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.
Notable Guests
Episodes (2006)
Today's Poll Question: Will the Nancy Guthrie case ever be solved?
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Is the iPhone the Most Effective Birth Control Ever Invented?
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Today's Poll Question: Algae at The Reflecting Pool...Act of God, Construction,...
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"It Was Already Over": Doug Sosnik's Brutal 2024 Election Analysis
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Today's Poll Question: Will democratic socialism be the future of the Democratic...
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Today's Poll Question: Should Athletes Be Judged for Visiting the White House?
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Rabbi David Wolpe on Iran, Israel, and the Rise of Antisemitism
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Today's Poll Question: How long will the Iran ceasefire hold?
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Epstein, Iran, and 2028: Mark Halperin’s Weekly Reality Check
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Today's Poll Question: Was 2024 already lost for Democrats before Biden dropped...
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Michael Took Pew's Political Quiz—and the Results Surprised Him
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Today's Poll Question: Is Trump retreating too soon on Iran?
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America Turns 250—But Americans Aren't Celebrating
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Daily Poll Question: Genes or money - which shapes a child's brain more?
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From Fight Night to Loneliness: Dana White, Trump, and America’s Isolation Crisi...
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Today's Poll Question: UFC...Sport or Spectacle?
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The World Cup Is Here—Is America Ready? Andrew Giuliani Makes A Bold Prediction
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Today's Poll Question: When attacked, should the U.S. respond proportionally or...
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Scott Pelley, CBS News, and Trump's Iran Crisis: Halperin Unfiltered
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Today's Poll Question: Would you rather watch Baseball or Soccer?
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Trump vs. Netanyahu? Admiral Stavridis Explains the Growing Rift
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Today's Poll Question: Are America's Best Days Ahead Or Behind?
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Can Sharing a Meal Heal America's Divide?
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Today's Poll Question: Should Scott Pelley Have Been Fired?
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"He Has No Intelligence Background": Richard Clarke Reacts to Trump's DNI Pick
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Today's Poll Question: Should Tom Kean Jr.'s three-month unexplained absence dis...
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Trump's Attorneys Defend the $1.8 Billion January 6 Compensation Plan
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Today's Poll Question: Does limiting Trump's Iran war powers help America, or Te...
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"This Is a Turning Point": Mark Halperin on Trump's Growing GOP Problem
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Today's Poll Question: Is The GOP Revolt Against Trump's Slush Fund A One-Off or...
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The Death of the White Picket Fence—and What It Says About America
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Today's Poll Question: Do You Stand With Trump or Netanyahu? ('Neither' Is Not A...
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Michael Cohen Wants Closure With Trump
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Today's Poll Question: Graham Platner's wife says his sexting is nobody's busine...
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Mark Halperin: Why Ken Paxton’s Texas Victory Could Reshape the 2026 Senate Map
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Today's Poll Question: Is Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo disqualifying?
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The Collapse of Jury Neutrality in America: Are Political Biases Destroying The...
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Today's Poll Question: Was Jill Biden Really Blindsided by Joe's Debate Disaster...
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The Escalation Trap: Why the Iran Conflict Could Get Much Worse
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Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. Lift Sanctions on Iran Before Its Nuclear...
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AI on the Battlefield: Precision Tool or Moral Danger?
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Today's Poll Question: Will AI-assisted Warfare Ultimately Save Lives?
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Today's Poll Question: What song best defines America?
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From Johnny Carson to Taking Over CBS Late Night: Byron Allen’s Full-Circle Mome...
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Today's Poll Question: With Colbert done, should late night TV get rid of politi...
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Trump vs. His Own Party? Mark Halperin Warns of a Major GOP Turning Point
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Today's Poll Question: Like Barney Frank said, is overreach by the left alienati...
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Graduation Advice That Actually Matters
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Today's Poll Question: When you vote, does character or policy matter more?
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John Kasich Sounds Off on Trump’s GOP: “It’s Not What I Believe In”
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