Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Summer America Tried to Replace Migrant Workers with Teens—It Was a Disaster
Episode 1515
What happened when the U.S. government tried to replace Mexican farm workers with high school athletes in the 1960s? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalis…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
We're Losing Touch with Nature — And It's Worse Than You Think
Episode 1514
Are we forgetting nature? Michael speaks with Professor Miles Richardson, a leading expert on "nature connectedness" at the University of Derby. Rich…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Live From The New Joint
Episode 1513
Today’s episode marks a milestone over 30 years in the making. Michael Smerconish unveils his brand new studio—affectionately dubbed The New Joint—a …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
California’s Political Earthquake: Is Redistricting Reform About to End?
Episode 1512
Gerrymandering is bad. But self-sorting? It might be the silent force doing even more damage to American democracy. In today’s episode, Michael Smerc…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
A Bad Day For World Peace
Episode 1511
Michael reflects on what he calls a truly bad day for world peace. From Israel’s explosive expansion of West Bank settlements to Russia’s massive new…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Too Left? Too Elitist?... Why Dems Are Hemorrhaging Voters
Episode 1510
The numbers are in—and they’re brutal. In today’s episode, Michael Smerconish unpacks what the data reveals—and just as importantly, what it doesn’t.…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
'Shambolic But Strategic’: Mark Halperin on Trump’s Ukraine Move
Episode 1509
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
Yes, Voting By Mail Is Secure
Episode 1508
Is voting by mail secure? With President Trump vowing to ban it and bringing election integrity back in the spotlight, Michael explores the real data…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Could Trump Really Win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Episode 1507
Could Donald Trump ever be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize? Michael speaks with with University of Agder Professor Dr. Øyvind Tønnesson, a former advis…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Should the U.S. Go to War with Russia?
Episode 1506
Michael dives into one of the most provocative poll questions he's ever posed: Should Ukraine join NATO — and should the United States invoke Article…
4 months, 3 weeks ago