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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Parole Recommended for RFK Assassin Sirhan Sirhan: There is Much More to the Story

Parole Recommended for RFK Assassin Sirhan Sirhan: There is Much More to the Story

Washington Post Reporter Tom Jackman joins Michael to discuss the California Parole Board recommending parole for Sirhan Sirhan, now 77, who was convicted of assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy in...

30 Aug 202117min

What happened in Afghanistan can not be presented in black and white. It is much more grey and purple.

What happened in Afghanistan can not be presented in black and white. It is much more grey and purple.

Michael's commentary the morning after 13 US Service members were killed in attacks in Afghanistan. Original air date 27 August 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz....

27 Aug 202121min

Afghanistan by the Numbers, with Marc Polymeropoulos

Afghanistan by the Numbers, with Marc Polymeropoulos

Former CIA Senior Intelligence Officer Marc Polymeropoulos on The Michael Smerconish Program. Original air date 26 August 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com fo...

26 Aug 202118min

Competing Infrastructure Plans, Explained

Competing Infrastructure Plans, Explained

Michael talks about the latest budget movements in Congress, offering insight into the competing infrastructure plans between Democrats and Republicans. Original air date 25 August 2021. Hosted by Si...

25 Aug 202119min

Three and (hopefully) Done: A Tale of Technical Difficulties

Three and (hopefully) Done: A Tale of Technical Difficulties

No microphone, no A/C, no power, and that's just from one story: Listen to this tale of Michael's wild weekend of technical difficulties. Original Air Date 24 August 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

24 Aug 202120min

The Case of Walter Ogrod

The Case of Walter Ogrod

A horrific murder and a wrongful conviction are at the center of Michael's conversation with Thomas Lowenstein, author of "The Trials of Walter Ogrod: A Story of Murder, Coercion, and a Notorious Pris...

20 Aug 202126min

Hands Off the Wheel? Tesla & Autopilot Safety

Hands Off the Wheel? Tesla & Autopilot Safety

A tragic case involving a car in self-driving mode has put cars with autopilot features in the spotlight. This episode, Michael picks the brain of Jason Levine, executive director of the Center for Au...

19 Aug 202117min

US Withdraws. Kabul Collapses. Who Knew What & When?

US Withdraws. Kabul Collapses. Who Knew What & When?

When it came to the prospect of a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, who knew what and when? Ken Dilanian, national security correspondent for NBC News, joins Michael to detail the CIA's advance analysi...

18 Aug 202119min

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