Polarization and Easy Access to Personal Information: Politically Motivated Violence Is Rising

Polarization and Easy Access to Personal Information: Politically Motivated Violence Is Rising

Michael speaks with retired Secret Service agent and ABC News contributor Don Mihalek about the alarming rise in politically motivated violence following the targeted killings of Minnesota lawmakers. Mihalek explains how grievances, political polarization, and easy access to personal information—fueled by the internet and dark web—are creating unprecedented threats to public officials. He warns that local leaders, once considered safe from such dangers, are increasingly vulnerable "soft targets." The conversation explores the shifting threat landscape, the burden on law enforcement, and the troubling implications for civic participation and democracy. Original Air Date June 16, 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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Today's Poll Question: Is the U.S. winning the war with Iran?

Today's Poll Question: Is the U.S. winning the war with Iran?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Is the US winning the war with Iran?" Michael Smerconish revisits Donald Trump’s famous “we’re going to win so much” campaign line and applies it to the curre...

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Trump vs. FDR? Ranking the Most Consequential Presidents of the Last Century

Trump vs. FDR? Ranking the Most Consequential Presidents of the Last Century

Michael Smerconish asks a provocative question: Is Donald Trump the most consequential president of the last 100 years? To explore it, he’s joined by presidential scholar Dr. Michael Genovese, author ...

13 Mar 31min

Today's Poll Question: Who Will Be The 2028 GOP Nominee?

Today's Poll Question: Who Will Be The 2028 GOP Nominee?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Who will be the 2028 GOP nominee—Rubio, Vance, or neither?" The 2028 race may be years away, but the jockeying has clearly begun. Michael breaks down fresh re...

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DOJ Won’t Prosecute Anyone Else in the Epstein Case — Here’s Why

DOJ Won’t Prosecute Anyone Else in the Epstein Case — Here’s Why

The Justice Department released millions of pages tied to Jeffrey Epstein — but weeks later, no new charges have followed. Why? Michael Smerconish sits down with former federal prosecutor and Politico...

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Today's Poll Question: Trump Derangement vs. Trump Devotion...Which Is More Irrational?

Today's Poll Question: Trump Derangement vs. Trump Devotion...Which Is More Irrational?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: "Which is more irrational: Trump Derangement Syndrome or Trump Devotion Syndrome?" Michael Smerconish explores whether intense opposition to Donald Trump is mo...

12 Mar 11min

Oil, Iran & 2028: Mark Halperin on Trump’s Biggest Gamble

Oil, Iran & 2028: Mark Halperin on Trump’s Biggest Gamble

Find Mark Halperin at 2WAY, The Next Up Podcast, and on SiriusXM's Megyn Kelly Channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

11 Mar 29min

Today's Poll Question: If the War in Iran Ended Today, Did America Win?

Today's Poll Question: If the War in Iran Ended Today, Did America Win?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: If the war in Iran were to end today, would the US have been victorious? Michael breaks down the case for calling it a win: a decapitation strike that killed I...

11 Mar 16min

Drone Warfare, Oil Shock & Regime Change: Admiral Stavridis On The Real Stakes in Iran

Drone Warfare, Oil Shock & Regime Change: Admiral Stavridis On The Real Stakes in Iran

Is the war in Iran nearing its conclusion — or is it only just beginning? Michael Smerconish speaks with Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, about conflicting signals fro...

10 Mar 25min

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