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Back to SearchIs America Too Broken to Fix?
Episode 1565
Michael breaks down today's poll question: Do you think America's political system can still address the nation's problems or is it too politically d…
3 months, 1 week ago
Is Gen Z Unemployable? Suzy Welch Drops A Bombshell
Episode 1564
Michael sits down with Suzy Welch—NYU professor, journalist, and author of "Becoming You", to unpack her provocative Wall Street Journal essay that a…
3 months, 1 week ago
Shutdown Showdown: Which Party Takes the Political Hit?
Episode 1563
Michael Smerconish breaks down today's critical poll question: Which party faces more political risk from the government shutdown? He dives into how …
3 months, 1 week ago
Mark Halperin On How the Shutdown Could End Today
Episode 1562
Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation on the biggest political stories of the week. From the governmen…
3 months, 1 week ago
Will Hispanic Voters Shift Right, Like White Working-Class Voters Did?
Episode 1561
Will Hispanic voters ultimately drift rightward, as so-called ethnic whites once did? That's today's poll question at Smerconish.com...drawing lesson…
3 months, 1 week ago
Admiral Stavridis: Hegseth’s Speech Was a Pep Rally with No Impact
Episode 1560
When Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered 800 of America’s top generals and admirals to Quantico — with President Trump making a surprise appearance — it w…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Inside Quantico: Should We Fear Trump & Hegseth's Big Meeting?
Episode 1559
Michael unpacks today’s Smerconish.com poll question: "Is there anything inherently wrong with the Department of War summoning senior military leader…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The New Status Symbol: A Memoir for Your Kids
Episode 1558
Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Ensign joins Michael to explore a surprising new trend: wealthy retirees are hiring professional writers to craft…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Rise of Retributive Justice — and Why It Must End
Episode 1557
Michael is on the west coast today, having appeared on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" on Friday night. He shares stories from his time there, and …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Will Kamala Harris' Book Ruin a Future Presidential Run
Episode 1556
Despite a long day of travel ahead, Michael Smerconish shares his thoughts on today's daily poll question: "Is Kamala Harris’ book release and media …
3 months, 2 weeks ago