Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. End the Use of Force Against Iran Now—or Finish the Job?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "When should the use of force against Iran end? a) Now; b) When Iran’s military and nukes are neutralized; c)When Iran’s regime changes; or d) Both B and C." A...
3 Maalis 14min
Why Now? Admiral Stavridis on U.S. Strike on Iran
The US attacked Iran - now on Day 3 of the deadly conflict, Michael turns to one of the nation’s most experienced military leaders for clarity. Retired 4-star Admiral James Stavridis — former Supreme ...
2 Maalis 25min
Today's Poll Question: Is Epstein fallout more about guilt by association than guilt by deeds?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Agree or disagree: The Epstein fallout is now more about guilt by association than guilt by deeds." As millions of pages tied to Jeffrey Epstein become publi...
2 Maalis 13min
Is This the Nastiest Senate Race in America? Inside the Texas Primary Battle
Hear Ben and Michael break down: The GOP civil war between establishment and MAGA The brutal Cornyn ad targeting Paxton’s personal life Why Trump hasn’t endorsed (and whether he will) Democrats’...
27 Helmi 27min
Today's Poll Question: Is Epstein Files Transparency Worth the Risk of Unverified Allegations?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Does the value of transparency from release of the Epstein files outweigh the risks of spreading unverified accusations?" As new revelations surface — includi...
27 Helmi 15min
Trump Was Totally Misjudged
Did you see the "Trump Train" coming? Michael didn’t — and neither did Barack Obama’s inner circle. Drawing from newly released oral history interviews on the Obama presidency, Michael explores how to...
26 Helmi 34min
Today's Poll Question: When Trump Said “Stand Up” — Should Democrats Have?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should Democrats have stood in agreement at the State of the Union when President Trump said the first duty of the American government is to protect American ...
26 Helmi 13min
Trump Outsmarts Democrats at SOTU: Mark Halperin On Whether The Needle Moved
Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to break down President Trump’s State of the Union address — from the viral “stand up” immigration moment to the pivot on affordability, the Suprem...
25 Helmi 28min
