The Smerconish Podcast

Paul Glastris has some insights into how an outgoing President may speak at a convention to pass the "baton" to the party's new candidate. The Editor-in-Chief of Washington Monthly was once a speechwriter for President Bill Clinton, and spoke with Michael on Day 1 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Original air date 19 August 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 Michael asks you: Will pro-Palestinian protestors significantly disrupt the 2024 DNC in Chicago? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com f...

Political and communications consultant and pollster Frank Luntz joins Michael with his latest polling and thoughts on the 2024 residential race. Original air date 16 August 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: Should newspapers make political endorsements? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

The Pew Research Center has analyzed Census Data that shows where immigrants to America come from has changed since 1850. Once all from Germany, Italy and other European countries, now they hail from Mexico, India, and other places. Listen to Michael's in-depth conversation with Pew Research Senior Demographer Jeffrey Passel. Original air date 15 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

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: Could any "strategery" by Trump have hindered Harris' rise? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

Michael and Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin discuss the latest polling and more on the 2024 presidential race, where Kamala Harris is now leading Donald Trump in several swing states (within the margin of error). Original air date 14 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

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 die for your country? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Solutions to the mental-health crisis striking young people in particular are within reach. So writes Harvard Professor and Contributor to The Atlantic, Arthur C. Brooks, in his latest piece "The Best Therapy for Our Anxiety Epidemic." A lot of what he is putting forward plays well in the context of Michael's Mingle Project. The essay caught Michael's eye and brought on the following conversation....

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 tips be taxed? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

Republicans have been attacking the military record of Kamala Harris' running mate, Tim Walz. What's the real story about it? Michael checks in with Glenn Kessler, editor and chief writer of "The Fact Checker" column at The Washington Post. Original air date 12 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

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: Does the Harris honeymoon ever end? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Michael talks to Mike Ives, a NY Times reporter based in South Korea. He lost a wallet in London, and it was returned to him...in South Korea. Listen in to hear more stories about items that were thought totally lost, but returned by good people to their owners. Original air date 2 August 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

No politics here! But even without setting an alarm this week, Michael still finds himself waking up at 6AM, and compelled to check in on what is supposed to be a week away, but thanks to Hurricane Debby, it all got turned upside down. Hear stories of pulling weeds at sunrise, cleaning the kids' stuff out of the house and saying "come and get it!", renting a home depot truck, and preparing for a b...

Michael is not lobbying for or against Josh Shapiro, or for or against Tim Walz, but from the sidelines, he believes the Pennsylvania Governor should have been Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate pick: Listen here as he explains why it would have been the politically wise choice to make. This is an exclusive podcast commentary from Michael, checking in while on vacation, 7 August 2024. Host...

Michael chats with Joe Garofoli, Senior Political Writer at The San Francisco Chronicle, about Vice President Kamala Harris' record as a prosecutor in California, before she moved on to the Senate and the vice presidency, and now her run for President. Original air date 31 July 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Michael talks with political philosopher Michael J. Sandel, the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University. He says Vice President Kamala Harris, needs to (among other things) reconnect the Democratic party with working class voters. Original air ate 31 July 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to name her running mate this weekend in the 2024 presidential race. Michael predicts it is his own state's governor, Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA). Listen in to hear why! Original air date 2 August 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. Listen here as Michael opens with yesterday's poll results (do you remember how you voted?) and then explains today's question here to give you some insight into his thinking. Today Michael asks you, In the hypothetical event of war between Israel and Iran, should the U.S. actively participate? Listen here,...

This week, former President Trump made news by questioning Vice President Kamala Harris' race, in front of a group of black journalists. By total coincidence, BEFORE this happened, CBS 21 Harrisburg, PA anchor Joel D. Smith visited a black barbershop for a lengthy, recorded conversation with the barbers and patrons, about politics. Among the topics, they offered their opinions on whether they beli...

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Listen here as Michael opens with yesterday's poll results (do you remember how you voted?) and then explains today's question here to give you some insight into his thinking. Today Michael asks you, with Former President Trump questioning Vice President Kamala Harris' race, whether black or Indian: Did Trum...

Aaron David Miller's latest book is "The End of Greatness" - listen to his conversation with Michael about it on the Book Club with Michael Smerconish Podcast here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See 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. Listen here as Michael opens with yesterday's poll results (do you remember how you voted?) and then explains today's question here to give you some insight into his thinking. Today Michael asks you: Should presidents appoint a new Supreme Court justice every two years, each limited to an 18-year term? Liste...

Michael focuses on decade-old messages between JD Vance and his friend Sofia Nelson, which they (Sofia) shared with the New York Times. They show a change in the vice presidential candidate's views over the years. Listen to Michael's thoughts and audience reaction. Please take a moment to rate and review this podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

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: Does labeling Republicans as “weird” help or hurt Kamala Harris’ campaign? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for i...