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.

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Update frequency: every day
Average duration: 20 minutes
Episodes: 1557
Years Active: 2021 - 2025

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War Plan Chat Leak: An Amateur Hour Bombshell

Richard A. Clarke served for thirty years in US government national security agencies, including the Pentagon, the State Department, and the White House National Security Council. Admiral James Stavr…

00:33:10 | Tue 25 Mar 2025

Either Way, This Is A Signal Of Poor Judgment

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which was more indicative of poor judgment regarding the Houthi group chat, that they used Signal, or the content of the discussion? Listen here to Michael's …

00:15:03 | Tue 25 Mar 2025

Senator Angus King (I-ME): Social Security is being compromised, and President Trump needs to do something about it

Michael talks to Independent Senator Angus King of Maine, about President Trump's promise to not touch Social Security, while people in his administration seem to be trying to cut the entitlement tha…

00:12:17 | Mon 24 Mar 2025

If the Democratic Party is 'too woke', then maybe AOC isn't the best face for it

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is AOC becoming the new face of the Democratic Party? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this…

00:12:57 | Mon 24 Mar 2025

Mingle and Eat: Sharing meals with others supports happiness and social connections

The World Happiness Report for 2025 is out. Today, Michael's eye was drawn toward Chapter 3, because of its connection to mingling: "Sharing Meals With Others Supports Happiness And Social Connection…

00:16:25 | Fri 21 Mar 2025

State or Federal Education Policy Direction: Michael Smerconish Is Stuck In The Middle!

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should education policy be directed more from the federal or state/local level? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a…

00:17:08 | Fri 21 Mar 2025

Gerald Posner is 42,000 pages in to the new JFK document dump, and so far it is all unimportant

Listen to Michael's 2013 interview with Gerald Posner about his book "Case Closed" here on the Book Club with Michael Smerconish Podcast.

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00:27:11 | Thu 20 Mar 2025

Michael Smerconish Debates: Is Vandalizing A Tesla Vehicle a Hate Crime?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should acts of vandalism against Tesla vehicles be prosecuted as hate crimes? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a r…

00:15:44 | Thu 20 Mar 2025

Mark Halperin is Bullish on How Long First Friend Elon Musk Stays Around

Mark Halperin, 2Way Editor-in-Chief and political analyst, offers his take on today's headlines, including Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration, the Russia-Ukraine war, immigration, disa…

00:23:45 | Wed 19 Mar 2025

Admiral Stavridis' Hard Truth: Russia May Keep 20% of Ukraine's Land

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Admiral James Stavridis says that while he “hates” Russia keeping land it seized from Ukraine, such is the “military reality” of negotiated peace. Do you agre…

00:13:01 | Wed 19 Mar 2025

Halfway Through His First 100 Days In Office, A Mixed Bag For President Trump: Doug Sosnik's Analysis

President Trump has a net-negative approval rating, but for him, the numbers aren't bad. That said, there are some real danger signs for him ahead, in particular on the economy. But, balance that aga…

00:27:38 | Tue 18 Mar 2025

El Salvador Deportation Controversy: Why Trump Comes Out on Top

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which side benefits politically from the El Salvador deportation controversy: Trump or his opponents? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.c…

00:14:51 | Tue 18 Mar 2025

Spilled Hot Drinks At The Drive-Thru Continue To Pay Out Millions

It all started with the McDonald's hot coffee case in 1994, and it still happens today. Customers who have sued and won over injuries resulting from spilled food and drink from restaurants at drive-t…

00:18:14 | Mon 17 Mar 2025

Collaborate with Republicans, or Block Them: What’s the Best Move For Democrats?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which should be the Democratic priority: collaboration with Republicans so as to influence legislation or blocking the GOP agenda? Listen here to Michael's ta…

00:20:00 | Mon 17 Mar 2025

'Black Hawk Down' author Mark Bowden on new Netflix Docuseries

Michael goes back to 1993 in Somalia, in this conversation with Mark Bowden, author of 'Black Hawk Down', the book which was made into a hit movie. The subject matter is now being revisited in a new …

00:19:24 | Fri 14 Mar 2025

Newsom's Controversial Podcast Guests: Will Talking To Bannon and Kirk Help or Hurt His Political Future? Michael Smerconish says...

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is Gavin Newsom helping, hurting, or neither, his presidential ambitions by hosting Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon on his podcast? Listen here to Michael's ta…

00:13:16 | Fri 14 Mar 2025

A View Of America From North Of The 49th Parallel

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