Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIndefensible: David Urban on Breaking Rank From Trump
Episode 1669
Michael is joined by longtime Trump adviser David Urban for a candid conversation about the president’s controversial Truth Social post following the…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Is antisemitism becoming normalized in our society today?
Episode 1668
Antisemitic incidents are rising across the U.S. and around the world. Michael's answer to today's Smerconish.com poll question, "Is antisemitism bec…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Reclassifying Marijuana: An Unexpected Trump Move
Episode 1667
In this episode, Michael speaks with attorney Shane Pennington, a leading expert on cannabis rescheduling, about reports that President Trump is prep…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Mass Shootings Are A Facet Of American Life That Will Never Change
Episode 1666
In this episode, Michael Smerconish confronts a deeply troubling question: Are mass shootings a permanent part of American life? Following a devastat…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Will the Great Wealth Transfer Spark a Millennial Civil War?
Episode 1665
Michael explores the political impact of the massive intergenerational wealth transfer underway. With over $124 trillion set to pass from Baby Boomer…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Feds vs. States: The Fight for AI Control Just Got Real
Episode 1664
Michael digs into today’s poll question: Who should regulate AI — the federal government, the states, or no one at all? With Trump’s new executive or…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
“Dead Men Tell No Tales”: Listeners Clash Over Trump’s Border Strike
Episode 1663
Raw, emotional, and fiercely divided—today’s Smerconish Program features some of the most intense calls yet. Listeners share heartbreaking stories of…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
TIME’s Shocking 2025 Person of the Year Reveal: Did They Get It Right?
Episode 1662
TIME Magazine has officially named the “Architects of AI” as the 2025 Person of the Year — and Michael says it was the only possible choice. In today…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
“He’ll Never Be Disciplined”: Mark Halperin on Trump’s Speech, Post & Party Panic
Episode 1661
Michael and political analyst Mark Halperin unpack Trump’s marathon Pennsylvania speech and the instantly infamous late-night Truth Social post that …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Australia Protects Its Teens. Should America Also Enact An Under-16 Social Media Ban?
Episode 1660
Australia just logged out more than a million under-16 social media accounts — an unprecedented national ban aimed at protecting kids from the harms …
2 months, 3 weeks ago