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 America Too Broken to Fix?

Is America Too Broken to Fix?

Michael breaks down today's poll question: Do you think America's political system can still address the nation's problems or is it too politically divided to solve its problems? He compares his audie...

3 Okt 202516min

Is Gen Z Unemployable? Suzy Welch Drops A Bombshell

Is Gen Z Unemployable? Suzy Welch Drops A Bombshell

Michael sits down with Suzy Welch—NYU professor, journalist, and author of "Becoming You", to unpack her provocative Wall Street Journal essay that asked: Is Gen Z unemployable? Welch’s research found...

2 Okt 202528min

Shutdown Showdown: Which Party Takes the Political Hit?

Shutdown Showdown: Which Party Takes the Political Hit?

Michael Smerconish breaks down today's critical poll question: Which party faces more political risk from the government shutdown? He dives into how healthcare is at the heart of the standoff, and wha...

2 Okt 202514min

Mark Halperin On How the Shutdown Could End Today

Mark Halperin On How the Shutdown Could End Today

Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation on the biggest political stories of the week. From the government shutdown and who’s most likely to take the blame,...

1 Okt 202529min

Will Hispanic Voters Shift Right, Like White Working-Class Voters Did?

Will Hispanic Voters Shift Right, Like White Working-Class Voters Did?

Will Hispanic voters ultimately drift rightward, as so-called ethnic whites once did? That's today's poll question at Smerconish.com...drawing lessons from the 1970s “Hard Hat Riot” and the political ...

1 Okt 202516min

Admiral Stavridis: Hegseth’s Speech Was a Pep Rally with No Impact

Admiral Stavridis: Hegseth’s Speech Was a Pep Rally with No Impact

When Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered 800 of America’s top generals and admirals to Quantico — with President Trump making a surprise appearance — it was an unprecedented show of force. But was it effec...

30 Sep 202530min

Inside Quantico: Should We Fear Trump & Hegseth's Big Meeting?

Inside Quantico: Should We Fear Trump & Hegseth's Big Meeting?

Michael unpacks today’s Smerconish.com poll question: "Is there anything inherently wrong with the Department of War summoning senior military leaders to Quantico?" He explains why his answer is “no,”...

30 Sep 202512min

The New Status Symbol: A Memoir for Your Kids

The New Status Symbol: A Memoir for Your Kids

Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Ensign joins Michael to explore a surprising new trend: wealthy retirees are hiring professional writers to craft their family memoirs — sometimes spending tens of ...

29 Sep 202531min

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