Closed Primaries Have A Negative Impact, So Let Independent Voters Vote!

Closed Primaries Have A Negative Impact, So Let Independent Voters Vote!

Michael explains why he is one of the lead plaintiffs in a Pennsylvania lawsuit that could (and should) shake up elections moving forward, and lays out the legal, personal, and political case. The filing urges the PA state Supreme Court to overturn the commonwealth’s closed primary system, arguing it unconstitutionally denies nearly 1.4 million unaffiliated voters a voice in critical elections. Michael's answer to today's Smerconish.com poll question is "HELL YES": Should the nation's millions of registered Independent voters be able to vote in primary elections? Listen here, then vote! 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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Who should foot the bill for risky rescues?

Michael tackles the tough questions raised by the context of wealth in last week's unprecedented OceanGate saga. Dr. Arun Upneja, Dean & Professor at Boston University School's of Hospitality Administ...

26 Jun 202331min

In The Good Old Days

In The Good Old Days

Michael begs the question: how do we define the good old days? Experimental psychologist and author of science blog Experimental History Adam Mastroianni helps tackle this question and more. Original ...

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I read the case so you don't have to: Arkansas gender-affirming care

I read the case so you don't have to: Arkansas gender-affirming care

Michael does a deep, comprehensive dive into the recent ruling in Arkansas on the medical rights of transgender youth. He details the nitty gritty of a case that came into the national spotlight on Tu...

22 Jun 202326min

Everything you've heard about the Hunter Biden plea deal is wrong

Everything you've heard about the Hunter Biden plea deal is wrong

Michael unpacks the Hunter Biden plea deal news with past interviews and recent updates. Callers share opinions and lived experiences with addiction, the Trump children, and more. Original air date 21...

21 Jun 202329min

A Town Hall with Vivek Ramaswamy

A Town Hall with Vivek Ramaswamy

2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy joins Michael at the historic Centre Theater in Norristown, PA for a SiriusXM Town Hall. They talk affirmative action, the Trump indictment, and ...

20 Jun 202351min

Miracle in the jungle

Miracle in the jungle

An incredible story on how four indigineous children survived 40 days in the Amazon rain forest. Michael hears it from Eliran Arazi, PhD researcher in Anthropology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem and ...

19 Jun 202314min

Should race be a consideration in college admissions?

Should race be a consideration in college admissions?

Michael previews a looming Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action in the college admissions process. Hear his analysis, which includes an important part of a speech by former President Lyndon Ba...

16 Jun 202330min

"The Great Grift" - Billions in COVID-19 relief aid was stolen or wasted

"The Great Grift" - Billions in COVID-19 relief aid was stolen or wasted

Michael welcomes Associated Press reporter Richard Lardner to talk about COVID-19 relief funds and how much of the money that came from the government to help Americans was stolen or wasted. And, list...

15 Jun 202331min

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