Proud To Be An American: Michael Smerconish In 1985 vs. Today

Proud To Be An American: Michael Smerconish In 1985 vs. Today

Michael returns from vacation with a powerful reflection on patriotism in America—then and now. Sparked by a Gallup poll showing record-low pride in the U.S., he compares national data with his own take and responses from the audience. He also revisits a 1985 essay he wrote at age 23 about the American Dream—and unpacks how his perspective has changed over four decades. What does it mean to be “extremely proud” to be American today? And can the U.S. endure another 250 years? A must-listen conversation on national identity, generational divides, and the future of the American experiment. Original air date 7 July 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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Smerconish Poll Questions vs Reality: The Hits, Misses, and One HUGE Fail

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Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. Use Military Force to Open the Strait of Hormuz?

Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. Use Military Force to Open the Strait of Hormuz?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: If necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz, should the U.S. use military force? Michael unpacks a rapidly escalating geopolitical crisis as a fragile ceasefire ...

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Michael tackles the rapidly evolving Iran crisis with two expert voices offering sharply different lenses. First, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stavridis explains why Iran’s push ...

8 Apr 42min

Today's Poll Question: Is the 2-week ceasefire a prelude to peace in Iran?

Today's Poll Question: Is the 2-week ceasefire a prelude to peace in Iran?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is the two week ceasefire a prelude to a lasting peace? Michael Smerconish examines the fragile and confusing pause between the U.S. and Iran, unpacking confli...

8 Apr 13min

Trump’s Iran Threat: ‘Total Obliteration’? John Bolton Weighs In

Trump’s Iran Threat: ‘Total Obliteration’? John Bolton Weighs In

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton joins Michael to break down the escalating U.S.–Iran crisis as President Trump issues a dramatic ultimatum. Will the U.S. strike Iranian infrastructure—and...

7 Apr 33min

Today's Poll Question: Should College Athletes Be Paid?

Today's Poll Question: Should College Athletes Be Paid?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should college athletes be paid? Michael Smerconish dives into the rapidly evolving world of college athletics in the NIL era, where multimillion-dollar deals,...

7 Apr 12min

Did the U.S. Reveal Too Much? Inside the Incredible Iran Rescue

Did the U.S. Reveal Too Much? Inside the Incredible Iran Rescue

When a U.S. F-15 is shot down deep inside Iran, what follows is a high-risk, high-stakes rescue mission that showcases the full power—and complexity—of the American military. Michael is joined by Lt. ...

6 Apr 31min

Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. bomb Iran's power plants and bridges?

Today's Poll Question: Should the U.S. bomb Iran's power plants and bridges?

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should the U.S. target Iran's power generating facilities and bridges if they help support its war machine? As tensions escalate and a presidential deadline lo...

6 Apr 16min

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