Today's Poll Question: Should the FCC Enforce “Equal Time”? The Colbert Controversy Explained

Today's Poll Question: Should the FCC Enforce “Equal Time”? The Colbert Controversy Explained

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should licensed broadcast radio and television stations have to give equal time to competing political candidates?" A Stephen Colbert interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico has reignited debate over the FCC’s nearly century-old equal time rule. After CBS lawyers raised concerns about triggering the regulation, Colbert cried foul — and the controversy exploded online. Michael breaks down what the rule actually says, how it differs from the Fairness Doctrine, and whether “spectrum scarcity” still justifies government oversight in today’s media landscape. Is this selective enforcement, political pressure, or simply the law being applied? And in an era of unlimited media choices, should balanced coverage be the government’s job — or ours? Listen here, then vote, and please rate, review, and share 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.

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Today's Poll: Did The Man On Nancy Guthrie's Porch Write The Ransom Notes?

Today's Poll: Did The Man On Nancy Guthrie's Porch Write The Ransom Notes?

Listen and vote at Smerconish.com, and please rate, review and share this podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

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Inside Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: She Was A Sugar Cane And Tells All

Inside Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: She Was A Sugar Cane And Tells All

What’s it really like to be part of the Super Bowl halftime show? Michael talks with Chloe' Scretchings, formerly a producer on his CNN program, about how her love of Bad Bunny — and a late-night cast...

10 Helmi 12min

The Associated Press Dives Deep Into What The FBI Concluded On The Epstein Files

The Associated Press Dives Deep Into What The FBI Concluded On The Epstein Files

Associated Press investigative reporter Michael Sisak joins Michael to unpack newly released FBI and Justice Department documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. After years of investigation, the FBI conc...

10 Helmi 30min

Today's Poll: Did Jeffrey Epstein Traffic Girls for Powerful Men?

Today's Poll: Did Jeffrey Epstein Traffic Girls for Powerful Men?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Do you believe that Jeffrey Epstein was running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men? Michael Smerconish urges listeners not to rush to judgment before voti...

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Why the Super Bowl Still Matters in a Fractured America

Why the Super Bowl Still Matters in a Fractured America

Michael breaks down a Super Bowl that was more cultural flashpoint than classic game. From a lackluster matchup and standout commercials to Bad Bunny’s polarizing halftime show, Michael explores why t...

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Today's Poll: How Many Stars for Bad Bunny's Halftime Show?

Today's Poll: How Many Stars for Bad Bunny's Halftime Show?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "How many stars for Bad Bunny's half time show?" Michael reflects on the Super Bowl as one of the last shared cultural experiences in America, which is the bas...

9 Helmi 13min

When a House Has a Dark Past: What Sellers Are (and Aren’t) Required to Disclose

When a House Has a Dark Past: What Sellers Are (and Aren’t) Required to Disclose

What happens when you buy a home—and uncover a shocking symbol hidden beneath the floor? Michael and TC unpack a viral legal case out of western Pennsylvania where new homeowners discovered a swastika...

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The TV Shows That Defined Every Decade—from I Love Lucy to Stranger Things

The TV Shows That Defined Every Decade—from I Love Lucy to Stranger Things

Television has shaped American culture for more than 70 years—but which shows truly defined each decade? Michael is joined by legendary TV critic Alan Sepinwall (The Wall Street Journal; "The Sopranos...

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