Smerconish Mingle Meetup | Fibs Brewing Company

I’m a huge fan of Michael Smerconish, a political commentator known for his balanced, down-the-middle views. He’s on SiriusXM, has a podcast, and hosts a Saturday morning show on CNN. One of his signature elements is using "Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, Stuck in the middle with you" (Stealers Wheel, 1972) as his intro music on SiriusXM.

Michael believes that one reason for the political divisiveness we see today is that people don’t mingle like they used to. Too many stay at home, seeking information that confirms their own beliefs online rather than joining community activities like bowling leagues, softball teams, or service clubs. In that spirit, Michael speaks about the importance of mingling with others and encourages his listeners to create opportunities to meet new people and have balanced, reasonable conversations on politics and other topics.

With that in mind, join me for a Mingle Meet-Up on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 4 to 6pm at Fibs Brewing Company in Des Plaines.

While politics may come up, that’s not the main focus. The goal is to bring together a diverse group of people to mingle, relax, and have a good time.

I’ve also included a link to Michael’s website. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to check it out, sign up for his daily newsletter, and maybe even give his show a listen.

Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, stuck in the middle with you…