When A Journalist Gets Added To A Classified Group Chat, They Should Consider This
Should Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, have announced his presence when he was inadvertently added to a classified group chat among Trump administration officials on Signal? That's just one of many ethical questions a journalist must consider. Michael gets expertise on all these questions and concerns in this conversation with Kelly McBride, Senior Vice President and Chair, Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership at The Poynter Institute. Original air date 27 March 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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Ethical Quandary SIGNAL: Jeffrey Goldberg's Presence In The Houthi Chat Group
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Ethically speaking, when should journalist Jeffrey Goldberg have revealed his presence in the Houthi group chat on Signal? Immediately, Once the attack commenced, or Nev Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday. 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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Ambiguity Abound on Signalgate Day 2: Mark Halperin has many questions
2WAY Editor-in-Chief Mark Halperin poses several important questions about the use of the Signal App in government, and offers expertise on government communications in this conversation with Michael. Original air date 26 March 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
26 Mars 25min
The Signal Group Chat Won't Have Much Political Affect On The Trump Administration
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: On a scale of 1 (least) to 10 (most) damaging, how do you rate the political impact of the Houthi group chat on the Trump Administration? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday. 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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War Plan Chat Leak: An Amateur Hour Bombshell
Richard A. Clarke served for thirty years in US government national security agencies, including the Pentagon, the State Department, and the White House National Security Council. Admiral James Stavridis is a retired four-star U.S. naval officer. He is currently Partner and Vice Chair, Global Affairs of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm. He is also 12th Chair of Rockefeller Foundation board. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Either Way, This Is A Signal Of Poor Judgment
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which was more indicative of poor judgment regarding the Houthi group chat, that they used Signal, or the content of the discussion? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
25 Mars 15min
Senator Angus King (I-ME): Social Security is being compromised, and President Trump needs to do something about it
Michael talks to Independent Senator Angus King of Maine, about President Trump's promise to not touch Social Security, while people in his administration seem to be trying to cut the entitlement that millions of Americans pay in to. Original air date 24 March 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
24 Mars 12min
If the Democratic Party is 'too woke', then maybe AOC isn't the best face for it
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is AOC becoming the new face of the Democratic Party? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday. 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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