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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: The Trump-Musk relationship is good for America, Agree or Disagree?
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 As Many Gen Z and Millenial Voters Cast Ballots for Kamala Harris As Expected: Here's Why
John Della Volpe, Director of Polling at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, is one of the world's leading authorities on opinions of Gen Z's and…
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Daily Poll: It's time to drop all the criminal cases against Donald Trump. Agree or Disagree?
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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Trump showing public friendship with people, like Elon Musk, is a good sign, says Mark Halperin
2Way Editor in Chief and Wide World of News publisher/analyst Mark Halperin joins Michael to talk about the success of his new 2WAY platform which is now…
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Daily Poll: Should Joe and Mika have visited Mar-a-Lago?
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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1 in 5 Americans are getting news from 'Social Influencers': Is this expanding influence good news?
Pew Research studied over 2000 news influencers (someone discussing news and current events on social media, who has over 100,000 followers on any one…
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Daily Poll: Should the U.S. military be used for the mass deportation of undocumented migrants?
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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Montgomery County, PA Board of Elections Chair Neil Makhija responds to criticisms over counting disputed ballots
The Associated Press has declared the Pennsylvania Senate Race for Dave McCormick over Bob Casey, while Senator Casey still has not conceded. There is…
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Remembering US Olympic Coach Bela Karolyi: Michael's conversation with him in 2008
Bela Karolyi, the Romanian-born US Olympic Gymnastics coach, has died at the age of 82. Listen to his conversation with Michael from January 2008, he was in…
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Daily Poll: Do you agree with President Biden authorizing the use of U.S. supplied missiles by Ukraine for strikes inside Russia?
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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"Luck of the Draw": A piece by Rich Cohen
Michael shares a powerful piece featured in The Wall Street Journal "Luck of the Draw: Why I’m Glad I Didn’t Choose My Freshman Roommate" written by Rich…
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Daily Poll: Will Matt Gaetz serve as Attorney General?
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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Former US Ambassador to Mexico Christopher Landau talks Mass Deportation, Trump's Immigration plans
Christopher Landau served as the United States Ambassador to Mexico from 2019-2021 during President Trump's first term. As talks of mass deportation and…
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Daily Poll: When will the Trump-Musk 'Bromance' end?
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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Mark Halperin on Pete Hegseth: "The 'confirmation gods' always pick one person to topple"
Wide World of News and 2WAY political analyst Mark Halperin makes his weekly visit, running through all of President-Elect Trump's cabinet picks so far…
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Daily Poll: Should Trump’s response to illegal immigration be one of targeted arrests, or, mass deportation?
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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Thomas Frank had a moment when he realized Trump might win
Thomas Frank, author of the bestselling book "What's The Matter With Kansas?", joins Michael to talk about his latest NY Times op-ed, "The Elites Had It…
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Daily Poll: Should President Biden pardon Hunter and Donald Trump right now?
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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'Horizon' is a movie that deserves to be seen: A conversation with Kevin Costner
Michael sits down with actor Kevin Costner in front of a studio audience at SiriusXM in New York City, the morning after the premiere of the newest season of…
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Daily Poll: Do you agree with Fareed Zakaria that Donald Trump benefitted from Democrats’ “overzealous misuse of law” intended to punish him?
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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Harris Didn't Win: Allan Lichtman on where his '13 Keys' went wrong
American University Professor Allan Lichtman, author of "The Keys To The White House" returns just days after the election to talk about where his prediction…
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Daily Poll: Like it or not, does Donald Trump embody America?
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 Trump Won: Washington Post's Emily Guskin Explains The Exit Polls
Michael loves data. He loves the details and nuances that you learn from data about a subject. In today's case, its about how Trump won, and how Harris lost…
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Daily Poll: Will America's first female president be a Democrat or Republican?
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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Trump Wins, But Not A Shock To Many: Mark Halperin and David Urban Analyze the Win
Wide World of News and 2WAY political analyst Mark Halperin and Republican strategist David Urban, who ran Donald Trump's successful 2016 campaign in…
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Daily Poll: Who had the best election map coverage? Bill Hemmer, John King, or Steve Kornacki?
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 'Doylestown Address' on Election Day: We Need To Get Out And Mingle
We are living in an age of conflict, brought about by disconnect: a disconnect that has frayed the fabric of our nation, polarized our politics, and harmed the…
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Daily Poll: Who wins? Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?
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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Doug Sosnik Delivers a Master Class on the Election Outcome
What to expect tomorrow? So many variables, so many angles...but one expert to turn to. Listen to Michael's conversation with longtime adviser to Presidents…
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Daily Poll: Is the poll showing Harris leading in Iowa an incorrect aberration or a predictor of how the race will end?
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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Allan Lichtman maintains his Kamala Harris victory prediction: "It's All About Governance"
Michael talks to "13 Keys to the White House" creator, American University Professor Allan Lichtman, five days before Election Day. He has used his formula to…
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Daily Poll: Whose supporters will have a more difficult time coping with defeat?
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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CNN's John King on the MAGIC behind The Magic Wall on Election Night
CNN's chief national correspondent John King joins Michael 5 days before Election Day 2024, to talk about his famous 'Magic Wall' that he has become known for…
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Daily Poll: In the 2024 presidential election, are you voting FOR a particular candidate or AGAINST another?
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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Mark Halperin gives each side's theory of the case: How do Harris or Trump win
2WAY and Wide World of News Political Analyst Mark Halperin makes his final appearance before Election Day 2024, going through the latest headlines with…
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Daily Poll: Should Kamala Harris sit for a 3-hour interview with Joe Rogan?
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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Even With A Floating Pile Of Garbage, Trump Is Not Taking A Hit In Final Week Of The Election
And so begins the final week of the 2024 election...and it is a dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris, and Former President Trump. Michael offers his…
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Daily Poll: Is opposition from the dominant media helping Donald Trump?
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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"Anxious Generation" Author Jonathan Haidt is an Applause Line in "The Mingle Project"
Michael welcomes NYU Professor and bestselling author Jonathan Haidt to talk about the need for people to get off their smart phones, get out of their bubbles…
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The Battleground States and Counties that REALLY Matter
An incredibly well done, granular analysis of the counties you want to focus on a week from tomorrow when the votes start to come in. Michael Baharaeen, Chief…
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Daily Poll: Is VP Harris making a mistake by not campaigning with President Biden?
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 Associated Press calls results on Election Night, with the help of 5,000 people working
The AP is the gold standard when it comes to a journalism outlet announcing election results on election night. How does the AP do it? A deep dive here with…
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Daily Poll: Will we know the outcome by Friday after the election?
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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It's A Horse Race And They Are Running The Wrong Horse
What if Joe Biden was the better candidate all along? Harlan Ullman, Chair of the Killowen Group and Senior Advisor to the Atlantic Council poses that question…
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Daily Poll: Agree or Disagree...The race will not be as close as the polls suggest
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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Ron Reagan Is Not Afraid Of Burning In Hell
If you've listened to SiriusXM's POTUS 124 recently, you've not gone long without hearing a commercial for the Freedom From Religion Foundation, voiced by Ron…
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Daily Poll: Should Harris say more about her work at McDonald’s or continue to ignore Trump about it?
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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Exonerated "Central Park Five" attorney Shanin Specter on their defamation lawsuit against former President Trump
Shanin Specter, attorney for the exonerated "Central Park Five" joins Michael to discuss the defamation suit filed against former President Trump for what he…
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Daily Poll: Is Elon Musk's daily $1 million giveaway an act of election interference, or free speech?
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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Cultural Trends Can Predict The Election Outcome
Who is going to win the election? According to an often-overlooked index, there are signs in popular culture that will point to one candidate over another…
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Daily Poll: Did Trump win or lose the weekend with his comments about Arnold Palmer and his working at McDonald’s?
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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Recognizing your home town with actor & comedian Tim Stack
All eyes are on the Philly suburbs for the 2024 election in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania. Central to it all is Michael's hometown of Doylestown…
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Daily Poll: Is it now time for Netanyahu to claim victory and end the war against Hamas?
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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Kamala Harris had a good night on FOX. But the needle didn't move.
Michael offers his thoughts on Vice President Harris' first sit-down interview with Bret Baier on FOX News, less than three weeks until Election Day. Original…
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Daily Poll: Should we take Trump's extreme rhetoric on the campaign trail literally?
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 race is VERY unsettled. Mark Halperin says there will be a lot of disappointed people three weeks from today.
Three weeks from today will be the Wednesday after Election Day. Listen to a state of the 2024 race conversation with Wide World of News and 2WAY political…
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Daily Poll: Will Kamala Harris’ interview on Fox News be good or bad for her campaign?
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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It's All About Pennsylvania: 3 Weeks Til Election Day
RealClearPennsylvania's Charles McElwee took a deep dive into a particular bellwether area of swing state Pennsylvania that has big implications for the 2024…
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Daily Poll: Should the U.S. send an antimissile system and 100 troops to Israel?
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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Foremost Climatologist Dr. Michael Mann responds to Gov. Ron Desantis' comments on hurricanes and global warming
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) recently downplayed the effects of climate change on hurricanes and their increasing in strength and destruction. Michael…