Closed Primaries Have A Negative Impact, So Let Independent Voters Vote!

Closed Primaries Have A Negative Impact, So Let Independent Voters Vote!

Michael explains why he is one of the lead plaintiffs in a Pennsylvania lawsuit that could (and should) shake up elections moving forward, and lays out the legal, personal, and political case. The filing urges the PA state Supreme Court to overturn the commonwealth’s closed primary system, arguing it unconstitutionally denies nearly 1.4 million unaffiliated voters a voice in critical elections. Michael's answer to today's Smerconish.com poll question is "HELL YES": Should the nation's millions of registered Independent voters be able to vote in primary elections? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Today's Poll Question: Should Your Google Searches Be Private?

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.

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: 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

Inside the War Room with Admiral Stavridis: How Presidents Decide to Strike

Inside the War Room with Admiral Stavridis: How Presidents Decide to Strike

Is the United States on the brink of striking Iran? Michael is joined by Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, to break down President Trump’s options—from diplomacy and cy...

23 Helmi 25min

Today's Poll Question: Should the FCC Enforce “Equal Time”? The Colbert Controversy Explained

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...

23 Helmi 14min

Princess Diana’s Confidant on Prince Andrew’s Arrest—and the Palace Fallout

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: 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

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

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