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, from a battle perspective, what would a conventional (non-nuclear) war look like between NATO and Russia, if it were to come to that? Michael asks Dr. Rowan Allport, at the Human Security Centre in London. Original air date 16 March 2022. 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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Today's Poll Question: Should the US ban tobacco sales for anyone born in 2009 or later?

Today's Poll Question: Should the US ban tobacco sales for anyone born in 2009 or later?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Britain just banned tobacco sales to anyone born in 2009 or later, forever. Should the U.S. do the same? Michael breaks down the UK’s unprecedented “smoke-free...

23 Apr 10min

Bruce Springsteen’s Political Tour Sparks Backlash — Fans Divided

Bruce Springsteen’s Political Tour Sparks Backlash — Fans Divided

Bruce Springsteen’s latest tour is making headlines—not just for the music, but for its strong political message. Michael dives into the growing debate: has The Boss gone too far, or is he simply usin...

22 Apr 27min

Today's Poll Question: Is retaliatory gerrymandering ever justified?

Today's Poll Question: Is retaliatory gerrymandering ever justified?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is retaliatory gerrymandering ever justified? Michael unpacks Virginia’s controversial mid-decade redistricting move and the broader national trend of partisan...

22 Apr 11min

Contemplation Is Dying—And It Could Cost Us Everything

Contemplation Is Dying—And It Could Cost Us Everything

Ironically, you should put your phone away....AFTER listening to this episode. Michael explores a growing crisis hiding in plain sight: the loss of contemplation in modern life. Drawing on research fr...

21 Apr 30min

Today's Poll Question: Is John Fetterman a Democratic Party asset or liability?

Today's Poll Question: Is John Fetterman a Democratic Party asset or liability?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Is John Fetterman a Democratic Party asset or liability?" Michael unpacks the growing divide within the Democratic Party as Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) brea...

21 Apr 15min

Fetterman Breaks With Democrats on Iran War — ‘We Must Finish This’

Fetterman Breaks With Democrats on Iran War — ‘We Must Finish This’

As tensions escalate in the Iran conflict, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joins Michael for a candid and high-stakes conversation about war powers, nuclear threats, and political divisions in Washingto...

20 Apr 29min

Today's Poll Question: Should Congress authorize the use of military force against Iran?

Today's Poll Question: Should Congress authorize the use of military force against Iran?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should Congress authorize the use of military force against Iran? As tensions escalate and a fragile ceasefire nears expiration, Michael Smerconish breaks down...

20 Apr 14min

Why the Voters Who Decide Elections Aren’t Who You Think

Why the Voters Who Decide Elections Aren’t Who You Think

A new set of political data is challenging a long-held assumption about American voters—and even Michael Smerconish himself. After reviewing insights from veteran political strategist Doug Sosnik, Mic...

17 Apr 30min

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