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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Daily Poll: Is Amazon's new five-day office policy a one-off decision by a single company, or the beginning of a broader trend to return to in-person workplaces?

Daily Poll: Is Amazon's new five-day office policy a one-off decision by a single company, or the beginning of a broader trend to return to in-person workplaces?

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....

24 Sep 20247min

A turbulent few weeks are not hurting Trump: A conversation with Josh Dawsey

A turbulent few weeks are not hurting Trump: A conversation with Josh Dawsey

Will another debate help Former President Trump? Does he even need it? Maybe not, but does Vice President Harris need one? Michael talks to Josh Dawsey at The Washington Post who reported out on a tur...

23 Sep 202427min

Daily Poll: Should you give to people on the street?

Daily Poll: Should you give to people on the street?

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....

23 Sep 20248min

A Deep Dive Into The Recent Mark Robinson Scandal

A Deep Dive Into The Recent Mark Robinson Scandal

Michael discusses the recently rediscovered posts from North Carolina's Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Michael also opens the floor for callers to share their thoughts on the controversy and hypocrisy surro...

20 Sep 202426min

Poll Question: Should promotion of diversity on college campuses include ideological balance?

Poll Question: Should promotion of diversity on college campuses include ideological balance?

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....

20 Sep 20247min

National Security Expert Richard Clarke on the attacks in Lebanon, and if Trump called, would he serve?

National Security Expert Richard Clarke on the attacks in Lebanon, and if Trump called, would he serve?

Michael talks to Richard Clarke about the sophisticated attack of exploding pagers by Israel against Hezbollah. And, would Clarke ever return to the White House? Richard A. Clarke served for thirty ye...

19 Sep 202430min

Daily Poll: Do the communication device attacks, presumably by Israel, make us more or less safe?

Daily Poll: Do the communication device attacks, presumably by Israel, make us more or less safe?

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....

19 Sep 20248min

Mark Halperin on what the latest 2024 polls suggest

Mark Halperin on what the latest 2024 polls suggest

Michael talks to Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin about the latest 2024 race headlines. Are both Harris and Trump still in it, and is it a close race? Listen here. Original air date ...

18 Sep 202431min

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