat Of America.'" Original air dte 11 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Potential 2024 Nominees, School Vax Mandates, 2022 Senate and more Monday headlines: Michael's Take Jan 10, 2022

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Michael starts the week with his take on the top stories making headlines. Original air date 10 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will the Supreme Court back sensible workplace vaccine mandates? A conversation with the UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Jan 07, 2022

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Michael talks with UC Berkeley Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, on his LA Times Op-Ed, "Will the Supreme Court back sensible workplace vaccine mandates?" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Jon Stewart, Emma Watson, Harry Potter...and Anti-Semitism Jan 06, 2022

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Michael talks with TC about headlines regarding Anti-Semitism and the Harry Potter series that have popped up in recent days, involving comedian/actor Jon Stewart, and actress Emma Watson. Original air date 6 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"COVID Kids" are in need of our Compassion: It is a tough time to be young Jan 05, 2022

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Michael offers a commentary as more of America's youth are transitioning from school to the workforce, without ever knowing what an actual work place looks like, and, more and more are leaving their jobs, due to the pandemic. Original air date 5 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

California's new laws will affect more than just Californians Jan 04, 2022

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Michael speaks with LA Times Sacramento Bureau Chief John Myers about new laws that went into effect in the Golden State in 2022. This "as goes California, so goes the country..." conversation is one that Michael enjoys with Mr. Myers each year. Original air date 4 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are We Failing Young Men? Jan 03, 2022

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Michael offers a commentary based on a conversation he had with NYU Professor Scott Galloway, who says that society has failed young men and it is now an existential crisis: "The most dangerous person in the world is a broke young and alone young man." 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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