The Case for A Pathway To Citizenship
Michael Smerconish tackles the immigration issue head-on in this compelling commentary. From undocumented workers at diners and car washes to shifting Trump-era policies, he makes the case for a pathw...
16 Kesä 202531min
Political Rage, or, Easy Access To Data: What’s Fueling Attacks at Leaders' Homes?
Drawing from front-page headlines, federal intelligence memos, and expert insights, this episode explores the deeper roots of political extremism and the implications for American democracy. Hosted by...
16 Kesä 202516min
Go Forth and Mingle: Michael Smerconish’s Commencement Legacy
Michael Smerconish closes out the 2024–25 graduation season by looking back on the commencement addresses he’s delivered over the years—and the one that got canceled. From standing in a downpour at Wi...
14 Kesä 202523min
India Plane Crash: How to Survive the Unthinkable
When a plane crashes in India, killing over 240 people and sparing just one, Michael Smerconish turns to survival expert and author Ben Sherwood. The former ABC News President, now Publisher/CEO of Th...
13 Kesä 202518min
Sorry, Senator Padilla, You Crossed The Line
Michael and TC talk about California Senator Alex Padilla's (D) appearance at a press conference that HHS Secretary Kristi Noem was holding, where he was forcibly removed and detained for a short time...
13 Kesä 202515min
Michael’s Take: Why I Oppose Israel's Strike on Iran (With a Caveat)
Michael offers a nuanced take on Israel attacking Iran last night. He unpacks today’s Smerconish.com poll question, which asks "Do you favor or oppose Israel’s attack against Iran?" Listen to him talk...
13 Kesä 202520min
Fox News or Bust? The Alarming Shrinking Media Trust on the Right
Michael Smerconish sits down with Pew Research Center's Elisa Shearer to unpack new data on media trust in America. Why do Republicans overwhelmingly trust only Fox News and Joe Rogan, while Democrats...
12 Kesä 202525min
Protesters, the President, or the Press: Who’s Escalating Immigration Unrest?
Today’s Smerconish.com poll asks: “What is most to blame for the escalation of immigration related protests — the protesters, the president, or the media?” Michael breaks down the timing, media dynami...
12 Kesä 202514min
