Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchClosing the Door on Democracy: Political Canvassing in the Age of Ring Doorbells
Episode 1486
Fresh off speaking at the largest gathering of state legislators in Boston yesterday, Michael talks about the surprising role of Ring video doorbells…
1 year, 3 months ago
How a College Student Solved a 57-Year-Old Cold Case Murder
Episode 1485
In this gripping episode, Michael dives deep into the decades-old unsolved murder of 9-year-old Marice Chiverella from Hazelton, Pennsylvania. After …
1 year, 3 months ago
Should Ghislaine Maxwell Get a Deal to Expose More Sex Offenders?
Episode 1484
Michael broadcasts from Boston ahead of his speech to the National Conference of State Legislators, reflecting on political violence, viral poll resu…
1 year, 3 months ago
When Violence Meets Virality: The Manhattan Murder That Shocked & Delighted The Internet
Episode 1483
A woman is brutally murdered in Midtown Manhattan. The incident is caught on video. What happens next? An outpouring of online celebration, racialize…
1 year, 3 months ago
Trump Wants It Back—But Should We? Revisiting the Presidential Fitness Test
Episode 1482
Today’s poll question dives into a surprisingly nostalgic and controversial topic: Should we reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test in U.S. schools?…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Borderline Outrage: Why Canadians Are Feeling Disillusioned With America
Episode 1481
For decades, Canadians viewed the United States with a mix of admiration, envy, and affection — but Donald Trump may have shattered that dynamic. In …
1 year, 3 months ago
She Skipped Governor — Is Kamala Harris Eyeing the White House?
Episode 1480
Kamala Harris has bowed out of a California gubernatorial bid; but does that mean she’s all-in for a 2028 presidential run? In today’s episode, Micha…
1 year, 3 months ago
Bipartisanship or Betrayal? When Democrats Agree with Trump
Episode 1479
Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to explore a thought-provoking question: "Is it in the political interest of the Democratic Part…
1 year, 3 months ago
Trump, Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell: Clemency or Cover-Up?
Episode 1478
Michael Smerconish dives into the controversial question dominating today's poll: Will President Trump offer clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell? Drawing f…
1 year, 3 months ago
The €1 House Craze: Dream Escape or Tourist Trap?
Episode 1477
Michael Smerconish sits down with journalist Lauren Markham to unpack her fascinating piece on Italian towns offering homes for €1. Are Americans fal…
1 year, 3 months ago