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 thousands, even six figures, to do it. From revealing secrets to preserving heritage, these personal histories aren’t meant for bookstores, but for children, grandchildren, and generations to come. Is this a priceless legacy, or a self-indulgent luxury? Hear Michael and callers share their own experiences with capturing family stories. Original air date 18 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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After 65 Years, Philadelphia's 'Boy in the Box' has been Identified

After 65 Years, Philadelphia's 'Boy in the Box' has been Identified

Michael invites Vidocq Society Founder, former Police Officer and FBI Agent William Fleisher to the program, as the two talk what was formerly one of Philadelphia's longest unsolved crimes: The Boy in...

28 Des 202219min

Comedy vs Censorship and the Production of Goods: Understanding China's Political Climate

Comedy vs Censorship and the Production of Goods: Understanding China's Political Climate

Michael is joined by Christopher Rea, a Professor of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia, in a conversation on the heavy censorship found within China and how citizens use humor to com...

27 Des 202233min

Tipping Etiquette

Tipping Etiquette

Michael provides commentary with Michael Lynn, a Cornell University Professor of Consumer Behavior and Marketing, on tipping etiquette and its recent cultural changes. Callers also join the program t...

26 Des 202234min

Open The Phone Lines, They Said. It Will Be Fun, They Said.

Open The Phone Lines, They Said. It Will Be Fun, They Said.

On Michael's last live day on air in 2022, he let the callers take control, with no commentary, no topics, no rules - just Open Line Friday. Original air date 23 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, a...

23 Des 202244min

Don't Pick Up The Phone, But Do Listen To This Conversation

Don't Pick Up The Phone, But Do Listen To This Conversation

A man on the phone gets the manager of a restaurant to strip search an employee - as many as 100 times in 32 different states. This wild-but-true story is the basis of the plotline of the Netflix seri...

22 Des 202231min

Happy Birthday TC! (Oh, and some important political headlines)

Happy Birthday TC! (Oh, and some important political headlines)

Michael offers a run-through of some important headlines from Smerconish.com, including the latest on former President Trump's tax returns. And, it's Executive Producer TC's birthday. Original air dat...

21 Des 202224min

Acceptable Words

Acceptable Words

Michael wordsmiths a commentary. Original air date 20 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

20 Des 202226min

Penalty Kicks Suck

Penalty Kicks Suck

Michael offers thoughts on Argentina defeating France in the 2022 World Cup with penalty kicks after extra time expired. Original air date 19 December 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

19 Des 202231min

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