The Gerrymandering Problem No One Wants to Fix
Today, Michael dives deep into the complex and controversial issue of gerrymandering — what it is, where it’s happening, and how you can find out if you live in a distorted district. Prompted by today...
6 Elo 202514min
America Is Fractured. Here’s What Michael Told Thousands of State Lawmakers About Fixing It
Michael reflects on an extraordinary day in Boston, where he addressed thousands of state lawmakers attending the National Conference of State Legislators annual legislative summit. From powerful spee...
5 Elo 202534min
Closing the Door on Democracy: Political Canvassing in the Age of Ring Doorbells
Fresh off speaking at the largest gathering of state legislators in Boston yesterday, Michael talks about the surprising role of Ring video doorbells and how they are shutting the door on political ca...
5 Elo 202516min
How a College Student Solved a 57-Year-Old Cold Case Murder
In this gripping episode, Michael dives deep into the decades-old unsolved murder of 9-year-old Marise Chiverella from Hazelton, Pennsylvania. After 57 years, this cold case was cracked thanks to the ...
4 Elo 202541min
Should Ghislaine Maxwell Get a Deal to Expose More Sex Offenders?
Michael broadcasts from Boston ahead of his speech to the National Conference of State Legislators, reflecting on political violence, viral poll results, and a provocative question at Smerconish.com t...
4 Elo 202513min
When Violence Meets Virality: The Manhattan Murder That Shocked & Delighted The Internet
A woman is brutally murdered in Midtown Manhattan. The incident is caught on video. What happens next? An outpouring of online celebration, racialized commentary, and digital glee over a real-life tra...
1 Elo 202541min
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 d...
1 Elo 202515min
The Borderline Outrage: Why Canadians Are Feeling Disillusioned With America
For decades, Canadians viewed the United States with a mix of admiration, envy, and affection — but Donald Trump may have shattered that dynamic. In today’s episode, Michael Smerconish speaks with New...
31 Heinä 202540min
