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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 should Israel respond to Hamas' executing 6 hostages?
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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Kicking off the 2024 NFL Season with ESPN's Sal Paolantonio
New kickoff rules and more as the new NFL season starts this week - Michael gets a preview with ESPN's Sal Paolantonio. Original air date 2 September 2024…
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It's time to think about the Loneliness Epidemic differently: A Mingle Project conversation with Harvard's Richard Weissbourd
Is it possible to cure the loneliness epidemic? Michael talks to Richard Weissbourd, a senior lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the…
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Daily Poll: Are you convinced when Kamala Harris asserts that her values have not changed, even though her positions have?
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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Washington Post's Josh Dawsey on How Trump’s Visit to Arlington Went Wrong
Army officials hoped clear rules would avoid a damaging public spat with Former President Trump for his visit to Arlington National Cemetery. He gave them one…
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Daily Poll: Is it a mistake for Kamala Harris to do her CNN interview alongside Tim Walz?
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 is not rooting for Trump to win, nor predicting that he will
Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin joins Michael to discuss the latest happenings in the 2024 presidential race. Original air date 28 August…
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Daily Poll: What should Mark Zuckerberg's top priority be in the 2024 election: Maintaining neutrality or combatting misinformation?
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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Diversity is America's Strength. The Numbers Show It's Even More Important Now.
William H. Frey, a Senior Fellow and demographer at Brookings, joins Michael with expertise on newly released Census Bureau Data on how the US population has…
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Daily Poll: Is Trump really trying to get out of debating Harris, or is he involved in some other type of gamesmanship?
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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Democratic Guru Doug Sosnik on how Kamala Harris completely upended the race
The electoral college math has changed since Kamala Harris entered the 2024 presidential race in July. Michael spoke with Doug Sosnik, longtime presidential…
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Daily Poll: Are young American men justified in their belief of being overlooked and underrepresented in economic, political, and cultural spheres?
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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Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose: Buzz Bissinger likes Coach Tim Walz being compared to Coach Taylor
Pulitzer Prize winning author of "Friday Night Lights" Buzz Bissinger talks to Michael after writing an op-ed in The New York Times titled "I Wrote ‘Friday…
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Daily Poll: When Harris undergoes more rigorous questioning on the issues, will her poll numbers rise, fall, or stay the same?
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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Gus Walz took Michael's breath away at DNC's Night #3
Michael offers a commentary on the third installment of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where MN Gov. Tim Walz's son Gus stole the show, and, Michael…
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Daily Poll: Should prosecutors of 9/11 defendants accept plea agreements for life imprisonment, or pursue death sentences?
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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Night 2 of the 2024 DNC left Michael exhilarated and depressed
President Obama and several others spoke on the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Listen here to hear why the night left Michael…
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Daily Poll: What impact would RFK Jr. endorsing Trump have on the outcome of 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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Biden's late speech time wasn't deliberate, it was just incompetence by the DNC
Michael analyzes the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, offering his thoughts on President Biden's speech in Chicago that didn't start…
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Daily Poll: Should American weapons be used by Ukraine 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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How will Biden pass the baton to Harris at the DNC?
Paul Glastris has some insights into how an outgoing President may speak at a convention to pass the "baton" to the party's new candidate. The Editor-in-Chief…
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Daily Poll: Will pro-Palestinian protestors significantly disrupt the Democratic National Convention?
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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Frank Luntz: Harris reminds men of their first wife, Trump reminds women of their first husband's divorce attorney
Political and communications consultant and pollster Frank Luntz joins Michael with his latest polling and thoughts on the 2024 residential race. Original air…
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Daily Poll: Should newspapers make political endorsements?
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 Top Origin Countries of America's Immigrants Have Changed
The Pew Research Center has analyzed Census Data that shows where immigrants to America come from has changed since 1850. Once all from Germany, Italy and…
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Daily Poll: Could any "strategery" by Trump have hindered Harris' rise?
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 Complete 180 In The Last 3 Weeks of the 2024 Race: An Assessment with Mark Halperin
Michael and Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin discuss the latest polling and more on the 2024 presidential race, where Kamala Harris is now…
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Daily Poll: Would you die for your country?
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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Why are you alive, and, for what would you give your life?
Solutions to the mental-health crisis striking young people in particular are within reach. So writes Harvard Professor and Contributor to The Atlantic, Arthur…
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Daily Poll: Should tips be taxed?
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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Fact-checking claims about Governor Tim Walz's military service
Republicans have been attacking the military record of Kamala Harris' running mate, Tim Walz. What's the real story about it? Michael checks in with Glenn…
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Daily Poll: Does the Harris honeymoon ever 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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Feel Good About Humanity: Stories of Returned Lost Items
Michael talks to Mike Ives, a NY Times reporter based in South Korea. He lost a wallet in London, and it was returned to him...in South Korea. Listen in to…
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A Postcard from Staycation
No politics here! But even without setting an alarm this week, Michael still finds himself waking up at 6AM, and compelled to check in on what is supposed to…
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Why Not Josh Shapiro?
Michael is not lobbying for or against Josh Shapiro, or for or against Tim Walz, but from the sidelines, he believes the Pennsylvania Governor should have been…
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Democrats are thrilled about Kamala Harris' prosecutor record...and so are Republicans
Michael chats with Joe Garofoli, Senior Political Writer at The San Francisco Chronicle, about Vice President Kamala Harris' record as a prosecutor in…
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Harvard's Michael J. Sandel on how Kamala Harris can win
Michael talks with political philosopher Michael J. Sandel, the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University. He says Vice…
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Kamala Harris Veepstakes: Michael is convinced she'll pick Josh Shapiro
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to name her running mate this weekend in the 2024 presidential race. Michael predicts it is his own state's governor…
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Daily Poll: If Israel and Iran go to war, should the U.S. actively participate?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Listen here as Michael opens with yesterday's poll results (do you…
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Inside a Black Barbershop in Pennsylvania, asking: Is Kamala Harris Black?
This week, former President Trump made news by questioning Vice President Kamala Harris' race, in front of a group of black journalists. By total coincidence…
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Daily Poll: Did Trump just lose the election with his comments at the NABJ conference?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Listen here as Michael opens with yesterday's poll results (do you…
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Hamas leader killed in Tehran, Hezbollah leader killed in Beirut: Aaron David Miller explains the latest in the Middle East
Aaron David Miller's latest book is "The End of Greatness" - listen to his conversation with Michael about it on the Book Club with Michael Smerconish Podcast…
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Daily Poll: Should presidents appoint a new Supreme Court justice every two years, each limited to an 18-year term?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Listen here as Michael opens with yesterday's poll results (do you…
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"Love, JD"..."Love, Sofia"...About those texts and emails...
Michael focuses on decade-old messages between JD Vance and his friend Sofia Nelson, which they (Sofia) shared with the New York Times. They show a change in…
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Daily Poll: Does labeling Republicans as “weird” help or hurt Kamala Harris’ 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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Who Is Senator Mark Kelly?
With Biden ending his re-election bid, Arizona U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly is among the names circulating as a possible running mate with Vice President Kamala…
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Daily Poll: White women backed Trump in 2016 and 2020. Will they in 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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Do The Dew: JD Vance and Mountain Dew, Explained
Ian Bogost, contributing writer at The Atlantic and a lover and expert on soft drinks, joins Michael to talk about his piece "J. D. Vance Has a Point About…
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Daily Poll: Do those with children have more of a stake in the country’s future than those who do not?
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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He went to law school and trade school at the same time: An eye opening experience
Which gives you a better guarantee at a successful career path - vocational school or a college degree? Listen to a man who went to both, at the same time!…
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Daily Poll: Is the current enthusiasm for Kamala Harris short lived?
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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ABC News Data Analyst G. Elliott Morris on Harris vs. Trump Polling Data
ABC News Editorial Director of Data Analytics G. Elliott Morris joins the Michael Smerconish Program for a conversation about polling data surrounding the…
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Daily Poll: Will The Next 7 Weeks Of The Presidential Election Be As Interesting As The Last 7 Weeks?
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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Admiral James Stavridis Discusses the Vice President Vetting Process
Michael is joined by frequent guest of the show Admiral James Stavridis in a chat about the Vice Presidency ahead of the 2024 election. The duo discuss future…
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Daily Poll: Who is Harris’ Strongest Running Mate?
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 Correspondent Kevin D. Williamson Provides a J.D. Vance Deep Dive Ahead of the 2024 Election
Michael Smerconish sits down with Kevin D. Williamson, a National Correspondent for The Dispatch, in a conversation about J.D. Vance, his political stances…
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Daily Poll: Who Wins, Trump or Harris?
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 & Cyber Security Expert Richard Clarke on the Global IT Outage caused by bad code
A global IT outage wreaked havoc across industries across the entire world Thursday night and Friday morning. Michael got immediate, early expertise from…
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Daily Poll: If President Biden leaves the race, should he endorse Vice President Harris for the 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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Gerald Posner: The timeline of the Trump assassination attempt is a damning indictment of a dereliction of duty
Michael talks to journalist and bestselling author Gerald Posner about the timeline of the assassination attempt on President Trump. He's written about it in…