Trump Wants On Mount Rushmore
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist John Branch joins Michael to discuss the fascinating history and fragile geology of Mount Rushmore, and why adding a fifth face—like Donald Trump’s—is ...
15 Aug 202535min
We're Not Mingling. So We're Not Drinking.
Michael unpacks a startling trend: fewer Americans are drinking alcohol—and it’s not just about health or cost. And people voting on today's Smerconish.com poll question first thing this morning were ...
15 Aug 202521min
Can Trump Broker Peace with Putin? Admiral Stavridis Explains the Stakes
In this episode, Michael is joined by Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, to dissect the high-stakes Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage. With Zelensky absent from the table,...
14 Aug 202528min
An End To The Russia-Ukraine War: "My Head Says No, My Heart Says Yes"
Will the war between Russia and Ukraine end within the next six months? Michael shares his surprising take on today's Smerconsih.com Poll Question—and why he’s leading with his heart, not his head. P...
14 Aug 202513min
Republicans Are Drinking Way Less
New Gallup data shows U.S. alcohol consumption has hit a record low—and Republicans are leading the trend. Michael digs into the numbers, which reveal a surprising 20-point drop in drinking among GOP'...
13 Aug 202525min
Underpoliced, Over Incarcerated? The Data May Surprise You
Is America actually under-policed and over-incarcerated? Michael breaks down today's Smerconish.com poll question—and the surprising research behind it. From Trump’s National Guard plan in DC to a gro...
13 Aug 202514min
Public Safety or Political Optics: The National Guard in Washington, DC
Crime is down — so why is President Trump sending the National Guard to DC? Michael digs into the President's surprising decision to deploy 800 National Guard troops to our nation's capital — despite ...
12 Aug 202528min
From Lock 'Em Up to Light 'Em Up? Trump’s Marijuana Shift
Michael unpacks today's poll question: Should Trump reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug? He explains his "yes" vote, the surprising politics behind the shift, and how cannabis is becoming an...
12 Aug 202515min
