Frank Luntz Sells Democratic Socialism (As An Exercise!)
Michael challenges Dr. Frank Luntz—legendary GOP messaging guru—to do the unthinkable: craft a winning pitch for democratic socialism. Luntz lays out a step-by-step playbook built on fairness, freedom...
6 Nov 202532min
Democratic Socialism: Could It Win Over America?
Michael dives into a thought-provoking question: Could America embrace democratic socialism if its principles were better understood? With a focus on Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory, the rising inter...
6 Nov 202515min
Mark Halperin Breaks Down the Blue Surge...With a Caveat on Gavin Newsom
Michael sits down with political analyst Mark Halperin the morning after a pivotal Election Day. They unpack the surprising demographic shifts in Virginia and New Jersey, the widening gender gap among...
5 Nov 202528min
The Fork In The Democrats' Road: Mamdani, or Spanberger & Sherrill
Michael Smerconish breaks down the Democrats’ big question after Election Day: Which path forward makes the most sense — the moderate model of Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, or the progressive...
5 Nov 202512min
How David Wasserman Reads Elections Before Anyone Else — A Masterclass in Data and Democracy
Election Day takes center stage as Michael welcomes David Wasserman, Senior Editor and Elections Analyst for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. From his role on NBC’s Decision Desk, Wasserman ...
4 Nov 202534min
Inside Election Day: NYC’s Choice Between Experience and Idealism
It’s Election Day in New York City — and Michael Smerconish has thoughts. He dives into the high-stakes mayoral race that pits experience against youth, pragmatism against progressivism, and Cuomo aga...
4 Nov 202516min
NYC Election Shock? A Conversation With NYC Councilman Frank Morano
On the eve of a pivotal election in the Big Apple, Michael talks with Frank Morano—radio veteran and newly-minted member of the New York City Council. Together they dissect the fierce mayoral contest ...
3 Nov 202521min
Morning Light or Sunset Glow: The Daylight Saving Dilemma
Do you want more daylight in the morning or in the evening? Michael dives into the deceptively simple question behind today’s smerconish.com poll — unpacking the history, science, and strong opinions ...
3 Nov 202511min
