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
Trump Allies Target Fetterman—Could He Switch Sides?
Listen to Michael's recent interview with Senator Fetterman in episode #1831. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...
5 Touko 31min
Today's Poll Question: Are Americans hopelessly divided and increasingly hateful?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: 'True or false? Americans are hopelessly divided and increasingly hateful.' Michael challenges the dominant narrative of a fractured America, drawing on insigh...
5 Touko 12min
