Should Ole Miss Have Let Lane Kiffin Finish the Season? Michael Battles His Emotions vs. Logic

Michael Smerconish dives into the controversial question dominating today's poll: Will President Trump offer clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell? Drawing from recent headlines, listener feedback, and a comp...

30 Jul 202515min

Michael Smerconish sits down with journalist Lauren Markham to unpack her fascinating piece on Italian towns offering homes for €1. Are Americans falling for a fantasy—or is the life swap dream real? ...

29 Jul 202541min

President Trump's tariffs were marketed as a bold move to protect American jobs and level the global playing field. The big question remains: On balance, are President Trump's tariffs helping or hurti...

29 Jul 202517min

Michael is joined by David Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst at The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, for a deep dive into one of the most controversial political tactics of our time...

28 Jul 202539min

For today's daily poll question, Michael Smerconish asks: Should states ever engage in mid-decade redistricting? With political power, representation, and control hanging in the balance, this episode ...

28 Jul 202518min

Michael reacts to France's decision to recognize Palestine as a state — and asks whether the U.S. should follow suit. Against the backdrop of Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, Netanyahu’s policies, and shif...

25 Jul 202529min

France just became the first G7 nation to recognize Palestine as a state. Should the U.S. follow suit? Michael Smerconish breaks down today's Smerconish.com poll question, discusses the humanitarian c...

25 Jul 202516min

Michael is joined by attorney and crisis manager Lanny Davis to discuss how President Trump should have addressed his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Davis shares his timeless communication strategy—“Tell it...

24 Jul 202526min