The Truth About SNAP: Who Decides What Low-Income Families Can Eat?
Five states have begun banning soda and candy purchases through SNAP — with 18 states seeking similar waivers. Is this smart public health policy or government overreach? Michael speaks with Dr. Juli...
17 Helmi 26min
Today's Poll Question: Should Olympic athletes make political statements during the games?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should American Olympic athletes make political statements during the games?" As the Winter Games unfold in Milan-Cortina, several Team USA athletes are speak...
17 Helmi 14min
Today's Poll Question: Is Donald Trump the Most Consequential President in 100 Years?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Like him or not, is Donald Trump the most consequential president of the last hundred years?" On Presidents Day, Michael steps back from partisanship to exami...
16 Helmi 15min
The SAVE Act Explained: Voting Security or Voter Suppression?
The House has passed the SAVE Act — a sweeping election reform bill that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. But what does that really mean? Michael Smerc...
13 Helmi 28min
Today's Poll Question: Should Gallup Continue Tracking Presidential Approval Ratings?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should Gallup continue to track presidential approval ratings? Gallup is ending a 90-year tradition of measuring presidential approval, stepping away from the ...
13 Helmi 10min
It Was A Sh*tty Poll Question
Michael confronts a rare polling flop after a question about the Savannah Guthrie story draws the lowest turnout in months at Smerconish.com. Was it poorly worded? Too speculative? Or is the media ove...
12 Helmi 25min
Today's Poll Question: Should You Have to Prove Citizenship to Vote?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should proof of citizenship be required when registering to vote?" The House has passed the SAVE Act, legislation that would require Americans to provide phys...
12 Helmi 13min
Epstein Fallout Meets Midterm Fire: Mark Halperin On Trump Allies Under Pressure
Michael sits down with 2WAY/Next Up host Mark Halperin to unpack the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein saga—including new document releases, testimony fallout, and fresh scrutiny surrounding ...
11 Helmi 32min
