The Smerconish Podcast

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 the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: Should Trump’s response to illegal immigration be one of targeted arrests, or, mass deportation? Listen in, then vote! And please rate and review this podcast on your favorit...

Thomas Frank, author of the bestselling book "What's The Matter With Kansas?", joins Michael to talk about his latest NY Times op-ed, "The Elites Had It Coming." His essay begins, "Everyone has a moment when he first realized that Donald Trump might well return, and here is mine." Did you also have a lightbulb moment? Listen to their conversation now. Original air date 12 November 2024. Hosted by...

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 the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: Should President Biden pardon Hunter and Donald Trump right now? Listen, then vote! And please rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast app! Hosted by Simplecast...

Michael sits down with actor Kevin Costner in front of a studio audience at SiriusXM in New York City, the morning after the premiere of the newest season of Paramount Network's "Yellowstone." Costner left the show after five years, and is now focusing on his passion project, "Horizon: An American Saga." Michael calls 'Horizon' "a Movie that deserves to be seen." But before that, right at the open...

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 the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: Do you agree with Fareed Zakaria that Donald Trump benefitted from Democrats’ “overzealous misuse of law” intended to punish him? Listen, then vote! And please rate and revie...

American University Professor Allan Lichtman, author of "The Keys To The White House" returns just days after the election to talk about where his prediction that Kamala Harris would win, did not hold. (Listen to Michael's pre-election discussion with him in Episode #1113, from November 1). Original air date 8 November 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for...

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 the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: Like it or not, does Donald Trump embody America? Listen, then vote! And please rate and review this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswiz...

Michael loves data. He loves the details and nuances that you learn from data about a subject. In today's case, its about how Trump won, and how Harris lost. Women, Men, Minorities and more....how did people vote? Emily Guskin, Deputy Polling Director at The Washington Post, breaks down several exit polls showing how people from varying backgrounds voted in the 2024 presidential election this week...

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 the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: Will America's first female president be a Democrat or Republican? Listen here, leave a rating and review of this podcast, and then head over and vote! Hosted by Simplecast,...

Wide World of News and 2WAY political analyst Mark Halperin and Republican strategist David Urban, who ran Donald Trump's successful 2016 campaign in Pennsylvania, join Michael the day after Election Day 2024, where President Trump was elected to be the next President of the United States. Original air date 6 November 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for...

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 the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: Best election map coverage: Bill Hemmer, John King, or Steve Kornacki? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

We are living in an age of conflict, brought about by disconnect: a disconnect that has frayed the fabric of our nation, polarized our politics, and harmed the mental health of our kids. But Michael knows how to fix it: We need to get out and mingle, like he did with many at the Bagel Barrel in Doylestown, Pennsylvania today, in a special Election Day broadcast. Listen to this special commentary f...

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 the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: Who wins? Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

What to expect tomorrow? So many variables, so many angles...but one expert to turn to. Listen to Michael's conversation with longtime adviser to Presidents, Governors and Senators, Doug Sosnik. He wrote an opinion essay in the New York Times on 1 November 2024, "Why Trump Has a More Plausible Path to the Presidency, in 19 Maps." Original air date 4 November 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

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 the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: Is the Des Moines Register poll showing Kamala Harris leading in Iowa an incorrect aberration or a predictor of how the race will end? Listen, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast...

Michael talks to "13 Keys to the White House" creator, American University Professor Allan Lichtman, five days before Election Day. He has used his formula to predict that Vice President Harris will win the presidency. Original air date 31 October 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

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 the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: Whose supporters will have a more difficult time coping with defeat? Harris or Trump? Listen here, vote there. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswi...

CNN's chief national correspondent John King joins Michael 5 days before Election Day 2024, to talk about his famous 'Magic Wall' that he has become known for on Election Night, using the technology to zoom in and look at voting results and more as they happen. Original air date 31 October 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

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 the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: In the 2024 presidential election, are you voting FOR a particular candidate or AGAINST another? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:/...

2WAY and Wide World of News Political Analyst Mark Halperin makes his final appearance before Election Day 2024, going through the latest headlines with Michael, and offers his take on what each side must do to win next Tuesday. Listen to this expert analysis and please rate and review this podcast, and share! Original air date 30 October 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:/...

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 the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: Should Kamala Harris go to Austin, TX, and sit for a 3-hour interview with Joe Rogan? Listen, then vote. Then, rate and review this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

And so begins the final week of the 2024 election...and it is a dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris, and Former President Trump. Michael offers his thoughts on the state of the race, in particular what effect Trump's weekend rally at Madison Square Garden, which received a lot of negative attention, might have in the final days. Also, a look at all the latest polling, and reaction from...

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 the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot. Today, Michael asks you: Is opposition from the dominant media helping Donald Trump? Listen to him now, then vote, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast, and share with friends! Hosted...

Michael welcomes NYU Professor and bestselling author Jonathan Haidt to talk about the need for people to get off their smart phones, get out of their bubbles, and...mingle! Not only is Haidt the author of "The Anxious Generation" and "The Coddling of the American Mind" (now out as a documentary), but he's also quoted in Michael's "Mingle Project" speech. Haidt is a big proponent of phone-free sch...

An incredibly well done, granular analysis of the counties you want to focus on a week from tomorrow when the votes start to come in. Michael Baharaeen, Chief Political Analyst at The Liberal Patriot, lays out all the 2024 battleground details with Michael in this deep dive. Original air date 28 October 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...