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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Sorry, Senator Padilla, You Crossed The Line

Sorry, Senator Padilla, You Crossed The Line

Michael and TC talk about California Senator Alex Padilla's (D) appearance at a press conference that HHS Secretary Kristi Noem was holding, where he was forcibly removed and detained for a short time...

13 Jun 202515min

Michael’s Take: Why I Oppose Israel's Strike on Iran (With a Caveat)

Michael’s Take: Why I Oppose Israel's Strike on Iran (With a Caveat)

Michael offers a nuanced take on Israel attacking Iran last night. He unpacks today’s Smerconish.com poll question, which asks "Do you favor or oppose Israel’s attack against Iran?" Listen to him talk...

13 Jun 202520min

Fox News or Bust? The Alarming Shrinking Media Trust on the Right

Fox News or Bust? The Alarming Shrinking Media Trust on the Right

Michael Smerconish sits down with Pew Research Center's Elisa Shearer to unpack new data on media trust in America. Why do Republicans overwhelmingly trust only Fox News and Joe Rogan, while Democrats...

12 Jun 202525min

Protesters, the President, or the Press: Who’s Escalating Immigration Unrest?

Protesters, the President, or the Press: Who’s Escalating Immigration Unrest?

Today’s Smerconish.com poll asks: “What is most to blame for the escalation of immigration related protests — the protesters, the president, or the media?” Michael breaks down the timing, media dynami...

12 Jun 202514min

The Media’s Trump-Obsessed Blindspot: Mark Halperin On What's Being Overlooked

The Media’s Trump-Obsessed Blindspot: Mark Halperin On What's Being Overlooked

Michael Smerconish and 2WAY's Mark Halperin break down how the media’s obsession with Trump vs. CA Gov. Newsom is drowning out critical issues—from military use on U.S. streets and immigration realiti...

11 Jun 202527min

Salute or Skip: The Media is Divided on Covering The Army Parade

Salute or Skip: The Media is Divided on Covering The Army Parade

What level of coverage should the media afford the U.S. Army's 250th birthday parade? That's the poll question at Smerconish.com today. Michael dives into the controversy over a massive military celeb...

11 Jun 202515min

Parade or Power Play? The Army Turns 250

Parade or Power Play? The Army Turns 250

This weekend’s massive Army parade in Washington, D.C.—set for June 14th and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday—has sparked controversy and curiosity. Michael first gets the milita...

10 Jun 202535min

Life, Death, and Suffering: Who Gets to Choose? Bioethicist Dr. Art Caplan On The Right To Die Without A Terminal Illness

Life, Death, and Suffering: Who Gets to Choose? Bioethicist Dr. Art Caplan On The Right To Die Without A Terminal Illness

Should patients without a terminal illness have the right to die? That's today's poll question at Smerconish.com. Michael dives into the ethical, legal, and emotional complexities of assisted death, ...

10 Jun 202537min

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