High-Stakes Institutional Battles: Trump vs. Big Law, The Media, and Academia

High-Stakes Institutional Battles: Trump vs. Big Law, The Media, and Academia

Today’s poll at Smerconish.com asks: Trump’s battle with which institution has the highest stakes for the nation? Big Law, the Media, or Academia? Michael breaks down the cases against each—from legal threats and media lawsuits to academic defunding. Which of these institutions is most vital to democracy—and most at risk? Tune in as he analyzes the implications of each fight and shares his own take. Plus, reflections on First Amendment tensions in schools, following yesterday's poll question on the Supreme Court case over a middle school student wearing a provocative shirt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Trump Was Totally Misjudged

Trump Was Totally Misjudged

Did you see the "Trump Train" coming? Michael didn’t — and neither did Barack Obama’s inner circle. Drawing from newly released oral history interviews on the Obama presidency, Michael explores how to...

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Today's Poll Question: When Trump Said “Stand Up” — Should Democrats Have?

Today's Poll Question: When Trump Said “Stand Up” — Should Democrats Have?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should Democrats have stood in agreement at the State of the Union when President Trump said the first duty of the American government is to protect American ...

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Trump Outsmarts Democrats at SOTU: Mark Halperin On Whether The Needle Moved

Trump Outsmarts Democrats at SOTU: Mark Halperin On Whether The Needle Moved

Michael is joined by political analyst Mark Halperin to break down President Trump’s State of the Union address — from the viral “stand up” immigration moment to the pivot on affordability, the Suprem...

25 Feb 28min

Today's Poll Question: Should Your Google Searches Be Private?

Today's Poll Question: Should Your Google Searches Be Private?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should an individual's Google searches be private?" A Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling says you may not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in your gene...

25 Feb 12min

Is the State of the Union Strong? Americans Are Split.

Is the State of the Union Strong? Americans Are Split.

On the eve of the State of the Union, Michael sits down with Yahoo News national politics reporter Andrew Romano to preview what President Trump may say in what could be one of his longest addresses y...

24 Feb 30min

Today's Poll Question: Would You Like To See BOTH U.S. Hockey Teams At State Of The Union Tonight?

Today's Poll Question: Would You Like To See BOTH U.S. Hockey Teams At State Of The Union Tonight?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Where would you like to see the USA gold medal winning men's and women's hockey teams present at tonight's State of the Union?" Fresh off Olympic gold in Mila...

24 Feb 15min

Inside the War Room with Admiral Stavridis: How Presidents Decide to Strike

Inside the War Room with Admiral Stavridis: How Presidents Decide to Strike

Is the United States on the brink of striking Iran? Michael is joined by Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, to break down President Trump’s options—from diplomacy and cy...

23 Feb 25min

Today's Poll Question: Should the FCC Enforce “Equal Time”? The Colbert Controversy Explained

Today's Poll Question: Should the FCC Enforce “Equal Time”? The Colbert Controversy Explained

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should licensed broadcast radio and television stations have to give equal time to competing political candidates?" A Stephen Colbert interview with Texas Sen...

23 Feb 14min

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