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The Smerconish Podcast

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Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Presidential Debate
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Immigration
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Mental Health
AI Deepfakes
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Lanny Davis
Terrorism
Cybersecurity
Barack Obama
2024 Election
Gun Control
Pennsylvania U.S. Senate Race

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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Latest Episodes

Election Day takes center stage as Michael welcomes David Wasserman, Senior Editor and Elections Analyst for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. From his role on NBC’s Decision Desk, Wasserman shares how he models races, what signals he’s watc... more

It’s Election Day in New York City — and Michael Smerconish has thoughts. He dives into the high-stakes mayoral race that pits experience against youth, pragmatism against progressivism, and Cuomo against Mandani. From The New York Times’ editorial r... more

On the eve of a pivotal election in the Big Apple, Michael talks with Frank Morano—radio veteran and newly-minted member of the New York City Council. Together they dissect the fierce mayoral contest in New York City: Why are the polls so unpredictab... more

Do you want more daylight in the morning or in the evening? Michael dives into the deceptively simple question behind today’s smerconish.com poll — unpacking the history, science, and strong opinions surrounding daylight saving time. Plus, he recaps ... more

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Recent Guests

Lesley Bannatyne
American author and historian specializing in Halloween
Author of Halloween Nation
Episode: How Stranger Danger and SUVs Changed Halloween Forever
Joe Manchin
U.S. Senator from West Virginia
U.S. Senate
Episode: Shutdown Showdown: What Will Finally Break the Government Stalemate?
Alex Wayne
Executive editor of KFF Health News, previously worked for Bloomberg focusing on health care policy.
KFF Health News
Episode: Shutdown Politics Meets the Obamacare Crisis - ACA Premiums Surge 26%
Dr. Roman Yampolsky
Professor of computer science
University of Kentucky
Episode: The Day Radio Died: Remembering Pierre Robert and Facing an AI Future
Dr. Brian Rosenwald
Frequent guest and commentator
Episode: The Day Radio Died: Remembering Pierre Robert and Facing an AI Future
Emily Oster
Economist from Brown University
Brown University
Episode: Ozempic: Luxury or Lifesaver — Should Taxpayers Foot the Bill?
Tim Franklin
Professor and Director of the Medill Local News Initiative
Medill School, Northwestern University
Episode: Who’s Watching the School Board? Inside America’s Local News Collapse
Robert Wittman
Former senior investigator and founder of the FBI's National Art Crime Team
Episode: The Real Art of the Heist: FBI Expert on the Daring Louvre Robbery
Aidan Walker
26 year old expert in studying social media and memes
Episode: The Unthinkable Option: Make Today’s Ukraine Map Lines Permanent?

Host

Michael Smerconish
Host of a politically-focused talk show known for its balanced approach to current events, fostering open discussion on societal and political topics.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 620 ratings
  • TDS is a real thing! LOL

    Mannnnnnn……

    Your listeners have lost their goddamn minds! They think the Trump assassination attempt was faked? LMFAOOOOOOOO The Liberals went soooooooo far left that they left reality.

    These people need to go lay on a couch and talk to a therapist already! 💯🤣🤦🏻‍♂️🇺🇸

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frankwhitenyking
    United States4 months ago
  • Not so middle anymore

    Lots of gaslighting lately. Not much politics either.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ca123thy
    United States4 months ago
  • You weren’t just praising

    You were not just celebrating the aviators. Why couldn’t you speak with the caller about level of military force and capabilities maintained by the USA? That would have been a five star.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    WilderLead
    United States4 months ago
  • Come on Mike

    I love the show. Hate the commercials lately. Terrible timing. In the middle of sentences. Where are the transitions? And just tell us to fast forward to 2:30 to get over the saturation of advertising.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    D-Town Brother
    United States6 months ago
  • Judicious and even handed summary

    Good to hear a very senior retired Flag have some deference to the conditions under which the Flight Deck crews work as contributing factors to a mishap. Helps to think through effective mitigation. Very level headed - hope someone gives thought to bringing in a voice like Adm Stav to help maintain “course and speed” when it truly matters. His voice has the fides to speak to the center and would help reframe the thought process on the right.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Retired Senior Enlisted
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast for its neutral coverage of political issues and the quality of guest insights.
The audience values the host's ability to address controversial topics respectfully, often praising the variety of guests and thought-provoking conversations.
There are mixed feelings about the episode lengths, with some wanting longer discussions and others expressing frustration with commercial interruptions.

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Shutdown Showdown: What Will Finally Break the Government Stalemate?
Q: Which factor will exert the most pressure to reopen the government?
Michael Smerconish discusses options like SNAP benefits, open enrollment, the elections, and pressure from federal employees, ultimately leaning towards open enrollment as the strongest factor.
How Stranger Danger and SUVs Changed Halloween Forever
Q: What is the relationship between Mischief Night and Halloween?
Mischief Night originally was part of Halloween, with trick-or-treating emerging as a way to direct children's mischief into a more acceptable practice.
How Stranger Danger and SUVs Changed Halloween Forever
Q: Why do you think things have changed about trick-or-treating since the past?
People don't know their neighbors as they used to; many prefer to trick-or-treat where they feel safe with known adults rather than in unfamiliar neighborhoods.
How Stranger Danger and SUVs Changed Halloween Forever
Q: How did you carve out a niche as a writer about Halloween in particular?
I focused on Halloween because a New York City publishing house had two holidays left to cover, Halloween and Election Day, and I chose Halloween.
Ozempic: Luxury or Lifesaver — Should Taxpayers Foot the Bill?
Q: Should Congress mandate Medicaid to cover weight loss medications like GLP-1s?
Michael argues that it should be mandated to save lives and reduce overall healthcare costs.

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