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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Skepticism or Truth? What Happens if Musk ACTUALLY Finds Major Corruption?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: If Elon Musk uncovers substantial waste, fraud, and abuse, will skepticism about his motives overshadow his findings? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote…

00:17:59 | Wed 12 Feb 2025

Admiral Stavridis Reveals the Untold Impact of USAID on U.S. Security and Global Security

Admiral James Stavridis is a retired four-star U.S. naval officer. He is currently Partner and Vice Chair, Global Affairs of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm. He is also 12th Chair of Rock…

00:29:19 | Tue 11 Feb 2025

Stop Making Cents? President Trump Wants To Get Rid Of The Penny

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should the U.S. Treasury stop minting new pennies? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this po…

00:19:42 | Tue 11 Feb 2025

$20 MILLION of our tax dollars for 'Sesame Street' in Iraq?

There's more to the story: If the USAID doesn't spend $20M on funding Sesame Street broadcasts in war-torn areas to teach literacy, inclusion, and critical health lessons to children, who will they l…

00:26:55 | Mon 10 Feb 2025

If We Re-Ran the 2024 Election Today, Would The Result Change? This Poll Will Make You Think!

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: If the 2024 presidential election were re-run today, would the result be the same? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leav…

00:13:12 | Mon 10 Feb 2025

ESPN's Sal Pal's Bold Prediction For Sunday: Eagles 34, Chiefs 30

Sal Paolantonio covers the National Football League for SportsCenter, Sunday NFL Countdown, NFL Life and Fantasy Football Now. He also hosts the long-running X's and O's weekly preview show, NFL Matc…

00:10:17 | Fri 07 Feb 2025

We tried what Elon Musk is doing with federal spending once before, on Obama's watch

While Elon Musk and his "Department of Government Efficiency" are slashing areas of federal spending to combat the current national debt ($36 trillion) and the current fiscal year's deficit ($711 bil…

00:34:08 | Fri 07 Feb 2025

Oscar or Opinion: Should Personal Views Decide Who Wins in Hollywood? The Karla Gascon Controversy Debate

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should the personal views and public statements of an actor/actress influence whether they win an Academy Award? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at S…

00:16:43 | Fri 07 Feb 2025

Climate Crisis and Your Home’s Value: What You Need to Know About Insurance

Abrahm Lustgarten wrote this Op-Ed for the New York Times, "That Giant Sucking Sound? It’s Climate Change Devouring Your Home’s Value." He is the author of On The Move: The Overheating Earth and the …

00:16:12 | Thu 06 Feb 2025

Musk, Money, and Mayhem: What Poses a Greater Threat to America?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which poses a greater threat to the U.S.? 1) Elon Musk's unchecked influence over federal bureaucracy, or 2) Uncontrolled federal spending and deficit growth.…

00:15:26 | Thu 06 Feb 2025

Gaza "An Evolving Matter"

Michael asks American journalist and founder of the interactive media platform 2WAY , "Should The U.S. take over Gaza?". Mark Halperin joins Michael every Wednesday during the second our of his progr…

00:34:47 | Wed 05 Feb 2025

THE RIVIERA OF THE MIDDLE EAST! Should America Take Control of Gaza?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should the U.S. take over Gaza? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily…

00:16:10 | Wed 05 Feb 2025

Small Business in Crisis: The Forces Shaping America's Economy

Read Andrew Van Dam's piece Is America still a nation of small businesses?

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00:28:50 | Tue 04 Feb 2025

Trump's Tariffs: Economic Genius or Economic Gamble?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Did the United States benefit from President Trump's tariff threats against Canada and Mexico? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and…

00:11:22 | Tue 04 Feb 2025

Senator Chris Coons' (D-DE) first comments on a July 2024 Senate Democratic Caucus meeting about Biden and whether he should drop out of the race

Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) joins Michael to talk about President Trump's tariff plans, trade, and other headlines surrounding the new President and Congress. Michael opens the conversation asking abo…

00:23:26 | Mon 03 Feb 2025

Your 2024 Vote: How honest are you about how you cast your ballot?

The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. …

00:15:08 | Mon 03 Feb 2025

'This whole thing is blowing my mind'

In his NY Post piece, Professor Francione writes "I’ve been concerned about the direction of the party for a while now, but I was hoping it would correct itself. I was certain it would do so after ge…

00:14:23 | Sat 01 Feb 2025

Setting the Record Straight: Michael Smerconish Debunks False Rumor About Transgender Blackhawk Pilot

Listen to Michael's conversation from Tuesday, January 28th 2025 with Jo Ellis here in Episode #1226.

Read "Living to Serve, Living as Myself: A Transgender Service Member’s Perspective" by Jo Ellis a…

00:18:03 | Fri 31 Jan 2025

The DC Air Collision: Was DEI to Blame?

00:10:38 | Fri 31 Jan 2025

Tulsi Gabbard's Unorthodox Path to Trump's Intel Team

A deep dive into former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick to be the next Director of National Intelligence. Michael welcomes New York Times Features Writer Elizabeth Williamson who …

00:29:07 | Thu 30 Jan 2025

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