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The Smerconish Podcast

Spirited discussions of government, politics, and current events without predictable left/right bias. The Smerconish Podcast is for Independent Minds. The Michael Smerconish Program airs live on SiriusXM"s POTUS Channel 9AM-12PM ET and replays 9PM-12AM East, Monday-Friday.

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00:18:49

Buy American or Save Money? Smerconish Breaks Down...

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/12

The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.

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00:24:21

A BODY IN THE SNOW: Michael Smerconish Is Totally...

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/09

A deep dive into the case of the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in which Karen Read, who was in a relationship with O'Keefe, is accused of killing him in January 2022. The first trial resulted in a hung jury, the second is now underway. Michael gets the full briefing on what has happened in this conversation with Flint McColgan, reporter at The Boston Herald, after watching the HBO docuseries on the case, "A Body In The Snow." Original air date 9 May 2025.

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00:20:56

When You Mingle, You Flourish: Inside the Global...

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/09

Michael Smerconish sits down with Dr. Byron Johnson of Baylor University for a thought-provoking conversation that explores groundbreaking findings from the Global Flourishing Study—the largest longitudinal research effort ever conducted on well-being, spanning 200,000 people across 22 countries. They discuss why wealthier nations like the U.S. may be falling behind in true life satisfaction, the importance of social relationships, and how isolation, technology, and the decline of in-person

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00:16:32

Why Kamala Harris Lost: Smerconish Breaks Down...

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/09

The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.

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00:34:37

Autism and Vaccines: What the Science Really Says

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Michael dives into one of the most sensitive and misunderstood topics in public discourse today: the rise in autism diagnoses and the persistent myths surrounding vaccines. Prompted by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent pledge to “find the cause of autism,” Michael critically examines those claims and reflects on his own past interview with RFK Jr. He then speaks with Dr. Annette Estes, Director of the University of Washington Autism Center, to unpack the science

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00:15:55

The Debate Over A Secure Career Path: College Degree...

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Michael has three things that he's seen in the last 24 hours that bring this commentary and question he's asking to mind in this episode. It starts with a story in the New Yorker titled "Everybody is Cheating Their Way Through College", and then builds from there to get to what he's asking in today's daily poll question at Smerconish.com: Which is a more secure career path: College Degree or Skilled Trade? Listen to his thoughts, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and

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00:37:05

Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Trump's Inner Circle Power...

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Mark Halperin is editor-in-chief of 2WAY, author of the Wide World of News newsletter, and host of the "Next Up" podcast.

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00:19:55

Should transgender individuals be banned from...

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/07

The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.

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00:43:56

Steven Singer Unfiltered: His insightful and...

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Visit Steven Singer Jewelers. Steven Singer is a long time advertiser on The Michael Smerconish Program. However, this was an unpaid appearance, he was invited to speak about his experience with the new tariffs.

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00:18:07

America’s Next Immigration Plan: Pay-to-Exit?

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Self-Deportation for Cash? President Trump's controversial idea of giving $1,000 to undocumented immigrants who volunteer to leave the country is splitting Americans and is basis of Michael's Poll Question at Smerconish.com today, asking: Should the U.S. government provide financial stipends to undocumented immigrants who volunteer to self-deport? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll

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00:30:46

Senator in Denial? Inside Ben Terris's Bombshell...

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/05

Is Senator John Fetterman in trouble? In this eye-opening episode, Michael Smerconish speaks with New York Magazine’s Ben Terris about his report detailing growing concerns over the Pennsylvania senator’s health, behavior, and fitness to serve. Terris shares details from a confidential letter written by Fetterman’s former chief of staff, who warned of reckless behavior, skipped medical treatments, and signs of serious mental health decline. Is this a mental health success story unraveling? Listen

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00:19:07

GOP Loyalty to Trump Trumps All—Even the Constitution

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/05

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Will President Trump's ambivalence about upholding the Constitution cause ANY erosion of his support among Republicans? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation

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00:19:46

Get Rid of Grades. It's An A+ Idea

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/02

Author Daniel Pink argues that grade inflation is ruining education. Michael welcomes him to discuss his Washington Post op-ed "Why not get rid of grades?" Original air date 4 March 2025.

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00:15:25

Should Critics of Trump’s Immigration Tactics Back...

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/02

Read Elie Honig's piece in New York Magazine here.

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00:27:04

Brad Meltzer Wrote an Oath That Changed America—Now...

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/01

In this powerful episode, Michael Smerconish is joined by bestselling author Brad Meltzer—whose writing career began not with thrillers, but by penning the AmeriCorps oath at just 24. As AmeriCorps faces budget cuts from the federal government, Meltzer defends the national service program he helped shape, calling it "the best part of American government." They discuss the transformative power of community service, the bipartisan legacy of AmeriCorps, and the urgent need to protect it. With personal

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00:21:39

STICKER SHOCK: Should Stores Tell You The Tariff Cost...

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should retailers itemize tariff surcharges on customer bills? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.

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01:02:17

100 Days of Trump 2.0: A Masterclass with Halperin,...

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/04/30

In this comprehensive analysis, four of America's top political minds dissect the first 100 days of Trump's second term. Michael talks to Mark Halperin, Karl Rove, Doug Sosnik, and David Axelrod. Four incredible conversations in a row, exploring The controversial tariff policies affecting the economy, the dramatic shift in voter demographics based on education levels, and the transformation of Republicans into the working-class party. The experts examine how economic disparities and educational

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00:21:26

Supreme Court Showdown: Should Religious Charter...

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should charter schools with religious affiliations be eligible to receive public funds? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this

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00:26:12

Today's Complex Geopolitical Moment: Admiral James...

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Michael and the Admiral reference Michael's conversation upcoming with Admiral William McRaven - listen to that on the Book Club with Michael Smerconish Podcast.

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00:21:23

100 Days In: Rethinking The Trump-Harris Defeat

The Smerconish Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: If voters knew what they know 100 days into Trump 2.0, would Trump have defeated Harris? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this

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