Power Grab or Fair Game? The Truth About Mid-Decade Redistricting

How much does it cost to be a sports fan today? Try $4,785. Michael Smerconish sits down with journalist Joon Lee to unpack how streaming has splintered sports viewing, inflated fan costs, and eroded one of America’s great cultural touchpoints: watching the game together. From sports bars going silent to six streaming subscriptions just to follow your team, this episode explores the steep financial—and social—price we’re now paying for fandom. Original air date 18 June 2025.

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Michael dives into the relentless heat wave scorching millions across the U.S. and how climate change is hitting home—literally. From buying carports and generators to battling insurance claims and sky-high AC bills, Michael and callers share personal stories about how extreme weather is disrupting daily life. Is this the new normal? Tune in and take your temperature. Original air date 24 June 2025.

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Michael notices that President Trump has just had a really great 10 days in his Presidency. Will it last? And does Michael agree with everything that's happened? From Iran to the Supreme Court and everything in between....listen to find out. Original air date 27 June 2025.

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On today's TGIF edition, Michael Smerconish dives into the latest Smerconish.com poll: Will voters who shifted away from Democrats in 2024 return to the party anytime soon? With fresh data from Pew Research, Michael unpacks surprising demographic trends—from Latino voters moving right, to young voter drop-offs, to the impact of Democratic socialism in NYC. Plus: a lighthearted detour into a ChatGPT evaluation of Smerconish... as president.

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Michael Smerconish sits down with veteran NYC political strategist Jordan Barowitz to unpack one of the most shocking political upsets in recent memory. How did Zohran Mamdani, a little-known democratic socialist, surge past establishment figures like Andrew Cuomo to become the likely next mayor of New York City? What does this mean for moderates, for the Democratic Party nationwide, and for the future governance of the most complex city in America? From social media wizardry to anti-Trump backlash, Barowitz breaks it all down—with sharp insights on ranked-choice voting, Eric Adams’ prospects, and whether NYC is ready to be run by a movement, not a machine.

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Michael dives into today's provocative Smerconish.com poll question: "Is the nomination of Zohran Mamdani for Mayor of NYC a winning model for Democrats nationwide?" In this episode, he dissects the stunning upset in New York’s Democratic mayoral primary and explores what it reveals about the Democratic Party’s internal tensions, the power of progressive messaging, and the establishment’s growing disconnect. Is Mamdani's victory a blueprint—or a liability—for Democrats on the national stage? Tune in for insight, analysis, and a few surprising historical parallels.

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Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to unpack the political earthquake in New York City, where Zohran Mamdani— a self-described Democratic socialist — defeated Andrew Cuomo in a stunning upset. What does this mean for the future of the Democratic Party? Will centrists like Clinton and Bloomberg lose their grip? Plus, analysis on U.S. airstrikes in Iran and their global implications. Real talk, smart insights, no spin. Original air date 25 June 2025.

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Michael dives into today’s poll question at Smerconish.com: Will we ever know the true impact of the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites? With conflicting reports from Trump, the Pentagon, Israeli intel, and intercepted Iranian communications, the picture remains murky. Was it a crushing blow or just a temporary setback? Listen here, then vote! And please leave a rating and review of this podcast.

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