The Escalator Ride That Changed America: 10 Years of Trump Dominance

The Escalator Ride That Changed America: 10 Years of Trump Dominance

Michael marks 10 years since Donald Trump's infamous Trump Tower escalator ride launched his political career. From media circus to political dominance, how did it happen—and would any of it have happened without him? A candid reflection on a decade of disruption, spectacle, and transformation. Original air date 17 June 2025. 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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A NYT Epstein Bombshell Drops — And Trump’s Agitated Speech Makes New Sense

A NYT Epstein Bombshell Drops — And Trump’s Agitated Speech Makes New Sense

In today’s episode, Michael Smerconish unpacks President Trump’s unusually rapid and partisan White House address — and explores whether a major New York Times investigation into Trump’s long-obscured...

18 Des 202522min

UK Arrests Protesters Over “Globalize the Intifada”: Could This Ever Happen Here?

UK Arrests Protesters Over “Globalize the Intifada”: Could This Ever Happen Here?

Michael breaks down a fast-moving news cycle—from President Trump’s national address and a bombshell New York Times report on Trump and Epstein, to a provocative new poll question: Should British poli...

18 Des 202514min

Susie Wiles, Vanity Fair & Trump: Mark Halperin On What You Weren’t Told

Susie Wiles, Vanity Fair & Trump: Mark Halperin On What You Weren’t Told

Mark Halperin is editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of the Next Up podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

17 Des 202529min

The Post That Shocked Even Trump Allies: Was It a New Low?

The Post That Shocked Even Trump Allies: Was It a New Low?

Michael breaks down today’s Smerconish.com Daily Poll Question: Are President Trump’s comments about Rob Reiner a new low? After Trump issued a controversial Truth Social post in the wake of the Reine...

17 Des 202518min

Indefensible: David Urban on Breaking Rank From Trump

Indefensible: David Urban on Breaking Rank From Trump

Michael is joined by longtime Trump adviser David Urban for a candid conversation about the president’s controversial Truth Social post following the tragic murders of Rob and Michele Reiner. Urban, w...

16 Des 202530min

Is antisemitism becoming normalized in our society today?

Is antisemitism becoming normalized in our society today?

Antisemitic incidents are rising across the U.S. and around the world. Michael's answer to today's Smerconish.com poll question, "Is antisemitism becoming normalized in our society today?" is, sadly, ...

16 Des 202520min

Reclassifying Marijuana: An Unexpected Trump Move

Reclassifying Marijuana: An Unexpected Trump Move

In this episode, Michael speaks with attorney Shane Pennington, a leading expert on cannabis rescheduling, about reports that President Trump is preparing an executive order to reclassify marijuana fr...

15 Des 202531min

Mass Shootings Are A Facet Of American Life That Will Never Change

Mass Shootings Are A Facet Of American Life That Will Never Change

In this episode, Michael Smerconish confronts a deeply troubling question: Are mass shootings a permanent part of American life? Following a devastating weekend—from the Brown University shooting to t...

15 Des 202510min

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