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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Broken Housing Market: Young Adults Are Delaying Homeownership

Broken Housing Market: Young Adults Are Delaying Homeownership

Michael breaks down a new data point from the National Association of Realtors: the median age of U.S. home buyers has climbed to 59. He explores what’s driving the shift—from affordability crises to ...

14 Nov 202517min

Epstein Email Bombshell: Why Is Trump Acting Like He's Guilty?

Epstein Email Bombshell: Why Is Trump Acting Like He's Guilty?

In this episode, Michael unpacks the stunning release of thousands of Jeffrey Epstein emails that have Washington on edge. What began as a selective Democratic leak of three explosive emails suggestin...

13 Nov 202532min

Democrats Divided: Why the Shutdown Backfired—or Maybe Didn’t

Democrats Divided: Why the Shutdown Backfired—or Maybe Didn’t

Michael digs into today’s Smerconish.com poll question: "Did the ends of the Democrat-supported government shutdown justify the means?" After weeks of stalemate, Democrats ended the fight without key ...

13 Nov 202514min

Mark Halperin on the New Epstein Revelation Fallout, and Gavin Newsom's Rising Star Power

Mark Halperin on the New Epstein Revelation Fallout, and Gavin Newsom's Rising Star Power

Michael Smerconish is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to unpack breaking revelations from Jeffrey Epstein’s newly surfaced emails — including what they suggest Donald Trump may have known ab...

12 Nov 202529min

Postmarked By--But Received After--Election Day: Should Your Vote Count?

Postmarked By--But Received After--Election Day: Should Your Vote Count?

Michael Smerconish dives into today’s Smerconish.com poll, asking: Should the Supreme Court allow states to count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but arriving afterward? He breaks down the ...

12 Nov 202513min

The End of the Trump Era? Doug Sosnik Explains What’s Next for 2026 and 2028

The End of the Trump Era? Doug Sosnik Explains What’s Next for 2026 and 2028

Doug Sosnik is a policy and political expert who has closely advised President Bill Clinton and multiple U.S. Senators, governors, Fortune 100 corporations, foundations and universities. Hosted by Sim...

11 Nov 202530min

He Walked Home From the Pentagon on 9/11 — Admiral Stavridis on What Veterans Day Really Means

He Walked Home From the Pentagon on 9/11 — Admiral Stavridis on What Veterans Day Really Means

Admiral James Stavridis is a retired four-star U.S. naval officer. He is currently Partner and Vice Chair of Carlyle, a global investment firm. He is also 12th Chair of Rockefeller Foundation board.  ...

11 Nov 202512min

Pollsters vs. Predictors: Why 2028 May Be Decided by Wagers, Not Surveys

Pollsters vs. Predictors: Why 2028 May Be Decided by Wagers, Not Surveys

On Veterans Day, Michael asks: Which is a more reliable predictor of elections — traditional polls or betting markets? With new data from Vanderbilt showing gamblers outperformed pollsters in 2024, he...

11 Nov 202518min

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