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Back to SearchToday's Poll Question: Was 2024 already lost for Democrats before Biden dropped out?
Episode 1912
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Was 2024 already lost for Democrats before Biden dropped out? Michael examines a provocative argument from v…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Michael Took Pew's Political Quiz—and the Results Surprised Him
Episode 1911
Michael Smerconish sits down with Pew Research Center's Jocelyn Kiley to discuss the organization's newly released political typology, which divides …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Today's Poll Question: Is Trump retreating too soon on Iran?
Episode 1910
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is Trump retreating too soon on Iran? President Trump announces a new agreement with Iran, claiming the Stra…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
America Turns 250—But Americans Aren't Celebrating
Episode 1909
As America approaches its 250th birthday, a new NBC News poll paints a sobering picture of the nation's mood. Michael speaks with NBC senior national…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Daily Poll Question: Genes or money - which shapes a child's brain more?
Episode 1908
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Genes or money — which shapes a child's brain more? Michael revisits the classic nature-versus-nurture debat…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
From Fight Night to Loneliness: Dana White, Trump, and America’s Isolation Crisis
Episode 1907
Michael speaks with TIME Senior Sports Rorrespondent Sean Gregory about Dana White’s rise, his relationship with Donald Trump, and the unprecedented …
2 months ago
Today's Poll Question: UFC...Sport or Spectacle?
Episode 1906
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: UFC: Sport or Spectacle? With UFC preparing for an unprecedented event on the White House South Lawn, Michae…
2 months ago
The World Cup Is Here—Is America Ready? Andrew Giuliani Makes A Bold Prediction
Episode 1905
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and the United States is hosting the largest sporting event on the planet. Michael speaks with Andrew Giuliani, Exec…
2 months ago
Today's Poll Question: When attacked, should the U.S. respond proportionally or overwhelmingly?
Episode 1904
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: When attacked, should the U.S. respond proportionally or overwhelmingly? As tensions between the United Stat…
2 months ago
Scott Pelley, CBS News, and Trump's Iran Crisis: Halperin Unfiltered
Episode 1903
Michael Smerconish talks with Mark Halperin about the controversy surrounding Scott Pelley's exit from CBS News, questions of media bias at 60 Minute…
2 months ago