The Transgender Rights Backlash: Are Sports to Blame?

The Transgender Rights Backlash: Are Sports to Blame?

Do you think public perception of trans participation in sports is negatively influencing the overall perception of transgender rights? That is today's poll question at Smerconish.com. Michael dives into this provocative issue, drawing on fresh polling data, recent high school sports controversies, and the political weaponization of the issue in campaign ads. It’s a nuanced conversation at the intersection of athletics, civil rights, and public sentiment—don’t miss it. Listen, then vote at Smerconish.com! 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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Is This the Nastiest Senate Race in America? Inside the Texas Primary Battle

Is This the Nastiest Senate Race in America? Inside the Texas Primary Battle

Hear Ben and Michael break down:  The GOP civil war between establishment and MAGA The brutal Cornyn ad targeting Paxton’s personal life Why Trump hasn’t endorsed (and whether he will) Democrats’...

27 Feb 27min

Today's Poll Question: Is Epstein Files Transparency Worth the Risk of Unverified Allegations?

Today's Poll Question: Is Epstein Files Transparency Worth the Risk of Unverified Allegations?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Does the value of transparency from release of the Epstein files outweigh the risks of spreading unverified accusations?" As new revelations surface — includi...

27 Feb 15min

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...

26 Feb 34min

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 ...

26 Feb 13min

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

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