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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Marijuana Memories: Michael's Nose Knows

Marijuana Memories: Michael's Nose Knows

As news comes out that the Biden administration wants to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana and lower its drug classification, Michael takes an olfactory trip down memory lane. Plus, a check-in ...

1 Syys 202329min

A White Sculptor, A Harriet Tubman Statue, And Not Everyone's Happy

A White Sculptor, A Harriet Tubman Statue, And Not Everyone's Happy

Michael speaks with Wesley Wofford, a sculptor selected by the city of Philadelphia to create a statue of Harriet Tubman. He is white, and many were not happy with how the artist selection process was...

31 Elo 202325min

If Biden Doesn’t Run, Will He Endorse Harris?

If Biden Doesn’t Run, Will He Endorse Harris?

Michael talks to Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin about the latest in the 2024 presidential race, including what might happen on the democratic side if President Biden were to drop o...

30 Elo 202329min

Weak Ties: Important For Our Mental Health

Weak Ties: Important For Our Mental Health

Michael and TC engage in a conversation about a piece in the LA Times by Marisa Gerber, titled "Americans face an epidemic of loneliness. For some, supermarket self-checkouts make it worse." Many peop...

29 Elo 202325min

60 years post-MLK's "I Have A Dream", Where are we?

60 years post-MLK's "I Have A Dream", Where are we?

On the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech at the March on Washington, Michael asks, are people judged more by the color of their skin or the content of their charact...

28 Elo 202321min

Say Cheese: Former President Trump Gets A Mugshot

Say Cheese: Former President Trump Gets A Mugshot

Michael offers thoughts on Former President Trump surrendering in jail in Fulton County, GA, and getting out on $200,000 bond. A big question: Why was this not more widely covered? Original air date 2...

25 Elo 202331min

The Debate: Republican Rorschach Test

The Debate: Republican Rorschach Test

The first 2024 Republican primary debate had a little someone for everyone, and likely no two people saw it the same way. Michael offers his thoughts. Original air date 24 August 2023. Hosted by Simpl...

24 Elo 202321min

What happened to Rudy Giuliani?

What happened to Rudy Giuliani?

As Rudy Giuliani surrenders in Georgia, charged in the case alleging attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, Michael wonders, what happened to America's Mayor? The former Mayor of New York Cit...

23 Elo 202332min

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