Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSenator Angus King (I-ME): Social Security is being compromised, and President Trump needs to do something about it
Episode 1303
Michael talks to Independent Senator Angus King of Maine, about President Trump's promise to not touch Social Security, while people in his administr…
1 year, 3 months ago
If the Democratic Party is 'too woke', then maybe AOC isn't the best face for it
Episode 1302
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is AOC becoming the new face of the Democratic Party? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish…
1 year, 3 months ago
Mingle and Eat: Sharing meals with others supports happiness and social connections
Episode 1301
The World Happiness Report for 2025 is out. Today, Michael's eye was drawn toward Chapter 3, because of its connection to mingling: "Sharing Meals Wi…
1 year, 3 months ago
State or Federal Education Policy Direction: Michael Smerconish Is Stuck In The Middle!
Episode 1300
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should education policy be directed more from the federal or state/local level? Listen here to Michael's tak…
1 year, 3 months ago
Gerald Posner is 42,000 pages in to the new JFK document dump, and so far it is all unimportant
Episode 1299
Listen to Michael's 2013 interview with Gerald Posner about his book "Case Closed" here on the Book Club with Michael Smerconish Podcast.
1 year, 3 months ago
Michael Smerconish Debates: Is Vandalizing A Tesla Vehicle a Hate Crime?
Episode 1298
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should acts of vandalism against Tesla vehicles be prosecuted as hate crimes? Listen here to Michael's take,…
1 year, 3 months ago
Mark Halperin is Bullish on How Long First Friend Elon Musk Stays Around
Episode 1297
Mark Halperin, 2Way Editor-in-Chief and political analyst, offers his take on today's headlines, including Elon Musk's influence in the Trump adminis…
1 year, 3 months ago
Admiral Stavridis' Hard Truth: Russia May Keep 20% of Ukraine's Land
Episode 1296
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Admiral James Stavridis says that while he “hates” Russia keeping land it seized from Ukraine, such is the “…
1 year, 3 months ago
Halfway Through His First 100 Days In Office, A Mixed Bag For President Trump: Doug Sosnik's Analysis
Episode 1295
President Trump has a net-negative approval rating, but for him, the numbers aren't bad. That said, there are some real danger signs for him ahead, i…
1 year, 3 months ago
El Salvador Deportation Controversy: Why Trump Comes Out on Top
Episode 1294
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which side benefits politically from the El Salvador deportation controversy: Trump or his opponents? Listen…
1 year, 3 months ago