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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: If Kamala Harris loses the election, what will be the cause?
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 Post Office is Ready: US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Voting By Mail
Michael talks to Louis DeJoy, United States Postmaster General, about election mail and the postal service's state of readiness to get mail-in ballots…
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Daily Poll: Is the dark tone of Trump’s campaign a deliberate campaign strategy, or the result of impulsivity?
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 governors issue a warning to state leaders: uphold new election certification laws or risk disenfranchising voters
Former Governor Tom Corbett (R-PA) and Former Governor Parris Glendening (D-MD) are part of a bipartisan group of 17 former governors who are urging sitting…
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Daily Poll: Must Kamala Harris do more to differentiate herself from Joe Biden in order to win?
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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Does Kamala Harris Need A "'Bulworth' Moment"? Mark Halperin Says Yes...Now
Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin says Vice President Kamala Harris' recent media blitz and political communication style and messaging needs…
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Daily Poll: Would you consider the prevalence of extreme weather in determining where to live?
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 Liar’s Dividend: Can Politicians Claim Misinformation to Evade accountability?
Michael talks with Purdue University Professor Kaylyn Jackson Schiff about how politicians will continue to lie and use misinformation to get out of a…
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Daily Poll: Should Section 230, which shields online platforms from liability for 3rd-party content, be repealed?
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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Two Deep Dives: Kamala Harris' Family Dynamic, and Donald Trump's Mental Acuity
Today's podcast opens with Michael talking to Robert Draper at the New York Times about the non-existent relationship between Kamala Harris and her father…
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Daily Poll: Where order #8,200 of "Smercomics 2024" was received at 3:55pm ET on Saturday, what will be final total when orders close Midnight tonight?
Today's Daily Poll Question is a little different and extra special, so Michael hopes you will indulge him and take a listen today. It's all about the…
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Professor Allan Lichtman on his "13 Keys" prediction that Kamala Harris will win...and what's up with him and Nate Silver
Michael talks to Allan Lichtman, Distinguished Professor of History at American University, and the co-founder of the "13 Keys to the White House" election…
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Daily Poll: Which “October Surprise” will have the most significant impact on 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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Elie Honig: Jack Smith's October Cheap Shot
Federal Prosecutors, lead by special counsel Jack Smith, put forth their most extensive case to date against former President Trump and his effort to overturn…
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Daily Poll: Should Pete Rose be posthumously admitted to the Baseball Hall Of Fame?
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 the VP Debate: Vance was Supremely Good, Walz was Supremely Bad
Michael gets Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin's take on this week's Vice Presidential debate between Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz…
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Daily Poll: Five weeks from today – the day after the Election – will we know the victor?
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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Take my palm, Use my face: Michael is ready for biometric convenience
Would you use your body's data for convenience, like paying for things or faster security lines? An article in the Wall Street Journal, "Amazon Wants Your Palm…
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Daily Poll: Should California have banned legacy admissions at private universities?
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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What's it like to debate J.D. Vance? Tim Ryan did it twice, and has advice for Tim Walz
Former Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) offers his perspective on what it is like to debate Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate J.D. Vance (R-OH). They ran…
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What's it like to debate Tim Walz? Scott Jensen did it three times, and has advice for J.D. Vance
Former Minnesota Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Scott Jensen shares his insights into what it is like to debate Governor Tim Walz. They shared the debate stage…
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Daily Poll: Should the moderators of the Vice Presidential debate engage in real-time fact checking?
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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Editorial Cartoonist Rob Rogers on How He Decides To Depict Kamala Harris In His Drawings
Caricatures of politicians have long been a part of the world's editorial pages - and every time a new person comes into the spotlight, a debate happens on how…
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Daily Poll: Which biometrics will you surrender for the sake of convenience?
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 Government Pays for Heating But Not Cooling: Can you imagine living without A/C?
Michael talks to Politico's Thomas Frank, who reports that federal agencies are racing to address climate change, but the government does almost nothing to…
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Daily Poll: Will the election be as close as the current 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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How Kamala Harris' Call for an 'Opportunity Economy’ Could Involve Mingling
Michael talks about Harvard Economist Raj Chetty's guest essay in The New York Times, "I Have Studied Social Mobility for Years. Here’s How Kamala Harris Can…
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Mark Halperin on Kamala Harris' Economic Plan Rollout and the Choice to Interview with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle
Michael talks to political analyst Mark Halperin at The Wide World of News, now inside of 6 weeks until election day. What's with the Harris campaign's choice…
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Daily Poll: Who needs a second debate more, Harris or 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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What is going on with NYC Major Eric Adams? Errol Louis explains all
There are currently several federal inquiries into wrongdoing within New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration. Spectrum News Anchor, Podcast Host, and…
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Daily Poll: Is Amazon's new five-day office policy a one-off decision by a single company, or the beginning of a broader trend to return to in-person workplaces?
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 turbulent few weeks are not hurting Trump: A conversation with Josh Dawsey
Will another debate help Former President Trump? Does he even need it? Maybe not, but does Vice President Harris need one? Michael talks to Josh Dawsey at The…
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Daily Poll: Should you give to people on the street?
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 Deep Dive Into The Recent Mark Robinson Scandal
Michael discusses the recently rediscovered posts from North Carolina's Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Michael also opens the floor for callers to share their…
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Poll Question: Should promotion of diversity on college campuses include ideological balance?
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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National Security Expert Richard Clarke on the attacks in Lebanon, and if Trump called, would he serve?
Michael talks to Richard Clarke about the sophisticated attack of exploding pagers by Israel against Hezbollah. And, would Clarke ever return to the White…
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Daily Poll: Do the communication device attacks, presumably by Israel, make us more or less safe?
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 what the latest 2024 polls suggest
Michael talks to Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin about the latest 2024 race headlines. Are both Harris and Trump still in it, and is it a…
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Daily Poll: Which of these technologies or platforms do you wish were never invented?
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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Stuck In The Middle With Yoo
Berkeley Law professor John Yoo joins Michael. Professor Yoo once wrote the legal justification for President Bush that allowed harsh interrogation methods to…
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Daily Poll: Should you be able to vote on your phone?
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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50 Days Til The Election And We're Still Talking About Eating Pets
Michael opens today's podcast with a special announcement regarding the "Smercomics" editorial cartoon book, then jumps in to the latest 2024 election…
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Daily Poll: If a mail-in ballot is submitted on time but is undated or incorrectly dated by the voter, should it still be counted?
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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Donald Trump Has A Big Decision To Make
Michael Smerconish talks to "intern & CEO Erik X" about the former president Donald J. Trump being free to sell his 115 million shares in Trump Media &…
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Daily Poll: Will you get one of the new COVID vaccines?
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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Just The Facts: What Is Project 2025, And Is Trump Directly Involved With It?
Samantha Putterman, Florida government reporter for PolitiFact, sets the record straight with the facts on Project 2025, the agenda put forth by the Heritage…
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Daily Poll: Who was more at fault - Tyreek Hill or the Miami Cops?
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's Debate Analysis: Trump's Worst Ever, But Both Moderators Were 'Horrendously Biased'
Michael welcomes Political Analyst Mark Halperin to discuss the ABC News Presidential Debate between Kamala Harris & Donald Trump. Michael opens with his 11…
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Daily Poll: Which will help Harris more...her debate performance or Taylor Swift's endorsement?
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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There is room for improvement by everyone involved: A look at the Tyreek Hill Arrest
Michael watches the bodycam footage of what happened when Miami-Dade police officers pulled over and arrested Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Listen…
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Daily Poll: Who has more to lose tonight?
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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Helping someone with dementia vote, voting for a third party, and other ethical questions
Michael went down a rabbit hole this weekend reading the New York Times Ethicist Column, where several election and voting-related questions have been posed in…
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Daily Poll: Has Harris' momentum stalled?
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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We are getting more disconnected in our communities, and that's not good!
A new survey exposes a stark social divide: People with high school diplomas or less are spending less time mingling with others, versus those with college…
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Daily Poll: Would you return to a restaurant you enjoy if the establishment formally endorsed a political candidate you dislike?
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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Data shows we need to invest in the next generation so they can achieve the American Dream
MIT Professor Nathaniel Hendren joins Michael to talk about his research on how children are better off, or not, than their parents. The numbers change as the…
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Daily Poll: Who will ultimately have a better standard of living: you or your children?
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 breaks down the latest polling, 9 weeks out: It's all within the margin of error
Mark Halperin, political analyst, publisher of The Wide World of News, and 2Way host, runs through a host of new battleground polling data with Michael, just a…
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Daily Poll: Will we know the election winner nine weeks from today, on November 6, 2024?
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 biggest demographic divide in the 2024 election is between young men and young women, and the men are struggling
Michael recaps and expands on a conversation he recently had on CNN with NYU Professor Scott Galloway about the demographic and gender divide showing up in…