Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchInstinctively, Yes, The IRS Should Audit All Taxpayers Equally. But That May Not Be Practical.
Episode 1333
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should the IRS audit taxpayers of all income levels with equal frequency to ensure fairness and transpa…
1 year, 2 months ago
Bill Maher Mingled With Donald Trump, And That's Great
Episode 1332
Michael dissects what we learned when Bill Maher talked about his meeting with President Trump nearly two weeks ago, he just spoke about it this past…
1 year, 2 months ago
Should You Pay for a 3-Pack-a-Day Smoker’s Medical Billsl? Michael Smerconish Says YES, But...
Episode 1331
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Answer the question recently raised by RFK Jr.: “If you're smoking three packs of cigarettes a day, sho…
1 year, 2 months ago
U.S. Manufacturing Is In A Tough Spot, And It's Not Because of Trade Policy
Episode 1330
Lots of talk about trade and tariffs lately - but this conversation has a different focus than all the rest. Allysia Finley's op-ed in hte Wall Stret…
1 year, 2 months ago
Should humans pursue the de-extinction of species like the dire wolf?
Episode 1329
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should humans pursue the de-extinction of species like the dire wolf? Listen here to Michael's take, th…
1 year, 2 months ago
What Salena Zito learned about 'America First' in a Pennsylvania steel mill
Episode 1328
Michael welcomes Washington Examiner columnist Salena Zito on an Op-Ed she penned for The Washington Post, after being on the ground with U.S. Steel …
1 year, 2 months ago
It is possible that President Trump has strengthened our hand with our trading partners
Episode 1327
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Setting aside criticism of Trump’s approach and style, do you believe his tariff policies will ultimate…
1 year, 2 months ago
A Brilliant Tariff Turmoil Tutorial
Episode 1326
You will feel a heck of a lot smarter in 30 minutes after listening to this - Michael sure did! A great tutorial on what's happening with all these t…
1 year, 2 months ago
Michael Smerconish: Young Men's Decreasing Workforce Participation Poses A Great Challenge To America's Future
Episode 1325
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Which poses a greater challenge for America's future: young men's decreasing workforce participation or…
1 year, 2 months ago
Mitch Landrieu: Trump Being Chaotic Makes It Really Hard For Our Trading Partners To Trust Us
Episode 1324
Michael talks trade and tariffs with former Louisiana Lt. Governor and former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, who also served as President Biden's …
1 year, 2 months ago