75 and Out? The Growing Case for Age Limits in Government

75 and Out? The Growing Case for Age Limits in Government

Should there be a mandatory retirement age of 75 for the president, cabinet officials, members of Congress, and federal judges? Inspired by comments from former congressman, White House chief of staff, Chicago mayor, and ambassador Rahm Emanuel, Michael Smerconish digs into America’s growing discomfort with aging leadership. With some of the oldest elected officials in U.S. history still wielding power, is it time for age limits — or should voters decide at the ballot box? Michael examines polling data, constitutional hurdles, existing retirement rules in other professions, and historical examples of extraordinary leadership later in life — all while previewing today’s Smerconish.com poll question - listen here, then vote! 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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Fetterman Breaks With Democrats on Iran War — ‘We Must Finish This’

Fetterman Breaks With Democrats on Iran War — ‘We Must Finish This’

As tensions escalate in the Iran conflict, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joins Michael for a candid and high-stakes conversation about war powers, nuclear threats, and political divisions in Washingto...

20 Apr 29min

Today's Poll Question: Should Congress authorize the use of military force against Iran?

Today's Poll Question: Should Congress authorize the use of military force against Iran?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should Congress authorize the use of military force against Iran? As tensions escalate and a fragile ceasefire nears expiration, Michael Smerconish breaks down...

20 Apr 14min

Why the Voters Who Decide Elections Aren’t Who You Think

Why the Voters Who Decide Elections Aren’t Who You Think

A new set of political data is challenging a long-held assumption about American voters—and even Michael Smerconish himself. After reviewing insights from veteran political strategist Doug Sosnik, Mic...

17 Apr 30min

Today's Poll Question: Should Social Security cap benefits for the wealth?

Today's Poll Question: Should Social Security cap benefits for the wealth?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should Social Security cap benefits for the wealthiest retirees? Michael Smerconish explores a provocative proposal to limit Social Security payouts for high-i...

17 Apr 12min

Boomers vs Millennials: Who Really Had It Harder?

Boomers vs Millennials: Who Really Had It Harder?

In this episode, Michael dives into a generational debate that never seems to go away: who had it harder—boomers or millennials? Drawing on new data from The Wall Street Journal, Michael breaks down i...

16 Apr 29min

Today's Poll Question: Are You (Actually) Fiscally Liberal but Socially Conservative?

Today's Poll Question: Are You (Actually) Fiscally Liberal but Socially Conservative?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which describes you best? a) Fiscally liberal, socially conservative, b) Fiscally conservative, socially conservative, c) Fiscally liberal, socially liberal, d...

16 Apr 13min

Trump vs. the Pope?! Mark Halperin Breaks Down the Latest Political Firestorm

Trump vs. the Pope?! Mark Halperin Breaks Down the Latest Political Firestorm

Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest headlines shaping American politics. They break down Donald Trump’s controversial clash with the Pope...

15 Apr 26min

Today's Poll Question: Is America’s record low fertility rate a problem?

Today's Poll Question: Is America’s record low fertility rate a problem?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Is America's record low fertility rate a problem?" America’s birth rate has fallen to historic lows, well below the level needed to sustain the population—but...

15 Apr 16min

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