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
Serving on a School Board Might Be the Riskiest Job in America
Michael Smerconish speaks with Shannon Hiller, Executive Director of the Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton, about the alarming rise in threats and harassment against local officials—from schoo…
00:41:13 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Is Mail-In Voting Under Threat? Trump’s Bold Promise vs. The Facts
President Trump says he’ll end mail-in voting by executive order—but can he? Michael Smerconish dives into the facts with Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor of Political Science Dr. Char…
00:33:05 |
Wed 27 Aug 2025
The Summer America Tried to Replace Migrant Workers with Teens—It Was a Disaster
What happened when the U.S. government tried to replace Mexican farm workers with high school athletes in the 1960s? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gustavo Arellano joins Michael to unpack a forgo…
00:39:21 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
We're Losing Touch with Nature — And It's Worse Than You Think
Are we forgetting nature? Michael speaks with Professor Miles Richardson, a leading expert on "nature connectedness" at the University of Derby. Richardson’s research shows a 60% drop in our connecti…
00:29:18 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Live From The New Joint
Today’s episode marks a milestone over 30 years in the making. Michael Smerconish unveils his brand new studio—affectionately dubbed The New Joint—a space he’s envisioned for decades and finally brou…
00:13:41 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
California’s Political Earthquake: Is Redistricting Reform About to End?
Gerrymandering is bad. But self-sorting? It might be the silent force doing even more damage to American democracy. In today’s episode, Michael Smerconish dives into California’s surprising move to p…
00:11:58 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
A Bad Day For World Peace
Michael reflects on what he calls a truly bad day for world peace. From Israel’s explosive expansion of West Bank settlements to Russia’s massive new strike on Ukraine, he connects the dots and expla…
00:29:33 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Too Left? Too Elitist?... Why Dems Are Hemorrhaging Voters
The numbers are in—and they’re brutal. In today’s episode, Michael Smerconish unpacks what the data reveals—and just as importantly, what it doesn’t. Democrats have lost ground to Republicans in ever…
00:10:45 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
'Shambolic But Strategic’: Mark Halperin on Trump’s Ukraine Move
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00:31:22 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
Yes, Voting By Mail Is Secure
Is voting by mail secure? With President Trump vowing to ban it and bringing election integrity back in the spotlight, Michael explores the real data behind mail-in voting. From Civil War history to …
00:15:59 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
Could Trump Really Win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Could Donald Trump ever be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize? Michael speaks with with University of Agder Professor Dr. Øyvind Tønnesson, a former advisor to the Nobel Institute, for a provocative conve…
00:28:18 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Should the U.S. Go to War with Russia?
Michael dives into one of the most provocative poll questions he's ever posed: Should Ukraine join NATO — and should the United States invoke Article 5 and go to war with Russia?
What prompted such a…
00:13:53 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Reading Trump & Putin Like a Book – A Body Language Deep Dive
In this eye-opening episode, Michael Smerconish sits down with body language expert Chris Ulrich, founder of CU in the Moment, to analyze the high-stakes optics of the recent Trump-Putin meeting in A…
00:30:17 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Should Trump Send U.S. Troops to Ukraine After the War To Provide Security?
Michael dives deep into today’s provocative poll question at Smerconish.com: "Should President Trump commit to deploying U.S. troops alongside those of European nations to provide security to Ukraine…
00:15:55 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Trump Wants On Mount Rushmore
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist John Branch joins Michael to discuss the fascinating history and fragile geology of Mount Rushmore, and why adding a fifth face—like Donald Trump’s—is…
00:35:10 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
We're Not Mingling. So We're Not Drinking.
Michael unpacks a startling trend: fewer Americans are drinking alcohol—and it’s not just about health or cost. And people voting on today's Smerconish.com poll question first thing this morning were…
00:21:49 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
Can Trump Broker Peace with Putin? Admiral Stavridis Explains the Stakes
In this episode, Michael is joined by Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, to dissect the high-stakes Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage. With Zelensky absent from the table…
00:28:02 |
Thu 14 Aug 2025
An End To The Russia-Ukraine War: "My Head Says No, My Heart Says Yes"
Will the war between Russia and Ukraine end within the next six months? Michael shares his surprising take on today's Smerconsih.com Poll Question—and why he’s leading with his heart, not his head. …
00:13:33 |
Thu 14 Aug 2025
Republicans Are Drinking Way Less
New Gallup data shows U.S. alcohol consumption has hit a record low—and Republicans are leading the trend. Michael digs into the numbers, which reveal a surprising 20-point drop in drinking among GOP…
00:25:58 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Underpoliced, Over Incarcerated? The Data May Surprise You
Is America actually under-policed and over-incarcerated? Michael breaks down today's Smerconish.com poll question—and the surprising research behind it. From Trump’s National Guard plan in DC to a gr…
00:14:43 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
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