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Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering a unique non-ideological take: his own.

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Miss the point about the recent 'blue wave'? It's not what it seems. Join a dive into the real story behind the midterms: independent voters turning the tide.

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Can Trump's era be ending, or is it just beginning a new chapter with stronger populist currents. Is history set to repeat itself this Tuesday? Join Michael Smerconish as he dives deep into political dynamics and election predictions with insights fr... more

Are Europe's protests a glimpse into the future? Discover the parallels between European unrest and American politics with insights from experts like Jonah Goldberg and Clarissa Ward. Tune into the discussion with Michael Smerconish.

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Join Michael Smerconish as he delves into the key issues at stake in the upcoming midterm elections. Will Democrats prioritize investigations or legislative action if they win the House? Tune in for insights from Senator Manchin and Congresswoman Bud... more

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Jeremy Gruber
Senior vice president of Open Primaries, lawyer, writer and public policy advocate
Open Primaries
Episode: The Independent Surge: How Undecided Voters Shaped the Midterms
Kevin O'Leary
Investor and chairman of O'Leary Ventures
O'Leary Ventures
Episode: The Independent Surge: How Undecided Voters Shaped the Midterms
James Stavridis
Former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO and author of the novel The Turning Tide
NATO
Episode: The Independent Surge: How Undecided Voters Shaped the Midterms
Doug Sosnik
Former senior advisor to President Bill Clinton who has advised more than 50 governors and U.S. senators
Episode: Decoding Election Dynamics: From Blue Waves to Political Strategy
Jose Javier Rodriguez
Former Florida state senator and Democratic nominee for Florida attorney general
Episode: Decoding Election Dynamics: From Blue Waves to Political Strategy
Richard Clarke
Former White House counterterrorism official and CEO of Good Harbor Security Risk Management
Good Harbor Security Risk Management
Episode: Decoding Election Dynamics: From Blue Waves to Political Strategy
Clarissa Ward
CNN chief international correspondent
CNN
Episode: Reflections of Unrest: What Europe's Protests Mean for America
Jonah Goldberg
Co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Dispatch and CNN political commentator
The Dispatch
Episode: Reflections of Unrest: What Europe's Protests Mean for America
David Wasserman
Senior elections analyst for the Cook Political Report
Cook Political Report
Episode: Reflections of Unrest: What Europe's Protests Mean for America

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Michael Smerconish
Political commentator, lawyer and CNN journalist

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3.6 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
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    I PAID into social security all my life. Even while going to school I had a job and paid. I’m now “retired” and my taxes are more than ever!

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  • Normalizing the Unacceptable: A Critique of Michael’s Shift

    I once looked forward to Michael’s program as a daily source of insight and commentary. However, as the political and social climate has grown increasingly complex, I find myself growing frustrated with what I perceive as a superficial treatment of personality disorders in public figures, and a tendency to normalize behavior that warrants sharper scrutiny. Holding power to account, including identifying and naming harmful patterns of conduct…is a core responsibility of journalism. Lately, Michae... more

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    This is a moron taking up time space and oxygen!

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  • I like the feeling…..

    I like the feeling of learning something new every Saturday from the Smerconish program. His moderate perspective, intelligent guests, provocative and timely topics combined with live viewer input makes a compelling case for required viewing.

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    United Statesa year ago

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One critical review argues that coverage can feel too sympathetic to MAGA politics and insufficiently critical of people in power.
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The Independent Surge: How Undecided Voters Shaped the Midterms
Q: Voters this week elected candidates promising to rein in AI data centers. At what cost does that come to the economy, in your view?
Kevin O'Leary says data center development meets growing demand for computing capacity and creates jobs, while market volatility is common in technology stocks.
The Independent Surge: How Undecided Voters Shaped the Midterms
Q: Why have so many outlets missed what you consider to be the biggest story of the midterm?
Jeremy Gruber says coverage has overlooked independent voters, who turned out in large numbers and strongly supported Democratic candidates.
Decoding Election Dynamics: From Blue Waves to Political Strategy
Q: What level of preparation would Richard Clark advise?
Clarke recommends keeping roughly a month of basic supplies at home and asking a doctor about maintaining a two-month supply of prescription medication. He advises making a practical list, choosing durable goods, and avoiding panic buying.
Decoding Election Dynamics: From Blue Waves to Political Strategy
Q: What is the crosscurrent that you see?
Sosnik says political realignment has made elections more national and left fewer competitive races. Democrats therefore face a structural obstacle in winning Senate seats in states that have strongly favored Republicans.
Legislation or Investigation: The Future of the Democratic Agenda
Q: Are we watching the same movie with the AI investment boom as we did with the dot-com bubble?
Walter Isaacson says the scale of AI infrastructure spending resembles the railroad investment boom: the infrastructure may endure, but many companies could fail because current investment is not being driven by returns.

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What is Smerconish on CNN about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly political and news analysis led by Michael Smerconish, a lawyer and CNN political commentator. He connects U.S. elections and party strategy with debates over the economy, technology, law, national security, education and public policy, often weighing how events affect voters and institutions. The format combines host commentary, interviews and debate with politicians, journalists, analysts, academics, business figures and military or security experts. Audience polls and viewer input add a participatory element, while guests with differing viewpoints bring competing arguments into the discussion. Its broad current-affairs scope and emphasis on independent-minded analysis make it a fit for listeners who want context across domestic po... more

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1. Jeremy Gruber
2. Kevin O'Leary
3. James Stavridis
4. Doug Sosnik
5. Jose Javier Rodriguez
6. Richard Clarke
7. Clarissa Ward
8. Jonah Goldberg

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