Closing the Door on Democracy: Political Canvassing in the Age of Ring Doorbells

Closing the Door on Democracy: Political Canvassing in the Age of Ring Doorbells

Fresh off speaking at the largest gathering of state legislators in Boston yesterday, Michael talks about the surprising role of Ring video doorbells and how they are shutting the door on political canvassers. With stories of incivility, political violence, and societal disconnect, Michael explores what it means to engage (or not engage) with politics today, starting at your own front door! Listen here, then vote on today's Smerconish.com poll question, which asks: Do you open your door to a political canvasser? 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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Don't Know Much About History: Nikki Haley

Don't Know Much About History: Nikki Haley

Kenneth C. Davis is the bestselling author of the "Don't Know Much About..." series, which includes his book "Don't Know Much About The Civil War" (1996). He's the perfect person for Michael to talk t...

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Daily Poll: Which international situation that the US faces worries you the most?

Daily Poll: Which international situation that the US faces worries you the most?

With several major international situations facing the United States, Michael spoke with Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, yesterday about what worries him the most on ...

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Dry January: Will Michael Succeed?

Dry January: Will Michael Succeed?

Michael talks to life and sobriety coach Casey McGuire Davidson about setting up for success for "Dry January", where one abstains from drinking after the holidays for the full first month of the year...

2 Tammi 202423min

Daily Poll:  Would keeping Trump off the ballot hurt or help democracy?

Daily Poll: Would keeping Trump off the ballot hurt or help democracy?

Happy New Year! Michael thinks today's poll question is the most important to ask, as 2024 begins. At Smerconish.com, the Daily Poll Question: Would keeping Trump off the ballot hurt or help democracy...

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Is artificial intelligence more likely to elevate humanity, or destroy it?

Is artificial intelligence more likely to elevate humanity, or destroy it?

Nico Grant is a New York Times reporter covering technology advancements. He joins Michael to discuss what the future of AI may look like, having been on the NYT team doing a multipart series on it. O...

29 Joulu 202326min

Can Money Buy Happiness?

Can Money Buy Happiness?

Michael is joined by Barbara Mellers, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She joins Michael to look at an age-old question: does more money equal more happiness? Original air ...

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The best way to board a plane: The Steffen Method

The best way to board a plane: The Steffen Method

As a frequent traveler, Michael has some thoughts on how the boarding process on commercial airliners could be changed to become more efficient. He gives his idea, then, welcomes UNLV professor and as...

27 Joulu 202321min

A surprising list: Celebrities who are just as old as Joe Biden & Donald Trump

A surprising list: Celebrities who are just as old as Joe Biden & Donald Trump

You'd be surprised at this list and how it puts age into perspective. Michael and TC go through Buzzfeed's "16 Celebrities Who Are Just As Old As Joe Biden And Donald Trump." Original air date 14 Dece...

26 Joulu 202312min

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