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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President Trump's Effective Use Of The F-Bomb

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It's HOT: How Extreme Heat Is Reshaping Daily Life

Michael dives into the relentless heat wave scorching millions across the U.S. and how climate change is hitting home—literally. From buying carports and generators to battling insurance claims and sk...

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President Trump Is On A Roll

President Trump Is On A Roll

Michael notices that President Trump has just had a really great 10 days in his Presidency. Will it last? And does Michael agree with everything that's happened? From Iran to the Supreme Court and eve...

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Stunning Pew Poll Shows That Democrats Are Right To Panic

On today's TGIF edition, Michael Smerconish dives into the latest Smerconish.com poll: Will voters who shifted away from Democrats in 2024 return to the party anytime soon? With fresh data from Pew Re...

27 Jun 202516min

Democratic Socialism Takes NYC—Can the Left Really Run the City?

Democratic Socialism Takes NYC—Can the Left Really Run the City?

Michael Smerconish sits down with veteran NYC political strategist Jordan Barowitz to unpack one of the most shocking political upsets in recent memory. How did Zohran Mamdani, a little-known democrat...

26 Jun 202531min

Meet the Man Who Beat Cuomo: Is Mamdani the Dems’ Future...or Fatal Flaw?

Meet the Man Who Beat Cuomo: Is Mamdani the Dems’ Future...or Fatal Flaw?

Michael dives into today's provocative Smerconish.com poll question: "Is the nomination of Zohran Mamdani for Mayor of NYC a winning model for Democrats nationwide?" In this episode, he dissects the s...

26 Jun 202526min

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