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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The Case for—and Against—Facial Recognition on Every Corner

The Case for—and Against—Facial Recognition on Every Corner

Today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should police be permitted to use facial recognition technology in public spaces to identify and locate individuals wanted by law enforcement? Micha...

21 Mai 202515min

The "Stealthy Wealthy": Rich, Quiet, and Right Next Door

The "Stealthy Wealthy": Rich, Quiet, and Right Next Door

Michael invites the professor of Economics and Public Affairs from Princeton University's Department of Economics and School of Public and International Affairs Dr. Owen Zidar, to talk about the "Stea...

20 Mai 202534min

Lights, Camera, Campaign! Could Celebs Be the Dems' Secret Weapon?

Lights, Camera, Campaign! Could Celebs Be the Dems' Secret Weapon?

Today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: "To counter Donald Trump's influence, should the Democratic Party recruit and embrace celebrity candidates?" Listen here for Michael's take, then ca...

20 Mai 202518min

Biden Battles Cancer: The Diagnosis Everyone’s Talking About

Biden Battles Cancer: The Diagnosis Everyone’s Talking About

Michael wishes Godspeed to President Joe Biden. According to a statement released by his personal office on Sunday, former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cance...

19 Mai 202539min

Most People Can Be Trusted… Or Can They?

Most People Can Be Trusted… Or Can They?

Today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Agree or disagree: "Most people can be trusted." Listen here for Michael's take, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating ...

19 Mai 202519min

How Does One Become A Four-Star Navy Admiral? James Stavridis Tells Us

How Does One Become A Four-Star Navy Admiral? James Stavridis Tells Us

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently ordered a 20% cut in four-star military officers. What exactly do those four stars mean and represent? Michael talks to Admiral James Stavridis - a retired f...

16 Mai 202514min

Is James Comey's "86 47" post a threat to President Trump?

Is James Comey's "86 47" post a threat to President Trump?

Today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Was James Comey's "86 47" social media post a threat to President Trump? Listen here for Michael's take, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, an...

16 Mai 202518min

Danny on Diddy

Danny on Diddy

SiriusXM Celebrity Guest Host (and NBC/MSNBC Legal Analyst) Danny Cevallos breaks down the trial of music star Sean "Diddy" Combs. If you know nothing about this fascinating legal case, this is the ex...

15 Mai 202520min

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