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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Today's Poll Question: Should Joe have pardoned Hunter?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot....

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Daily Poll: Should college teams protest transgender athletes by competing or forfeiting?

Daily Poll: Should college teams protest transgender athletes by competing or forfeiting?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot....

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Today's Poll Question: If you could watch just one... The National Dog Show or Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Today's Poll Question: If you could watch just one... The National Dog Show or Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Happy Thanksgiving! Something a little different for today's poll question - go vote at Smerconish.com, and listen to Michael ask you here: If you could watch just one: The National Dog Show or Macy’s...

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A Thanksgiving-Eve News Quiz with Mark Halperin

A Thanksgiving-Eve News Quiz with Mark Halperin

2WAY Editor-in-Chief and Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin brings his in-depth take on the week's political headlines, including President-Elect Trump's transition to the White House ...

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Daily Poll: If Kamala Harris runs in 2028, is she the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination?

Daily Poll: If Kamala Harris runs in 2028, is she the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot....

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Special Counsel Jack Smith has folded his tent - closed his investigation and prosecution of former President Trump related to January 6 offenses. So today Michael wonders, as an academic experiment....

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