Today's Poll Question: Should the FCC Enforce “Equal Time”? The Colbert Controversy Explained
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should licensed broadcast radio and television stations have to give equal time to competing political candidates?" A Stephen Colbert interview with Texas Sen...
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Princess Diana’s Confidant on Prince Andrew’s Arrest—and the Palace Fallout
As mentioned in this episode, listen to Book Club With Michael Smerconish: Andy Webb, author of "DIANARAMA." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our ...
20 Helmi 22min
Today's Poll Question: Is Swearing in Politics Refreshing—or Just Overdone?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Is the use of profanity in politics refreshing or overdone?" From a new Illinois Senate ad repeating “F Trump” to a long list of Democrats and Republicans cas...
20 Helmi 13min
Has The FCC's Media Regulation Outlived Its Purpose? Colbert's 'Equal Time' Flap, Explained
Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled his interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico over concerns about the FCC’s “Equal Time Rule.” So what exactly is that rule — and why is it suddenly back i...
19 Helmi 35min
Today's Poll Question: Why--Or Why Not--Should The U.S. Strike Iran?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "The U.S. should strike Iran: a) To eliminate its nuclear capability, b) To change its leadership, c) Both, d) Neither." With U.S. aircraft carriers deployed a...
19 Helmi 11min
Mark Halperin Ranks 2028 Democrats: Newsom #1, Shapiro Rising, AOC Slips?
Mark Halperin joins Michael to rank the top Democratic contenders for 2028 — and the results may surprise you. Why is Gavin Newsom leading the field? Is Josh Shapiro the real threat? Where do Kamala H...
18 Helmi 30min
Today's Poll Question: Do you agree with Obama on Aliens?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Do you agree with President Obama who says "The odds are good that there's life out there...but... the chances we've been visited by aliens is low"? After for...
18 Helmi 14min
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
