Admiral Stavridis: Hegseth’s Speech Was a Pep Rally with No Impact
When Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered 800 of America’s top generals and admirals to Quantico — with President Trump making a surprise appearance — it was an unprecedented show of force. But was it effec...
30 Sep 202530min
Inside Quantico: Should We Fear Trump & Hegseth's Big Meeting?
Michael unpacks today’s Smerconish.com poll question: "Is there anything inherently wrong with the Department of War summoning senior military leaders to Quantico?" He explains why his answer is “no,”...
30 Sep 202512min
The New Status Symbol: A Memoir for Your Kids
Wall Street Journal reporter Rachel Ensign joins Michael to explore a surprising new trend: wealthy retirees are hiring professional writers to craft their family memoirs — sometimes spending tens of ...
29 Sep 202531min
The Rise of Retributive Justice — and Why It Must End
Michael is on the west coast today, having appeared on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" on Friday night. He shares stories from his time there, and then moves on to today's poll question at Smerconsi...
29 Sep 202512min
Will Kamala Harris' Book Ruin a Future Presidential Run
Despite a long day of travel ahead, Michael Smerconish shares his thoughts on today's daily poll question: "Is Kamala Harris’ book release and media tour enhancing or diminishing her prospects to one ...
26 Sep 20257min
Political Violence Is Here In America — But It's Not What You Think
New York Times' Jia Lynn Yang joins Michael to unpack America’s disturbing new era of political violence. From the assassination of Charlie Kirk to nihilistic acts with unclear ideology, are we witnes...
25 Sep 202518min
Michael Says Rhetoric Is A Problem, It's Not The Cause Of This Political Violence
Michael Smerconish digs into today’s poll question: Is the rise in political violence driven by rhetoric or deeper societal issues? Citing expert research, tragic examples, and his own Mingle Project,...
25 Sep 202517min
Remembering Bernie Parent: The Lasting Legacy of a Flyers Legend
In this special bonus episode of The Smerconish Podcast, Michael reflects on the life and legacy of Philadelphia Flyers legend Bernie Parent, who passed away this week at the age of 80 (1945-2025). In...
24 Sep 202530min
