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
Trump, Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell: Clemency or Cover-Up?
Michael Smerconish dives into the controversial question dominating today's poll: Will President Trump offer clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell? Drawing from recent headlines, listener feedback, and a com…
00:15:38 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
The €1 House Craze: Dream Escape or Tourist Trap?
Michael Smerconish sits down with journalist Lauren Markham to unpack her fascinating piece on Italian towns offering homes for €1. Are Americans falling for a fantasy—or is the life swap dream real?…
00:41:46 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Trump’s Tariff Gamble: Boom or Bust for America?
President Trump's tariffs were marketed as a bold move to protect American jobs and level the global playing field. The big question remains: On balance, are President Trump's tariffs helping or hurt…
00:17:03 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
The High-Stakes Game Behind Your District Lines
Michael is joined by David Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst at The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, for a deep dive into one of the most controversial political tactics of our tim…
00:39:34 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Power Grab or Fair Game? The Truth About Mid-Decade Redistricting
For today's daily poll question, Michael Smerconish asks: Should states ever engage in mid-decade redistricting? With political power, representation, and control hanging in the balance, this episode…
00:18:16 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
The Case for a Palestinian State — and Why Israel Needs It
Michael reacts to France's decision to recognize Palestine as a state — and asks whether the U.S. should follow suit. Against the backdrop of Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, Netanyahu’s policies, and shi…
00:29:42 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Should America Follow France and Recognize Palestine As A State?
France just became the first G7 nation to recognize Palestine as a state. Should the U.S. follow suit? Michael Smerconish breaks down today's Smerconish.com poll question, discusses the humanitarian …
00:16:03 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
What Trump Should Have Said: Lanny Davis on The Art Of Damage Control
Michael is joined by attorney and crisis manager Lanny Davis to discuss how President Trump should have addressed his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Davis shares his timeless communication strategy—“Tell i…
00:26:19 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Trump, Epstein, and the Denials: Is the Cover-Up Worse Than the File?
Michael Smerconish breaks down the latest reporting on the Epstein Files, including denials from Trump, pressure on Pam Bondi, and why this story won’t go away. Is this a classic case of “the cover-u…
00:16:15 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Trump, Epstein & the Birthday Book Bombshell: Mark Halperin Breaks It Down
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00:28:43 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
What Hunter Biden Really Said — And Why Smerconish Says 'I Mostly Agree'
Michael shares his candid reaction to Hunter Biden’s explosive 3-hour sit-down with Andrew Callahan. Was it a revealing moment of raw honesty or a carefully crafted PR move? Michael dives deep into H…
00:17:56 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
'Almost None Of It Is New, But...': Pulitzer-Winner David Garrow on the MLK Files Release
The National Archives has released hundreds of thousands of pages of FBI documents about Martin Luther King Jr. by order of President Trump - what's in them? Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dr. David …
00:22:34 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
Redskins In, Colbert Out: A Wild Week in Media and Sports
Michael dives into today’s poll question at Smerconish.com: Should Washington’s football team be called the Redskins or the Commanders? He also breaks down yesterday’s viral poll on Stephen Colbert’s…
00:15:58 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
The Mystery of Trump’s Alleged Epstein Letter
Michael unpacks the explosive Wall Street Journal report alleging Donald Trump contributed a bizarre birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. From Trump’s denial and $10 billion lawsuit, to the possibilit…
00:33:58 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Stephen Colbert Fired: CBS’ Business Move or Political Deal?
Michael tackles today's Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question: "Why was The Late Show with Stephen Colbert cancelled: Ratings/Revenue, or Politics?" Was it a strategic move to cut financial losses—or a …
00:20:15 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Inside the Lawsuit to Open PA's Primaries: Let Michael Smerconish Vote!
Michael Smerconish has skin in the game — literally. In this episode, he breaks down his role as lead plaintiff in a landmark lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's closed primary system. Joined by trial…
00:33:47 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Trump’s Bizarre Epstein Letter and the Mystery of Masked ICE Agents
Michael tackles two major stories this Friday: a Wall Street Journal bombshell on Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday album allegedly featuring Donald Trump, and a heated debate over whether federal immigrati…
00:19:44 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Generation Clash: NYC’s Mayoral Race Sparks a Firestorm
It's the Old Guard vs. the New Left. Veteran political strategist Hank Sheinkopf joins Michael to unpack the shifting demographics and political power dynamics in New York City's mayoral race. With d…
00:32:25 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Should the U.S. Help Ukraine Hit Russia Where It Hurts?
Should Ukraine be given missiles that can reach Moscow? That's today's poll question at Smerconish.com - Michael dives in and breaks down the geopolitical stakes, shares insights from former NATO Sup…
00:14:59 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Mark Halperin Unpacks Trump’s Explosive Epstein Rant
Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to dissect Donald Trump’s fiery new Truth Social post dismissing the Jeffrey Epstein scandal as a “hoax.” With Trump lashing out at his own suppor…
00:27:39 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
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