Two Speech Controversies: One In The UK, One At U Penn

Two Speech Controversies: One In The UK, One At U Penn

Michael looks at two important matters regarding speech, and freedom thereof. First, a conversation with Mark Landler, NY Times London Bureau Chief, on the controversial suspension and reinstatement of a popular British sports anchor who made comments on immigration. Then, Michael revisits the closer-to-home story surrounding U Penn Law Professor Amy Wax being accused of making racist statements - today, the New York Times reports on her on its front page. Original air date 13 March 2023. 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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Goodbye life, hello compost! Anna Swenson, communications manager for "ecological death care" company Recompose, joins Michael Smerconish to argue that resting in peace is easier when you're soil. Hos...

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F*** BIDEN: Yard Signs, Free Speech, and a New Jersey Court Case

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Warning: contains strong language. Profane yard signs + a New Jersey obscenity ordinance = a thorny court case! Michael Smerconish talks with Roselle Park Mayor Joseph Signorello and homeowner Andrea ...

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Josh Clinton, professor of political science at Vanderbilt University, joins Michael Smerconish to break down why pollsters just had their worst election in decades. Original air date 20 July 2021. Ho...

27 Jul 202118min

Countering Digital Hate: Battling COVID Vaccine Misinformation on Social Media

Countering Digital Hate: Battling COVID Vaccine Misinformation on Social Media

Imran Ahmed, Founding CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 19 July 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for...

26 Jul 202119min

How to Talk to the Unvaccinated: Dr. Leana Wen

How to Talk to the Unvaccinated: Dr. Leana Wen

Michael plays portions of a phone call from Andrea Dick of Roselle Park, NJ, who refuses to get a COVID vaccine. He asks George Washington University Visiting Professor Dr. Leana Wen, how he should ha...

23 Jul 202121min

Oh, Canada! Congratulations to Ambassador David L. Cohen

Oh, Canada! Congratulations to Ambassador David L. Cohen

Michael's thoughts on Philly-area native, Comcast executive David L. Cohen being nominated by President Biden to serve as US Ambassador to Canada. Original air date 22 July 2021 Hosted by Simplecast, ...

22 Jul 202118min

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