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Episode 1538
Michael Smerconish welcomes Stephen A. Smith ahead of the launch of "Straight Shooter" on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 124 (premieres Wednesday Sept 17).…
9 months, 1 week ago
Fetterman’s Warning: Should Democrats Stop Calling Trump an Autocrat?
Episode 1537
On this morning's episode, Michael dives into the Monday poll question at Smerconish.com: "Do you agree with Senator Fetterman that Democrats should …
9 months, 1 week ago
From Tragedy to Escapism: Politics, Cartoons, and Movies
Episode 1536
Michael reflects on a powerful and unsettling political cartoon drawn in the aftermath of the killing of Charlie Kirk (by Scott Stantis, exclusively …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: A Hinge Point for America?
Episode 1535
**NOTE: This podcast episode began recording while suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk was still at-large. While Michael was recording this (and …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
From Harvard to Heartland: How Education Defines Today’s Politics
Episode 1534
Michael speaks with Dr. Alan Wiseman of Vanderbilt University about groundbreaking new research into the education divide in American politics. Once,…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Death of Charlie Kirk and the State of Our Nation
Episode 1533
On this September 11th, Michael Smerconish reflects on both the tragic anniversary of 9/11 and the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. With raw h…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Admiral Stavridis on Israel’s Strike in Qatar: A Costly Misstep?
Episode 1532
In this episode, Michael Smerconish speaks with Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, about Israel’s controversial strike…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Phillies Karen: Smerconish Says... Leave Her Alone?
Episode 1531
A viral moment at a Phillies game has the internet fired up — but should we just leave “Phillies Karen” alone? In today’s episode, Michael dives deep…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Philly Karen: Villain or Victim?
Episode 1530
A Phillies home run sparked a viral moment, an internet witch hunt, and a national debate over civility. Michael Smerconish dives into the controvers…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump’s Epstein Controversy: What’s Worse — The Birthday Greeting or the Denial?
Episode 1529
In this episode, Michael dives into today's Smerconish.com poll question: Which is more politically damaging to Donald Trump — his denial of involvem…
9 months, 2 weeks ago