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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How a College Student Solved a 57-Year-Old Cold Case Murder

How a College Student Solved a 57-Year-Old Cold Case Murder

In this gripping episode, Michael dives deep into the decades-old unsolved murder of 9-year-old Marise Chiverella from Hazelton, Pennsylvania. After 57 years, this cold case was cracked thanks to the ...

4 Aug 202541min

Should Ghislaine Maxwell Get a Deal to Expose More Sex Offenders?

Should Ghislaine Maxwell Get a Deal to Expose More Sex Offenders?

Michael broadcasts from Boston ahead of his speech to the National Conference of State Legislators, reflecting on political violence, viral poll results, and a provocative question at Smerconish.com t...

4 Aug 202513min

When Violence Meets Virality: The Manhattan Murder That Shocked & Delighted The Internet

When Violence Meets Virality: The Manhattan Murder That Shocked & Delighted The Internet

A woman is brutally murdered in Midtown Manhattan. The incident is caught on video. What happens next? An outpouring of online celebration, racialized commentary, and digital glee over a real-life tra...

1 Aug 202541min

Trump Wants It Back—But Should We? Revisiting the Presidential Fitness Test

Trump Wants It Back—But Should We? Revisiting the Presidential Fitness Test

Today’s poll question dives into a surprisingly nostalgic and controversial topic: Should we reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test in U.S. schools? Michael takes a trip down memory lane—from pizza d...

1 Aug 202515min

The Borderline Outrage: Why Canadians Are Feeling Disillusioned With America

The Borderline Outrage: Why Canadians Are Feeling Disillusioned With America

For decades, Canadians viewed the United States with a mix of admiration, envy, and affection — but Donald Trump may have shattered that dynamic. In today’s episode, Michael Smerconish speaks with New...

31 Jul 202540min

She Skipped Governor — Is Kamala Harris Eyeing the White House?

She Skipped Governor — Is Kamala Harris Eyeing the White House?

Kamala Harris has bowed out of a California gubernatorial bid; but does that mean she’s all-in for a 2028 presidential run? In today’s episode, Michael Smerconish digs into the strategic moves (and mi...

31 Jul 202516min

Bipartisanship or Betrayal? When Democrats Agree with Trump

Bipartisanship or Betrayal? When Democrats Agree with Trump

Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to explore a thought-provoking question: "Is it in the political interest of the Democratic Party to publicly give Donald Trump credit when he acco...

30 Jul 202532min

Trump, Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell: Clemency or Cover-Up?

Trump, Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell: Clemency or Cover-Up?

Michael Smerconish dives into the controversial question dominating today's poll: Will President Trump offer clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell? Drawing from recent headlines, listener feedback, and a comp...

30 Jul 202515min

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