The Smerconish Podcast

Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin says Vice President Kamala Harris' recent media blitz and political communication style and messaging needs an immediate reset. He offers a fake speech based on the 1998 movie 'Bulworth." Original air date 9 October 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

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: Would you consider the prevalence of extreme weather in determining where to live? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz....

Michael talks with Purdue University Professor Kaylyn Jackson Schiff about how politicians will continue to lie and use misinformation to get out of a tough/negative situation, in the wake of stories surfacing about North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson referring to himself as a "black nazi." Original air date 23 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm....

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, following his weekend conversation with her on CNN, Michael asks you: Do you agree with Secretary Clinton that Section 230, which shields online platforms from liability for 3rd-party content,...

Today's podcast opens with Michael talking to Robert Draper at the New York Times about the non-existent relationship between Kamala Harris and her father, even though they live just two miles apart. Then, he looks at another in-depth piece in the Times about the reigniting of questions over former President Trump's age and mental acuity. Has there been a change? Original air date 7 October 2024....

Today's Daily Poll Question is a little different and extra special, so Michael hopes you will indulge him and take a listen today. It's all about the successful sales so far of "Smercomics 2024", the political cartoon book chronicling the 2024 election, featuring the drawings of four award-winning editorial cartoonists from over the last year. Listen in as Michael discusses it on the final day of...

Michael talks to Allan Lichtman, Distinguished Professor of History at American University, and the co-founder of the "13 Keys to the White House" election predicton model. Original air date 4 October 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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: Which “October Surprise” will have the most significant impact on the election? 1) Jack Smith’s recent filing, 2) Israel, 3) The port strike, 4) Aftermath of Hurricane Helene...

Federal Prosecutors, lead by special counsel Jack Smith, put forth their most extensive case to date against former President Trump and his effort to overturn the 2020 election. It was unsealed in court yesterday. Michael welcomes CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig for a conversation on his unbelievable take on this bombshell report - Michael is hearing from Ellie, a perspective that not being of...

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 Pete Rose be posthumously admitted to the Baseball Hall Of Fame? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Michael gets Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin's take on this week's Vice Presidential debate between Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz. It's a bit different from Michael's analysis - listen in! Original air date 2 October 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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: Five weeks from today – the day after the Election – will we know the victor? Listen here, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast o...

Would you use your body's data for convenience, like paying for things or faster security lines? An article in the Wall Street Journal, "Amazon Wants Your Palm and TSA Wants Your Face. What Saying Yes Will Mean" caught Michael's attention. He gets expertise here from Maxine Most at Acuity Market Intelligence. Original air date 25 September 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 California have banned legacy admissions at private universities? Listen here, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast on you...

Former Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) offers his perspective on what it is like to debate Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate J.D. Vance (R-OH). They ran against each other in the 2022 Ohio Senate race, where Vance ultimately won. Michael talks to Ryan just before Vance faces Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) in this week's vice presidential debate on CBS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See htt...

Former Minnesota Gubernatorial candidate Dr. Scott Jensen shares his insights into what it is like to debate Governor Tim Walz. They shared the debate stage three times when running against each other for governor, a race that Walz ultimately one. Ahead of tomorrow night's Vice Presidential Debate on CBS between Walz and J.D. Vance, Michael gets Jensen's take. Original air date 30 September 2024....

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. Based on CBS News announcing ahead of tomorrow night's debate that moderators Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan will not fact-check either candidate — Walz and Vance will be responsible for fact-c...

Caricatures of politicians have long been a part of the world's editorial pages - and every time a new person comes into the spotlight, a debate happens on how to appropriately depict them. How far is too far? What's funny, what sends a message? Michael welcomes award winning editorial cartoonist Rob Rogers, who draws for Smerconish.com to discuss how he draws Vice President Kamala Harris. Then, t...

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: Which of the followiing biometrics will you surrender for the sake of convenience: Palm Scan, Facial Recognition, Both, or Neither? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecas...

Michael talks to Politico's Thomas Frank, who reports that federal agencies are racing to address climate change, but the government does almost nothing to prevent thousands of people from dying of extreme heat. Mr. Frank heads E&E News' climate finance team - listen to him discuss his piece "They died with the AC off: Why the government pays for heating but not cooling." Original air date 17 Sept...

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 the election be as close as the current polls suggest? Listen, then cast your vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Michael talks about Harvard Economist Raj Chetty's guest essay in The New York Times, "I Have Studied Social Mobility for Years. Here’s How Kamala Harris Can Build an ‘Opportunity Economy'." Chett's thesis directly relates to Michael's signature mission to restore civility and compromise to our public discourse, known as "The Mingle Project." Key point: Cross-class relationships are incredibly imp...

Michael talks to political analyst Mark Halperin at The Wide World of News, now inside of 6 weeks until election day. What's with the Harris campaign's choice of an interview with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle on the economy, after what the anchor said as a guest on Bill Maher's program last week? Listen in for Mark and Michael's thoughts, on how we need to hear more from Kamala Harris on specifics of h...

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 needs a second debate more: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

There are currently several federal inquiries into wrongdoing within New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration. Spectrum News Anchor, Podcast Host, and New York Magazine contributor Errol Louis explains it all. He is a Manhattan based journalist and political analyst and has the scoop from the Big Apple. Original air date 24 September 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:...