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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: Should airports create a 'fast-pass' security line with background checks, for wealthy travelers?
There is a proposal in California to ban Clear, a high-end, bypass-the-TSA-line concierge travel service. This has Michael asking you this Daily Poll Question…
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The Presumed Demise Of The 6% Real Estate Commission
There is a lot to learn here - might the long-standard 6% real estate commission that agents get be a thing of the past, due to a recently announced settlement…
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Daily Poll: Should the U.S. government ban TikTok?
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to ban the social media platform TikTok. It now heads to the Senate. Michael asks you this Daily Poll…
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The Supreme Court takes the case of whether homeless people can sleep outside when there's nowhere else to go
Sister Mary Scullion, an advocate for the homeless in Philadelphia, joins Michael to talk about a case the Supreme Court is hearing today out of Oregon, on…
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Daily Poll: Is it cruel and unusual to criminally cite the homeless for public encampment if they have no access to shelter?
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 Mythical tie between immigration and incarceration
Michael talks to Northwestern University Professor Dr. Elisa Jacome, she is one of the co-authors of a study uncovering the most extensive evidence to date…
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Do you agree with the news outlets that are pushing Biden & Trump to publicly commit to debate?
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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David Frum says Biden Should Not Debate Trump
Michael talks to former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, David Frum, who writes in The Atlantic, "The networks want their show, but to give the…
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Daily Poll: Should a student’s prior political speech be considered when determining whether they can speak at college graduation?
The University of Southern California denied its valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, to give a speech at the 2024 commencement for her vocal support for…
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A Jury of His Peers? Michael and Elie Honig Analyze The 7 Seated Trump Jurors
Seven Manhattan residents, including a diverse mix of professions and backgrounds, were selected as jurors for Donald Trump's high-profile criminal trial, amid…
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Daily Poll: Could you be a fair juror in the current Trump trial?
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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Survivors of the attack in Israel say being high at the time helped them through it
Michael talks to University of Haifa Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience Roy Salomon about the connection of psychedelics and trauma, after it was found that…
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Daily Poll: How will the Trump trial end?
The former President's criminal trial began in New York City yesterday. Michael asks you today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: How will the Trump…
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Trump has two robust defense strategies: One obvious, and one surprising
Michael talks to Ankush Khardori at Politico Magazine about his piece "The Surprising Strategy Trump Could Use to Win His Manhattan Trial." Original air date…
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Daily Poll: Should Israel de-escalate or retaliate against Iran?
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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Michael's Conversation With Denise Brown, Nicole Brown-Simpson's Sister, From 2005
O.J. Simpson, charged with, and acquitted of, killing his ex-wife in 1994, died of cancer on 11 April 2024. Michael dusted off this conversation from his…
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Daily Poll: Should schools send parents letters alerting them to obesity concerns in their children?
"Arkansas led the nation sending letters home from school about obesity. Did it help?" This NPR-titled story is the basis of Michael's Daily Poll Question at…
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She's Swinging Away From The Main Choices: Meet This RFK-Curious Woman
A new look at undecided voters. Michael talks to Lynne Kelleher, one of the subjects of The Atlantic piece penned by Elaine Godfrey, "The RFK-Curious Women Of…
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Daily Poll: Will Biden and Trump debate 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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A Momentum Shift Is Underway In The Election
Michael has noticed something in the last few days: a change in the course of the 2024 election. Listen in. Original air date 10 April 2024. Hosted by…
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Daily Poll: Should President Biden cancel up to $20,000 in unpaid student interest for borrowers who owe more than their initial loan amount?
President Biden has unveiled a new student loan debt relief plan. Michael asks you this Daily Poll Question today at Smerconish.com: Should President Biden…
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Let's Examine Trump's Jury Questionnaire
Michael has a look at the newly-released questionnaire for potential jurors for former President Trump's upcoming hush-money trial in New York, and gets some…
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Daily Poll: Does it help or hurt Trump to say that he favors immigration from “nice” countries?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains his thoughts here to give you some insight behind…
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About Last Night: The Mingle Project
Michael recaps his sold-out speeches over the weekend in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, where he offered his new presentation known as "The Mingle Project." He is…
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Daily Poll: Do you support a national ban on abortion after 15 weeks?
One of the major issues in this election cycle headlines today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com. Michael asks you: Do you support a national ban on…
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Explaining the Mania over Wrestling This Weekend
Wrestlemania is hugely popular - Michael had no idea this is such a big deal! Alas, WWE's signature annual event, "Wrestlemania" is taking over Philadelphia…
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Daily Poll: Candidate versus Demand...which is a bigger hurdle to electing a 3rd party President?
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains his thoughts here to give you some insight behind…
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This is really good news! Most Americans still share many core beliefs
A new Associated Press-NORC poll finds that a majority of Americans share many core beliefs, despite the apparent deep divisions our country is currently…
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Daily Poll: Should states give workers the right to ignore after-hours calls, emails and texts from their employers?
A lawmaker in California is sponsoring legislation that would, if made into law, allow employees to ignore after-hours communications from their employers…
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Mark Halperin on the Wall Street Journal Poll Finding Trump Leading in 6 of 7 Swing States
Michael talks to Mark Halperin at The Wide World of News (subscribe at walkingduck.com/mark) about the latest WSJ poll on the 2024 race between Biden and…
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Daily Poll: RFK Jr. says “we shouldn’t make pariahs” of those who believe the 2020 election was stolen. Agree?
Each day, Michael poses a new Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com, and lays out his thoughts in this podcast. Today's question: Do you agree with RFK Jr…
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Meet Attorney Mark Zaid, Representing Clients suffering from symptoms of 'Havana Syndrome'
Michael has been watching CBS 60 Minutes' investigation into 'Havana Syndrome' where government and military personnel report pain, ringing in ears and other…
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Daily Poll: Should President Biden have issued a proclamation for Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter?
President Biden has been criticized by former President Trump and others for his recognizing the Transgender Day of Visibility this past weekend. Michael asks…
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Mingling Together On a Monday
Michael's "Mingle Project" is underway - where he is pushing to get us all out of our bubbles to get together and...mingle, to make the world a better place…
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Daily Poll: CA's minimum wage for food workers is now $20 per hour. Should other states follow?
Starting today, the minimum wage for food workers in California is $20/hour, while other industry minimum wages are $15.50/hour. Michael asks you today's Daily…
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Deepfakes present a real threat to 2024 election: It's time to combat them
A story at NBC News caught Michael's eye, "Experts war-gamed what might happen if deepfakes disrupt the 2024 election. Things went sideways fast." Issue One…
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Daily Poll: Which side benefits politically from the Ronna McDaniel/NBC flap?
As we wrap up another week that saw some wild headlines, including former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel getting hired and then fired by NBC News, Michael asks you…
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Libertarian Lars Mapstead
Lars Mapstead is a tech entrepreneur, road racing enthusiast, and 2024 Libertarian Candidate for President. He joins Michael to discuss his candidacy for…
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Daily Poll: Does politics factor into your personal investment decisions?
Recently, former President Trump's Truth Social hit the stock market and has been soaring as a "meme" stock. This has Michael asking you this daily poll…
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RFK Jr. and Third Party Voting In 2024
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named his pick for Vice President last night as Nicole Shanahan. Michael takes calls and discusses the place…
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Daily Poll: Do third-party candidates a) enhance democracy by providing more choices, b) harm democracy by splitting votes, or c) have a neutral impact?
Michael lays out today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Do third-party candidates a) enhance democracy by providing more choices, b) harm democracy by…
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Will RFK Jr. and other Third-Party contenders even make the ballot in November?
FiveThirtyEight/ABC News Senior Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley joins Michael with his analysis of how, and if at all, third party presidential candidates…
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Daily Poll: Do media outlets have an obligation to ensure a MAGA perspective is represented?
NBC News made a controversial hire in bringing on former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel on board as a paid contributor. Backlash from…
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A Constitutional Right To Vagrancy
Should you have the right to be homeless, have the right to live on the street, instead of having to take antipsychotic medication? Michael talks to Ellen…
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Daily Poll: Social media use does not just correlate with mental illness, it causes it - Agree or Disagree?
Michael talks about today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com, he asks do you agree or disagree: Social media use does not just correlate with mental…
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Are You Happy?
Gallup is out with its annual "World Happiness Report. The report assesses the current state of happiness worldwide and is a resource for satisfying the…
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Daily Poll: If Letitia James seizes Donald Trump’s property, will it help or hurt him politically?
President Trump may soon have his assets seized by the Attorney General of New York if he fails to pay his near-half a billion dollar bond. Michael asks you at…
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Could Trump Get A Multi-Billion Dollar Windfall From Truth Social To Pay His Bond?
President Trump owes a bond payment of nearly a half a billion dollars for the judgement in his civil fraud case in New York. Suddenly, the value of his social…
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Daily Poll: Should states be able to arrest, detain, and deport migrants at the nation’s border?
With the passage of Texas' new immigration law, Michael asks this Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com today: Should states be able to arrest, detain and…
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How does a third-party candidate actually get on the ballot?
With all this talk of third party candidates in the 2024 presidential race, there's one big hurdle they have to overcome: Getting on ballots in enough states…
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Daily Poll: Do you agree with Oprah that obesity is a disease, not a character flaw?
Michael was really impressed by Oprah Winfrey's TV special earlier this week on obesity and weight loss - he continues the conversation with today's Daily Poll…
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He’s My Guest Host, But He’d Rather Listen To Howard Stern
Danny Cevallos is a regular guest host when Michael is off-air, an attorney, legal analyst at MSNBC and NBC News, and, like Michael, a huge fan of SiriusXM's…
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Allan Lichtman's 13 Keys To The White House: 40 Years Of Correct* Winning Predictions
Michael had a recent conversation with American University Professor Allan Lichtman, who, for every presidential election since 1984 has predicted the outcome…
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Daily Poll: Do you agree with Chuck Schumer that Benjamin Netanyahu “has lost his way”?
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the United States, gave a blunt assessment of what is happening in Israel…
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Trump Leads Biden in Polling; Plenty of Time For That To Change
A look at the latest 2024 presidential race polling data with G. Elliot Morris, editorial director of data analytics at ABC News and 538. Original air date 18…
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Daily Poll: Would a different running mate improve Biden’s re-election chances?
Biden and Trump are neck and neck in the polls as the final two candidates in the 2024 presidential race are now set...but, one element that keeps coming up is…
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How many of us are gay?
A new Gallup study shows that the percentage of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer adults in the U.S. continues to increase. Michael dives into the…
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Daily Poll: Which major issue in the news worries you most?
So much going on in the country and the world. So many MAJOR issues. Some matter to some people, some don't. Michael today takes a bird's eye view at what he…
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Out-Squatted: This guy will squat with your squatters...until they leave
Michael talks to Flash Shelton, a handyman in California who is the subject of a fascinating story in the L.A. Times - he will help you get squatters out of…
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Daily Poll: Should the U.S. government ban TikTok?
On Wednesday, the U.S. House passed a bill that could lead to the social media video-sharing platform TikTok being banned in the US. The bill now heads to the…