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The Smerconish Podcast
Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds. The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.
Episodes
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Daily Poll: How many of these Trump nominees—Kennedy, Gabbard, and Hegseth—will be confirmed?
Today's Poll Question: How many of these Trump nominees—Robert Kennedy, Tulsi Gabbard, and Pete Hegseth—will be confirmed? Listen here to Michael's take! The…
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Jerry Springer Docuseries Brings Back Memories
Michael is thoroughly enjoying the new "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" series on Netflix. It brings back the memory of a great conversation he had…
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Daily Poll: Do you support Sen. John Fetterman meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago?
Today's Poll Question: Do you support Sen. John Fetterman's decision to meet with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago? Listen here to Michael's take! The Daily Poll…
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Fires, Thin Mints, Mingling & More: Today's Smerconish.com Headlines
Michael and TC take a run through today's hand-picked headlines that you'll find in the Smerconish.com Daily Newsletter. This is a podcast exclusive -…
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Daily Poll: Can insurance companies drive meaningful climate change action better than politicans?
Today's Poll Question: Are insurance companies better positioned than politicians to drive meaningful action on climate change? Listen here to Michael's take!…
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Chris Matthews on working with President Jimmy Carter
Before Chris Matthews became known as the host of MSNBC's Hardball for 25 years, he was a speechwriter for former President Jimmy Carter. One day before…
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Will Trump 2.0 be more or less chaotic than Trump 1.0? A Conversation with Mark Halperin
2WAY Editor-in-Chief and Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin makes his first appearance of 2025 on the podcast, focusing on the Trump…
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Daily Poll: Should Meta focus more on protecting free expression or on combating misinformation?
Today's Poll Question: Should Meta focus more on protecting free expression or on combating misinformation? Listen here to Michael's take! The Daily Poll…
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Congestion Pricing in NYC: WABC's Frank Morano on 'clever' drivers trying to get around it
A new Congestion Pricing System began in New York City this week, where it now costs a minimum of $9 to enter midtown Manhattan, depending when and where you…
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Daily Poll: After the passage of a few years, should the media delete past coverage of minor crimes?
Today's Poll Question: After the passage of a few years, should the media delete past coverage of minor crimes? Listen here to Michael's take! The Daily Poll…
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On the 4th anniversary of January 6th, A conversation with Trump's Impeachment Attorneys
Michael welcomes attorneys William J. Brennan and Michael van der Veen in studio on the 4th anniversary of the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in…
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Daily Poll: Should the DOJ still prosecute non-violent January 6 participants?
Today's Poll Question: Given Trump's pardon promises, should the DOJ still prosecute non-violent January 6 participants? Listen here to Michael's take! The…
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James Carville: Still the economy, stupid!
Michael is very taken by a guest essay in the New York Times written by longtime democratic strategist James Carville titled "I Was Wrong About the 2024…
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Daily Poll: Should the Eagles rest Saquon Barkley or let him chase Eric Dickerson’s rushing record on Sunday?
Today's Poll Question: Should the Philadelphia Eagles rest Saquon Barkley for the playoffs or let him chase Eric Dickerson’s rushing record on Sunday? Listen…
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Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) made a mockery of New Orleans terror attack press conference
Bruce Hoffman is a tenured professor in Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service where from 2010 to 2017 he was the Director of both…
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Daily Poll: Are the New Orleans attack and Las Vegas cybertruck explosion connected?
Today's Poll Question: Are the New Orleans attack and Las Vegas cybertruck explosion connected? Listen here to Michael's take! The Daily Poll Question is a…
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Remembering Influential Newsman Aaron Brown
Aaron Brown, who's first day on-air as an anchor at CNN was on September 11th 2001, where he took live breaking news reporting to a new level, died Sunday at…
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Michael Buys Used Cologne On EBay
When you are searching for the perfect fragrance....EBay might just be the place to get it. Michael tells this hilarious story of his online shopping trip for…
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Daily Poll: Was Jimmy Carter one of America's better presidents?
Today's Poll Question: Was Jimmy Carter one of America's better presidents? Listen here to Michael's take! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query…
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Garcia, Wilson, Smith: Can we tell your politics by your name?
There are some fascinating links between people's names and their political affiliations. Michael talks to Lenny Bronner, Principal Data Scientist for…
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Daily Poll: Could Joe Biden have defeated Donald Trump?
Today's Poll Question: Could Joe Biden have defeated Donald Trump? Listen here to Michael's take! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day…
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Annie Linskey on The WSJ's Bombshell "Diminished Biden In Charge" Story
Michael welcomes Annie Linskey, White House Reporter for The Wall Street Journal, to talk about the big front-page story that she wrote along with Rebecca…
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Daily Poll: New Info...or Coverup? What explains the timing of reports on Biden’s diminished capacity?
Today's Poll Question: What best explains the timing of recent reports on President Biden’s diminished capacity? New information, or coverup? Listen here to…
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Cook Political Report's David Wasserman on a new app that lets homebuyers see neighbors' politics
David Wasserman, Senior Editor & Elections Editor at The Cook Political Report With Amy Walter, is an expert on voter self-sorting and data. Michael talks to…
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Daily Poll: When choosing a place to live, would you consider the area's political leanings as seriously taxes, safety, and schools?
Today's Poll Question: When choosing a place to live, would you consider a community's political leanings as seriously as you do taxes, safety, and school…
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Mark Halperin on the NY Times' "Weary" take on Biden's legacy
Michael and 2WAY Editor-in-Chief Mark Halperin talk about today's NY Times piece, "A Weary Biden Heads for the Exit," and the latest on the Trump Transition…
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Daily Poll: Was the execution of a healthcare insurance CEO an act of terror?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the…
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Political violence has been normalized
Luigi Mangione, accused in the shooting and killing of Unitedhealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been glorified by many in the country, for what he did to the…
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Daily Poll: Should federal employees who refuse to return to the office full-time be fired?
Share this podcast, and rate and review it on your favorite podcast app to help us grow! Also follow Michael on YouTube, Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, and…
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Not all tragic events are memorialized the same: No memorial for UHC CEO Brian Thompson
A man was shot and killed on a New York City street. This would often garner attention in the form of a memorial with flowers and candles, but not in case of…
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Daily Poll: Should we change Daylight Saving Time?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the…
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Leniency & Preferential Treatment: IRS Whistleblower on the Hunter Biden pardon
Michael talks to Joe Ziegler, the IRS agent assigned to Hunter Biden's tax fraud case, who then blew the whistle about it. He wrote about it in a Washington…
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Today's Poll Question: Is it the federal government's responsibility to ensure healthcare coverage for all?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the…
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Back Pain That Pushes To Kill
Dr. Todd J. Albert is Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus at Hospital for Special Surgery. He is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College…
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Today's Poll Question: Are recent drone sightings over NJ benign or do they pose a serious concern?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the…
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A nice long TIME with Mark Halperin talking politics
Mark Halperin is the Editor in Chief of 2WAY and publishes the Wide World of News daily newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
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Today's Poll Question: Should Donald Trump be named TIME Person of the Year?
Rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast app, and listen to The Michael Smerconish Program live, weekdays 9AM-12PM East on SiriusXM's POTUS…
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Hero and Murderer: Incredibly disparate reactions to the apprehended insurance CEO shooter
The response to the apprehension and charging of Luigi Mangione, suspected of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, has been nothing…
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Today's Poll Question: Do you agree with the acquittal of Daniel Penny in the NYC chokehold case?
Follow | Download | Subscribe to The Smerconish Podcast and the Book Club with Michael Smerconish Podcast on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to…
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Syria is not our fight, but we can't just walk away
Admiral James Stavridis is a retired four-star U.S. naval officer. He is currently an Operating Executive of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm…
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Today's Poll Question: What should be done about families where parents arrived illegally, but their kids were born in USA?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the…
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Crypto for Dummies...and Michael is the Dummy-in-Chief
Brady Dale is the author of the Axios Crypto Newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and…
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Today's Poll Question: Should President Biden issue preemptive pardons to Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney and Adam Schiff?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the…
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The Insurance CEO shooting in NYC is fascinating
James Gagliano retired as a supervisory agent after 25 years at the FBI. He is a West Point graduate, adjunct professor at St. Johns University in Queens, NY…
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Today's Poll Question: Should we be OK with presidential appointees not having squeaky-clean personal records?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the…
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Among Transition hiccups, Trump survives stuff that no political mortal could survive, says Mark Halperin
2Way Editor-in-Chief and Wide World of News publisher Mark Halperin makes his weekly appearance, talking Hegseth, DeSantis, Harris' loss, the scene at…
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Today's Poll Question: Should parents have rights to make decisions over their children's gender-affirming care?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the…
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Transgender Rights For Minors: Supreme Court Hears Landmark Case
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to a Tennessee law banning several forms of medical care for transgender youths. Hear an explainer from…
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Today's Poll Question: Can American 18-year-olds be motivated to join the military if we need them?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the…
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Could the U.S. deliver, if we needed to bring back a military draft? Admiral Stavridis says...
Admiral Stavridis is vice chair, global affairs at the Carlisle Group, and Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Rockefeller Foundation. He is former Dean of…
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Today's Poll Question: Should Joe have pardoned Hunter?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the…
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Daily Poll: Should college teams protest transgender athletes by competing or forfeiting?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the…
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Today's Poll Question: If you could watch just one... The National Dog Show or Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Happy Thanksgiving! Something a little different for today's poll question - go vote at Smerconish.com, and listen to Michael ask you here: If you could watch…
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A Thanksgiving-Eve News Quiz with Mark Halperin
2WAY Editor-in-Chief and Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin brings his in-depth take on the week's political headlines, including…
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Daily Poll: If Kamala Harris runs in 2028, is she the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the…
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How the Trump prosecutions might have played out, had Jack Smith been appointed more quickly
Special Counsel Jack Smith has folded his tent - closed his investigation and prosecution of former President Trump related to January 6 offenses. So today…
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Daily Poll: Should women serve in combat roles?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the…
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Not A Democrat Anymore: The party left "Primary Colors" author Joe Klein
The Democratic Party took a big hit in the 2024 election, with many saying the party in its current state as we know it is dead. Some have left the party…
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Daily Poll: Should federal government employees come to the office five days a week?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the…
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Bathroom Wars In Congress
Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) has publicly gone after Congresswoman-Elect Sarah McBride (D-DE), the first transgendered woman elected to Congress, saying…