
Michael Smerconish tackles the American political and news stories of the week, offering a unique non-ideological take: his own.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 108 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsPolitics | |||

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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
This is a moron taking up time space and oxygen!
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.
DJ Christopher Ford
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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. Bill Daley
2. Ben Cohen
3. Tad Devine
4. Rose Horowitz
5. Rosie Rios
6. Jennifer Serangelo
7. Sharon McMahon
8. John Federman
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