Former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, Admiral James Stavridis (Ret.) on several high profile foreign affairs and national security issues that are topping headlines today. Original air date 14 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Do you believe President Biden will ultimately use his presidential powers to soften Hunter's punishment? Listen here, then vote. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Michael recently visited London and while at a restaurant having a beer with NYU Professor Scott Galloway, witnessed an attempted phone theft. He found out this is a major problem in London, and sought out expertise on it in this conversation with David G.W. Birch, author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services. The statistics and stories here are incredible. Plus, learn how to protect yourself from phone and data theft. Original air date 13 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Should Merrick Garland make public the audio of President Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Pennsylvania Republican Senate Candidate Dave McCormick, who is challenging Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) this fall, joins Michael in studio on a wide variety of topics. Original air date 12 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Who will receive the harsher sentence: Donald Trump or Hunter Biden? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Memories of masks and social distancing resurfaced last week after Dr. Anthony Fauci, now retired, testified again before Congress about the COVID-19 pandemic and its origins. Michael spoke with Arthur Allen, Senior Correspondent at KFF News, following the testimony, and then asks the audience...if what happened in 2020 happens again, will you repeat how you handled it before? Original air date 4 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today Michael asks you, Should U.S. support for Ukraine be limited by concern that too much success would destabilize Putin and lead him to use nukes? Listen here, then vote. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Bureau of Intelligence and Research. Ever heard of it? Michael talks to longtime national security official Richard Clarke about this part of the Department of State. Original air date 29 May 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Today's Poll Question comes courtesy of Peter Meltzer, a Philadelphia-based attorney and author of the "So You Think You Know..." book series. He asks: Which is more important in YOUR presidential vote? Character, or, Policies of one candidate as opposed to the other. Note the specificity of the wording - it is not just "character versus policies" - Listen to Michael explain it here and how it relates to something Bill Maher has said. Then, vote at Smerconish.com! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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