Episodes (Page 7)
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Poll question: Runaway AI vs. Nuclear Weapons as greater threat.
Richard Clarke
Thomas Friedman
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George Santos discusses resignations and due process for lawmakers.
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Doug Sosnik discusses the 2026 midterms and Trump's political standing.
Doug Sosnik
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Michael analyzes a potential U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Dr. David Cortright explains the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) origins and unraveling.
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Debate on whether President Trump is a rational actor, sparked by Yale professor Sonnenfeld.
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Poll: Should U.S. use military force to open Strait of Hormuz?
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Michael reviews past Smerconish.com poll questions.
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Admiral Stavridis debunks Iran's Strait of Hormuz control as fantasy, highlighting real shipping risks.
James Stavridis
Mark Halperin
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Poll: Is the 2-week Iran ceasefire a prelude to lasting peace?
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John Bolton discusses Trump's threat of 'total obliteration' against Iran.
John Bolton
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Debate on paying college athletes in the NIL era.
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F-15 downed in Iran, leading to a high-stakes rescue mission.
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Debate on bombing Iran's power plants and bridges to cripple war efforts.
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Michael explores America's relationship with organized religion.
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Dr. Brian Rosenwald analyzes eight factions in conservative media.
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Young Americans, especially Gen Z men, are showing renewed interest in organized religion.
Katie McGrady
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Michael Smerconish analyzes President Trump's rationale for U.S. strikes in Iran.
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Trump reportedly considering NATO exit, raising global security concerns.
James Stavridis
Mark Halperin
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Poll question: Should birth location or parentage determine US citizenship?