$20 MILLION of our tax dollars for 'Sesame Street' in Iraq?

$20 MILLION of our tax dollars for 'Sesame Street' in Iraq?

There's more to the story: If the USAID doesn't spend $20M on funding Sesame Street broadcasts in war-torn areas to teach literacy, inclusion, and critical health lessons to children, who will they learn from instead of Big Bird? Some might say, Al-Qaeda. This conversation is about the bigger picture, about how programs like the aforementioned are part of the United States showing its "Soft Power" around the world. Learn much more here in Michael's interview with the person who coined that "Soft Power" term, Joseph S. Nye Jr. He is University Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus, and former Dean of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Original air date 10 February 2025. 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: Is the 2-week ceasefire a prelude to peace in Iran?

Today's Poll Question: Is the 2-week ceasefire a prelude to peace in Iran?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is the two week ceasefire a prelude to a lasting peace? Michael Smerconish examines the fragile and confusing pause between the U.S. and Iran, unpacking confli...

8 Apr 13min

Trump’s Iran Threat: ‘Total Obliteration’? John Bolton Weighs In

Trump’s Iran Threat: ‘Total Obliteration’? John Bolton Weighs In

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton joins Michael to break down the escalating U.S.–Iran crisis as President Trump issues a dramatic ultimatum. Will the U.S. strike Iranian infrastructure—and...

7 Apr 33min

Today's Poll Question: Should College Athletes Be Paid?

Today's Poll Question: Should College Athletes Be Paid?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should college athletes be paid? Michael Smerconish dives into the rapidly evolving world of college athletics in the NIL era, where multimillion-dollar deals,...

7 Apr 12min

Did the U.S. Reveal Too Much? Inside the Incredible Iran Rescue

Did the U.S. Reveal Too Much? Inside the Incredible Iran Rescue

When a U.S. F-15 is shot down deep inside Iran, what follows is a high-risk, high-stakes rescue mission that showcases the full power—and complexity—of the American military. Michael is joined by Lt. ...

6 Apr 31min

Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. bomb Iran's power plants and bridges?

Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. bomb Iran's power plants and bridges?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should the U.S. target Iran's power generating facilities and bridges if they help support its war machine? As tensions escalate and a presidential deadline lo...

6 Apr 16min

The New Right-Wing Media Ecosystem Explained (8 Powerful Factions)

The New Right-Wing Media Ecosystem Explained (8 Powerful Factions)

Michael sits down with Dr. Brian Rosenwald, author of "Talk Radio’s America", to break down the rapidly evolving world of conservative media. Rosenwald—whose work was once praised by Rush Limbaugh him...

3 Apr 22min

Today's Poll Question: Do You Feel More Drawn To Organized Religion, Less Drawn, or About the Same?

Today's Poll Question: Do You Feel More Drawn To Organized Religion, Less Drawn, or About the Same?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Do you feel more drawn to organized religion, less drawn, or about the same? As Easter, Passover, and Ramadan converge, Michael explores whether America is exp...

3 Apr 11min

Mingle At Church: Why Young Americans Are Rediscovering Religion

Mingle At Church: Why Young Americans Are Rediscovering Religion

Is organized religion making a comeback? Michael explores a surprising trend: growing interest in faith—especially among Gen Z men. Joined by SiriusXM Catholic Channel 129 host Katie McGrady, the conv...

2 Apr 31min

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