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The Smerconish Podcast

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Hunter Biden
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Presidential Debate
Pardons
Russia
Social Media
Immigration
Biden and Obama Videos
Felony Charges
Mental Health
AI Deepfakes
Lanny Davis
Pardon
Terrorism
Cybersecurity
2024 Election
Gun Control
Pennsylvania U.S. Senate Race
Merrick Garland

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

Hear Ben and Michael break down:

• The GOP civil war between establishment and MAGA

• The brutal Cornyn ad targeting Paxton’s personal life

• Why Trump hasn’t endorsed (and whether he will)

• Democrats’ unexpected strategy to win back young m... more

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Does the value of transparency from release of the Epstein files outweigh the risks of spreading unverified accusations?" As new revelations surface — including missing FBI interview summaries tied to allegat... more

Did you see the "Trump Train" coming? Michael didn’t — and neither did Barack Obama’s inner circle. Drawing from newly released oral history interviews on the Obama presidency, Michael explores how top advisers like David Axelrod, Jen Psaki, and Jon ... more

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should Democrats have stood in agreement at the State of the Union when President Trump said the first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens?" Michael revisits th... more

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Associate Professor of Human Nutrition in the Department of International Health
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Host

Michael Smerconish
Host of insightful discussions on politics, current events, and social issues, emphasizing a balanced perspective.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 652 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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
    a month ago
  • Great

    Insightful and helpful. Figure it out for yourself

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RR#1 Fan
    United States2 months ago
  • Middle is not Binary

    Poll Questions are binary in a gray world. Michael claims to be middle, but his poll questions are binary with only 2 choices. I also find him self centered and self promoting more so than enlightening. Often he name drops gratuitously when telling a story. His show on POTUS is a feeder for his podcast and CNN. Count the number of times he says “I or ME” next time you listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    VadenGray
    United States2 months ago
  • Keep it 💯

    Trump deserves the Noble Peace Prize for negotiating the Peace between Israel and Gaza

    Do you know what Trump just proved? It’s easier to negotiate with terrorist than Democrats…..

    Think about that liberals. You’re losing Big Time 💯🇺🇸

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frankwhitenyking
    United States5 months ago

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The podcast is noted for its ability to provoke thought and encourage civil dialogue among differing political views.
Some listeners express concerns about the frequency and duration of advertisements, which can disrupt the flow of content.
Listeners appreciate the balanced and objective discussions that offer diverse perspectives on political issues.
Overall, it is praised for its insightful commentary and the caliber of guests, though there are calls for longer episodes.

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Today's Poll Question: Should Your Google Searches Be Private?
Q: Should an individual's Google searches be private?
Smerconish discusses the implications of a Pennsylvania court ruling stating that individuals do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy regarding their internet search history, encouraging listeners to consider their views on online privacy.
Inside the War Room with Admiral Stavridis: How Presidents Decide to Strike
Q: Can you react to the headline about the toll of deployment on the crew?
Stavridis emphasizes the personal and operational challenges faced by sailors during long deployments and expresses gratitude for their service.
Inside the War Room with Admiral Stavridis: How Presidents Decide to Strike
Q: Do you think that the different approaches have already been presented to the president and that we're locked in on at least what the options are?
Stavridis states that while the big framework is set, the situation is constantly evolving in response to developments, including maintenance and other logistical challenges.
Inside the War Room with Admiral Stavridis: How Presidents Decide to Strike
Q: Have we ever had this kind of military deployment and not moved forward?
Stavridis responds no, referring to past instances where large deployments led to military action, but notes the current situation is different as there are no ground troops deployed.
Inside the War Room with Admiral Stavridis: How Presidents Decide to Strike
Q: How do you read the progression of this story and the lack of action so far?
Admiral Stavridis discusses three options available to the President: continuing diplomatic efforts, using non-kinetic options like cyber tactics, or conducting precision strikes followed by negotiations.

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7. Nicole Hansen
8. Harvey Levin

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