From Tragedy to Escapism: Politics, Cartoons, and Movies

From Tragedy to Escapism: Politics, Cartoons, and Movies

Michael reflects on a powerful and unsettling political cartoon drawn in the aftermath of the killing of Charlie Kirk (by Scott Stantis, exclusively for the Smerconish.com Daily Newsletter) — a piece that captures the intensity of America’s overheated political climate. After wrestling with the heaviness of the moment, he shifts gears to lighten things up with a conversation on film. Joined by Daniel Fienberg, chief TV critic of The Hollywood Reporter, Michael dives into their list of the 25 greatest sports movies of all time. From Rocky to Slapshot, Hoosiers to Caddyshack, they debate the classics, defend the surprises, and argue over what really belongs in the top tier. It’s an episode that moves from sobering reflection to cinematic joy — capturing both the weight of our times and the relief of a good escape. Original air date 12 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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Should Big Tech Pay for the Damage to Kids’ Mental Health?

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27 Tammi 15min

If the 2024 Election Happened Again Tomorrow, Would Trump Still Win?

If the 2024 Election Happened Again Tomorrow, Would Trump Still Win?

What if the 2024 presidential election were rerun today? Michael revisits a familiar—but newly relevant—poll question, weighing Kamala Harris’s post-election momentum against Donald Trump’s declining ...

26 Tammi 12min

NATO, Trump, and a Fracturing West—What Comes Next?

NATO, Trump, and a Fracturing West—What Comes Next?

Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, joins Michael to tackle the biggest global questions of the moment: Will NATO survive the Trump era? Why Greenland has become a strate...

23 Tammi 21min

Gun Rights or Property Rights — You Decide

Gun Rights or Property Rights — You Decide

Which matters more: gun rights or property rights? Michael Smerconish breaks down today’s Smerconish.com poll question through the lens of a major Supreme Court case challenging Hawaii’s concealed-car...

23 Tammi 10min

Trump 2.0 at One Year: Why Democrats May Take Back the House in 2026

Trump 2.0 at One Year: Why Democrats May Take Back the House in 2026

One year into President Trump's second term, all eyes are on the 2026 midterm elections. Michael Smerconish is joined by David Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst at the Cook Political Repo...

22 Tammi 17min

Melting Ice, Rising Stakes: The Climate Reality Behind Trump’s Greenland Push

Melting Ice, Rising Stakes: The Climate Reality Behind Trump’s Greenland Push

As global temperatures rise, Greenland is becoming one of the most strategically important places on Earth—but will President Trump ever acknowledge why? Michael Smerconish explores the growing geopol...

22 Tammi 12min

Mark Halperin on Trump’s Greenland Strategy, NATO Tensions, and Global Power

Mark Halperin on Trump’s Greenland Strategy, NATO Tensions, and Global Power

Michael Smerconish is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation sparked by President Trump’s remarks at Davos. They unpack Trump’s controversial comments on Greenland, ...

21 Tammi 31min

The Unthinkable Question: Will NATO Survive Trump?

The Unthinkable Question: Will NATO Survive Trump?

Will NATO survive Trump? That’s today’s Smerconish.com poll — and it’s no longer hypothetical. As President Trump ramps up pressure on allies, flirts with territorial expansion, and reshapes U.S. fore...

21 Tammi 13min

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