Trump’s Epstein Controversy: What’s Worse — The Birthday Greeting or the Denial?
In this episode, Michael dives into today's Smerconish.com poll question: Which is more politically damaging to Donald Trump — his denial of involvement in the Epstein birthday video, or the greeting ...
9 Sep 202517min
Inside the Navy SEAL Mission That Nearly Sparked War with North Korea
Michael speaks with New York Times journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Dave Philipps about a shocking top-secret SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea that went fatally off-course. What started as a hig...
8 Sep 202526min
Should the NYT Have Revealed a Secret Navy SEALs Operation?
Michael explores today's provocative poll question at Smerconish.com: "Should the New York Times have revealed a secret 2019 Navy SEALs operation in North Korea?" He doesn't share his final answer her...
8 Sep 202516min
Doug Sosnik: America’s Real Political Divide Isn’t Red vs. Blue—It’s College vs. No College
Veteran political strategist Doug Sosnik joins Michael to dissect the deepening educational divide in American politics. Why are Republicans dominating among non-college voters? Can Democrats win back...
5 Sep 202533min
Killing Drug Traffickers at Sea: Legal Strike or Dangerous Precedent?
In today’s episode, Michael tackles the explosive story of a U.S. military strike on suspected drug traffickers in international waters. It is the subject of today's poll question at Smerconish.com: ...
5 Sep 202515min
Admiral Stavridis on Trump’s "Drug Boat" Strike: Show Me the Evidence
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stavridis joins Michael to unpack China’s military parade, Russia’s escalating aggression, and Trump’s explosive claim of a deadly drug boat strike i...
4 Sep 202525min
Trump Says 'Hoax,' But GOP Rebels Want Epstein Docs Out — Will It Happen?
Strange bedfellows in Congress are teamed up in asking for the full release of the Epstein files, with four Republicans joining all Democratic representatives in that push. Michael dives in to today's...
4 Sep 202510min
From Rioters to Victims? The Shocking Push for January 6 Payouts
Michael Smerconish reacts to a jaw-dropping development: January 6 rioters, already pardoned by President Trump, are now seeking financial compensation from the U.S. government — drawing comparisons t...
3 Sep 202526min
