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: If President Joe Biden does not run, should he endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, or embrace an Open Blitz Primary? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

With the 2024 Election around the corner, many Americans have been questioning Biden's decision to continue the race rather than dropping out and endorsing another candidate. Author, producer, and philanthropist Ted Dintersmith evaluates Biden's choices pertaining to the upcoming election and raises some ideas of his own, including a potential Open Blitz Primary. Michael also asks callers to join...

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 David Axelrod, that it is more likely President Biden loses to Trump in a landslide than wins narrowly? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Michael is joined by Rutgers Professor of Statistics Dr. Harry Crane in a conversation about political betting markets. The pair specifically touch on a variety of topics including: the collection of services where one can place a wager and the various odds of success for presidential prospects. Callers also provide their own insights to the program. Original air date 09 July 2024. Hosted by Simpl...

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: The Most Likely Tipping Point for Biden's Candidacy Is? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Joe Biden's 2024 election cycle has featured heavy criticism concerning his performance as the current President of the United States and how his age may be a significant factor. Michael analyzes President Biden's age and the state of the Democratic Party as a whole. He then invites callers to join in on the conversation. Original air date 08 July 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

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 Joe Biden a victim of ageism? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Michael believes the dam is starting to break and we've reached a point of no return, that President Joe Biden will ultimately not be the Democratic Party's 2024 nominee for President. However, political analyst Mark Halperin at the Wide World of News disagrees. Listen to their conversation here about what is to come. Then, callers react. Original air date 3 July 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

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: Nancy Pelosi says it's fair to ask if Biden's debate was an "episode" or "condition” — which do you think it was? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Michael talks to CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig about the Supreme Court's opinion in the Trump presidential immunity case. Original air date 2 July 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 a president have immunity from criminal prosecution for official conduct while in office? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://...

Michael talks to Erwin Chemerinsky, Deal of the School of Law at UC Berkeley, just minutes after a 6-3 decision in the Trump v. United States case is handed down by the Supreme Court on the court's last day of the current term. Original air date 1 July 2027. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

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 would be Biden’s strongest replacement? Andy Beshear, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Gavin Newsom, Jared Polis, Josh Shapiro, Raphael Warnock, Gretchen Whit...

The morning after: Michael offers his thoughts on the 2024 cycle's first (and now maybe, last?) debate between President Biden and former President Trump. Original air date 28 June 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: Will Joe Biden be the Democratic nominee? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

The Commission on Presidential Debates has cancelled its four planned debates for the 2024 presidential election cycle on the heels of the two major campaigns going direct with TV networks to create their own debates with their own rules. Michael welcomes CPD co-chair Frank Fahrenkopf to share his thoughts ahead of tonight's CNN Presidential Debate, of which he has no involvement in, but he's got...

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 is a more guaranteed career path? Vocational and technical training, or, Traditional four-year college degree? Listen here - then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

President Biden and Former President Trump face off in the CNN Presidential Debate tomorrow night, the first one of the 2024 cycle. Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin offers his pre-debate analysis. Original air date 26 June 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 you have the right to cover your face in public spaces for any reason you choose? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adsw...

A piece in The Washington Post by associate editor Marc Fisher caught Michael's eye because it relates to "The Mingle Project" where Michael is trying to get more people to get out of their bubbles and off of their screens to hang out together more. Listen to his conversation with Marc on the piece "Is Ryan Seacrest our last chance to save a shared national culture?" Original air date 25 June 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. Today Michael asks you: Should states bar gender-affirming care, such as hormone treatments and gender-transition surgeries, for transgender patients under 18? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

Controversial leadership changes are happening at the Washington Post. What is going on? Michael talks to Vanity Fair's Brian Stelter. Original air date 20 June 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 Congress have invited Prime Minister Netanyahu to make an address July 24th? Listen here, then vote at Smerconish.com! And please rate and review this podcast on your f...

Richard Alan Clarke is an American national security expert, novelist, and former government official who joins the Michael to look at our national security, the safety of our grids, and the future of unity in the United States. Original air date 17 June 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

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 there any correlation between a candidate's debate skills and ability to effectively govern? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://...