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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The Strange, Post-Partisan Popularity of the Unabomber

The Strange, Post-Partisan Popularity of the Unabomber

The New York Times reporter Charles Homans joins Michael to discuss his new piece "The Strange, Post-Partisan Popularity of the Unabomber'"; a piece that takes a deep dive into the life and death of T...

4 Apr 202517min

Has President Trump just triggered a recession?

Has President Trump just triggered a recession?

The stock market has taken a massive hit since President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs against foreign trading partners on "Liberation Day". Michael offers a commentary on this, leading to Today...

4 Apr 202516min

Connecting with others: How social connections improve the happiness of young adults

Connecting with others: How social connections improve the happiness of young adults

Learn more about the World Happiness Report here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3 Apr 202524min

Liberation Day: Michael Smerconish Gets The Objective. He Just Doesn’t Agree With The Approach.

Liberation Day: Michael Smerconish Gets The Objective. He Just Doesn’t Agree With The Approach.

Michael offers an insightful commentary on yesterday's reciprocal tariffs announcement at the White House, focusing on Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: If Trump's tariffs boost American manufa...

3 Apr 202523min

Mr. Halperin Goes To Washington

Mr. Halperin Goes To Washington

2WAY Editor-in-Chief Mark Halperin appeared in the "New Media" seat in the White House Briefing Room, and asked the first question of Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt at yesterday's press briefing. He...

2 Apr 202532min

Arguably The Most Fun Poll Question That We've Ever Had: Trump v. Obama in 2028...Who Wins?

Arguably The Most Fun Poll Question That We've Ever Had: Trump v. Obama in 2028...Who Wins?

If you were to match up sports all stars - in their prime - against each other, who would win? Lebron James vs Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson vs Mohammed Ali, Serena Williams vs Billie Jean King....who wi...

2 Apr 202513min

Yes! It is fair to lay substantial blame on the law firms who settled with Trump to get off of his blacklist

Yes! It is fair to lay substantial blame on the law firms who settled with Trump to get off of his blacklist

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is it fair to lay substantial blame on the law firms who settled with President Trump to get off of his blacklist? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at ...

1 Apr 202513min

Michael Smerconish Wants Waymo' Waymo

Michael Smerconish Wants Waymo' Waymo

Michael rode in a Waymo this weekend, and loved it! Listen to his experience using the self-driving car service in Phoenix, Arizona. Original air date 31 March 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

31 Mar 202515min

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