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Back to SearchFrank Luntz Sells Democratic Socialism (As An Exercise!)
Episode 1615
Michael challenges Dr. Frank Luntz—legendary GOP messaging guru—to do the unthinkable: craft a winning pitch for democratic socialism. Luntz lays out…
2 months, 1 week ago
Democratic Socialism: Could It Win Over America?
Episode 1614
Michael dives into a thought-provoking question: Could America embrace democratic socialism if its principles were better understood? With a focus on…
2 months, 1 week ago
Mark Halperin Breaks Down the Blue Surge...With a Caveat on Gavin Newsom
Episode 1613
Michael sits down with political analyst Mark Halperin the morning after a pivotal Election Day. They unpack the surprising demographic shifts in Vir…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Fork In The Democrats' Road: Mamdani, or Spanberger & Sherrill
Episode 1612
Michael Smerconish breaks down the Democrats’ big question after Election Day: Which path forward makes the most sense — the moderate model of Abigai…
2 months, 1 week ago
How David Wasserman Reads Elections Before Anyone Else — A Masterclass in Data and Democracy
Episode 1611
Election Day takes center stage as Michael welcomes David Wasserman, Senior Editor and Elections Analyst for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walte…
2 months, 1 week ago
Inside Election Day: NYC’s Choice Between Experience and Idealism
Episode 1610
It’s Election Day in New York City — and Michael Smerconish has thoughts. He dives into the high-stakes mayoral race that pits experience against you…
2 months, 1 week ago
NYC Election Shock? A Conversation With NYC Councilman Frank Morano
Episode 1609
On the eve of a pivotal election in the Big Apple, Michael talks with Frank Morano—radio veteran and newly-minted member of the New York City Council…
2 months, 1 week ago
Morning Light or Sunset Glow: The Daylight Saving Dilemma
Episode 1608
Do you want more daylight in the morning or in the evening? Michael dives into the deceptively simple question behind today’s smerconish.com poll — u…
2 months, 1 week ago
How Stranger Danger and SUVs Changed Halloween Forever
Episode 1607
Has trick-or-treating lost its magic? Michael Smerconish talks with Halloween historian Lesley Bannatyne about how America’s favorite spooky traditio…
2 months, 1 week ago
Shutdown Showdown: What Will Finally Break the Government Stalemate?
Episode 1606
Day 31 of the shutdown — and no end in sight. Trump’s calling to end the filibuster, Manchin’s standing firm, and millions are starting to feel the p…
2 months, 1 week ago