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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Episodes

83

Guests

Notable Guests

Mark Halperin 23x

James Stavridis 7x

DS

Doug Sosnik 3x

Admiral James Stavridis 3x

JV

Jim VandeHei 2x

Donald Trump 2x

RC

Richard Clarke 2x

David Cortright 1x

David Crosby 1x

David Deptula 1x

David Axelrod 1x

Recent Episodes

Today's Poll Question: What do you fear more — AI, or the government that would regulate it?

Jul 10, 2026 · 00:11:44

00:11:44

Graham Platner Turns Himself Into The Victim

Jul 9, 2026 · 00:27:15

00:27:15

Today's What Gets Iran to Yield: Talks, Blockade, Boots, or Bombs?

Jul 9, 2026 · 00:11:55

00:11:55

The Death of Reading Could Change Democracy Forever

Jul 8, 2026 · 00:30:16

00:30:16

Today's Poll Question: Which is more politically potent...democratic socialism or charges of "communism"?

Jul 8, 2026 · 00:11:22

00:11:22

America's World Cup Loss Might Be Good for America

Jul 7, 2026 · 00:25:54

00:25:54

Today's Poll Question: Should Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo have been the end of his campaign?

Jul 7, 2026 · 00:12:28

00:12:28

America Isn't Failing—So Why Do We Think It Is?

Jul 6, 2026 · 00:27:05

00:27:05

Today's Poll Question: Should Trump have called FIFA to review the Balogun suspension?

Jul 6, 2026 · 00:12:49

00:12:49

Today's Poll Question: Should U.S. citizenship require allegiance - or just being born here?

Jul 3, 2026 · 00:11:25

00:11:25

Can Democrats and Republicans Still Be Friends? Fetterman & McCormick Say Yes

Jul 2, 2026 · 00:31:12

00:31:12

Today's Poll Question: Do you agree with Mark Halperin, that only those on the left care that Trump got richer in office?

Jul 2, 2026 · 00:11:41

Mark Halperin

00:11:41

Mark Halperin on Trump Cashing In On The Presidency

Jul 1, 2026 · 00:29:38

Mark Halperin

00:29:38

Today's Poll Question: Should a candidate's mental illness be judged the same as a physical illness?

Jul 1, 2026 · 00:14:11

00:14:11

Would You Pay $1,000 to Stop Iran From Getting a Nuclear Weapon?

Jun 30, 2026 · 00:25:53

00:25:53

Today's Poll Question: Should ballots postmarked by Election Day should count even if they arrive later?

Jun 30, 2026 · 00:12:10

00:12:10

Today's Poll Question: Which ONE word would you use to describe the U.S.?

Jun 29, 2026 · 00:11:20

00:11:20

Today's Poll Question: Agree/Disagree: Donald Trump Is A Symptom of America's Anger, Not The Cause.

Jun 26, 2026 · 00:11:34

00:11:34

Is the Democratic Establishment Losing Control?

Jun 26, 2026 · 00:12:57

00:12:57

Today's Poll Question: Is The Left's Israel Litmus Test Driven More By Policy or Antisemitism?

Jun 25, 2026 · 00:16:53

00:16:53

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