The High-Stakes Game Behind Your District Lines
Michael is joined by David Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst at The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, for a deep dive into one of the most controversial political tactics of our time...
28 Jul 202539min
Power Grab or Fair Game? The Truth About Mid-Decade Redistricting
For today's daily poll question, Michael Smerconish asks: Should states ever engage in mid-decade redistricting? With political power, representation, and control hanging in the balance, this episode ...
28 Jul 202518min
The Case for a Palestinian State — and Why Israel Needs It
Michael reacts to France's decision to recognize Palestine as a state — and asks whether the U.S. should follow suit. Against the backdrop of Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, Netanyahu’s policies, and shif...
25 Jul 202529min
Should America Follow France and Recognize Palestine As A State?
France just became the first G7 nation to recognize Palestine as a state. Should the U.S. follow suit? Michael Smerconish breaks down today's Smerconish.com poll question, discusses the humanitarian c...
25 Jul 202516min
What Trump Should Have Said: Lanny Davis on The Art Of Damage Control
Michael is joined by attorney and crisis manager Lanny Davis to discuss how President Trump should have addressed his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Davis shares his timeless communication strategy—“Tell it...
24 Jul 202526min
Trump, Epstein, and the Denials: Is the Cover-Up Worse Than the File?
Michael Smerconish breaks down the latest reporting on the Epstein Files, including denials from Trump, pressure on Pam Bondi, and why this story won’t go away. Is this a classic case of “the cover-up...
24 Jul 202516min
Trump, Epstein & the Birthday Book Bombshell: Mark Halperin Breaks It Down
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23 Jul 202528min
What Hunter Biden Really Said — And Why Smerconish Says 'I Mostly Agree'
Michael shares his candid reaction to Hunter Biden’s explosive 3-hour sit-down with Andrew Callahan. Was it a revealing moment of raw honesty or a carefully crafted PR move? Michael dives deep into Hu...
23 Jul 202517min
