Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFive Years Later, The J6 Rioters Still Believe They Were The Patriots
Episode 1685
Robert Pape is a professor of political science at the University of Chicago and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. He is a lea…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Iran Protests Escalate: Should the U.S. Respond With Force?
Episode 1684
As protests spread across Iran amid soaring inflation and economic collapse, President Trump warns that the U.S. could respond “very hard” if Iranian…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Maduro Captured: A Military Masterstroke—or the Start of America’s Next Forever War?
Episode 1683
The United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic, highly coordinated military operation—but what happens next? in thi…
10 months ago
Minnesota Fraud: Shocking Exception—or Proof the System Is Broken?
Episode 1682
Michael Smerconish breaks down today’s Smerconish.com poll question: Is the Minnesota fraud the exception or the norm? From a viral video alleging wi…
10 months ago
The Case for Volunteering as a Cure for Loneliness
Episode 1681
Why are fewer Americans volunteering—and why does it matter? Michael digs into new data showing a long-term decline in volunteerism, echoing warnings…
10 months ago
If You Trust Your Phone With Your Money, Why Not Your Vote?
Episode 1680
Can you really trust your smartphone to cast a secure vote? Michael Smerconish talks with venture capitalist and political strategist Bradley Tusk ab…
10 months, 1 week ago
Trump Wants New Battleships — Admiral Stavridis Explains Why That Could Be a Mistake
Episode 1679
President Trump announces plans for a new class of massive U.S. Navy warships—but are battleships the future or a relic of the past? Michael Smerconi…
10 months, 1 week ago
Faith, Politics, and Fracture: America at a Crossroads
Episode 1678
Is the United States a Christian nation — and should it be? Michael breaks down Vice President JD Vance’s explosive comments at Turning Point USA, sp…
10 months, 1 week ago
Hunting Bears, Not Each Other: A Rare Look at Life Beyond Politics
Episode 1677
What can bear hunting in rural Pennsylvania teach us about American politics? Michael speaks with Washington Post columnist and bestselling author Sa…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Is Turning Point USA an Asset or Liability for the Republican Party?
Episode 1676
In this episode, Michael dives deep into the chaos at Turning Point USA’s America Fest. With more than 30,000 attendees, the event revealed a growing…
10 months, 2 weeks ago