Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchShould Pastors Pick Presidents? The IRS Just Changed the Rules
Episode 1448
Michael dives into a hot-button issue with today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Should religious leaders be permitted to endorse political candid…
6 months ago
Inside the Texas Flood Crisis: National Weather Service Failures & Heartbreaking Stories
Episode 1447
Michael speaks with New York Times reporter Christopher Flavelle about the tragic Texas floods that have claimed over 100 lives so far. They discuss …
6 months ago
U.S. Kids Are Twice as Likely to Die—The Devastating Data No One’s Talking About
Episode 1446
A new study conducted by a team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals a dee…
6 months ago
Proud To Be An American: Michael Smerconish In 1985 vs. Today
Episode 1445
Michael returns from vacation with a powerful reflection on patriotism in America—then and now. Sparked by a Gallup poll showing record-low pride in …
6 months, 1 week ago
Preventable Disaster? Michael Smerconish on the Deadly Texas Storm
Episode 1444
Michael Smerconish returns from vacation with a heavy heart, reflecting on the tragic Texas flood that left dozens dead—many of them children. Was it…
6 months, 1 week ago
Is The American Dream Still Alive? Let's Take A Quiz
Episode 1443
Michael and audience members take a quiz together on the American Dream, looking to see if it is stil possible. The quiz was published in the Washing…
6 months, 1 week ago
President Trump's Effective Use Of The F-Bomb
Episode 1442
When President Trump dropped the F-Bomb last week while discussing the cease fire between Iran and Israel, Michael noted its effectiveness, and then …
6 months, 1 week ago
Streaming Sports Is Killing Community
Episode 1441
How much does it cost to be a sports fan today? Try $4,785. Michael Smerconish sits down with journalist Joon Lee to unpack how streaming has splinte…
6 months, 1 week ago
It's HOT: How Extreme Heat Is Reshaping Daily Life
Episode 1440
Michael dives into the relentless heat wave scorching millions across the U.S. and how climate change is hitting home—literally. From buying carports…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
President Trump Is On A Roll
Episode 1439
Michael notices that President Trump has just had a really great 10 days in his Presidency. Will it last? And does Michael agree with everything that…
6 months, 2 weeks ago