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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Spilled Hot Drinks At The Drive-Thru Continue To Pay Out Millions

Spilled Hot Drinks At The Drive-Thru Continue To Pay Out Millions

It all started with the McDonald's hot coffee case in 1994, and it still happens today. Customers who have sued and won over injuries resulting from spilled food and drink from restaurants at drive-th...

17 Mar 202518min

Collaborate with Republicans, or Block Them: What’s the Best Move For Democrats?

Collaborate with Republicans, or Block Them: What’s the Best Move For Democrats?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which should be the Democratic priority: collaboration with Republicans so as to influence legislation or blocking the GOP agenda? Listen here to Michael's tak...

17 Mar 202520min

'Black Hawk Down' author Mark Bowden on new Netflix Docuseries

'Black Hawk Down' author Mark Bowden on new Netflix Docuseries

Michael goes back to 1993 in Somalia, in this conversation with Mark Bowden, author of 'Black Hawk Down', the book which was made into a hit movie. The subject matter is now being revisited in a new s...

14 Mar 202519min

Newsom's Controversial Podcast Guests: Will Talking To Bannon and Kirk Help or Hurt His Political Future? Michael Smerconish says...

Newsom's Controversial Podcast Guests: Will Talking To Bannon and Kirk Help or Hurt His Political Future? Michael Smerconish says...

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is Gavin Newsom helping, hurting, or neither, his presidential ambitions by hosting Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon on his podcast? Listen here to Michael's tak...

14 Mar 202513min

A View Of America From North Of The 49th Parallel

A View Of America From North Of The 49th Parallel

Dr. Duane Bratt is professor and chair in the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University. Dr. Bratt's research interests include Canadian nuclear policy, Canadian f...

13 Mar 202540min

Should Support for Hamas Cost You Your Green Card?

Should Support for Hamas Cost You Your Green Card?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should public support for Hamas be grounds for revoking the green card of a legal resident? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and ple...

13 Mar 202517min

Witnessing 10 Executions and Then, A Different 11th: Journalist's Harrowing Account of A Death By Firing Squad

Witnessing 10 Executions and Then, A Different 11th: Journalist's Harrowing Account of A Death By Firing Squad

Jeffrey Collins has covered South Carolina for the Associated Press for 25 years. He has witnessed 11 executions of convicted prisoners sentenced to the death penalty. The first 10 of those did not pr...

12 Mar 202521min

If Ukraine and Russia Make Peace—Is Trump the Real Hero?

If Ukraine and Russia Make Peace—Is Trump the Real Hero?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: If Ukraine and Russia make peace, does President Trump deserve credit? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating an...

12 Mar 202511min

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