From Tragedy to Escapism: Politics, Cartoons, and Movies

From Tragedy to Escapism: Politics, Cartoons, and Movies

Michael reflects on a powerful and unsettling political cartoon drawn in the aftermath of the killing of Charlie Kirk (by Scott Stantis, exclusively for the Smerconish.com Daily Newsletter) — a piece that captures the intensity of America’s overheated political climate. After wrestling with the heaviness of the moment, he shifts gears to lighten things up with a conversation on film. Joined by Daniel Fienberg, chief TV critic of The Hollywood Reporter, Michael dives into their list of the 25 greatest sports movies of all time. From Rocky to Slapshot, Hoosiers to Caddyshack, they debate the classics, defend the surprises, and argue over what really belongs in the top tier. It’s an episode that moves from sobering reflection to cinematic joy — capturing both the weight of our times and the relief of a good escape. Original air date 12 September 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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Is Birthright Citizenship an American Exception — or a Constitutional Mistake?

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Epstein Files Drop Today. Nothing Will Change.

Epstein Files Drop Today. Nothing Will Change.

Michael breaks down today’s poll question at Smerconish.com: Will the Friday release of Epstein materials be of any great consequence? With the DOJ racing to meet a congressional deadline, Smerconish ...

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A NYT Epstein Bombshell Drops — And Trump’s Agitated Speech Makes New Sense

A NYT Epstein Bombshell Drops — And Trump’s Agitated Speech Makes New Sense

In today’s episode, Michael Smerconish unpacks President Trump’s unusually rapid and partisan White House address — and explores whether a major New York Times investigation into Trump’s long-obscured...

18 Des 202522min

UK Arrests Protesters Over “Globalize the Intifada”: Could This Ever Happen Here?

UK Arrests Protesters Over “Globalize the Intifada”: Could This Ever Happen Here?

Michael breaks down a fast-moving news cycle—from President Trump’s national address and a bombshell New York Times report on Trump and Epstein, to a provocative new poll question: Should British poli...

18 Des 202514min

Susie Wiles, Vanity Fair & Trump: Mark Halperin On What You Weren’t Told

Susie Wiles, Vanity Fair & Trump: Mark Halperin On What You Weren’t Told

Mark Halperin is editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of the Next Up podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

17 Des 202529min

The Post That Shocked Even Trump Allies: Was It a New Low?

The Post That Shocked Even Trump Allies: Was It a New Low?

Michael breaks down today’s Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question: Are President Trump’s comments about Rob Reiner a new low? After Trump issued a controversial Truth Social post in the wake of the Reine...

17 Des 202518min

Indefensible: David Urban on Breaking Rank From Trump

Indefensible: David Urban on Breaking Rank From Trump

Michael is joined by longtime Trump adviser David Urban for a candid conversation about the president’s controversial Truth Social post following the tragic murders of Rob and Michele Reiner. Urban, w...

16 Des 202530min

Is antisemitism becoming normalized in our society today?

Is antisemitism becoming normalized in our society today?

Antisemitic incidents are rising across the U.S. and around the world. Michael's answer to today's Smerconish.com poll question, "Is antisemitism becoming normalized in our society today?" is, sadly, ...

16 Des 202520min

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