Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchKilling Drug Traffickers at Sea: Legal Strike or Dangerous Precedent?
Episode 1525
In today’s episode, Michael tackles the explosive story of a U.S. military strike on suspected drug traffickers in international waters. It is the su…
4 months, 1 week ago
Admiral Stavridis on Trump’s "Drug Boat" Strike: Show Me the Evidence
Episode 1524
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stavridis joins Michael to unpack China’s military parade, Russia’s escalating aggression, and Tru…
4 months, 1 week ago
Trump Says 'Hoax,' But GOP Rebels Want Epstein Docs Out — Will It Happen?
Episode 1523
Strange bedfellows in Congress are teamed up in asking for the full release of the Epstein files, with four Republicans joining all Democratic repres…
4 months, 1 week ago
From Rioters to Victims? The Shocking Push for January 6 Payouts
Episode 1522
Michael Smerconish reacts to a jaw-dropping development: January 6 rioters, already pardoned by President Trump, are now seeking financial compensati…
4 months, 1 week ago
Nearly 60 Shot in Chicago — Is the National Guard the Answer?
Episode 1521
A violent Labor Day weekend in Chicago leaves nearly 60 shot and 8 dead — should the National Guard be sent in? Michael Smerconish explores Trump’s c…
4 months, 1 week ago
Thoughts and Prayers with Jonah Goldberg
Episode 1520
After a tragic school shooting in Minneapolis reignites the national debate, Michael sits down with Jonah Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief of The Dispatch, …
4 months, 1 week ago
From Maine to Mayhem: Michael’s Vacation Sparks a Tip Tax Debate
Episode 1519
Michael returns from vacation in Maine and dives into today's Smerconish.com poll question on this hot topic: should tips be tax-free? From golf cadd…
4 months, 1 week ago
Oklahoma’s ‘Anti-Woke’ Teacher Test: Civics Questions Teachers Should Know
Episode 1518
Michael gives listeners a surprise civics pop quiz—straight from Oklahoma’s new teacher screening exam. With controversy swirling around the state’s …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Serving on a School Board Might Be the Riskiest Job in America
Episode 1517
Michael Smerconish speaks with Shannon Hiller, Executive Director of the Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton, about the alarming rise in threats…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Is Mail-In Voting Under Threat? Trump’s Bold Promise vs. The Facts
Episode 1516
President Trump says he’ll end mail-in voting by executive order—but can he? Michael Smerconish dives into the facts with Massachusetts Institute of …
4 months, 2 weeks ago