Episodios

  • Belichick's 'Creative Muse' Makes Waves at UNC

    Belichick's 'Creative Muse' Makes Waves at UNC
    May 3 2025
    Commentary about Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson and how she has been injecting herself in his UNC coaching job. Is our obsession with this story a matter of public concern? Sports journalists Charlotte Wilder and Madeline Hill weigh in. Plus, The Supreme Court on religious charter schools with Kristen Waggoner of Alliance Defending Freedom and conversation with small business owner, Alexandra Fine about tariff surcharges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Smerconish: Are Hitler Comparisons to Modern Politicians Ever Appropriate?

    Smerconish: Are Hitler Comparisons to Modern Politicians Ever Appropriate?
    Apr 26 2025
    CNN Michael Smerconish shares his take on the public dispute between comedian Bill Maher and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" creator Larry David. Then, would society start crumbling once our global population reaches a sharp decline? Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Public Affairs and co-author of "Empty Planet: The Shock of Global Population Decline," warns about the ramifications of an aging and shrinking population. After that, Admiral William McRaven details his process in managing a crisis through his new book "Conquering Crisis: Ten Lessons to Learn Before You Need Them." Finally, the passing of Pope Francis means that cardinals will elect a new leader for the Catholic Church. Robert Harris, the author of "Conclave" which inspired the Oscar-award winning film, sheds light on how that process will unfold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Smerconish: Trump is Picking Fights He Relishes

    Smerconish: Trump is Picking Fights He Relishes
    Apr 19 2025
    CNN Michael Smerconish delivers his commentary on three key issues the Trump administration wants to take on: Harvard University, Abrego Garcia, and scaling back the IRS. CNN Senior Analyst Elie Honig weighs in on the Supreme Court temporarily pausing deportations under Alien Enemies Act. Then Texas Tech University law professor Bryan Camp addresses how audit rates and tax revenues will drop if the Trump administration makes the largest workforce reduction in history at the IRS. Finally, Harvard professor Steven Pinker reacts to new reporting about the Trump administration mistakenly sending a list of demands to Harvard University. Professor Pinker also welcomes greater viewpoint diversity at Harvard but rejects the idea that the federal government should micromanage a private university. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Smerconish: If You Build It, Will They Come?

    Smerconish: If You Build It, Will They Come?
    Apr 13 2025
    CNN Michael Smerconish argues the biggest problem in the labor market is not a shortage of manufacturing jobs, but the unwillingness for young men to fill them. NYU Professor Scott Galloway & Anthony Scaramucci, a former White House Communications Director, discuss their new podcast called "Lost Boys." The limited series dives into the mental health struggles and social disconnect young men are facing. Salena Zito, a national political reporter for the Washington Examiner, reports on the impact tariffs on U.S. Steel mills near Pittsburgh and what union workers expect from Trump's administration. Scientists have successfully engineered dire wolves, the world's first de-extincted animal, through gene-editing and cloning. Dr. Robert Klitzman, a psychiatry professor and director of the bioethics master's program at Columbia University, warns about the alarming consequences this could have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Smerconish: Lawyers Are the Backbone of a Stable Society

    Smerconish: Lawyers Are the Backbone of a Stable Society
    Apr 6 2025
    CNN Michael Smerconish shares his take on how the Trump administration is going over law firms that filed lawsuits against him. Then, Erwin Chemerinsky, the dean of UC Berkeley School of Law, weighs in on why law firms and universities targeted by the Trump administration aren't speaking up. After that Peter Navarro, Trump's senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, vows for a market boom from Trump's tariff war. Finally, lawmakers on Capitol hill are expected to introduce two bills aimed at restoring congressional power over Trump's tariffs. But are Republicans willing to back it? Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, the co-authors of "Fight: Inside the wildest battle for the White House" weigh in on the political repercussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 m
  • Will Trump's Administration Survive "Signalgate?"

    Will Trump's Administration Survive "Signalgate?"
    Mar 29 2025
    CNN Michael Smerconish addresses previous White House scandals and questions whether the recent signal group chat controversy will impact Trump's administration in the long run. Then Richard Clarke, the nation's first cyber czar and former White House Counterterrorism Coordinator, warns how foreign adversaries are easily capable of hacking the Signal app. After that, Laura Delano, author of "Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance" raises her personal concerns with psychiatric drugs and how her life has changed without them. Finally, legendary democratic strategist James Carville discusses his bold prediction on the "massive collapse" unfolding inside the Trump administration and how Democrats should respond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 m
  • Smerconish: Should Attacks Against Tesla Be Prosecuted as a Hate Crime?

    Smerconish: Should Attacks Against Tesla Be Prosecuted as a Hate Crime?
    Mar 23 2025
    The latest attacks against Tesla appear to be targeted towards CEO Elon Musk and his alignment with President Trump. While the Department of Justice is investigating these attacks as domestic terrorism, CNN Michael Smerconish argues this type of vandalism should be investigated as a hate crime. Then, Elie Honig, a former assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York explains why politically motivated crimes are not considered hate crimes. After that, Senator Chris Coons weighs in on the Democratic Party's platform as a recent CNN poll shows the party's favorability rating dropping to a record low 29%. Finally, Christine Emba, author of "Rethinking Sex: A Provocation" and a New York Times contributing writer, explains why pornography is dangerously reshaping the minds of young men and setting unrealistic expectations when it comes to dating women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Smerconish: Will More Republicans Buy Tesla?

    Smerconish: Will More Republicans Buy Tesla?
    Mar 15 2025
    Republicans are rallying behind Tesla as the electric car company faces consumer backlash geared towards CEO Elon Musk. Can President Trump encourage more of his supporters to buy EVs after slamming Biden's clean energy proposals? Next, Wall Street Tech analyst Dan Ives raises concerns from Tesla investors and why Elon Musk's venture into politics may damage the company's brand. After that, free speech expert Greg Lukianoff weighs in on the arrest of green card holder Mahmoud Khalil and why his potential deportation may lead to unfavorable U.S. foreign policy consequences. Finally, Democratic influencer "Jojofromjerz" joins Michael Smerconish to discuss if Gov. Gavin Newsom's new podcast will help or hurt him politically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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