Philly Karen: Villain or Victim?

Philly Karen: Villain or Victim?

A Phillies home run sparked a viral moment, an internet witch hunt, and a national debate over civility. Michael Smerconish dives into the controversy surrounding "Philly Karen," the unidentified woman who walked off with a ball meant for a kid. Should she be outed? Has the internet gone too far? Listeners weigh in—with surprising takes. Original air date 9 September 2025. 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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Chaos at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Inside the Assassination Scare

Chaos at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Inside the Assassination Scare

A shocking security scare rocked the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, raising urgent questions about how a gunman got so close—and whether disaster was narrowly avoided. Michael breaks down the inc...

27 Huhti 32min

Today's Poll Question: Was the WHCA assassination attempt a security success or security failure?

Today's Poll Question: Was the WHCA assassination attempt a security success or security failure?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Was Saturday's assassination attempt a security success or security failure? Michael examines the alarming incident at the Washington Hilton, where a gunman wa...

27 Huhti 13min

Today's Poll Question: Should SNAP recipients be able to use their benefits to buy hot rotisserie chicken?

Today's Poll Question: Should SNAP recipients be able to use their benefits to buy hot rotisserie chicken?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should SNAP recipients be able to use their benefits to buy hot rotisserie chicken? Michael revisits the debate over food assistance rules as a bipartisan gro...

24 Huhti 9min

Inside Obama’s Inner Circle With Reggie Love

Inside Obama’s Inner Circle With Reggie Love

Hear Michael's 2016 interview with Reggie Love on The Book Club with Michael Smerconish Podcast, on his book "Power Forward: My Presidential Education" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

23 Huhti 23min

Today's Poll Question: Should the US ban tobacco sales for anyone born in 2009 or later?

Today's Poll Question: Should the US ban tobacco sales for anyone born in 2009 or later?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Britain just banned tobacco sales to anyone born in 2009 or later, forever. Should the U.S. do the same? Michael breaks down the UK’s unprecedented “smoke-free...

23 Huhti 10min

Bruce Springsteen’s Political Tour Sparks Backlash — Fans Divided

Bruce Springsteen’s Political Tour Sparks Backlash — Fans Divided

Bruce Springsteen’s latest tour is making headlines—not just for the music, but for its strong political message. Michael dives into the growing debate: has The Boss gone too far, or is he simply usin...

22 Huhti 27min

Today's Poll Question: Is retaliatory gerrymandering ever justified?

Today's Poll Question: Is retaliatory gerrymandering ever justified?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is retaliatory gerrymandering ever justified? Michael unpacks Virginia’s controversial mid-decade redistricting move and the broader national trend of partisan...

22 Huhti 11min

Contemplation Is Dying—And It Could Cost Us Everything

Contemplation Is Dying—And It Could Cost Us Everything

Ironically, you should put your phone away....AFTER listening to this episode. Michael explores a growing crisis hiding in plain sight: the loss of contemplation in modern life. Drawing on research fr...

21 Huhti 30min

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