Is Anything Left That Brings Americans Together?

Is Anything Left That Brings Americans Together?

What do Americans still have in common? Michael sits down with Wall Street Journal entertainment reporter Ben Fritz to explore the rise and fall of the American monoculture. From 'I Love Lucy' and 'Seinfeld' to streaming algorithms and TikTok feeds, they unpack how infinite choice fractured shared experience, weakened social glue, and may even be deepening political and cultural divides. Is sports the last thing left that unites us—or is the monoculture gone for good? Original air date 20 January 2026. 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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Why is everyone googling "Dred Scott" - Professor Josh Blackman on Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS confirmation hearings

Why is everyone googling "Dred Scott" - Professor Josh Blackman on Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS confirmation hearings

Michael offers his analysis of the senate confirmation hearings this week of Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, and then speaks with South Texas College of Law, Houston, Professor Josh Black...

23 Mar 202233min

What the Russians are seeing on TV: "Putin's Strange New Messaging"

What the Russians are seeing on TV: "Putin's Strange New Messaging"

Eurasian International Analytics LLC President Lawrence Scott Sheets, a former diplomat and Journalist, discusses his Politico Magazine opinion piece "Putin’s Strange New Messaging on Russian TV" with...

22 Mar 202220min

The Domestic & Political Implications of the Situation in Ukraine, with Dan Balz at The Washington Post

The Domestic & Political Implications of the Situation in Ukraine, with Dan Balz at The Washington Post

Washington Post Chief Correspondent Dan Balz joins Michael to talk about the domestic/political angles of what's happening in Ukraine, which party will see gains in the midterms, and public opinion on...

21 Mar 202229min

Blending The Borders

Blending The Borders

Michael's take on the latest possible deal to end Russia's invasion into Ukraine. Original air date 18 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

18 Mar 202222min

33 Companies Still Involved in Business in Russia. Yale's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld on the "Hall of Shame"

33 Companies Still Involved in Business in Russia. Yale's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld on the "Hall of Shame"

Yale School of Management Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld notes that over 400 companies have ceased their business operations in Russia due it that country's invading Ukraine. But, some remain. He discus...

17 Mar 202220min

The Politics and the War

The Politics and the War

Just after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses Congress, Michael gets the latest political angle of the Russian invasion in Ukraine from Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin, and, fr...

16 Mar 202231min

60 Musings on my 60th Birthday

60 Musings on my 60th Birthday

Michael offers 60 pieces of advice on his 60th birthday. Original air date 15 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

15 Mar 202221min

Oligarchs & Budapest Memorandum for Dummies

Oligarchs & Budapest Memorandum for Dummies

Michael asks Professor of Law Joel Samuels to break down the concept of oligarchs. Later, Michael analyzes The Budapest Memorandum and connections between Putin's invasion & The Cold War. New York Tim...

14 Mar 202232min

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