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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
1559
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Today's Poll Question: Is it the federal government's responsibility to ensure healthcare coverage for all?

Today's Poll Question: Is it the federal government's responsibility to ensure healthcare coverage for all?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot…
00:12:01  |   Fri 13 Dec 2024
Back Pain That Pushes To Kill

Back Pain That Pushes To Kill

Dr. Todd J. Albert is Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus at Hospital for Special Surgery. He is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College.


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00:25:35  |   Thu 12 Dec 2024
Today's Poll Question: Are recent drone sightings over NJ benign or do they pose a serious concern?

Today's Poll Question: Are recent drone sightings over NJ benign or do they pose a serious concern?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot…
00:10:27  |   Thu 12 Dec 2024
A nice long TIME with Mark Halperin talking politics

A nice long TIME with Mark Halperin talking politics

Mark Halperin is the Editor in Chief of 2WAY and publishes the Wide World of News daily newsletter. 


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00:42:06  |   Wed 11 Dec 2024
Today's Poll Question: Should Donald Trump be named TIME Person of the Year?

Today's Poll Question: Should Donald Trump be named TIME Person of the Year?

Rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast app, and listen to The Michael Smerconish Program live, weekdays 9AM-12PM East on SiriusXM's POTUS Channel 124.


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00:13:35  |   Wed 11 Dec 2024
Hero and Murderer: Incredibly disparate reactions to the apprehended insurance CEO shooter

Hero and Murderer: Incredibly disparate reactions to the apprehended insurance CEO shooter

The response to the apprehension and charging of Luigi Mangione, suspected of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, has been nothing short of huge, and it is coming from all …
00:32:18  |   Tue 10 Dec 2024
Today's Poll Question: Do you agree with the acquittal of Daniel Penny in the NYC chokehold case?

Today's Poll Question: Do you agree with the acquittal of Daniel Penny in the NYC chokehold case?

Follow | Download | Subscribe to The Smerconish Podcast and the Book Club with Michael Smerconish Podcast on your favorite podcast app, and subscribe to Michael's Youtube Channel, and listen on Siriu…

00:10:25  |   Tue 10 Dec 2024
Syria is not our fight, but we can't just walk away

Syria is not our fight, but we can't just walk away

Admiral James Stavridis is a retired four-star U.S. naval officer. He is currently an Operating Executive of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm.


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00:22:42  |   Mon 09 Dec 2024
Today's Poll Question: What should be done about families where parents arrived illegally, but their kids were born in USA?

Today's Poll Question: What should be done about families where parents arrived illegally, but their kids were born in USA?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot…
00:14:49  |   Mon 09 Dec 2024
Crypto for Dummies...and Michael is the Dummy-in-Chief

Crypto for Dummies...and Michael is the Dummy-in-Chief

Brady Dale is the author of the Axios Crypto Newsletter.


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00:15:05  |   Fri 06 Dec 2024
Today's Poll Question: Should President Biden issue preemptive pardons to Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney and Adam Schiff?

Today's Poll Question: Should President Biden issue preemptive pardons to Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney and Adam Schiff?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot…
00:11:40  |   Fri 06 Dec 2024
The Insurance CEO shooting in NYC is fascinating

The Insurance CEO shooting in NYC is fascinating

James Gagliano retired as a supervisory agent after 25 years at the FBI. He is a West Point graduate, adjunct professor at St. Johns University in Queens, NY, and has served as the Mayor of the Villa…

00:23:04  |   Thu 05 Dec 2024
Today's Poll Question: Should we be OK with presidential appointees not having squeaky-clean personal records?

Today's Poll Question: Should we be OK with presidential appointees not having squeaky-clean personal records?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot…
00:14:58  |   Thu 05 Dec 2024
Among Transition hiccups, Trump survives stuff that no political mortal could survive, says Mark Halperin

Among Transition hiccups, Trump survives stuff that no political mortal could survive, says Mark Halperin

2Way Editor-in-Chief and Wide World of News publisher Mark Halperin makes his weekly appearance, talking Hegseth, DeSantis, Harris' loss, the scene at Mar-A-Lago and more. Original air date 4 Decembe…
00:21:19  |   Wed 04 Dec 2024
Today's Poll Question: Should parents have rights to make decisions over their children's gender-affirming care?

Today's Poll Question: Should parents have rights to make decisions over their children's gender-affirming care?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot…
00:13:17  |   Wed 04 Dec 2024
Transgender Rights For Minors: Supreme Court Hears Landmark Case

Transgender Rights For Minors: Supreme Court Hears Landmark Case

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to a Tennessee law banning several forms of medical care for transgender youths. Hear an explainer from New York Times SCOTUS Reporter Adam Lipta…
00:31:38  |   Tue 03 Dec 2024
Today's Poll Question: Can American 18-year-olds be motivated to join the military if we need them?

Today's Poll Question: Can American 18-year-olds be motivated to join the military if we need them?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot…
00:10:57  |   Tue 03 Dec 2024
Could the U.S. deliver, if we needed to bring back a military draft? Admiral Stavridis says...

Could the U.S. deliver, if we needed to bring back a military draft? Admiral Stavridis says...

Admiral Stavridis is vice chair, global affairs at the Carlisle Group, and Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Rockefeller Foundation. He is former Dean of the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at…

00:31:31  |   Mon 02 Dec 2024
Today's Poll Question: Should Joe have pardoned Hunter?

Today's Poll Question: Should Joe have pardoned Hunter?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot…
00:13:12  |   Mon 02 Dec 2024
Daily Poll: Should college teams protest transgender athletes by competing or forfeiting?

Daily Poll: Should college teams protest transgender athletes by competing or forfeiting?

Every day, we post a thought-provoking poll question for you to vote on at Smerconish.com. Michael explains it here to give you some insight behind the question, and then asks you to cast your ballot…
00:16:08  |   Fri 29 Nov 2024
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