Booking Michael

“Your remarks were spot on with the issues we are facing. It was a great complement to the content for the remainder of the conference.Thank you for a thoughtful and provocative presentation that helped us have a greater understanding of the context of our work.”

“Using the perfect blend of analysis and humor, Smerconish delivers an engaging, thought-provoking and balanced dialogue on today's political arena and the long-term implications of the polarization in politics beyond the 2016 elections. It was so riveting to hear Michael talk about the roots of our partisan division. I truly enjoy every opportunity I have to hear him speak, because he’s informed, rational, educational, but still so energetic.”

“During my ten years as chair and total of 29 years as a Trustee of the University of the Sciences, I have attended many, many commencements and have been impressed by the quality of our speakers. However, I can say, without question, that Michael’s address to the Class of 2020 is the best I have ever experienced."

"Michael appeared at our ideas conference, ThinkFest, and his talk was the highlight of the day. His speech was eye-opening and entertaining, and his message – about how we became so divided and what we can do about it – is one I wish everyone in America, whether their politics are left, right or center, could hear. Michael was smart, funny and passionate, and we got a great response from our audience."

"Michael Smerconish simply hit it out of the park. He is a compelling speaker, talented story teller and gifted communicator who is able to weave together an incredible narrative. The sold out crowd was mesmerized, and he richly deserved the long standing ovation at the conclusion of his remarks. Simply put, it was one of the best presentations I have EVER seen."

"From Michael's show on CNN, I’ve come to respect that honesty is his stock-in-trade. While this integrity was certainly on display in his presentation, I think our more than 500 guests were as impressed with with his energy, humor, and insight."

"Michael has taken a refreshing approach to talk radio by cutting through the rhetoric and establishing credibility and constructive dialogue with listeners."

"Michael addressed the current state of political affairs in a reasoned, rational and informed presentation that neither inflamed the right or left. He was the Simone Biles of the balance beam of political and public affairs speakers. He was candid and forthright without becoming accusatory and quickly had the audience’s attention and engagement for the duration of his presentation. If you’re looking for a safe speaker in "dangerous waters” … Michael Smerconish is your guy."

"Michael was equal parts entertaining and insightful as he spoke on personal reflections and critical observations on the state of American politics. As the opening keynote for our user conference, Michael demonstrated the real casualty of hyper partisanship to be our capacity for critical thought, and our willingness to place personal conviction over political advantage. Our audience was engaged and delighted to hear Michael speak, and we would definitely have him back at a future event."

"Michael spoke at our MHA Annual Meeting, with hospital and healthcare executives from across the state of Michigan. Our attendees found him to be wonderfully engaging, truly insightful, and highly entertaining. His remarks were very helpful to us as we seek to understand the realities of the evolving culture and political domain, and apply those learnings to our work. Bottom line - Michael was a big hit with our group and we hope to have him back."

“For the second time, Michael brought his insightful, thought-provoking perspective to our premier annual conference—this time being our first in-person event of 2021. His balanced viewpoint and open dialogue with participants were valuable and timely given the year we’ve all been through and the political environment in which we are living.”

“Michael Smerconish was the perfect guest speaker for our fundraiser. Great storyteller. Engaging. Topical. Entertaining. Insightful. Approachable. We had a wonderful evening discussing politics and current political issues with Michael Smerconish that was pragmatic and substantive without being personal. Very refreshing.”

“At a time when angry rhetoric and stoking divisions have fueled many pundits’ careers, the national broadcaster, Philadelphia newspaper columnist, and attorney has built a name for himself as an unabashed centrist.”

"We were looking for a refreshing, fresh perspective on America's political culture and that is what we got! Michael spoke at the FORUM at BIG ARTS last night to a sell out crowd with numerous disappointed folks who couldn't get a seat. His challenging, thought provoking message wrapped in humor and supported with (real) facts was everything we could hope for! Thanks for joining us Michael! Come back soon!"

“Our membership enjoyed your insights and humor, and the historical view you shared, allowing us to put this unprecedented election season into perspective.”

“Michael’s special virtual broadcast for our members was objective, entertaining and pragmatic, which we all can appreciate regardless of our political leanings. His knowledge of the political arena combined with his real-life experiences makes for powerful stories and keen insights. Michael is a refreshing voice in today’s environment.”

"We were looking for a refreshing, fresh perspective on America's political culture and that is what we got! Michael spoke at the FORUM at BIG ARTS last night to a sell out crowd with numerous disappointed folks who couldn't get a seat. His challenging, thought provoking message wrapped in humor and supported with (real) facts was everything we could hope for! Thanks for joining us Michael! Come back soon!"

“Americans today are more likely to accept their child marrying a person of a different race than a person of a different political affiliation. Political “party-ism” is the new form of discrimination.” It’s observations like this that make Michael Smerconish so interesting and engaging. He really puts the nation’s political divide into perspective and offers hope for the future.”

“The Archetype ecosystem of advisors and investors were thrilled to be joined by Michael Smerconish during our event. Michael's opening remarks were insightful and thought-provoking. It was the highlight of the event and resulted in interesting dialogues around how our current political landscape influences the world of business and venture capital.”

“We had the pleasure of having Michael Smerconish at our first in-person YPO event post our COVID quarantine period. Michael was honest and entertaining in the way he discussed the current political and media environment. His presentation and Q&A session afterward were thought-provoking and eye-opening for many people in the audience. We purchased his new book CLOWNS TO THE LEFT OF ME, JOKERS TO THE RIGHT for all of the attendees, and he was gracious enough to sign many of them..."

"I happened to listen to the book on Audible, appreciated that he narrated it himself and enjoyed it very much. I have become a new fan of Michael’s brand of independent, straightforward talk about the issues without a spin to the right or left. I wish we had many more people like Michael Smerconish in the media and in politics. I would highly recommend having Michael speak at any event and look forward to watching him every Saturday morning at 9 AM on CNN.”

"Michael was largely unknown to our programming committee, but at the request of the board chair, he was booked for a mid-season speaking engagement. To our delight, he was indeed well-known by a great many of our some 1200 diverse business leaders and community members… the turnout was beyond expectation..."

"Spot and follow-up feedback includes: “Powerful”, “Personable”, “Refreshing”, “Balanced”, “Great grasp of current events”, “Those who didn’t attend will regret”, “We should have him back”, “Pragmatic”, “Honest”, “Best of year”, “Quite Relevant”… just to share a few. This is high praise given the range of speakers we enjoy from year-to-year, including former Presidents to Prime Ministers, superstar athletes to principal entertainers, renowned economists to political pundits, or global figures to hometown heroes. Success!"

“Michael Smerconish spoke at our 2019 Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., where more than 200 people, including dermatologists, patients and other healthcare professionals advocated on important issues affecting the specialty and our patients. Michael was refreshingly candid, knowledgeable, funny, and reassuring in the face of today’s divisive dialogue. Most of all, he left the audience feeling hopeful about what they could achieve through their advocacy.”

"Thanks for an engaging and energetic session in Vail. I, along with several colleagues and guests, greatly appreciated your extensive insight and perspective of Washington, as well as your interactions with folks outside of the Beltway. We also valued the candor and transparency you used in your detailed answers to our questions."

"Michael spoke at the Walkers Fundamentals Seminar in New York, addressing several hundred asset management professionals. Michael was dynamic, engaging and straight to the point. He presented a well researched view of the divisions in society and managed to be both balanced and extremely passionate at the same time. The audience raved."

"Phila EO Group had Michael as their keynote for their recent member recruiting event in Philadelphia. EO is a group of local business owners, and we needed Michael to present a balanced program that would interest all sides. And he did. His talk on the great party divide, what causes it and what can be done about it, was balanced and informative..."

"Members commented on the amount of insider information shared by Michael, and it gave them a clearer understanding of the power that drives the government. Michael was also very generous with his time answering follow up questions, and even posing for individual pictures. Thanks again Michael for a fantastic evening."

"We appreciated Michael's balanced approach to discussing topics relevant to all of us in the audience. His well informed and insightful perspectives on the issues of the day were both interesting and thought-provoking. Michael has the unique ability to educate and entertain at the same time. His experience as a radio host, columnist, author, and lawyer was evident during his talk with us. Truly refreshing and a highlight of our 125th annual convention at the Greenbrier."

"The evaluation results for Mr. Smerconish’s presentation were exceptional. Our members were attentive and engaged throughout his speech due to his innate ability to resonate and connect with the audience. His impartial perspective, relevant observations, and personal experiences provided a compelling analysis of our country’s political landscape..."

"And as an added bonus, he even offered persuasive ideas as to what we can do to make the system work again. It was a “grand slam” event thanks to Mr. Smerconish’s presentation. A quote by an attendee sums up the sentiments of the audience -- “He was fabulous and I could have listened to him forever."

"Michael was the keynote speaker for our 2017 Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, NV in early October and kicked off our event. Our attendees were excited to hear from him and to say that Michael exceeded expectations is an understatement. His delivery was flawless, energetic and entertaining. His synthesis and illustration of the substantial issues that confront our country were compelling and, as promised, refreshingly independent..."

"Michael basically articulated what everyone was thinking. We have hosted many high profile speakers over our 30 years of Conferences but none have provided such straightforward insight in such an easily engaging and humorous style. We would have listened for several more hours had circumstances allowed."

"Michael basically articulated what everyone was thinking. We have hosted many high profile speakers over our 30 years of Conferences but none have provided such straightforward insight in such an easily engaging and humorous style. We would have listened for several more hours had circumstances allowed."

“Michael Smerconish was the perfect guest speaker for our fundraiser. Great storyteller. Engaging. Topical. Entertaining. Insightful. Approachable. We had a wonderful evening discussing politics and current political issues with Michael Smerconish that was pragmatic and substantive without being personal. Very refreshing.”

“Michael Smerconish was the keynote speaker for our national conference of healthcare leaders, and his comments were superb. His visit coincided with the Senate's widely publicized debate over Repeal and Replace, and Michael shared insights that were illuminating for our audience. As one of our guests noted, 'Michael was a voice of reason in a cacophony of partisanship.”

“Michael Smerconish’s talk at one of our recent events was absolutely superb. The audience was composed of individuals who are politically engaged and his remarks hit exactly the right tone. He was witty, insightful, impartial, and tremendously knowledgeable about the politics of the Commonwealth and the US. Highly recommend him.”

"Michael Smerconish was the absolute hit of our annual meeting of bioscience financial officers. When you assemble close to 200 financial executives in one room at a time they are pondering what Washington will do next with healthcare, who are you going to call? Someone whose inside the beltway knowledge and unmatched storytelling abilities can light up a room. Michael did this and more.”

"Michael Smerconish served as the closing speaker at our annual convention. He was extremely well-received and provided an engaging and insightful bi-partisan view on the current status of the issues facing our nation and its implications for the future. In addition, he was very easy to work with in the pre-event planning. I would definitely have Michael talk with our members again!"

“Michael Smerconish’s keynote speech kicked off our annual conference this year and set the tone for what most of our members considered our best program ever. Michael’s unbiased approach to today’s political issues presented with humor, whit and sincerity were not only entertaining but thought provoking and enlightening. Extremely pleased we were fortunate enough to have him be part of our program this year and look forward to having him back in the near future.”

"Michael Smerconish was very well-received at our event in Chicago earlier this month. In terms of content, he is a master of weaving together big ideas and down-to-earth examples. As for delivery, he is everything you would hope for from a talk radio guy: articulate and silver-tongued. He was easy to work with onsite, and our audience found his remarks insightful and entertaining."

"At the Fall dinner meeting of the Bar Association of Lehigh County, our guest speaker was Michael Smerconish. Everyone was delighted with his presentation. It was timely, informative, and entertaining. The question and answer session following was lively, fun and the best we have had in recent memory. Before, during, and after the event, Mr. Smerconish was very accommodating and personable. Everyone was left wanting more."