
Fox News or Bust? The Alarming Shrinking Media Trust on the Right
Michael Smerconish sits down with Pew Research Center's Elisa Shearer to unpack new data on media trust in America. Why do Republicans overwhelmingly trust only Fox News and Joe Rogan, while Democrats...
12 Jun 202525min

Protesters, the President, or the Press: Who’s Escalating Immigration Unrest?
Today’s Smerconish.com poll asks: “What is most to blame for the escalation of immigration related protests — the protesters, the president, or the media?” Michael breaks down the timing, media dynami...
12 Jun 202514min

The Media’s Trump-Obsessed Blindspot: Mark Halperin On What's Being Overlooked
Michael Smerconish and 2WAY's Mark Halperin break down how the media’s obsession with Trump vs. CA Gov. Newsom is drowning out critical issues—from military use on U.S. streets and immigration realiti...
11 Jun 202527min

Salute or Skip: The Media is Divided on Covering The Army Parade
What level of coverage should the media afford the U.S. Army's 250th birthday parade? That's the poll question at Smerconish.com today. Michael dives into the controversy over a massive military celeb...
11 Jun 202515min

Parade or Power Play? The Army Turns 250
This weekend’s massive Army parade in Washington, D.C.—set for June 14th and coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday—has sparked controversy and curiosity. Michael first gets the milita...
10 Jun 202535min

Life, Death, and Suffering: Who Gets to Choose? Bioethicist Dr. Art Caplan On The Right To Die Without A Terminal Illness
Should patients without a terminal illness have the right to die? That's today's poll question at Smerconish.com. Michael dives into the ethical, legal, and emotional complexities of assisted death, ...
10 Jun 202537min

Democrats Are Trying To Speak To Young Men To Win Them Back
Michael welcomes Ilyse Hogue, co-founder of the Speaking with American Men (SAM) Project, which aims to help the Democratic Party win back young male voters who are no longer aligning themselves with ...
9 Jun 202529min

Should You Check Papers Before Hiring Help?
Should there be legal consequences for those who hire day laborers outside Home Depot without verifying their immigration status? That's today's poll question at Smerconish.com. Michael dives into the...
9 Jun 202517min






















