The Domestic & Political Implications of the Situation in Ukraine, with Dan Balz at The Washington Post
Washington Post Chief Correspondent Dan Balz joins Michael to talk about the domestic/political angles of what's happening in Ukraine, which party will see gains in the midterms, and public opinion on President Biden's handling of the crisis stateside. Plus reactions from listeners to SiriusXM's Michael Smerconish Program. Original air date 21 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
21 Mars 202229min
Blending The Borders
Michael's take on the latest possible deal to end Russia's invasion into Ukraine. Original air date 18 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
18 Mars 202222min
33 Companies Still Involved in Business in Russia. Yale's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld on the "Hall of Shame"
Yale School of Management Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld notes that over 400 companies have ceased their business operations in Russia due it that country's invading Ukraine. But, some remain. He discusses with Michael. Original air date 17 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
17 Mars 202220min
The Politics and the War
Just after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addresses Congress, Michael gets the latest political angle of the Russian invasion in Ukraine from Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin, and, from a battle perspective, what would a conventional (non-nuclear) war look like between NATO and Russia, if it were to come to that? Michael asks Dr. Rowan Allport, at the Human Security Centre in London. Original air date 16 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
16 Mars 202231min
60 Musings on my 60th Birthday
Michael offers 60 pieces of advice on his 60th birthday. Original air date 15 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
15 Mars 202221min
Oligarchs & Budapest Memorandum for Dummies
Michael asks Professor of Law Joel Samuels to break down the concept of oligarchs. Later, Michael analyzes The Budapest Memorandum and connections between Putin's invasion & The Cold War. New York Times White House Correspondent Peter Baker joins Michael to provide his expertise. Original air date 14 March 2022 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
14 Mars 202232min
Russian Nuclear Capabilities & A Conversation With A Ukraine Parliament Member
Michael learns what Russia's nuclear weapons are capable of with Hans Kristensen. Later Michael has a conversation with Ukraine Parliament member Solomiia Bobrovska. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
11 Mars 202231min
A Book Club Conversation with Erik Larson on "The Splendid and the Vile"; Plus "Oil-For-Dummies"
Today is the paperback release date of Erik Larson's book "The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz." Michael spoke with him when the book was brand new in July 2020. This interview being shared here today, is also a part of Michael's other podcast "Book Club with Michael Smerconish." Also today, a conversation on oil and gas prices as oil imports from Russia to the US have been banned, with Royal Bank of Canada's Dr. Helima Croft, she is Managing Director & Global Head of Commodity Strategy. Original air date 10 March 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
10 Mars 202237min
