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 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
George Santos Uncensored: Prison, Politics & the Truth About Congress
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales stepping down from Congress has reignited a major question in Washington: when should lawmakers be forced out—and what does due process really look like on Capito...
14 Apr 30min
Today's Poll Question: Which is a greater threat...Runaway AI or Nuclear Weapons?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Which is a greater existential threat, runaway AI or nuclear weapons?" Michael Smerconish explores a rapidly shifting global risk landscape, drawing on insigh...
14 Apr 16min
Doug Sosnik’s Stark Warning: 2026 May Not Be the Blowout Democrats Expect
Michael welcomes political strategist Doug Sosnik for a wide-ranging conversation on the 2026 midterms, Trump’s standing, and the structural forces reshaping American politics. Sosnik explains why Rep...
13 Apr 31min
Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. blockade the Strait of Hormuz?
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should the US blockade the Strait of Hormuz?" Michael unpacks the escalating U.S.-Iran standoff following stalled negotiations and a dramatic strategic shift:...
13 Apr 9min
The Iran Nuclear Deal Explained: What Trump Ended—and What Comes Next
Michael takes a deep dive into the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) with peace and conflict expert Dr. David Cortright of Cornell and Notre Dame Universities, breaking down how the agreement came together, w...
10 Apr 34min
Today's Poll Question: Is President Trump a Rational Actor?
Today’s Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is President Trump a rational actor? Michael Smerconish unpacks a provocative debate sparked by Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld’s analysis of Donald Trump’s ...
10 Apr 10min
