We're Losing Touch with Nature — And It's Worse Than You Think

We're Losing Touch with Nature — And It's Worse Than You Think

Are we forgetting nature? Michael speaks with Professor Miles Richardson, a leading expert on "nature connectedness" at the University of Derby. Richardson’s research shows a 60% drop in our connection to nature since 1800—reflected in everything from language to lifestyle. Together, they explore why children are growing up without a bond to the natural world, how urbanization plays a role, and what we can still do to reverse this hidden crisis. If you’ve ever loved a walk in the woods, this episode will make you think twice about how—and whether—that experience is being passed on. Original air date 13 August 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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MLB Legend Jim Abbott’s Story Will Break You Open

MLB Legend Jim Abbott’s Story Will Break You Open

In this deeply moving episode, Michael reunites with legendary one-handed MLB pitcher Jim Abbott, whose incredible journey is now the focus of the new ESPN documentary "SOUTHPAW". Abbott shares how he...

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Should Pastors Pick Presidents? The IRS Just Changed the Rules

Should Pastors Pick Presidents? The IRS Just Changed the Rules

Michael dives into a hot-button issue with today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Should religious leaders be permitted to endorse political candidates in churches and other religious centers withou...

9 Juli 202514min

Inside the Texas Flood Crisis: National Weather Service Failures & Heartbreaking Stories

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Michael speaks with New York Times reporter Christopher Flavelle about the tragic Texas floods that have claimed over 100 lives so far. They discuss critical staffing shortages at the National Weather...

8 Juli 202531min

U.S. Kids Are Twice as Likely to Die—The Devastating Data No One’s Talking About

U.S. Kids Are Twice as Likely to Die—The Devastating Data No One’s Talking About

A new study conducted by a team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals a deeply troubling reality: children in the United State...

8 Juli 202514min

Proud To Be An American: Michael Smerconish In 1985 vs. Today

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Michael returns from vacation with a powerful reflection on patriotism in America—then and now. Sparked by a Gallup poll showing record-low pride in the U.S., he compares national data with his own ta...

7 Juli 202529min

Preventable Disaster? Michael Smerconish on the Deadly Texas Storm

Preventable Disaster? Michael Smerconish on the Deadly Texas Storm

Michael Smerconish returns from vacation with a heavy heart, reflecting on the tragic Texas flood that left dozens dead—many of them children. Was it an unavoidable act of nature or a preventable cata...

7 Juli 202517min

Is The American Dream Still Alive? Let's Take A Quiz

Is The American Dream Still Alive? Let's Take A Quiz

Michael and audience members take a quiz together on the American Dream, looking to see if it is still possible. The quiz was published in the Washington Post - listen in to find out! Original air dat...

3 Juli 202522min

President Trump's Effective Use Of The F-Bomb

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When President Trump dropped the F-Bomb last week while discussing the cease fire between Iran and Israel, Michael noted its effectiveness, and then moved into a conversation on other effective, publi...

2 Juli 202523min

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