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
Today's Poll Question: Should Your Google Searches Be Private?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should an individual's Google searches be private?" A Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling says you may not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in your gene...
25 Helmi 12min
Is the State of the Union Strong? Americans Are Split.
On the eve of the State of the Union, Michael sits down with Yahoo News national politics reporter Andrew Romano to preview what President Trump may say in what could be one of his longest addresses y...
24 Helmi 30min
Today's Poll Question: Would You Like To See BOTH U.S. Hockey Teams At State Of The Union Tonight?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Where would you like to see the USA gold medal winning men's and women's hockey teams present at tonight's State of the Union?" Fresh off Olympic gold in Mila...
24 Helmi 15min
