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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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Tad Devine
Democratic operative and author of How the Democrats screwed Bernie
Former Bernie Sanders campaign chief strategist
Episode: The Dividing Line: Democratic Socialists vs. Establishment Democrats
Rose Horowitz
Staff writer at The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: The Dividing Line: Democratic Socialists vs. Establishment Democrats
Rosie Rios
Former United States Treasurer and chair of America 250
America 250 Foundation
Episode: America at 250: Reflections and Realities
Jennifer Serangelo
Leader at Points of Light
Points of Light
Episode: America at 250: Reflections and Realities
Sharon McMahon
America's teacher of history
Author and educator
Episode: America at 250: Reflections and Realities
John Federman
U.S. Senator (D-PA)
U.S. Senate
Episode: America at 250: Reflections and Realities
Dave McCormick
U.S. Senator (R-PA)
U.S. Senate
Episode: America at 250: Reflections and Realities
Ashik Siddique
National Co-Chair of the Democratic Socialists of America
Democratic Socialists of America
Episode: The Democratic Divide: Future of the Party
Matt Bennett
Co-founder of Third Way
Third Way
Episode: The Democratic Divide: Future of the Party

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Michael Smerconish
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3.4 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • 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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America at 250: Reflections and Realities
Q: Jennifer Serangelo, what is America 250 aiming to achieve beyond celebration?
To educate, engage, and unite Americans, doubling volunteering and building a national volunteer ecosystem through partnerships.
America at 250: Reflections and Realities
Q: Jennifer, what I really like about the website is it's so sophisticated because by geographical area, in your community, well, what sort of thing would you like to do?
The site can match any interests with a wide range of volunteer opportunities, helping people connect locally and adapt to their passions.
Navigating Political Divides and War Power Resolutions
Q: Why is the author mentioning the House vote and the Senate's likely response?
Because the House vote signals political will and sets up a governance dynamic that could pressure the administration, while the Senate's response—likely a veto—would influence how Congress and the public perceive executive war powers.
Navigating Political Divides and War Power Resolutions
Q: What is the practical path the Congress could take that avoids a full declaration of war?
A more realistic path would be a targeted AUMF specific to Iran, which would authorize limited actions and send a clear message while avoiding a formal declaration of war, potentially shaping negotiations.
The Democratic Divide: Future of the Party
Q: Ashik, help me understand what the movement actually represents.
Ashik Siddique explains the movement as rooted in advocating for universal policies—Medicare for all, education in universal terms, criminal justice reform, and broader democratic reforms—with a focus on working-class priorities, while acknowledging that winning broad national support requires appealing to voters beyond blue districts.

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A data-driven, issue-forward political talk show that centers on current events in American politics, policy, and national security. It often blends host-led analysis with expert guests from government, journalism, academia, and technology to examine how policies, media framing, and public opinion intersect on topics like foreign policy, domestic reform, and governance. Noteworthy is a track record of high-profile guests and a penchant for timely, data-informed debate that seeks centrist, practical perspectives over partisan posturing, making it valuable for listeners who want thoughtful, non-ideological commentary and for brands seeking thoughtful sponsorship adjacent to policy-focused conversations.

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Recent guests on Smerconish on CNN include:

1. Tad Devine
2. Rose Horowitz
3. Rosie Rios
4. Jennifer Serangelo
5. Sharon McMahon
6. John Federman
7. Dave McCormick
8. Ashik Siddique

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