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Back to SearchSusie Wiles, Vanity Fair & Trump: Mark Halperin On What You Weren’t Told
Episode 1671
Mark Halperin is editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of the Next Up podcast.
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3 weeks, 3 days ago
The Post That Shocked Even Trump Allies: Was It a New Low?
Episode 1670
Michael breaks down today’s Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question: Are President Trump’s comments about Rob Reiner a new low? After Trump issued a contr…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Indefensible: David Urban on Breaking Rank From Trump
Episode 1669
Michael is joined by longtime Trump adviser David Urban for a candid conversation about the president’s controversial Truth Social post following the…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Is antisemitism becoming normalized in our society today?
Episode 1668
Antisemitic incidents are rising across the U.S. and around the world. Michael's answer to today's Smerconish.com poll question, "Is antisemitism bec…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Reclassifying Marijuana: An Unexpected Trump Move
Episode 1667
In this episode, Michael speaks with attorney Shane Pennington, a leading expert on cannabis rescheduling, about reports that President Trump is prep…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Mass Shootings Are A Facet Of American Life That Will Never Change
Episode 1666
In this episode, Michael Smerconish confronts a deeply troubling question: Are mass shootings a permanent part of American life? Following a devastat…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Will the Great Wealth Transfer Spark a Millennial Civil War?
Episode 1665
Michael explores the political impact of the massive intergenerational wealth transfer underway. With over $124 trillion set to pass from Baby Boomer…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Feds vs. States: The Fight for AI Control Just Got Real
Episode 1664
Michael digs into today’s poll question: Who should regulate AI — the federal government, the states, or no one at all? With Trump’s new executive or…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
“Dead Men Tell No Tales”: Listeners Clash Over Trump’s Border Strike
Episode 1663
Raw, emotional, and fiercely divided—today’s Smerconish Program features some of the most intense calls yet. Listeners share heartbreaking stories of…
4 weeks, 2 days ago
TIME’s Shocking 2025 Person of the Year Reveal: Did They Get It Right?
Episode 1662
TIME Magazine has officially named the “Architects of AI” as the 2025 Person of the Year — and Michael says it was the only possible choice. In today…
4 weeks, 2 days ago