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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Older Is Better: Forget what you think you know about brilliant young entrepreneurs

Older Is Better: Forget what you think you know about brilliant young entrepreneurs

Wall Street Journal "Science of Success" Columnist Ben Cohen tells us that most people who start successful companies are in middle age or beyond. That contrasts with the conventional belief that entr...

20 Feb 202520min

Are Airlines More Dangerous Now? Smerconish Unpacks Media Myths vs. Reality

Are Airlines More Dangerous Now? Smerconish Unpacks Media Myths vs. Reality

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is the perception of declining airline safety rooted in actual increased risks, or is it primarily a result of intensified media scrutiny? Listen here to Micha...

20 Feb 202517min

$80 Million and More: How the Trump Family Raked in Big Money After The Election

$80 Million and More: How the Trump Family Raked in Big Money After The Election

Rebecca Ballhaus, Investigative Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins Michael with her exclusive bombshell piece "How the Trumps Turned an Election Victory Into a Cash Bonanza." Listen to the co...

19 Feb 202514min

Could Putin Win Without Surrendering Battlefield Gains in Ukraine? A look at his War Endgame

Could Putin Win Without Surrendering Battlefield Gains in Ukraine? A look at his War Endgame

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: If the Russia/Ukraine war ends without Russia surrendering battlefield gains, will Putin have won? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, ...

19 Feb 202513min

Will Zelenskyy get a say in the Russia/Ukraine peace talks? Admiral James Stavridis says it is "somewhere in the middle"

Will Zelenskyy get a say in the Russia/Ukraine peace talks? Admiral James Stavridis says it is "somewhere in the middle"

Admiral James Stavridis is currently Partner and Vice Chairman, Global Affairs of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm and is Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation. He se...

18 Feb 202527min

Privacy or Progress? The Battle Over DOGE and IRS Reform!

Privacy or Progress? The Battle Over DOGE and IRS Reform!

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should privacy concerns always outweigh the potential benefits of DOGE eliminating waste, fraud and abuse at the IRS? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote ...

18 Feb 202515min

Trump in Trouble? The Eric Adams Controversy Could Be His Worst Nightmare...Or A Minor Speedbump

Trump in Trouble? The Eric Adams Controversy Could Be His Worst Nightmare...Or A Minor Speedbump

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is the Eric Adams/DOJ controversy a speed bump for President Trump, or a burgeoning scandal? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and pl...

17 Feb 202515min

True and Deep: David Fahrenthold has reported on the 'Federal Retirement Mine' that Elon Musk's DOGE Discovered

True and Deep: David Fahrenthold has reported on the 'Federal Retirement Mine' that Elon Musk's DOGE Discovered

In a recent Oval Office press conference, Elon Musk revealed that federal employee retirements are processed manually in a Pennsylvania limestone mine. This inefficient process promped Michael to welc...

15 Feb 202534min

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