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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Campaigning on "Let's Go Brandon"

Campaigning on "Let's Go Brandon"

Michael offers a commentary on the political ads that appeared during the Superbowl. Original airdate 14 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

14 Feb 202226min

Why Voter Suppression Probably Won't Work: Emory Professor Alan Abramowitz

Why Voter Suppression Probably Won't Work: Emory Professor Alan Abramowitz

Michael talks to Emory University's Alan Abramowitz about his piece on voter suppression he authored for Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball at UVA. Original air date 11 February 2022 Hosted by Simplecast, an...

11 Feb 202216min

Inside The Sarah Palin vs New York Times Trial

Inside The Sarah Palin vs New York Times Trial

Michael talks with Politico's Josh Gerstein, who is covering, in the courtroom, Former Governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's lawsuit against the New York Times. Original air date 10 F...

10 Feb 202216min

Meet Jack Sweeney, He is tracking Elon Musk's Private Jet

Meet Jack Sweeney, He is tracking Elon Musk's Private Jet

Michael talks with University of Central Florida student Jack Sweeney, who set up a twitter bot that tracks Tesla CEO Elon Musk's private jet...and he's now tracking the jets of other high profile peo...

9 Feb 202215min

Joe Rogan Or Neil Young?

Joe Rogan Or Neil Young?

Michael offers a commentary on Spotify podcast host Joe Rogan's controversy over past comments and his promoting of misinformation regarding COVID-19, while musician Neil Young, and others, have pulle...

8 Feb 202224min

What To Do With Mohammed Al-Qahtani, The Presumed 20th 9/11 Hijacker?

What To Do With Mohammed Al-Qahtani, The Presumed 20th 9/11 Hijacker?

Michael offers a commentary on the report that Mohammed Al-Qahtani, held by the US Government at Guantanamo Bay as the presumed 9/11 "20th Hijacker", will be transferred back to Saudi Arabia, due to m...

7 Feb 202228min

Special Episode: Book Club with Senator Doug Jones, "Bending Toward Justice"

Special Episode: Book Club with Senator Doug Jones, "Bending Toward Justice"

With the news this week that the Biden Administration tapped former Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) to accompany the President's to-be-announced Supreme Court Nominee to the Senate for introductions, Michae...

4 Feb 202217min

Most Corporate CEOs Are Keeping Their Post-January 6th Insurrection Promises

Most Corporate CEOs Are Keeping Their Post-January 6th Insurrection Promises

Michael speaks with Yale University Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld. Original Air Date 3 February 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

3 Feb 202217min

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