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The Smerconish Podcast

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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.
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Daily Poll: Will we find out who/what caused the strike on the Hospital in Gaza?

With the war seemingly escalating in the Middle East and President Biden arriving in Israel overnight, Michael offers up today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Will we ever know definitively who/what caused the strike on the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza?" Listen, then vote! Original air date 18 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 18, 20235 minEp. 591

Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stavridis' take on a possible Israel ground offensive

Every Tuesday, Michael talks with Retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis, the former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO. He is currently vice chair, global affairs and managing director of the global investment firm the Carlyle Group, and chair of the board of trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation. Original air date 17 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 17, 202326 minEp. 590

Daily Poll: Does the attack on Israel suddenly make Biden's age and experience more an asset than liability?

Michael offers up today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Does the attack on Israel suddenly make Joe Biden's age and experience more an asset than liability in the 2024 election? Listen here, then vote! Original air date 17 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 17, 20236 minEp. 589

Maher & Smerconish: Los Lonely Boys

Bill Maher says social media is helping us be anything BUT social...it is increasing loneliness and isolation, and Michael agrees. Original air date 16 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 16, 202320 minEp. 588

Daily Poll: Should the U.S. accept refugees from Gaza?

Michael offers today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should the U.S. accept refugees from Gaza? Listen, then vote. Original air date 16 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 16, 20236 minEp. 587

J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami on Israel

Michael talks to J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami on what's happening in Israel. From their website, "J Street organizes pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans to promote US policies that embody our deeply held Jewish and democratic values and that help secure the State of Israel as a democratic homeland for the Jewish people. We believe that only a negotiated resolution agreed to by Israelis and Palestinians can meet the legitimate needs and national aspirations of both peoples." Original air date 13...

Oct 13, 202322 minEp. 586

Daily Poll: Should the news media publish the horrifying images from the Hamas attack on Israel?

Michael asks today's Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question: Should the news media publish the horrifying images resulting from the Hamas attack on Israel? Listen, then vote. Original air date 13 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 13, 20237 minEp. 585

The American Exchange Project: Connecting our divided country

Michael welcomes David McCullough III (grandson of '1776' author David McCullough, to talk about the AEP, where he is co-founder and CEO of the organization that sends high school seniors on a free, week-long trip, after they graduate, to a hometown very different from their own. Original air date 11 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 12, 202320 minEp. 584

Daily Poll: Should students who blame Israel be blacklisted by prospective employers?

Michael offers thoughts on today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should students who blame Israel for the Saturday Hamas attack be blacklisted by prospective employers? Listen and vote. Original air date 12 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 12, 20235 minEp. 583

Richard Clarke: The War 50 Years After The War

An important perspective on the Israel-Hamas War - former Defense and State Department official Richard Clarke talks about his exclusive Smerconish.com piece "The War 50 Years After the War." Assistant Secretary Clarke served on the White House National Security Council (serving three presidents) for thirty years. Original air date 11 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 11, 202336 minEp. 582

Daily Poll: Should President Biden encourage PM Netanyahu to exercise restraint?

Michael examines today's Daily Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Either publicly or privately, should President Biden encourage PM Netanyahu to exercise restraint? Original air date 11 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 11, 20237 minEp. 581

What It Means To Be An Independent

Michael shares some words for independent minds, a day after Robert F Kennedy, Jr. switches to run for President as an independent candidate in 2024. Original air date 10 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 10, 202320 minEp. 580

Former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt: Third Parties Will Help Trump Win in 2024

Is 2024 the year for a successful third party presidential candidate? Many groups. including No Labels, hope so - however - others fear their efforts may help put former President Donald Trump back in the White House. Former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt (D-MO), in his new role as Co-Founder of the SuperPAC Citizens to Save Our Republic, joins Michael to discuss their work. Original air date 9 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

Oct 09, 202328 minEp. 578

Life is staggeringly shorter in America without a college degree

Michael talks to Princeton University Professor Anne Case, about her recent co-authored essay published in the New York Times, "Without a College Degree, Life in America is staggeringly shorter." Original air date 5 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 06, 202322 minEp. 576

Explaining How Speaker McCarthy Got Ousted, Through Gerrymandering & Redistricting

Cook Political Report Senior Editor & Elections Analyst David Wasserman joins Michael to analyze how 8 people in the House were able to move to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy - how do they get elected? Original air date 5 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 05, 202328 minEp. 575

Michael and Mark Halperin analyze the ousting of Speaker McCarthy

Michael chats with regular-guest of the show Mark Halperin about the recent ousting of former US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The two discuss the outcome of the vote and how it impacts both political parties. Listeners also call the program to provide their own perspectives. Original air date 4 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 04, 202328 minEp. 574

Mark Bowden, author of Black Hawk Down on the Secret Memo from the General who foresaw Black Hawk Down

Michael welcomes "Black Hawk Down" author Mark Bowden to the program on the 30th anniversary of The Battle of Mogadishu. The two go in-depth on what exactly happened during that infamous battle in Somalia, and Bowden reveals details about a secret memo from a General who foresaw the incident. Michael also invites callers to weigh in on the topic. Original air date 4 October 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Oct 03, 202324 minEp. 573

Elon Musk visited the border. What's next?

Michael chats with Rodney Scott, Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and former Chief of US Border Patrol, about a variety of topics pertaining to the US-Mexico border. The two dissect Elon Musk's comments on border control, apprehension rates at the border, and organized crime's impact on illegal immigration. Original air date 30 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

Oct 02, 202317 minEp. 572

The more connected we've become, the more lonely and detached we've become

There has been an existential crisis for young men for years. and now, with the ability to get an A.I. girlfriend, it is getting even worse. Original air date 29 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 29, 202315 minEp. 571

A.I. Girlfriends Are Ruining Men

Michael talks to Washington University of St. Louis Professor Liberty Vittert about her op-ed in The Hill, "AI girlfiends are ruining an entire generation of men." Original air date 28 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 28, 202322 minEp. 570

Amazon: Good or Bad For America?

With US regulators at 17 states suing Amazon over allegations of price inflation and overcharging sellers, Michael lays out today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Amazon...good or bad for America? Original air date 27 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 27, 20239 minEp. 569

A deep dive into Biden's bad poll numbers with Pollster Neil Newhouse

The conversation on new poll numbers out in two ABC and NBC polls this week continues, with Neil Newhouse at Public Opinion Strategies, which conducted the poll for NBC News. And Michael asks today's Smerconish.com Poll Question: Would Biden's poll numbers be boosted if he replaced Kamala Harris? Original air date 26 September 2023, the interview with Mr. Newhouse was conducted on 25 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

Sep 26, 202326 minEp. 568

President Biden's New Polling Data is Bad: Should Democrats be concerned?

Michael lays out new 2024 race polling data from ABC News and NBC News and asks today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Should Democrats be alarmed about recent polling data concerning President Biden? Original air date 25 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 25, 20237 minEp. 567

Is Deion Sanders Good For College Football?

Michael is looking forward to watching Colorado vs Oregon this weekend, and asks today's Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question - Coach Prime: Good or bad for college football? Original air date 22 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 22, 20237 minEp. 566

Get a drivers license, get registered to vote automatically?

Michael asks today's Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question: Should states automatically register to vote eligible residents when they obtain driver’s licenses? Original air date 21 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 21, 20236 minEp. 565

Should elderly politicians undergo mandatory cognitive testing?

With President Biden, 80, and former President Trump, 77, both leading their respective parties in the 2024 presidential contest, Michael asks today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Should elderly politicians, including candidates for President, undergo mandatory cognitive testing? Listen now, then vote. Original air date 20 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 20, 20238 minEp. 564

Is it right to ditch the Senate Floor dress code?

Should the U.S. Senate have a dress code for members while on the Senate floor? That is today's Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question posed by Michael, who was once named "best dressed" by Roger Stone. Original air date 19 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 19, 20239 minEp. 563

Should the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have removed Jann Wenner from its Board of Directors?

Michael lays out today's poll question at Smerconish.com: Should the Rock Hall have removed Jann Wenner from its board based on his comments about why he didn't include women and black musicians in his book? Original air date 18 September 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 18, 20239 minEp. 562
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