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The Smerconish Podcast

The Smerconish Podcast

Michael Smerconish · News · EN

This podcast features spirited discussions on government, politics, and current events, aiming for a balanced perspective beyond predictable left/right divides. It is designed for independent thinkers and covers a range of timely topics, often incorporating listener poll questions.

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Notable Guests

Mark Halperin
Mark Halperin 32x
James Stavridis
James Stavridis 10x
DS
Doug Sosnik 5x
RC
Richard Clarke 4x
Admiral James Stavridis
Admiral James Stavridis 3x
Mark Leibovich
Mark Leibovich 2x
John Yoo
John Yoo 2x
TS
Tim Shriver 2x
JV
Jim VandeHei 2x
DC
Danny Cevallos 2x
Annie Jacobsen
Annie Jacobsen 2x
BM
Brian McDonough 2x
Donald Trump
Donald Trump 2x
Joe Nocera
Joe Nocera 2x
VB
Valerie Bauerlein 2x

Recent Episodes

Is Trump About to Expand the Iran War? Admiral Stavridis Weighs In
Oct 12, 2026 · 00:26:55
✨ Houthis' attacks on Saudi Arabia create a crossroads for Trump regarding Iran.
James Stavridis
00:26:55
Today's Poll Question: Is serving in public office today worth the risk of violence?
Oct 12, 2026 · 00:14:48
✨ Public service faces risks from violence, death threats, and hostility.
00:14:48
The Cornell Rape Case: Are We Missing the Real Problem?
Oct 9, 2026 · 00:33:14
✨ Cornell rape case controversy and potential overlooked issues.
Hanna Stotland
00:33:14
Today's Poll Question: Are you in favor of the death penalty for a person convicted of murder?
Oct 9, 2026 · 00:08:45
✨ Executions and commutations reignite the death penalty debate.
00:08:45
Having Second Thoughts About the Death Penalty
Oct 8, 2026 · 00:34:20
✨ Botched executions and commutations spark renewed death penalty debate.
00:34:20
Today's Poll Question: As the media has gotten more diverse, has the bias of the “Dominant Media” against Trump worsened?
Oct 8, 2026 · 00:10:55
✨ Mark Halperin argues dominant media bias against Trump has worsened.
Mark Halperin
00:10:55
Mark Halperin: The Media Is Trying to Destroy Trump
Oct 7, 2026 · 00:32:13
✨ Mark Halperin argues media unfairly targets Trump and Republicans.
Mark Halperin
00:32:13
Today's Poll Question: Who should remain anonymous in a rape accusation case, prior to a verdict?
Oct 7, 2026 · 00:17:08
✨ Poll: Who should be anonymous in rape cases pre-verdict?
00:17:08
Today's Poll Question: Should NY AG Letitia James be the person to investigate the Cornell rape case?
Oct 6, 2026 · 00:11:03
✨ Poll: Should NY AG investigate the Cornell rape case?
Elie Honig Justin Dillon
00:11:03
Did Russia Just Have a Plague Lab Leak? Annie Jacobsen Sounds the Alarm
Oct 6, 2026 · 00:24:08
✨ Annie Jacobsen discusses fears of a Russian plague lab leak.
Annie Jacobsen
00:24:08
Today's Poll Question: Is America over-policed or under-policed?
Oct 5, 2026 · 00:14:44
✨ Poll: Is America over-policed or under-policed?
00:14:44
Too Drunk to Consent? The Law Complicating the Cornell Rape Case
Oct 5, 2026 · 00:33:07
✨ Cornell case questions legal consent when intoxicated.
00:33:07
Today's Poll Question: Will the renewed investigation at Cornell result in any criminal convictions?
Oct 2, 2026 · 00:15:29
✨ Cornell sexual assault case details are now public.
00:15:29
The Midterm Map Is Shifting
Oct 2, 2026 · 00:21:00
✨ Midterm races in Kansas and Iowa are key battlegrounds.
Mark Halperin
00:21:00
Today's Poll Question: Should AI designers consider religion when programming morality?
Oct 1, 2026 · 00:13:13
✨ AI morality programming is being shaped by religious scholars.
00:13:13
Cornell Rape Case: You Can’t Unring the Bell
Oct 1, 2026 · 00:21:42
✨ New Cornell rape case details emerge from police and Title IX.
Cornell Rape Case
00:21:42
How Biased Is Michael Smerconish? The Numbers Are In
Sep 30, 2026 · 00:31:45
✨ Michael Smerconish shares his Ad Fontes Media Bias Chart report card: A Blutarsky.
00:31:45
Today's Poll Question: Should Billionaires Pay a Wealth Tax—or Only Taxes on Income?
Sep 30, 2026 · 00:11:38
✨ Debates taxing billionaires on wealth versus income, exploring economist Gabriel Zucman's proposals.
Gabriel Zucman
00:11:38
The Cornell Rape Case Is Reopened. Can Prosecutors Actually Win?
Sep 29, 2026 · 00:37:18
✨ Cornell rape case reopened following a civil lawsuit and new allegations.
Danny Cevallos
00:37:18
Today's Poll Question: After President Trump leaves office, will presidential power go back to what it was before?
Sep 29, 2026 · 00:23:46
✨ Poll: Will presidential power revert after Trump leaves office?
John Yoo
00:23:46

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