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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Former US Ambassador to Mexico Christopher Landau talks Mass Deportation, Trump's Immigration plans

Former US Ambassador to Mexico Christopher Landau talks Mass Deportation, Trump's Immigration plans

Christopher Landau served as the United States Ambassador to Mexico from 2019-2021 during President Trump's first term. As talks of mass deportation and targeted arrests of undocumented immigrants hav...

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Daily Poll: When will the Trump-Musk 'Bromance' end?

Daily Poll: When will the Trump-Musk 'Bromance' end?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot....

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Mark Halperin on Pete Hegseth: "The 'confirmation gods' always pick one person to topple"

Mark Halperin on Pete Hegseth: "The 'confirmation gods' always pick one person to topple"

Wide World of News and 2WAY political analyst Mark Halperin makes his weekly visit, running through all of President-Elect Trump's cabinet picks so far, including Pete Hegseth, Mike Huckabee, Kristi N...

13 Nov 202422min

Daily Poll: Should Trump’s response to illegal immigration be one of targeted arrests, or, mass deportation?

Daily Poll: Should Trump’s response to illegal immigration be one of targeted arrests, or, mass deportation?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot....

13 Nov 20246min

Thomas Frank had a moment when he realized Trump might win

Thomas Frank had a moment when he realized Trump might win

Thomas Frank, author of the bestselling book "What's The Matter With Kansas?", joins Michael to talk about his latest NY Times op-ed, "The Elites Had It Coming." His essay begins, "Everyone has a mome...

12 Nov 202418min

Daily Poll: Should President Biden pardon Hunter and Donald Trump right now?

Daily Poll: Should President Biden pardon Hunter and Donald Trump right now?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot....

12 Nov 20246min

'Horizon' is a movie that deserves to be seen: A conversation with Kevin Costner

'Horizon' is a movie that deserves to be seen: A conversation with Kevin Costner

Michael sits down with actor Kevin Costner in front of a studio audience at SiriusXM in New York City, the morning after the premiere of the newest season of Paramount Network's "Yellowstone." Costner...

11 Nov 202444min

Daily Poll: Do you agree with Fareed Zakaria that Donald Trump benefitted from Democrats’ “overzealous misuse of law” intended to punish him?

Daily Poll: Do you agree with Fareed Zakaria that Donald Trump benefitted from Democrats’ “overzealous misuse of law” intended to punish him?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot....

11 Nov 20245min

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