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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.
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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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 angles. Listen to some incredibly varying opinions that Michael hears from in this conversation, some labeling him as a hero for those wronged by the insurance industry, others calling him a cold-blooded killer for taking the life of a man on the street. Original air date 10 December 2024.
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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.
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. Today, Michael asks you: What should be the immigration response to families with parents who arrived illegally, but the children were born in the U.S.?
A) Deport the entire family, B) Deport the parents, allowing the children to stay, C) Allow the entire family to stay?
Listen here, then vote. And please rate, review, and share this podcast!
Brady Dale is the author of the Axios Crypto Newsletter.
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. Today, Michael asks you: Should President Biden issue preemptive pardons to Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney and Adam Schiff? Listen here, then vote!
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 Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson since 2021.
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. Today, Michael asks you: Should we move past the expectation that presidential appointees must have squeaky-clean personal records?
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 December 2024.
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. Today, Michael asks you: Should parents have the right to make unilateral decisions for their children regarding gender-affirming care? Thank you for leaving a rating and review of this podcast.
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 Liptak, and Michael hears a wide variety of opinions from the audience on this tough issue. Original air date 3 December 2024.
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. Today, Michael asks you: Could we motivate American 18-year-olds into military service if we needed them to respond to a national security threat? Listen here...vote there!
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 Tufts University.
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. Today, Michael asks you: Should Joe have pardoned Hunter? Listen here, rate and review this podcast, and then hit the website to VOTE!
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. Today, Michael asks you: Should college sports teams that feel disadvantaged by an opponent's inclusion of transgender athletes compete or forfeit matches in protest?
Happy Thanksgiving! Something a little different for today's poll question - go vote at Smerconish.com, and listen to Michael ask you here: If you could watch just one: The National Dog Show or Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
2WAY Editor-in-Chief and Wide World of News political analyst Mark Halperin brings his in-depth take on the week's political headlines, including President-Elect Trump's transition to the White House and his latest cabinet picks. Original air date 27 November 2024.
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. Today, Michael asks you: If Kamala Harris decides to run, is she the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination in 2028? Listen here, then vote!
Special Counsel Jack Smith has folded his tent - closed his investigation and prosecution of former President Trump related to
January 6 offenses. So today Michael wonders, as an academic experiment..."What If?" Former prosecutor and CNN legal analyst Elie Honig joins Michael to discuss how the Trump prosecutions might have played out if Attorney General Merrick Garland had moved more quickly in appointing Jack Smith. Listen to this conversation and reaction to it, and please rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast platform!
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. Today, Michael asks you: Should women serve in combat roles? Listen here, then vote!
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The poll questions were all devised by financial organizations or researchers. What if the studies were more comprehensive and looked at the happiness increases associated with friends or creativity or family or meaning or health? Would 30% more friends make people happier? Would 20% more exercise? 10% more creative pursuits? A larger family? What about time?
Ramaswamy? What a Nazi, he wants to disenfrancise millions of voters?? Between Trump and this guy, it is disturbing that CNN is giving the oxygen of publicity to fascist extremists.
Until this interview I considered Smerconish knowledgeable of history. Liberation of what? Man this was disappointing.
6 headlines crammed between 60 commercials in under 25 minutes. Thanks, but no thanks.
Hi.. my opinion is that the government should issue at the age of adulthood to every citizen.. 1 rifle 1 shotgun 1 pistol any other firearms are may not be used or sold.. getting rid of current stock beguns now
The 13% that said "no" should be deported to an island of nazis.
How the fuck does an Admiral and scholar like this have the absolute poorest audio quality ever. Get a microphone folks. A real one.