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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The SAVE Act Explained: Voting Security or Voter Suppression?

The SAVE Act Explained: Voting Security or Voter Suppression?

The House has passed the SAVE Act — a sweeping election reform bill that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. But what does that really mean? Michael Smerc...

13 Feb 28min

Today's Poll Question: Should Gallup Continue Tracking Presidential Approval Ratings?

Today's Poll Question: Should Gallup Continue Tracking Presidential Approval Ratings?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should Gallup continue to track presidential approval ratings? Gallup is ending a 90-year tradition of measuring presidential approval, stepping away from the ...

13 Feb 10min

It Was A Sh*tty Poll Question

It Was A Sh*tty Poll Question

Michael confronts a rare polling flop after a question about the Savannah Guthrie story draws the lowest turnout in months at Smerconish.com. Was it poorly worded? Too speculative? Or is the media ove...

12 Feb 25min

Today's Poll Question: Should You Have to Prove Citizenship to Vote?

Today's Poll Question: Should You Have to Prove Citizenship to Vote?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Should proof of citizenship be required when registering to vote?" The House has passed the SAVE Act, legislation that would require Americans to provide phys...

12 Feb 13min

Epstein Fallout Meets Midterm Fire: Mark Halperin On Trump Allies Under Pressure

Epstein Fallout Meets Midterm Fire: Mark Halperin On Trump Allies Under Pressure

Michael sits down with 2WAY/Next Up host Mark Halperin to unpack the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein saga—including new document releases, testimony fallout, and fresh scrutiny surrounding ...

11 Feb 32min

Today's Poll: Did The Man On Nancy Guthrie's Porch Write The Ransom Notes?

Today's Poll: Did The Man On Nancy Guthrie's Porch Write The Ransom Notes?

Listen and vote at Smerconish.com, and please rate, review and share this podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

11 Feb 13min

Inside Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: She Was A Sugar Cane And Tells All

Inside Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: She Was A Sugar Cane And Tells All

What’s it really like to be part of the Super Bowl halftime show? Michael talks with Chloe' Scretchings, formerly a producer on his CNN program, about how her love of Bad Bunny — and a late-night cast...

10 Feb 12min

The Associated Press Dives Deep Into What The FBI Concluded On The Epstein Files

The Associated Press Dives Deep Into What The FBI Concluded On The Epstein Files

Associated Press investigative reporter Michael Sisak joins Michael to unpack newly released FBI and Justice Department documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. After years of investigation, the FBI conc...

10 Feb 30min

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