From Tragedy to Escapism: Politics, Cartoons, and Movies

From Tragedy to Escapism: Politics, Cartoons, and Movies

Michael reflects on a powerful and unsettling political cartoon drawn in the aftermath of the killing of Charlie Kirk (by Scott Stantis, exclusively for the Smerconish.com Daily Newsletter) — a piece that captures the intensity of America’s overheated political climate. After wrestling with the heaviness of the moment, he shifts gears to lighten things up with a conversation on film. Joined by Daniel Fienberg, chief TV critic of The Hollywood Reporter, Michael dives into their list of the 25 greatest sports movies of all time. From Rocky to Slapshot, Hoosiers to Caddyshack, they debate the classics, defend the surprises, and argue over what really belongs in the top tier. It’s an episode that moves from sobering reflection to cinematic joy — capturing both the weight of our times and the relief of a good escape. Original air date 12 September 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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Is the US today as bad as it was in the Civil War, The Depression, and WWII?

Is the US today as bad as it was in the Civil War, The Depression, and WWII?

Michael's commentary on filmmaker Ken Burns saying the US is in an era comparable to the Civil War, the Great Depression, and WWII. Original air date 21 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

24 Sep 202111min

The Changing Republican Party: Sane GOP'ers Aren't Giving Up

The Changing Republican Party: Sane GOP'ers Aren't Giving Up

The Bulwark's Charlie Sykes discusses his Politico Op-Ed "Why Sane Republicans Are Purging Themselves" with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 23 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

23 Sep 202113min

Mark Halperin on The Big Four: Debt Ceiling, Government Shutdown, Reconciliation, and Infrastructure

Mark Halperin on The Big Four: Debt Ceiling, Government Shutdown, Reconciliation, and Infrastructure

Political Analyst and Wide World of News Editor Mark Halperin with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 22 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for in...

22 Sep 202119min

Disappearing Men: More males than females are now giving up on college

Disappearing Men: More males than females are now giving up on college

Wall Street Journal reporter Doug Belkin speaks with Michael Smerconish, on his piece "A Generation of American Men Give Up on College: ‘I Just Feel Lost’." Original air date 21 September 2021. Hosted...

21 Sep 202120min

Gabby Petito’s death highlights a bigger problem: The dark power…and problems, of social media

Gabby Petito’s death highlights a bigger problem: The dark power…and problems, of social media

Michael's commentary the morning after the FBI announced remains, likely those of missing 22-year old Gabby Petito, were found. Original air date 20 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

20 Sep 202123min

Should General Milley Resign? Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman

Should General Milley Resign? Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman

Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman author of "Here, Right Matters: An American Story." Originally aired 17 September 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

17 Sep 202119min

The Secret Elite That's Exempt From Facebook Rules

The Secret Elite That's Exempt From Facebook Rules

The WSJ’s Jeff Horwitz explains the Facebook program known as XCheck which gives millions of celebrities, politicians and other high-profile users special treatment. Original air date 16 September 202...

16 Sep 202117min

What To Make Of General Milley?

What To Make Of General Milley?

Michael discusses the new revelations about General Mark Milley's secret conversations with a Chinese military leader, and the calls for him to resign. Original air date 15 September 2021 Hosted by Si...

15 Sep 202124min

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