The Smerconish Podcast

An important perspective on the Israel-Hamas War - former Defense and State Department official Richard Clarke talks about his exclusive Smerconish.com piece "The War 50 Years After the War." Assistant Secretary Clarke served on the White House National Security Council (serving three presidents) for thirty years. Original air date 11 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See htt...

Michael examines today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Either publicly or privately, should President Biden encourage PM Netanyahu to exercise restraint? Original air date 11 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael shares some words for independent minds, a day after Robert F Kennedy, Jr. switches to run for President as an independent candidate in 2024. Original air date 10 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael offers today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Will RFK Jr. make more or less of an impact on 2024 as an Independent than as a Democrat? Listen, then cast your vote. Original air date 10 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is 2024 the year for a successful third party presidential candidate? Many groups. including No Labels, hope so - however - others fear their efforts may help put former President Donald Trump back in the White House. Former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt (D-MO), in his new role as Co-Founder of the SuperPAC Citizens to Save Our Republic, joins Michael to discuss their work. Original air date...

Michael offers today's daily poll question at Smerconish.com: Will the Israel/Hamas conflict remain localized or become a broad regional war? Original air date 9 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael talks to Princeton University Professor Anne Case, about her recent co-authored essay published in the New York Times, "Without a College Degree, Life in America is staggeringly shorter." Original air date 5 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cook Political Report Senior Editor & Elections Analyst David Wasserman joins Michael to analyze how 8 people in the House were able to move to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy - how do they get elected? Original air date 5 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael chats with regular-guest of the show Mark Halperin about the recent ousting of former US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The two discuss the outcome of the vote and how it impacts both political parties. Listeners also call the program to provide their own perspectives. Original air date 4 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

Michael welcomes "Black Hawk Down" author Mark Bowden to the program on the 30th anniversary of The Battle of Mogadishu. The two go in-depth on what exactly happened during that infamous battle in Somalia, and Bowden reveals details about a secret memo from a General who foresaw the incident. Michael also invites callers to weigh in on the topic. Original air date 4 October 2023. Hosted by Simplec...

Michael chats with Rodney Scott, Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and former Chief of US Border Patrol, about a variety of topics pertaining to the US-Mexico border. The two dissect Elon Musk's comments on border control, apprehension rates at the border, and organized crime's impact on illegal immigration. Original air date 30 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

There has been an existential crisis for young men for years. and now, with the ability to get an A.I. girlfriend, it is getting even worse. Original air date 29 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael talks to Washington University of St. Louis Professor Liberty Vittert about her op-ed in The Hill, "AI girlfiends are ruining an entire generation of men." Original air date 28 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With US regulators at 17 states suing Amazon over allegations of price inflation and overcharging sellers, Michael lays out today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Amazon...good or bad for America? Original air date 27 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The conversation on new poll numbers out in two ABC and NBC polls this week continues, with Neil Newhouse at Public Opinion Strategies, which conducted the poll for NBC News. And Michael asks today's Smerconish.com Poll Question: Would Biden's poll numbers be boosted if he replaced Kamala Harris? Original air date 26 September 2023, the interview with Mr. Newhouse was conducted on 25 September 202...

Michael lays out new 2024 race polling data from ABC News and NBC News and asks today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Should Democrats be alarmed about recent polling data concerning President Biden? Original air date 25 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael is looking forward to watching Colorado vs Oregon this weekend, and asks today's Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question - Coach Prime: Good or bad for college football? Original air date 22 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael asks today's Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question: Should states automatically register to vote eligible residents when they obtain driver’s licenses? Original air date 21 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With President Biden, 80, and former President Trump, 77, both leading their respective parties in the 2024 presidential contest, Michael asks today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Should elderly politicians, including candidates for President, undergo mandatory cognitive testing? Listen now, then vote. Original air date 20 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://p...

Should the U.S. Senate have a dress code for members while on the Senate floor? That is today's Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question posed by Michael, who was once named "best dressed" by Roger Stone. Original air date 19 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael lays out today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Should the Rock Hall have removed Jann Wenner from its board based on his comments about why he didn't include women and black musicians in his book? Original air date 18 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Hunter Biden getting indicted on federal gun charges, Michael asks in today's Smerconish.com Poll Question, will his father, President Joe Biden, pardon him? Original air date 15 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At Smerconish.com today, Michael asks: Was it appropriate for law enforcement to pose with Danelo Cavalcante after his capture? He offers thoughts on the photograph after the 14-day manhunt in Pennsylvania. Original air date 14 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael looks at today's Smerconish.com poll question, on if President Biden should step aside and not run for reelection in 2024. Original air date 13 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael talks to longtime political commentator Doug Sosnik, on his latest Strategy Memo about the current state of politics in the U.S. Original air date 12 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.