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Book Synopsis: Michael Smerconish—attorney-turned-political-pundit, radio talk show host, columnist, author and all-around lightning rod of controversy and spirited discussion—is back! In Morning Drive, he displays the same no-nonsense candor he did in the best-selling Murdered by Mumia, covering the gamut of his trademark straight talk on hot-button issues on the minds of Americans today, from stem-cell research and balancing budgets, to immigration and what he calls the “non-hunt” for Osama bin Laden.
Taking the news headlines of today to set forth an agenda for tomorrow, Smerconish argues that the TV world presents an unrealistic, “liberal or conservative” view of the world. Maybe that explains why the man often labeled “conservative” by the television shows he appears on sees no contradiction in his kind words for Barack Obama. In this new book, Smerconish takes readers to such volatile venues as the set of Real Time with Bill Maher, where he found himself under attack in the “conservative hot seat,” and recounts being the first person selected to guest host Don Imus’s TV show after Imus was fired from MSNBC.
Smerconish voices a slew of strident opinions in Morning Drive—all based on his discussions with those-in-the-know and on personal experience. His support for torturing suspected terrorists is one he debated with John McCain, and his libertarian view of same-sex relationships derives partly from his conversation with former New Jersey governor James McGreevy. Such impressions—including those Smerconish garnered on his “morning drive” radio talk show based in a swing state (Pennsylvania) during the 2008 presidential election—come together in a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at how media-driven political perception becomes reality. Morning Drive is a rollicking, political coming-of-age by one of the rising stars of cable punditry.
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Torture: Once we identify the bad guys, we have to get from them the info on impending attacks by any means necessary, and that includes torture. If you believe it NOT to be efficacious, tell me why our best interrogators continually seek to use it as a technique? Answer: It works.
Guns: A symptom, not a cause. Single-parent households pose more of a threat to safety than firearms. Let’s address that issue.
Gay marriage: Homosexuals don’t threaten my marriage. As we seek to find some accommodation for same-sex couples, we need to end that false argument.
Embryonic stem-cell research: Pardon my callous nature, but that which exists in a petri dish is undeserving of the full rights afforded to a viable fetus.
Global warming: Beats the hell out of me. But given the apparent stakes if the concerns are valid, err on the side of caution.
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Get ready for an incredible ride with Michael Smerconish's Morning Drive: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Talking Book! As a lawyer, political pundit, radio host, and bestselling author, Smerconish brings his no-nonsense candor to this thought-provoking and controversial book. From stem-cell research to balancing budgets, immigration to the pursuit of Osama bin Laden, Smerconish fearlessly tackles today's hottest topics. In Morning Drive, he challenges the unrealistic "liberal or conservative" view of the world often presented by the TV world and takes readers behind the scenes of his electrifying encounters with some of today's most influential figures, including Bill Maher and Don Imus. Don't miss this captivating political coming-of-age story from one of cable punditry's rising stars.
Looking for a book that will challenge your beliefs and make you think? Look no further than Morning Drive by Michael Smerconish. Join Smerconish on his fascinating journey as he shares his strident opinions on controversial issues based on personal experience and insightful discussions with experts. Whether it's his support for torture as an effective means to gather information or his take on gay marriage, Smerconish fearlessly discusses topics that often spark heated debates. Don't miss out on this captivating book that offers a unique perspective on media-driven political perception.
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Step into the mind of one of cable punditry's rising stars with Morning Drive: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Talking Book by Michael Smerconish. In this captivating book, Smerconish shares his thought-provoking views on topics that dominate today's headlines. From his debates with John McCain on torture to his conversations with former New Jersey governor James McGreevy on same-sex relationships, Smerconish provides a behind-the-scenes look at how media-driven political perception becomes reality. Don't miss this opportunity to gain unique insights and broaden your understanding of the world we live in. Take action now and grab your copy of Morning Drive to embark on a fascinating journey of political discovery.
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