Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Politics of Baseball: Why Some Americans Are Cheering for Canada
Episode 1601
Even baseball isn’t safe from polarization. Michael dives into the politics of the World Series today after an epic Dodgers–Blue Jays 18-inning marat…
4 months, 1 week ago
Ozempic: Luxury or Lifesaver — Should Taxpayers Foot the Bill?
Episode 1600
From the skyrocketing costs of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to the moral and economic debate over obesity as a disease, Michael explores both sides …
4 months, 1 week ago
Who’s Watching the School Board? Inside America’s Local News Collapse
Episode 1599
Check out the Medill Local News Initiative here.
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4 months, 1 week ago
Harris or Newsom: Who Has A Better Chance To Be Elected President?
Episode 1598
Michael dives into today’s Smerconish.com poll: Who has a better chance of being elected president — Kamala Harris or Gavin Newsom? With both Democra…
4 months, 1 week ago
The Real Art of the Heist: FBI Expert on the Daring Louvre Robbery
Episode 1597
Robert Wittman's book, published in 2010, is "Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World's Stolen Treasures."
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4 months, 1 week ago
Graham Platner's Tattoo Trouble
Episode 1596
Michael dives into today’s poll question: Should Maine voters reject Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner over a tattoo resembling a Nazi SS e…
4 months, 1 week ago
Inside Trump’s White House Makeover: The Ballroom Controversy Explained
Episode 1595
Michael goes in-depth on President Trump’s surprise demolition and reconstruction project on the White House grounds — a massive 90,000-square-foot b…
4 months, 1 week ago
Michael Sees The East Wing Demolition For Himself
Episode 1594
Michael takes listeners on a spontaneous walking tour outside the White House, where demolition of the East Wing is making way for what’s being calle…
4 months, 1 week ago
Mark Halperin on Trump’s White House Makeover and the Democratic Party Identity Crisis
Episode 1593
Mark Halperin is Editor-in-Chief at 2WAY, and host of Next Up with Mark Halperin.
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4 months, 2 weeks ago
Is a Zohran Mamdani Win Good or Bad for National Democrats?
Episode 1592
Michael tackles a provocative poll question at Smerconish.com today: "Is it better for the national Democratic Party if Zohran Mamdani wins or loses …
4 months, 2 weeks ago