Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFrom Iran Strategy to TSA Chaos: Go Inside With Mark Halperin
Episode 1785
Michael sits down with political analyst Mark Halperin to unpack a turbulent moment in Washington — from Joe Kent’s sudden resignation and growing d…
1 month ago
Today's Poll Question: Who do you believe on Iran - Joe Kent or Mike Johnson?
Episode 1784
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Who do you believe on whether Iran posed an imminent threat to the US? Joe Kent, who says no, or Mike Johnso…
1 month ago
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: ‘Professional Malpractice’ — Richard Clarke on What Went Wrong
Episode 1783
Richard Clarke served for thirty years in national security roles in the US government, including ten years in the White House under three presidents…
1 month ago
Today's Poll Question: Does Beating Trump Matter More Than Beating Iran?
Episode 1782
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "For those who oppose President Trump, which matters more, his political defeat or a US victory against Iran…
1 month ago
The Iran War, Explained: Admiral Stavridis on Strategy, David Boies on Politics
Episode 1781
Michael Smerconish examines the Iran conflict through two very different lenses. Admiral James Stavridis explains the military realities of the Strai…
1 month ago
Today's Poll Question: Is the U.S. winning the war with Iran?
Episode 1780
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Is the US winning the war with Iran?" Michael Smerconish revisits Donald Trump’s famous “we’re going to win…
1 month ago
Trump vs. FDR? Ranking the Most Consequential Presidents of the Last Century
Episode 1779
Michael Smerconish asks a provocative question: Is Donald Trump the most consequential president of the last 100 years? To explore it, he’s joined by…
1 month, 1 week ago
Today's Poll Question: Who Will Be The 2028 GOP Nominee?
Episode 1778
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Who will be the 2028 GOP nominee—Rubio, Vance, or neither?" The 2028 race may be years away, but the jockey…
1 month, 1 week ago
DOJ Won’t Prosecute Anyone Else in the Epstein Case — Here’s Why
Episode 1777
The Justice Department released millions of pages tied to Jeffrey Epstein — but weeks later, no new charges have followed. Why? Michael Smerconish si…
1 month, 1 week ago
Today's Poll Question: Trump Derangement vs. Trump Devotion...Which Is More Irrational?
Episode 1776
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Which is more irrational: Trump Derangement Syndrome or Trump Devotion Syndrome?" Michael Smerconish explor…
1 month, 1 week ago