The Untold Ted Turner Story the Media Ignored
Michael explores the overlooked conversation surrounding Ted Turner’s bipolar disorder and asks whether mental illness can sometimes contribute to extraordinary leadership, creativity, and resilience....
11 Touko 29min
Today's Poll Question: Which War Ends First, Russia-Ukraine or US/Israel-Iran?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which war ends first — Russia/Ukraine or U.S./Israel versus Iran? Michael examines two global conflicts that suddenly appear to be moving in opposite direction...
11 Touko 12min
Billionaires vs. Mamdani: The NYC Tax Fight Turning Ugly
Michael dives into the explosive backlash surrounding New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new “pied-à-terre” tax targeting ultra-wealthy property owners who do not live in the city full-time. After billio...
8 Touko 25min
Today's Poll Question: Is "tax the rich" a slur against wealthy Americans?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is the phrase “tax the rich” a slur against wealthy Americans? Michael examines the political and cultural firestorm sparked by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s...
8 Touko 13min
John Malone: Ted Turner Thought CNN Had “Lost Its Way”
Media titan John Malone joins Michael for a deeply personal conversation about his lifelong friendship with CNN founder Ted Turner, who passed away this week at age 87. Malone shares behind-the-scenes...
7 Touko 27min
Today's Poll Question: Has the 24/7 news cycle done more public good or harm?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Has the 24/7 news cycle done more public good or harm? Michael reflects on the life and legacy of CNN founder Ted Turner while examining the profound impact of...
7 Touko 14min
Mark Halperin on Trump, Iran, and the Midterm Earthquake
Michael Smerconish and Mark Halperin break down the confusion, contradictions, and political fallout surrounding Trump’s Iran strategy — from nuclear negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz to whether t...
6 Touko 25min
Today's Poll Question: Is Donald Trump a consequence or the cause of our political polarization?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is Donald Trump more a consequence or the cause of our political polarization? Michael argues that most voters will instinctively blame Donald Trump for Americ...
6 Touko 14min
