Is Birthright Citizenship an American Exception — or a Constitutional Mistake?

Is Birthright Citizenship an American Exception — or a Constitutional Mistake?

Birthright citizenship is headed to the Supreme Court — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Michael Smerconish sits down with Washington Post columnist and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru to unpack one of the most consequential constitutional debates of our time. As the Court prepares to hear a challenge to birthright citizenship, they explore what the Constitution actually says, how the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” should be interpreted, and whether the U.S. is truly an outlier compared to the rest of the world. From immigration enforcement and executive authority to American exceptionalism and global norms, this conversation breaks down the legal arguments, policy tradeoffs, and political realities surrounding a case that could reshape who gets to be an American. A must-listen ahead of what could be a landmark Supreme Court decision. 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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Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is the two week ceasefire a prelude to a lasting peace? Michael Smerconish examines the fragile and confusing pause between the U.S. and Iran, unpacking confli...

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Trump’s Iran Threat: ‘Total Obliteration’? John Bolton Weighs In

Trump’s Iran Threat: ‘Total Obliteration’? John Bolton Weighs In

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton joins Michael to break down the escalating U.S.–Iran crisis as President Trump issues a dramatic ultimatum. Will the U.S. strike Iranian infrastructure—and...

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Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should college athletes be paid? Michael Smerconish dives into the rapidly evolving world of college athletics in the NIL era, where multimillion-dollar deals,...

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When a U.S. F-15 is shot down deep inside Iran, what follows is a high-risk, high-stakes rescue mission that showcases the full power—and complexity—of the American military. Michael is joined by Lt. ...

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Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. bomb Iran's power plants and bridges?

Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. bomb Iran's power plants and bridges?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should the U.S. target Iran's power generating facilities and bridges if they help support its war machine? As tensions escalate and a presidential deadline lo...

6 Apr 16min

The New Right-Wing Media Ecosystem Explained (8 Powerful Factions)

The New Right-Wing Media Ecosystem Explained (8 Powerful Factions)

Michael sits down with Dr. Brian Rosenwald, author of "Talk Radio’s America", to break down the rapidly evolving world of conservative media. Rosenwald—whose work was once praised by Rush Limbaugh him...

3 Apr 22min

Today's Poll Question: Do You Feel More Drawn To Organized Religion, Less Drawn, or About the Same?

Today's Poll Question: Do You Feel More Drawn To Organized Religion, Less Drawn, or About the Same?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Do you feel more drawn to organized religion, less drawn, or about the same? As Easter, Passover, and Ramadan converge, Michael explores whether America is exp...

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Mingle At Church: Why Young Americans Are Rediscovering Religion

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