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Back to SearchIndependents who can't vote in closed party primaries: It makes you question democracy
Episode 848
Michael talks to BallotPA Chair David Thornburgh about the problem with primaries in Pennsylvania and other states: they are closed, and independents…
1 year, 10 months ago
Daily Poll: Should registered Independents be permitted to vote in party primaries?
Episode 847
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind t…
1 year, 10 months ago
The unique relationship between Trump and The National Enquirer
Episode 846
There is no court session today for President Trump's criminal trial in New York City. Michael talks to NBC/MSNBC Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos about …
1 year, 10 months ago
Daily Poll: Should airports create a 'fast-pass' security line with background checks, for wealthy travelers?
Episode 845
There is a proposal in California to ban Clear, a high-end, bypass-the-TSA-line concierge travel service. This has Michael asking you this Daily Poll…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Presumed Demise Of The 6% Real Estate Commission
Episode 844
There is a lot to learn here - might the long-standard 6% real estate commission that agents get be a thing of the past, due to a recently announced …
1 year, 10 months ago
Daily Poll: Should the U.S. government ban TikTok?
Episode 843
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to ban the social media platform TikTok. It now heads to the Senate. Michael asks you this Daily …
1 year, 10 months ago
The Supreme Court takes the case of whether homeless people can sleep outside when there's nowhere else to go
Episode 842
Sister Mary Scullion, an advocate for the homeless in Philadelphia, joins Michael to talk about a case the Supreme Court is hearing today out of Oreg…
1 year, 10 months ago
Daily Poll: Is it cruel and unusual to criminally cite the homeless for public encampment if they have no access to shelter?
Episode 841
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind t…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Mythical tie between immigration and incarceration
Episode 840
Michael talks to Northwestern University Professor Dr. Elisa Jacome, she is one of the co-authors of a study uncovering the most extensive evidence t…
1 year, 10 months ago
Do you agree with the news outlets that are pushing Biden & Trump to publicly commit to debate?
Episode 839
Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind t…
1 year, 10 months ago