America's World Cup Loss Might Be Good for America
After Team USA's World Cup exit against Belgium, Michael offers a surprising reaction: disappointment, yes—but also relief. He unpacks the match, Matt Freese's heartbreaking night, the controversy sur...
7 Jul 25min
Today's Poll Question: Should Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo have been the end of his campaign?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Graham Platner Nazi tattoo should have been the end of his campaign.... Agree or disagree? Michael reacts to the rapid unraveling of Maine Senate candidate Gra...
7 Jul 12min
America Isn't Failing—So Why Do We Think It Is?
Are Americans too pessimistic about America? After the July 4th holiday, Michael examines why patriotism appears to be declining despite evidence that the country continues to lead in innovation, oppo...
6 Jul 27min
Today's Poll Question: Should Trump have called FIFA to review the Balogun suspension?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should President Trump have called FIFA to review the suspension of Flo Balogun? Michael Smerconish explains why one controversial World Cup decision has becom...
6 Jul 12min
Today's Poll Question: Should U.S. citizenship require allegiance - or just being born here?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should U.S. citizenship require allegiance or just being born here? The Supreme Court reaffirmed birthright citizenship, but Michael argues the legal ruling do...
3 Jul 11min
Can Democrats and Republicans Still Be Friends? Fetterman & McCormick Say Yes
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Michael Smerconish sits down with Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman and David McCormick for a rare bipartisan conversation overlooking Independe...
2 Jul 31min
Today's Poll Question: Do you agree with Mark Halperin, that only those on the left care that Trump got richer in office?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is Mark Halperin right? Do only those on the left care that Trump got richer in office? Michael explores new financial disclosures showing President Trump's e...
2 Jul 11min
Mark Halperin on Trump Cashing In On The Presidency
In this episode: Trump's reported $1.2 billion crypto windfall Presidential ethics and conflicts of interest Is Trump changing the presidency—or exposing what was always possible? Why voters may ...
1 Jul 29min
