Iran Ceasefire Explained: Admiral Stavridis Militarily, Mark Halperin Politically
Michael tackles the rapidly evolving Iran crisis with two expert voices offering sharply different lenses. First, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stavridis explains why Iran’s push ...
8 Apr 42min
Today's Poll Question: Is the 2-week ceasefire a prelude to peace in Iran?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is the two week ceasefire a prelude to a lasting peace? Michael Smerconish examines the fragile and confusing pause between the U.S. and Iran, unpacking confli...
8 Apr 13min
Trump’s Iran Threat: ‘Total Obliteration’? John Bolton Weighs In
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton joins Michael to break down the escalating U.S.–Iran crisis as President Trump issues a dramatic ultimatum. Will the U.S. strike Iranian infrastructure—and...
7 Apr 33min
Today's Poll Question: Should College Athletes Be Paid?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should college athletes be paid? Michael Smerconish dives into the rapidly evolving world of college athletics in the NIL era, where multimillion-dollar deals,...
7 Apr 12min
Did the U.S. Reveal Too Much? Inside the Incredible Iran Rescue
When a U.S. F-15 is shot down deep inside Iran, what follows is a high-risk, high-stakes rescue mission that showcases the full power—and complexity—of the American military. Michael is joined by Lt. ...
6 Apr 31min
Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. bomb Iran's power plants and bridges?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should the U.S. target Iran's power generating facilities and bridges if they help support its war machine? As tensions escalate and a presidential deadline lo...
6 Apr 16min
The New Right-Wing Media Ecosystem Explained (8 Powerful Factions)
Michael sits down with Dr. Brian Rosenwald, author of "Talk Radio’s America", to break down the rapidly evolving world of conservative media. Rosenwald—whose work was once praised by Rush Limbaugh him...
3 Apr 22min
Today's Poll Question: Do You Feel More Drawn To Organized Religion, Less Drawn, or About the Same?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Do you feel more drawn to organized religion, less drawn, or about the same? As Easter, Passover, and Ramadan converge, Michael explores whether America is exp...
3 Apr 11min
