The Smerconish Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 1554
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
GOP Loyalty to Trump Trumps All—Even the Constitution
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Will President Trump's ambivalence about upholding the Constitution cause ANY erosion of his support among Republicans? Listen to Michael explain the iss…
00:19:07 |
Mon 05 May 2025
Get Rid of Grades. It's An A+ Idea
Author Daniel Pink argues that grade inflation is ruining education. Michael welcomes him to discuss his Washington Post op-ed "Why not get rid of grades?" Original air date 4 March 2025.
00:19:46 |
Fri 02 May 2025
Should Critics of Trump’s Immigration Tactics Back Off? Michael Smerconish Says YES
Read Elie Honig's piece in New York Magazine here.
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00:15:25 |
Fri 02 May 2025
Brad Meltzer Wrote an Oath That Changed America—Now It’s Under Attack
In this powerful episode, Michael Smerconish is joined by bestselling author Brad Meltzer—whose writing career began not with thrillers, but by penning the AmeriCorps oath at just 24. As AmeriCorps f…
00:27:04 |
Thu 01 May 2025
STICKER SHOCK: Should Stores Tell You The Tariff Cost On What You're Buying?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should retailers itemize tariff surcharges on customer bills? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please le…
00:21:39 |
Thu 01 May 2025
100 Days of Trump 2.0: A Masterclass with Halperin, Rove, Sosnik & Axelrod
In this comprehensive analysis, four of America's top political minds dissect the first 100 days of Trump's second term. Michael talks to Mark Halperin, Karl Rove, Doug Sosnik, and David Axelrod. Fou…
01:02:17 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Showdown: Should Religious Charter Schools Get Public Funds?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should charter schools with religious affiliations be eligible to receive public funds? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Sme…
00:21:26 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
Today's Complex Geopolitical Moment: Admiral James Stavridis on Global Tensions and Domestic Uncertainty
Michael and the Admiral reference Michael's conversation upcoming with Admiral William McRaven - listen to that on the Book Club with Michael Smerconish Podcast.
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00:26:12 |
Tue 29 Apr 2025
100 Days In: Rethinking The Trump-Harris Defeat
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: If voters knew what they know 100 days into Trump 2.0, would Trump have defeated Harris? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Sm…
00:21:23 |
Tue 29 Apr 2025
The Back Story of Michael's CNN Festivus Commentary, Larry David v. Bill Maher
Saturday Morning was quite a morning amidst the funeral of Pope Francis. Michael offers a play-by-play of how his show still went on-air on CNN, where he offered a commentary completely unrelated to …
00:26:27 |
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Should The Wisconsin Judge Go to Jail? The Hannah Dugan-ICE Controversy Explained
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: If a state judge helps a migrant evade federal ICE agents, should that judge be arrested and charged with obstruction and concealment? Listen to Michael …
00:21:22 |
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Conclave Countdown: Politics, Papal Legacy & Who’s Watching?
Dr. Richard Wood is President of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at the University of Southern California.
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00:31:47 |
Fri 25 Apr 2025
Lizard Breath, Ponch, Beysh and Smerc: What Happened To Nicknames?
Where Have All The Nicknames Gone? Read In The Wall Street Journal
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00:27:14 |
Fri 25 Apr 2025
The Price of Peace Between Russia and Ukraine
The war between Russia and Ukraine is top of mind today. Michael is asking you this Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is achieving peace worth the cost if it means officially ceding Crimea and other U…
00:19:05 |
Fri 25 Apr 2025
Tesla’s Struggle to Rebuild Progressive Trust vs. Winning Over Conservative
Michael loves his Tesla. So listen to his take here on Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com today: Which is more likely: Tesla recovers its brand loyalty among progressives, or conservatives embra…
00:13:54 |
Thu 24 Apr 2025
Chaos or Strategy? Mark Halperin on Trump's Shocking Market Moves, JD Vance's Power Grab, and RFK Jr.'s Dye Ban
Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin for a whirlwind tour of the most pressing stories shaping Washington. From Donald Trump's surprise pivot on China and Jerome Powell that sent the …
00:35:00 |
Wed 23 Apr 2025
Michael Smerconish Unpacks the Parental Right to Say No to LGBTQ+ School Lessons
The Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor this week, where a group of parents want to be able to opt their children out of LGBTQ+ themed lessons in school, has Michael asking this…
00:22:27 |
Wed 23 Apr 2025
A time for choosing between two of Michael's favorites: Bill Maher or Larry David
Also listen to Michael's commentary in Episode #1332, Bill Maher Mingled With Donald Trump, And That's Great from 14 April 2025.
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00:26:56 |
Tue 22 Apr 2025
People Aren't Having Kids. The Government Could Step In To Encourage Them To Do So!
Today's poll question at Smerconish.com asks: With birth rates declining in many developed nations, should governments adopt policies that actively encourage citizens to have more children? Listen to…
00:22:08 |
Tue 22 Apr 2025
Elon Musk's Pronatalism View: The world will collapse without more babies
Michael talks with Dana Mattioli, technology investigations and enterprise reporter for the Wall Street Journal. She's written "The Tactics Elon Musk Uses to Manage His 'Legion' of Babies--and Their …
00:33:19 |
Mon 21 Apr 2025
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