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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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Episodes (Page 13)

Apr 16, 2026 · 00:29:17
✨ Compares boomer and millennial economic realities: income, housing, college costs.
00:29:17
Apr 16, 2026 · 00:13:28
✨ Poll question: Are you fiscally liberal but socially conservative?
Doug Sosnik
00:13:28
Apr 15, 2026 · 00:26:36
✨ Mark Halperin discusses Trump's clash with the Pope and his "counterpunching" political style.
Mark Halperin
00:26:36
Apr 15, 2026 · 00:16:03
✨ America's record low fertility rate is explored, falling below population replacement levels.
00:16:03
Apr 14, 2026 · 00:16:58
✨ Poll question: Runaway AI vs. Nuclear Weapons as greater threat.
Richard Clarke Thomas Friedman
00:16:58
Apr 14, 2026 · 00:30:38
✨ George Santos discusses resignations and due process for lawmakers.
00:30:38
Apr 13, 2026 · 00:31:23
✨ Doug Sosnik discusses the 2026 midterms and Trump's political standing.
Doug Sosnik
00:31:23
Apr 13, 2026 · 00:09:16
✨ Michael analyzes a potential U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
00:09:16
Apr 10, 2026 · 00:34:02
✨ Dr. David Cortright explains the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) origins and unraveling.
00:34:02
Apr 10, 2026 · 00:10:31
✨ Debate on whether President Trump is a rational actor, sparked by Yale professor Sonnenfeld.
00:10:31
Apr 9, 2026 · 00:13:30
✨ Poll: Should U.S. use military force to open Strait of Hormuz?
00:13:30
Apr 9, 2026 · 00:41:32
✨ Michael reviews past Smerconish.com poll questions.
00:41:32
Apr 8, 2026 · 00:42:42
✨ Admiral Stavridis debunks Iran's Strait of Hormuz control as fantasy, highlighting real shipping risks.
James Stavridis Mark Halperin
00:42:42
Apr 8, 2026 · 00:13:07
✨ Poll: Is the 2-week Iran ceasefire a prelude to lasting peace?
00:13:07
Apr 7, 2026 · 00:33:13
✨ John Bolton discusses Trump's threat of 'total obliteration' against Iran.
John Bolton
00:33:13
Apr 7, 2026 · 00:12:26
✨ Debate on paying college athletes in the NIL era.
00:12:26
Apr 6, 2026 · 00:31:31
✨ F-15 downed in Iran, leading to a high-stakes rescue mission.
00:31:31
Apr 6, 2026 · 00:16:01
✨ Debate on bombing Iran's power plants and bridges to cripple war efforts.
00:16:01
Apr 3, 2026 · 00:11:08
✨ Michael explores America's relationship with organized religion.
00:11:08
Apr 3, 2026 · 00:22:14
✨ Dr. Brian Rosenwald analyzes eight factions in conservative media.
00:22:14

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