EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 18 MIN
The Day Radio Died: Remembering Pierre Robert and Facing an AI Future
from The Smerconish Podcast · host Michael Smerconish
Michael opens this episode paying tribute to beloved Philadelphia WMMR radio legend Pierre Robert, reflecting on a bygone era of authentic, local broadcasting that may never return. Then, a Smerconish.com poll question that everyone’s afraid to answer: Is AI coming for your job? From Amazon’s robot revolution to a professor predicting 90%+ unemployment, this episode dives into the future of work — and whether humans will have any role left. Listen here, then rate and review this podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Michael opens this episode paying tribute to beloved Philadelphia WMMR radio legend Pierre Robert, reflecting on a bygone era of authentic, local broadcasting that may never return. Then, a Smerconish.com poll question that everyone’s afraid to answer: Is AI coming for your job? From Amazon’s robot revolution to a professor predicting 90%+ unemployment, this episode dives into the future of work — and whether humans will have any role left. Listen here, then rate and review this podcast!
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