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The Smerconish Podcast

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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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Michael sits down with legal scholar John Yoo to unpack today’s biggest legal and political flashpoints. From presidential war powers and U.S. involvement in Iran to a major Supreme Court ruling that could reignite redistricting battles nationwide, Y... more

Michael breaks down the headline-grabbing indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. With legal experts questioning the strength of the case—and whether it will ever reach a jury—Michael examines the First Amendment implications, key Supreme Cour... more

Michael Smerconish sits down with independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar to discuss his unconventional run in Montana, the controversy surrounding a last-minute GOP shake-up, and why he refuses to caucus with either party. From war powers and forei... more

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should race be considered when drawing legislative boundary lines? The Supreme Court’s latest 6–3 decision on redistricting could have sweeping consequences for how political power is allocated across the coun... more

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Rory Little
Professor of constitutional law, UC Hastings College of the Law
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Episode: Today's Poll Question: Are Geofence Warrants worth the risk to privacy?
Steve Scully
Buddy and colleague, guest to discuss backstage at WHCA dinner
PBS/Political commentator (as inferred from context; not explicitly stated in transcript)
Episode: Today's Poll Question: Was the WHCA assassination attempt a security success or security failure?
Don Mihalik
Retired Secret Service agent who has worked WHCA dinners
Former Secret Service
Episode: Today's Poll Question: Was the WHCA assassination attempt a security success or security failure?
Reggie Love
Author of Power Forward: My Presidential Education; former body man to President Obama
Power Forward / Former White House staff
Episode: Inside Obama’s Inner Circle With Reggie Love
David McCullough
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author
Historian and Author
Episode: Contemplation Is Dying—And It Could Cost Us Everything
Brendan Boyle
U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Today's Poll Question: Is John Fetterman a Democratic Party asset or liability?
John Fetterman
United States Senator from Pennsylvania
U.S. Senate
Episode: Fetterman Breaks With Democrats on Iran War — ‘We Must Finish This’
Mark Halperin
Political analyst and commentator
(not explicitly stated in transcript)
Episode: Trump vs. the Pope?! Mark Halperin Breaks Down the Latest Political Firestorm
Melissa Carney
Gilbert Schaeffer Professor of Economics, University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Today's Poll Question: Is America’s record low fertility rate a problem?

Host

Michael Smerconish
Host of discussions on government, politics, and current events, with a non-predictable left/right bias.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 668 ratings
  • Thoughtful dialog

    Michael respects peoples opinions regardless of their ideology.

    Always insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cmhuff787
    United States2 months ago
  • Sharp and gives an insight into US opinion

    I watch this guy's show on CNN but followed the podcast because I can listen to it anytime, and it's a short 'bite' of the main show. It's depressing sometimes to hear the phone ins because you realize that there are actually Americans who believe that the Emperor really has got his new clothes on. Smerconish succesfully steers a mid course between those who see through Trump, and those strange people who think that Trump is OK. Clearly his show is watched by both sides of the spectrum. His pol... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tmtl1
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Trump vs Obama on deportation

    What’s the difference?

    The difference is how the Media covers the two. The activists labeled Obama as the “Deporter In Chief” while the entire Liberal Media Ecosystem labels Trump as a Fascist Authoritarian. Remember, they’re still calling Trump “Hitler” and he got the Jewish Hostages released

    The Mainstream Media has Brainwashed liberals into believing we’re living in 1930’s Germany. This is why their base has been radicalized

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frankwhitenyking
    United States3 months ago
  • I like you but your podcast is mostly crap... It's half ads and self promotion. Learn from the biggest shows, they have minimal ads, maybe 5-10% of the total air time. Make it a little bit longer too, when I am skipping through ads it makes your total show about 6-8 minutes most of the time... Kind of a waste of time.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Charm8er
    3 months ago
  • Great

    Insightful and helpful. Figure it out for yourself

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RR#1 Fan
    United States4 months ago

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Many stress the importance of the podcast's shorter format, allowing for quick yet thoughtful takes on political matters, which contrasts with longer, more traditional formats.
Feedback indicates a desire for less commercial interruption to maintain the flow of content, showcasing the audience's preference for substantial discussions over advertising.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and impartial analysis of current events and often commend the ability to present multiple perspectives on contentious issues.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#103
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#127
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#88
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#116
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#121
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#145
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Inside Obama’s Inner Circle With Reggie Love
Q: You wrote those words, Reggie Love, in your book, Power Forward, you were the body man for President Obama. Are you kidding me at such an early age to have that experience?
Yes, it felt unreal at the time, but it highlighted how possibilities in this country can exceed expectations and provided a foundation for the work ethic and trust I developed along the way.
Today's Poll Question: Are Geofence Warrants worth the risk to privacy?
Q: What is the central privacy issue involved in geofence warrants?
The central issue is whether collecting location data from everyone in a geographic area to identify suspects balances public safety with potential overreach and Fourth Amendment protections for ordinary people.
Fetterman Breaks With Democrats on Iran War — ‘We Must Finish This’
Q: Senator, you've made it very clear that yours is a principled stand as you see it. How do you justify finishing the job now?
I argue for a targeted authorization to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, a scope that ensures necessary action while avoiding a full declaration of war; it's about strategic limits and accountability.
George Santos Uncensored: Prison, Politics & the Truth About Congress
Q: What are your reflections on the recent expulsions and censures of Swalwell and Gonzales?
Santos shares skepticism about the timing and fairness of those actions, emphasizing the need for proper investigations and due process before expulsion.
George Santos Uncensored: Prison, Politics & the Truth About Congress
Q: What happened during your own expulsion and what is your view of due process in that event?
Santos describes the expulsion as a weaponized process, asserts he pled guilty under a system that deprived him of a fair defense, and maintains that the due process standards were not applied as they should have been.

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1. Rory Little
2. Steve Scully
3. Don Mihalik
4. Reggie Love
5. David McCullough
6. Brendan Boyle
7. John Fetterman
8. Mark Halperin

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