The Slain Policeman's Widow in the Mumia Abu-Jamal Case Speaks
Instead of celebrating her 31st wedding anniversary, Maureen Faulkner will be in court for the latest appeal by Mumia Abu-Jamal, who was convicted of killing her husband, Danny, 29 years ago. She tells Michael Smerconish why our justice system is a farce.
A 9/11 Hero's Outrage
He blocked a terrorist from boarding United Flight 93, saving the U.S. Capitol from attack. So why has Jose Melendez-Perez been sidelined over a bureaucratic infraction?
A Global Warming Conversion
GOP pollster Frank Luntz once urged George Bush to talk about scientists’ uncertainty about climate change. He talks with Michael Smerconish about how he may be warming to a new view.
The Curious Tale of Obama's Biggest Defender
Who is Ellie Light? Michael Smerconish on finding the person behind the dozens of letters to the editor across the nation in support of the president—and what Light’s tale says about the state of modern journalism.
The Latest Security Outrage
It’s bad enough that the TSA leaked a manual revealing airport screening methods and exposing CIA employees. But the real damage is realizing that the feds have been giving the Saudis a free pass.
The Purged Moderate Speaks
How is Dede Scozzafava holding up after a conservative insurgent drove her from the New York House race? Michael Smerconish asks the former Republican candidate about the future of her party.
Musharraf on Fixing Pakistan
The former president tells The Daily Beast's Michael Smerconish that he supports an Afghan surge, is ready to make deals to defeat the Taliban—and won’t rule out another run for political office.
Did Bubba's Tapes Break the Law?
Bill Clinton never told Ken Starr about his secret Taylor Branch tapes, a source tells Michael Smerconish. Was that legal? Ex-prosecutors will dig through old records to figure that out.