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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Whoopi Goldberg Suspended from The View over Holocaust Comments

Whoopi Goldberg Suspended from The View over Holocaust Comments

Michael analyzes Whoopi Goldberg's controversial suspension from The View. He also ties the news story into his experience moderating the Sedley Holocaust & Medicine Symposium. Hosted by Simplecast, a...

2 Feb 202223min

Is there ever a tie when Holocaust comparisons are appropriate?

Is there ever a tie when Holocaust comparisons are appropriate?

Michael offers a commentary on comparisons to the holocaust, after Whoopie Goldberg made a controversial remark on the View, on the same day he is set to moderate a panel on this very topic. Original ...

1 Feb 202223min

Speed Cameras: No.

Speed Cameras: No.

Michael talks to National Motorists Association Communications Director Shelia Dunn about Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg's proposal to promote greater use of speed cameras. Original air da...

31 Jan 202213min

Confidence in Dr. Anthony Fauci

Confidence in Dr. Anthony Fauci

Michael offers a commentary on new data regarding Americans' level of confidence in Dr. Anthony Fauci and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Original air date 28 January 2022. Hosted by Simplec...

28 Jan 202212min

America Can't Quit Polarizing Politicians

America Can't Quit Polarizing Politicians

Axios Media Reporter Sara Fischer joins Michael on her piece "America Can't Quit Polarizing Politicians." Original air date 27 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.a...

27 Jan 202211min

A hospital refuses a heart transplant for an anti-vaxxer: A conversation with NYU Bioethicist Dr. Art Caplan

A hospital refuses a heart transplant for an anti-vaxxer: A conversation with NYU Bioethicist Dr. Art Caplan

Michael gets insight from NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Bioethicist Dr. Arthur Caplan, on the news of Brigham and Women's Hospital declining a heart transplant for a patient who ...

26 Jan 20226min

Should  universities consider the race of applicants when trying to diverse diverse studet bodies?

Should universities consider the race of applicants when trying to diverse diverse studet bodies?

Michael offers a commentary on the Supreme Court taking two affirmative action cases, Students for Fair Admissions v. President & Fellows of Harvard. and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of ...

25 Jan 202218min

Sarah Palin taking the New York Times to court: Michael's Take

Sarah Palin taking the New York Times to court: Michael's Take

Michael offers a commentary ahead of former Governor Sarah Palin suing the New York Times editorial page for defamation in court. Original air date 24 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

24 Jan 202216min

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