Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMelting Ice, Rising Stakes: The Climate Reality Behind Trump’s Greenland Push
Episode 1708
As global temperatures rise, Greenland is becoming one of the most strategically important places on Earth—but will President Trump ever acknowledge …
3 months ago
Mark Halperin on Trump’s Greenland Strategy, NATO Tensions, and Global Power
Episode 1707
Michael Smerconish is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation sparked by President Trump’s remarks at Davos. They u…
3 months ago
The Unthinkable Question: Will NATO Survive Trump?
Episode 1706
Will NATO survive Trump? That’s today’s Smerconish.com poll — and it’s no longer hypothetical. As President Trump ramps up pressure on allies, flirts…
3 months ago
Is Anything Left That Brings Americans Together?
Episode 1705
What do Americans still have in common? Michael sits down with Wall Street Journal entertainment reporter Ben Fritz to explore the rise and fall of t…
3 months ago
The 2028 Democratic Nominee Fight Is Starting Early—Harris vs. Shapiro
Episode 1704
Is Kamala Harris politically toxic—or still a force Democrats can’t ignore? Is Josh Shapiro the party’s future—or a candidate defined by his past? Mi…
3 months ago
Live From MLK Day of Service: How Volunteerism Can Heal a Divided Nation
Episode 1703
Broadcasting live from the nation’s largest Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Temple University, Michael Smerconish explores what’s really dri…
3 months ago
Would Mandatory National Service Heal America—or Threaten Freedom?
Episode 1702
Is mandatory national service the key to rebuilding civic unity—or an unacceptable infringement on personal freedom? In this episode, Michael explain…
3 months ago
The Hidden Consequences of America’s Weight Loss Drug Boom
Episode 1701
Are GLP-1 weight loss drugs changing America—for better or worse? Michael explores the surprising ripple effects of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy wit…
3 months ago
If Trump Pulls THIS Off, Is He a 'Successful' President?
Episode 1700
Is it possible to call Donald Trump a successful president—even if you oppose him? In this episode Michael breaks down the provocative daily poll que…
3 months ago
Inside Congress’ Stock Trading Problem — And the Bill to End It
Episode 1699
Michael talks with Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI), chairman of the House Administration Committee, about a bipartisan push to crack down on congressi…
3 months, 1 week ago