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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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Daily Poll: Do you believe the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK were each committed by a lone gunman?
Jan 24, 2025 · 00:16:20
✨ Poll: Lone gunmen in JFK, RFK, MLK assassinations?
00:16:20
A remarkable end to the Bernie Madoff ponzi scheme
Jan 23, 2025 · 00:31:55
✨ Bernie Madoff ponzi scheme victims recouped losses.
00:31:55
Daily Poll: Is it ethical for the wealthy to hire private firefighters during public emergencies?
Jan 23, 2025 · 00:14:42
✨ Poll: Ethical for wealthy to hire private firefighters?
00:14:42
J6 Pardons, Executive Orders, Cabinet Hearings...Mark Halperin on the Trump Administration's Fast Start
Jan 22, 2025 · 00:27:53
✨ Mark Halperin analyzes Trump's fast start.
00:27:53
Daily Poll: Should presidents have pardon power?
Jan 22, 2025 · 00:18:17
✨ Poll: Should presidents have pardon power?
00:18:17
Daily Poll: Was President Biden justified in pardoning five family members?
Jan 21, 2025 · 00:21:31
✨ Michael discusses President Trump's inauguration day.
00:21:31
The conventional wisdom about how the outcome of the 2024 election was determined is wrong
Jan 21, 2025 · 00:34:03
✨ Challenging conventional wisdom on the 2024 election outcome.
00:34:03
Daily Poll: Will Donald Trump's inaugural address be more conciliatory or combative?
Jan 20, 2025 · 00:20:02
✨ Poll question: Will Trump's inaugural address be conciliatory or combative?
00:20:02
Filling in more of the gaps in the back story of how Biden finally dropped out
Jan 17, 2025 · 00:33:52
✨ Michael seeks more details on Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race.
00:33:52
Daily Poll: When Trump leaves office, will his approval rating be higher or lower than Biden’s current 36%?
Jan 17, 2025 · 00:09:24
✨ Poll question: Will Trump's approval rating be higher or lower than Biden's 36%?
00:09:24
Biden says farewell with low polling numbers, Trump says hello with high polling numbers
Jan 16, 2025 · 00:24:14
✨ Discusses Biden's low approval at departure and Trump's high approval.
00:24:14
Daily Poll: Should Congress allow insurance plans to raise premiums for people who drink?
Jan 16, 2025 · 00:12:00
✨ Poll question: Should Congress allow higher insurance premiums for drinkers?
00:12:00
Michael's Got Style. Roger Stone Says So!
Jan 15, 2025 · 00:12:48
✨ Michael talks with Roger Stone about his Best and Worst Dressed List.
00:12:48
Daily Poll: After a disaster, is price gouging necessary to balance supply & demand, or exploitative of vulnerable consumers?
Jan 15, 2025 · 00:11:22
✨ Poll question: Is post-disaster price gouging necessary or exploitative?
00:11:22
From Biden's Farewell to Trump's Inauguration (and a lot in between) with Mark Halperin
Jan 15, 2025 · 00:32:31
✨ Review of major headlines including cabinet confirmation hearings.
Mark Halperin
00:32:31
The Anti-Social Century: We Are Now Spending More Time Alone Than Ever
Jan 14, 2025 · 00:40:09
✨ Discusses Derek Thompson's Atlantic piece on increased solitude.
00:40:09
Daily Poll: Will the California wildfires create urgency to address climate change?
Jan 14, 2025 · 00:12:30
✨ Poll asks if California wildfires will spur climate change action.
00:12:30
After the fire, the view from Altadena, California: Climate Change still isn't top of mind
Jan 13, 2025 · 00:21:43
✨ California wildfire victims' views on climate change are explored.
00:21:43
Daily Poll: How many of these Trump nominees—Kennedy, Gabbard, and Hegseth—will be confirmed?
Jan 13, 2025 · 00:11:24
✨ Poll questions confirmation of Trump nominees: Kennedy, Gabbard, Hegseth.
00:11:24
Jerry Springer Docuseries Brings Back Memories
Jan 10, 2025 · 00:24:58
✨ Michael reflects on the Jerry Springer docuseries.
00:24:58

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