The Real Story of 1929: Suicides, Market Mania & How It Could Happen Again
Michael sits down with NYT's Journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin to discuss his riveting new book, "1929," a narrative dive into the personalities, excess, and miscalculations that fueled the most infamous market crash in history. From Jesse Livermore’s billion-dollar bet to the birth of American credit culture—and even Winston Churchill’s front-row seat—Sorkin reveals surprising parallels to today’s AI-driven boom. A conversation packed with history, cautionary lessons, and unforgettable stories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘Epiphany’: Evolution or Pure Opportunism?
Michael unpacks Marjorie Taylor Greene’s surprising shift toward political “kindness,” comparing it to his own evolution as a Republican-turned-independent. Is MTG experiencing genuine growth—or just chasing relevance? Michael invites listeners to weigh in on political about-faces and what sparks them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Marjorie Taylor Greene: Evolution or Opportunism?
With Marjorie Taylor Greene making headlines for her newfound politics in addition to comments on Donald Trump and the Epstein Files, Michael Smerconish raises this question; Marjorie Taylor Greene: Evolution or Opportunism? Listen here, and then vote! And, please rate, review, and share this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Trump, Epstein, and the Missing Bark: The Mystery Deepens
Listen to Michael's first Book Club Podcast Interview with Barry Levine about "The Spider." (Podcast July 2025, the book was published in 2020). 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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Broken Housing Market: Young Adults Are Delaying Homeownership
Michael breaks down a new data point from the National Association of Realtors: the median age of U.S. home buyers has climbed to 59. He explores what’s driving the shift—from affordability crises to shifting priorities—and examines new proposals like 50-year mortgages and portable home loans. Plus, how America’s housing shortage ties into mental health, generational trends, and global comparisons. It's all the basis for today's Smerconish.com Poll Question, which asks "Why has the median age for U.S. homebuyers risen to 59 - Affordability, or Shifting Priorities?" Listen here, and then vote! And, please rate, review, and share this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds.
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