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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...
Dec 04, 2024•13 min•Ep. 1157
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 03, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1156
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...
Dec 03, 2024•11 min•Ep. 1155
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 02, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1154
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 02, 2024•13 min•Ep. 1153
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? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data ...
Nov 29, 2024•16 min•Ep. 1152
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? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 28, 2024•15 min•Ep. 1151
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 27, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1150
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 27, 2024•8 min•Ep. 1149
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 thi...
Nov 26, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1148
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 26, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1147
The Democratic Party took a big hit in the 2024 election, with many saying the party in its current state as we know it is dead. Some have left the party, others say the party left them, like author and journalist Joe Klein, who talks about his reasons here. Then, hear from the audience with thoughts on what has happened to the party. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 25, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1146
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 federal government employees come to the office five days a week? Listen here, then vote! And please, rate and review this podcast. Thanks! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal ...
Nov 25, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1145
Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) has publicly gone after Congresswoman-Elect Sarah McBride (D-DE), the first transgendered woman elected to Congress, saying McBride should not be allowed to use women's restrooms anywhere in the US Capitol. This has ignited a major nationwide conversation. Michael welcomes Washington Post columnist Monica Hesse to talk about the piece she's written on the topic, "Does Nancy Mace Know How Women's Bathrooms Work?" Original air date 22 November 2024. Hosted by Simple...
Nov 22, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1144
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: The Trump-Musk relationship is good for America, agree or disagree? Listen, vote. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 22, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1143
John Della Volpe, Director of Polling at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, is one of the world's leading authorities on opinions of Gen Z's and Millenials. He offers an analysis titled "The New Rules of the Youth Vote" (written on his Substack), and he's not surprised that not as many youth voters voted for Kamala Harris in 2024 as were expected to. He lays out the data with Michael here. Original air date 20 November 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pc...
Nov 21, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1142
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: It's time to drop all the criminal cases against Donald Trump - Agree or Disagree? Listen here, vote there! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 21, 2024•8 min•Ep. 1141
2Way Editor in Chief and Wide World of News publisher/analyst Mark Halperin joins Michael to talk about the success of his new 2WAY platform which is now offering live in-person shows, plus they go in depth on the political headlines of the day including the Musk-Trump bromance, Joe and Mika visiting Mar-A-Lago, Trump's cabinet nominees and more. Original air date 20 November 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use ...
Nov 20, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1140
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 and Mika have visited Mar-a-Lago? Listen, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 20, 2024•10 min•Ep. 1139
Pew Research studied over 2000 news influencers (someone discussing news and current events on social media, who has over 100,000 followers on any one platform) and looked at 500 of them in detail, to find out how Americans are consuming news today. Michael welcomes Galen Stocking, Senior Computational Social Scientist at Pew Research Center, to explain the data. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...
Nov 19, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1138
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 the U.S. military be used for the mass deportation of undocumented migrants? Listen here, then vote....and please rate and review this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...
Nov 19, 2024•8 min•Ep. 1137
The Associated Press has declared the Pennsylvania Senate Race for Dave McCormick over Bob Casey, while Senator Casey still has not conceded. There is controversy over how ballots in some counties are being counted. The Washington Post wrote an editorial about this, "Democrats thumb their nose at the rule of law in Pennsylvania." Michael welcomes Neil Makhija, Montgomery County, PA Commissioner and Chair of the Board of Elections, to offer his side of the story. Original air date 18 November 202...
Nov 18, 2024•14 min•Ep. 1136
Bela Karolyi, the Romanian-born US Olympic Gymnastics coach, has died at the age of 82. Listen to his conversation with Michael from January 2008, he was in studio ahead of the US Summer Olympic Trials coming to Philadelphia that year. Original air date 31 January 2008. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 18, 2024•16 min•Ep. 1135
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: Do you agree with President Biden’s authorization of the use of U.S. supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine for strikes inside Russia? Listen here, then vote. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...
Nov 18, 2024•10 min•Ep. 1134
Michael shares a powerful piece featured in The Wall Street Journal "Luck of the Draw: Why I’m Glad I Didn’t Choose My Freshman Roommate" written by Rich Cohen. Michael invites his listeners to share their experiences with their first college roommates. Original air date 15 November 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 15, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1133
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: Will Matt Gaetz serve as Attorney General? Listen here, then vote! And leave a rating and review for this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 15, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1132
Christopher Landau served as the United States Ambassador to Mexico from 2019-2021 during President Trump's first term. As talks of mass deportation and targeted arrests of undocumented immigrants have swirled in recent days, Michael asks for Landau's perspective on the situation. Original air date 14 November 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 14, 2024•14 min•Ep. 1131
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: When will the Trump-Musk 'Bromance' end? a) by Inauguration Day, b) by the end of the first 100 days, c) by the midterms, d) it will last the full Trump term. Listen, rate/review the podcast, and vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com fo...
Nov 14, 2024•7 min•Ep. 1130
Wide World of News and 2WAY political analyst Mark Halperin makes his weekly visit, running through all of President-Elect Trump's cabinet picks so far, including Pete Hegseth, Mike Huckabee, Kristi Noem, and more, including noting the increasing changes that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could be nominated as HHS Secretary. Original air date 13 November 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...
Nov 13, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1129
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 Trump’s response to illegal immigration be one of targeted arrests, or, mass deportation? Listen in, then vote! And please rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast platform. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inform...
Nov 13, 2024•6 min•Ep. 1128
