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 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
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 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
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
