
Who Should, and Who Will, Be TIME's Person of the Year
TIME Executive Editor Ben Goldberg joins Michael ahead of the iconic magazine announcing its annual "Person of the Year" (happening Monday 13 December). Original air date 10 December 2021.
10 Dec 202110min

Remembering Officer Danny Faulkner, 40 Years After Mumia Murdered Him
Michael offers a commentary on the 40th anniversary of the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner on 9 December 1981, by Mumia Abu-Jamal. Michael wrote about this in his book "Murdered by Mumia" co-authored with late Officer Faulkner's wife, Maureen Faulkner. Original air date 9 December 2021.
9 Dec 202111min

Smerconish: Coffee, Cops, & Controversy
After a diner's "free coffee for cops" policy causes an uproar, Michael breaks down the politics of the drama.
8 Dec 202114min

The US should implement a full boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics: Agree or Disagree?
Former Harvard and Carnegie Mellon Distinguished Fellow Vivek Wadhwa joins Michael to talk about why he thinks the US should not diplomatically boycott the Olympics in China next year, saying they need to do much more. Original air date 7 December 2021.
7 Dec 202112min

The rise of progressive prosecutors and crime spikes: Is there a causal connection?
Hannah Meyers is Director, Policing & Public Safety, at The Manhattan Institute. Original air date 6 December 2021.
6 Dec 202116min

Germany goes into the Lockdown for the Unvaxxed. Should the US follow suit?
Michael offers a commentary on Germany tightening restrictions as COVID surges again, specifically for those who are unvaccinated. And, he speaks to Senior Producer Dan Henning's brother, Golo, who lives in Germany. Original air date 3 December 2021.
3 Dec 202113min

It's a Stunner: A Man Walks Into A Presidential Debate Days After A Positive COVID Test
Michael offers a commentary after revelations come from former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' forthcoming book, that the former President attended a 2020 debate with Joe Biden, just days after receiving a positive COVID test. Original air date 2 December 2022.
2 Dec 202116min

On Dr. Oz running for Senate in my home state
Michael offers a commentary the day after celebrity doctor Dr. Mehmet Oz announces he's running for Senate as a Republican in Pennsylvania. Original air date 1 December 2021.
1 Dec 202119min