Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchInside the Fight Over AI Regulation, China, and America's Future
Episode 1973
Mark Zuckerberg argues that superintelligence should be widely available, while former White House cyber czar Richard Clarke warns AI may need safegu…
3 months ago
Today's Poll Question: Was Dr. Anthony Fauci Justified in Invoking the Fifth Amendment?
Episode 1972
Was Anthony Fauci right to plead the Fifth? Michael breaks down the explosive Senate hearing, the politics of "lawfare," and why he believes the bigg…
3 months ago
The Hidden Cost of the AI Boom: The Data Center Wars Are Just Beginning
Episode 1971
America needs data centers to power AI, but few communities want one nearby. Michael talks with The Free Press senior editor and writer Joe Nocera ab…
3 months ago
Today's Poll Question: Should your state pause construction of new data centers?
Episode 1970
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should your state pause construction of new data centers? Michael examines the growing backlash against the …
3 months ago
Fauci Takes the Fifth: What Is He Hiding?
Episode 1969
Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment before a Senate committee as Michael examines his newly released diaries, the lingering questions surro…
3 months, 1 week ago
Today's Poll Question: On balance, did Dr. Anthony Fauci do more good or more harm?
Episode 1968
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: On balance, did Dr. Anthony Fauci do more good or more harm? Anthony Fauci returns to Capitol Hill under sub…
3 months, 1 week ago
Mark Kelly Could Be the Democrats’ 2028 Wild Card (...or Not.)
Episode 1967
Michael speaks with The Atlantic staff writer Mark Leibovich about his revealing profile of Arizona Senator Mark Kelly—combat veteran, astronaut, dev…
3 months, 1 week ago
Today's Poll Question: How much longer will the war with Iran last?
Episode 1966
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: How much longer will war with Iran last? Michael examines whether the U.S.-Iran conflict is approaching an e…
3 months, 1 week ago
Small Plane, Big (Independent) Political Idea: Michael’s West Virginia Weekend
Episode 1965
Michael recounts his eventful West Virginia weekend—from a thrilling flight aboard a small Cirrus aircraft to a visit to the historic Greenbrier—befo…
3 months, 1 week ago
Why Is Trump Taking Less Risk-Averse in His Second Term?
Episode 1964
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Why is President Trump so much less risk averse in his second term compared to his first? After reading Magg…
3 months, 1 week ago