The Death of Charlie Kirk and the State of Our Nation

The Death of Charlie Kirk and the State of Our Nation

On this September 11th, Michael Smerconish reflects on both the tragic anniversary of 9/11 and the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. With raw honesty, Michael asks whether this latest act of political violence could possibly mark a turning point toward lowering the temperature of America’s toxic national debate — and why, sadly, he doubts it. That is today's poll question at Smerconish.com. He shares his restrained first reactions, the vitriol that followed his online comments (very, very angry social media reaction to him), and the deeper issues he believes are fueling a “sick” and polarized nation. From the dangers of jumping to conclusions to the role of isolation, technology, and fractured communities, Michael ties the moment to the themes he’s been raising for years: the urgent need for engagement, empathy, and connection. Balancing remembrance of September 11, 2001 with analysis of September 11, 2025 — listen to this conversation conversation about grief, anger, division, and whether there’s still a path back to unity. 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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US Withdraws. Kabul Collapses. Who Knew What & When?

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NYT's Tom Friedman: Could It All Work Out for Biden in Afghanistan?

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17 Elo 202119min

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16 Elo 202119min

Taliban Takeover: Is the US Wrong to Exit Afghanistan?

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New Census Data: Diversity Up, Population Down

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Larry Elder & J.D. Vance: There Are Alot Of Words Out There

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11 Elo 202123min

Updates on 9/11 and the Upcoming 20th Anniversary: The Saudi Connection; Bobby McIlvaine

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10 Elo 202115min

Dr. Michael Mann breaks down the UN Climate Change Report

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Penn State University Atmospheric Sciences Professor Dr. Michael Mann, with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 9 August 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com f...

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