Why the Super Bowl Still Matters in a Fractured America
Michael breaks down a Super Bowl that was more cultural flashpoint than classic game. From a lackluster matchup and standout commercials to Bad Bunny’s polarizing halftime show, Michael explores why t...
9 Feb 25min
Today's Poll: How Many Stars for Bad Bunny's Halftime Show?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "How many stars for Bad Bunny's half time show?" Michael reflects on the Super Bowl as one of the last shared cultural experiences in America, which is the bas...
9 Feb 13min
When a House Has a Dark Past: What Sellers Are (and Aren’t) Required to Disclose
What happens when you buy a home—and uncover a shocking symbol hidden beneath the floor? Michael and TC unpack a viral legal case out of western Pennsylvania where new homeowners discovered a swastika...
7 Feb 11min
The TV Shows That Defined Every Decade—from I Love Lucy to Stranger Things
Television has shaped American culture for more than 70 years—but which shows truly defined each decade? Michael is joined by legendary TV critic Alan Sepinwall (The Wall Street Journal; "The Sopranos...
6 Feb 20min
Today's Poll: Since He's Rich, Should Jeff Bezos Be Expected to Save The Washington Post?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should Jeff Bezos be held to a higher standard of financial commitment to the Washington Post because of his personal wealth?" After the Washington Post annou...
6 Feb 13min
Scott Galloway Warns of a “Slow Burn Into Fascism” — and Says THIS is the Only Fix
Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author and NYU Professor Scott Galloway joins Michael for a wide-ranging and provocative conversation about power, politics, and protest. Galloway explains why he beli...
5 Feb 23min
Today's Poll: Is Boycotting Big Tech an Effective Way to Protest ICE Policies?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Are major tech companies an appropriate target for those protesting ICE policies?" Michael examines a growing protest strategy urged by NYU Professor Scott Ga...
5 Feb 14min
Blue Wave Incoming? Halperin on Why Republicans Are in Real Trouble
2WAY's Mark Halperin is here for a wide-ranging conversation on power, accountability, and the future of American politics. He and Michael examine why Republicans are putting the Clintons front and ce...
4 Feb 29min
