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Back to SearchToday's Poll Question: Is The GOP Revolt Against Trump's Slush Fund A One-Off or A Turning Point?
Episode 1892
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is the Republican fight against Trump's $1.8 billion fund a one-off or a turning point? Michael examines the…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Death of the White Picket Fence—and What It Says About America
Episode 1891
"Good Fences Make Good Neighbors" - but a "good fence" isn't necessarily a tall one. Why are white picket fences disappearing across America? Michael…
2 months, 1 week ago
Today's Poll Question: Do You Stand With Trump or Netanyahu? ('Neither' Is Not An Option)
Episode 1890
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Trump versus Netanyahu - If you had to stand with one and neither is not an option, who do you stand with? M…
2 months, 1 week ago
Michael Cohen Wants Closure With Trump
Episode 1889
Michael Cohen joins Michael Smerconish for a candid conversation about political tribalism, ideological purity tests, and what happens when independe…
2 months, 1 week ago
Today's Poll Question: Graham Platner's wife says his sexting is nobody's business. Agree?
Episode 1888
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Graham Platner’s wife says his sexting other women is nobody’s business. Do you agree with that? Michael exa…
2 months, 1 week ago
Mark Halperin: Why Ken Paxton’s Texas Victory Could Reshape the 2026 Senate Map
Episode 1887
Michael Smerconish is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to unpack Ken Paxton’s decisive Texas primary victory, what it means for the 2026 Sen…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Today's Poll Question: Is Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo disqualifying?
Episode 1886
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo disqualifying? As Democrats search for four Senate seats to reclaim the majo…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Collapse of Jury Neutrality in America: Are Political Biases Destroying The System?
Episode 1885
Michael explores how America’s political polarization is spilling into the jury room. Expert jury consultant Dr. Laurie Kuslansky joins the program t…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Today's Poll Question: Was Jill Biden Really Blindsided by Joe's Debate Disaster?
Episode 1884
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Do you believe Jill Biden was blindsided by Joe's debate performance? Michael revisits Joe Biden’s disastrou…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Escalation Trap: Why the Iran Conflict Could Get Much Worse
Episode 1883
Michael speaks with University of Chicago political scientist Dr. Robert Pape about the growing conflict with Iran, rising oil prices, and the strate…
2 months, 2 weeks ago