Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTrump, Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell: Clemency or Cover-Up?
Episode 1478
Michael Smerconish dives into the controversial question dominating today's poll: Will President Trump offer clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell? Drawing f…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The €1 House Craze: Dream Escape or Tourist Trap?
Episode 1477
Michael Smerconish sits down with journalist Lauren Markham to unpack her fascinating piece on Italian towns offering homes for €1. Are Americans fal…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump’s Tariff Gamble: Boom or Bust for America?
Episode 1476
President Trump's tariffs were marketed as a bold move to protect American jobs and level the global playing field. The big question remains: On bala…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The High-Stakes Game Behind Your District Lines
Episode 1475
Michael is joined by David Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst at The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, for a deep dive into one of t…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Power Grab or Fair Game? The Truth About Mid-Decade Redistricting
Episode 1474
For today's daily poll question, Michael Smerconish asks: Should states ever engage in mid-decade redistricting? With political power, representation…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Case for a Palestinian State — and Why Israel Needs It
Episode 1473
Michael reacts to France's decision to recognize Palestine as a state — and asks whether the U.S. should follow suit. Against the backdrop of Gaza’s …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Should America Follow France and Recognize Palestine As A State?
Episode 1472
France just became the first G7 nation to recognize Palestine as a state. Should the U.S. follow suit? Michael Smerconish breaks down today's Smercon…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
What Trump Should Have Said: Lanny Davis on The Art Of Damage Control
Episode 1471
Michael is joined by attorney and crisis manager Lanny Davis to discuss how President Trump should have addressed his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Davis …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Trump, Epstein, and the Denials: Is the Cover-Up Worse Than the File?
Episode 1470
Michael Smerconish breaks down the latest reporting on the Epstein Files, including denials from Trump, pressure on Pam Bondi, and why this story won…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Trump, Epstein & the Birthday Book Bombshell: Mark Halperin Breaks It Down
Episode 1469
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5 months, 3 weeks ago