
Norway is Better: The Youth Sports Secret America Refuses to Copy
What if everything Americans believe about youth sports is backwards? Michael Smerconish talks with Wall Street Journal columnist Ben Cohen about Norway's remarkably successful approach to developing ...
16 Jul 29min

Halperin Breaks Down Trump's Latest Foreign Policy Reversal
Mark Halperin joins Michael Smerconish to unpack another whirlwind week in politics—from President Trump's shifting Iran strategy and foreign policy reversals to the political fallout from a fatal ICE...
15 Jul 16min

Today's Poll Question: If Not England-Argentina, What Is the Greatest Sports Rivalry Ever?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Which of these is the greatest sports rivalry? England-Argentina, Yankees-Red Sox, Ohio State-Michigan, Army-Navy, Duke-North Carolina, Real Madrid-Barcelona, ...
15 Jul 13min

We're Not as Polarized as You Think
A groundbreaking new study challenges the idea that America is hopelessly divided. Michael speaks with Tufts political scientist Brian Schaffner about research involving more than 700,000 Americans th...
14 Jul 32min

Today's Poll Question: The next 'Sister Souljah Moment'...Should Democrats take on the Socialist wing?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Would a 2028 Democratic contender benefit from taking on the socialist wing now? Michael revisits Bill Clinton's famous "Sister Souljah moment" from 1992, and ...
14 Jul 17min

America Is Getting Lindsey Graham Wrong
Michael Smerconish reflects on the life and legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham, examining the contradictions that defined his career—from bipartisan dealmaker and military veteran to outspoken Trump all...
13 Jul 28min

Today's Poll Question: Is Soccer Here To Stay?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Has this World Cup finally converted America to soccer? The 2026 World Cup has shattered viewing records, packed stadiums and watch parties, and reignited a de...
13 Jul 14min



















