Trump Wants It Back—But Should We? Revisiting the Presidential Fitness Test

Trump Wants It Back—But Should We? Revisiting the Presidential Fitness Test

Today’s poll question dives into a surprisingly nostalgic and controversial topic: Should we reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test in U.S. schools? Michael takes a trip down memory lane—from pizza days and posture checks at Doyle Elementary to the shower policies of junior high PE classes—and unpacks how the fitness test became a cultural milestone. With Trump advocating for its return ahead of America’s semi quincentennial, and critics arguing it promotes outdated standards, Michael explores both sides of the debate. Cast your vote today at Smerconish.com 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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Steven Singer Unfiltered: His insightful and transparent take on Tariffs

Steven Singer Unfiltered: His insightful and transparent take on Tariffs

Visit Steven Singer Jewelers. Steven Singer is a long time advertiser on The Michael Smerconish Program. However, this was an unpaid appearance, he was invited to speak about his experience with the n...

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America’s Next Immigration Plan: Pay-to-Exit?

America’s Next Immigration Plan: Pay-to-Exit?

Self-Deportation for Cash? President Trump's controversial idea of giving $1,000 to undocumented immigrants who volunteer to leave the country is splitting Americans and is basis of Michael's Poll Que...

6 Touko 202518min

Senator in Denial? Inside Ben Terris's Bombshell Fetterman Report

Senator in Denial? Inside Ben Terris's Bombshell Fetterman Report

Is Senator John Fetterman in trouble? In this eye-opening episode, Michael Smerconish speaks with New York Magazine’s Ben Terris about his report detailing growing concerns over the Pennsylvania senat...

5 Touko 202530min

GOP Loyalty to Trump Trumps All—Even the Constitution

GOP Loyalty to Trump Trumps All—Even the Constitution

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Will President Trump's ambivalence about upholding the Constitution cause ANY erosion of his support among Republicans? Listen to Michael explain the issu...

5 Touko 202519min

Get Rid of Grades. It's An A+ Idea

Get Rid of Grades. It's An A+ Idea

Author Daniel Pink argues that grade inflation is ruining education. Michael welcomes him to discuss his Washington Post op-ed "Why not get rid of grades?" Original air date 4 March 2025. Hosted by Si...

2 Touko 202519min

Should Critics of Trump’s Immigration Tactics Back Off? Michael Smerconish Says YES

Should Critics of Trump’s Immigration Tactics Back Off? Michael Smerconish Says YES

Read Elie Honig's piece in New York Magazine here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2 Touko 202515min

Brad Meltzer Wrote an Oath That Changed America—Now It’s Under Attack

Brad Meltzer Wrote an Oath That Changed America—Now It’s Under Attack

In this powerful episode, Michael Smerconish is joined by bestselling author Brad Meltzer—whose writing career began not with thrillers, but by penning the AmeriCorps oath at just 24. As AmeriCorps fa...

1 Touko 202527min

STICKER SHOCK: Should Stores Tell You The Tariff Cost On What You're Buying?

STICKER SHOCK: Should Stores Tell You The Tariff Cost On What You're Buying?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com asks: Should retailers itemize tariff surcharges on customer bills? Listen to Michael explain the issue, then cast YOUR ballot at Smerconish.com, and please lea...

1 Touko 202521min

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