Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchInside the Navy SEAL Mission That Nearly Sparked War with North Korea
Episode 1528
Michael speaks with New York Times journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Dave Philipps about a shocking top-secret SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea that went fatally off-course. What started as a hi…
Published on 8 hours ago
Should the NYT Have Revealed a Secret Navy SEALs Operation?
Episode 1527
Michael explores today's provocative poll question at Smerconish.com: "Should the New York Times have revealed a secret 2019 Navy SEALs operation in North Korea?" He doesn't share his final answer he…
Published on 13 hours ago
Doug Sosnik: America’s Real Political Divide Isn’t Red vs. Blue—It’s College vs. No College
Episode 1526
Veteran political strategist Doug Sosnik joins Michael to dissect the deepening educational divide in American politics. Why are Republicans dominating among non-college voters? Can Democrats win bac…
Published on 3 days, 10 hours ago
Killing Drug Traffickers at Sea: Legal Strike or Dangerous Precedent?
Episode 1525
In today’s episode, Michael tackles the explosive story of a U.S. military strike on suspected drug traffickers in international waters. It is the subject of today's poll question at Smerconish.com: …
Published on 3 days, 12 hours ago
Admiral Stavridis on Trump’s "Drug Boat" Strike: Show Me the Evidence
Episode 1524
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stavridis joins Michael to unpack China’s military parade, Russia’s escalating aggression, and Trump’s explosive claim of a deadly drug boat strike …
Published on 4 days, 10 hours ago
Trump Says 'Hoax,' But GOP Rebels Want Epstein Docs Out — Will It Happen?
Episode 1523
Strange bedfellows in Congress are teamed up in asking for the full release of the Epstein files, with four Republicans joining all Democratic representatives in that push. Michael dives in to today'…
Published on 4 days, 13 hours ago
From Rioters to Victims? The Shocking Push for January 6 Payouts
Episode 1522
Michael Smerconish reacts to a jaw-dropping development: January 6 rioters, already pardoned by President Trump, are now seeking financial compensation from the U.S. government — drawing comparisons …
Published on 5 days, 10 hours ago
Nearly 60 Shot in Chicago — Is the National Guard the Answer?
Episode 1521
A violent Labor Day weekend in Chicago leaves nearly 60 shot and 8 dead — should the National Guard be sent in? Michael Smerconish explores Trump’s controversial proposal and its shaky legal footing.…
Published on 5 days, 14 hours ago
Thoughts and Prayers with Jonah Goldberg
Episode 1520
After a tragic school shooting in Minneapolis reignites the national debate, Michael sits down with Jonah Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief of The Dispatch, to unpack the fierce backlash against offering “th…
Published on 6 days, 10 hours ago
From Maine to Mayhem: Michael’s Vacation Sparks a Tip Tax Debate
Episode 1519
Michael returns from vacation in Maine and dives into today's Smerconish.com poll question on this hot topic: should tips be tax-free? From golf caddies to DJs, he unpacks the 68 jobs newly exempt un…
Published on 6 days, 13 hours ago