Closing the Door on Democracy: Political Canvassing in the Age of Ring Doorbells

Closing the Door on Democracy: Political Canvassing in the Age of Ring Doorbells

Fresh off speaking at the largest gathering of state legislators in Boston yesterday, Michael talks about the surprising role of Ring video doorbells and how they are shutting the door on political canvassers. With stories of incivility, political violence, and societal disconnect, Michael explores what it means to engage (or not engage) with politics today, starting at your own front door! Listen here, then vote on today's Smerconish.com poll question, which asks: Do you open your door to a political canvasser? 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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On the 80th Anniversary of "The Final Solution," Remembering a humbling trip to Auschwitz

On the 80th Anniversary of "The Final Solution," Remembering a humbling trip to Auschwitz

80 years since the Wannsee Conference and the Nazi's planning the "Final Solution," Michael tells the story of a trip he took to Auschwitz. Original air date 21 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an ...

21 Jan 20229min

NY Times' David Sanger on President Biden expecting Putin to order an attack on Ukraine

NY Times' David Sanger on President Biden expecting Putin to order an attack on Ukraine

Michael speaks with New York Times White House Correspondent David Sanger, after he asked a question of President Biden on the Russia-Ukraine conflict at the President's news conference. Original air ...

20 Jan 202211min

Hate Speech, or Free Speech: The case of U Penn Law Professor Amy Wax

Hate Speech, or Free Speech: The case of U Penn Law Professor Amy Wax

Michael offers a commentary on the calls to fire - and the calls to keep - University of Pennsylvania Law Professor Amy Wax after she made controversial racist comments. Are they protected as free spe...

19 Jan 202216min

Leaning

Leaning

Michael offers a commentary on the political leanings of the media and individuals. Original air date 18 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

18 Jan 202216min

Commission on Presidential Debates Co-Chair Frank Fahrenkopf on the RNC Saying No to 2024 Debates

Commission on Presidential Debates Co-Chair Frank Fahrenkopf on the RNC Saying No to 2024 Debates

Michael talks with Frank Fahrenkopf, Co-Chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, after the Republican National Committee signaled it will not participate in future presidential debates. Ho...

14 Jan 202213min

Georgia's Secretary of State Pushes Back After President Biden's Voting Rights Speech

Georgia's Secretary of State Pushes Back After President Biden's Voting Rights Speech

Michael speaks with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger the morning after President Biden delivered a speech on voting rights in Georgia. Original air date 13 January 2022. Hosted by Simplec...

13 Jan 202217min

Trump v. Hillary II?

Trump v. Hillary II?

Michael talks with Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin, on the buzz of a Hillary Clinton-Donald Trump rematch in 2024. Original air date 12 January 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

12 Jan 202220min

Professor Rick Hasen on President Biden: "In A Bad Spot Right Now" on Voting Rights

Professor Rick Hasen on President Biden: "In A Bad Spot Right Now" on Voting Rights

Michael speaks with UC Irvine Law Professor Rick Hasen, on voting rights and his recent NY Times Op-Ed "No One Is Coming To Save Us From The 'Dagger At The Throat Of America.'" Original air dte 11 Jan...

11 Jan 202214min

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