Closed Primaries Have A Negative Impact, So Let Independent Voters Vote!

Closed Primaries Have A Negative Impact, So Let Independent Voters Vote!

Michael explains why he is one of the lead plaintiffs in a Pennsylvania lawsuit that could (and should) shake up elections moving forward, and lays out the legal, personal, and political case. The filing urges the PA state Supreme Court to overturn the commonwealth’s closed primary system, arguing it unconstitutionally denies nearly 1.4 million unaffiliated voters a voice in critical elections. Michael's answer to today's Smerconish.com poll question is "HELL YES": Should the nation's millions of registered Independent voters be able to vote in primary elections? Listen here, then vote! 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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Is the response to the failure of SVB fairly described as a "bailout"?

Is the response to the failure of SVB fairly described as a "bailout"?

Michael offers analysis of President Biden's response to the Silicon Valley Bank failure. Is it a bailout? Many are asking. Listen to find out. Original air date 14 March 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, a...

14 Mar 202330min

Two Speech Controversies: One In The UK, One At U Penn

Two Speech Controversies: One In The UK, One At U Penn

Michael looks at two important matters regarding speech, and freedom thereof. First, a conversation with Mark Landler, NY Times London Bureau Chief, on the controversial suspension and reinstatement o...

13 Mar 202320min

Criminal Charges For Former President Trump Likely: Could This Derail A 2024 Run?

Criminal Charges For Former President Trump Likely: Could This Derail A 2024 Run?

NBC News Legal Analyst Danny Cevallos breaks down the legal aspects of a possible indictment of former President Trump in connection with alleged hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels. And, Micha...

10 Mar 202318min

If You Ain't First, You're Last: Learn About State "Sore-Loser" Election Laws

If You Ain't First, You're Last: Learn About State "Sore-Loser" Election Laws

Should candidates who lose in a primary be permitted to run in the same general election as an independent or third party? Michael asks this question today and turns to attorney Jason Torchinsky for e...

9 Mar 202327min

New January 6th US Capitol Footage: Michael's Take on Tucker's Take

New January 6th US Capitol Footage: Michael's Take on Tucker's Take

Michael parses through Tucker Carlson's presentation on FOX News of the security video footage from January 6th at the US Capitol, which was exclusively given to him by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R...

8 Mar 202334min

Can Ukraine and Russia Reach a Peace Agreement...Now? Admiral James Stavridis Says...

Can Ukraine and Russia Reach a Peace Agreement...Now? Admiral James Stavridis Says...

Admiral (Ret.) James Stavridis talks about the latest in the Ukraine-Russia War, and whether now is the time to start peace negotiations. Original air date 7 March 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

7 Mar 202323min

There's Much More To Know About FOX News And Dominion's Defamation Suit

There's Much More To Know About FOX News And Dominion's Defamation Suit

Michael expands on new information that has come to light in the case of Dominion Voting Systems suing FOX for defamation over the 2020 election outcomes, following last week's comments by Rupert Murd...

6 Mar 202333min

Long Time Listener, First Time Caller: The Rules Of Calling Michael Smerconish

Long Time Listener, First Time Caller: The Rules Of Calling Michael Smerconish

Michael offers a fun commentary on how to call in to his radio program, in response to a piece written by a listener at Smerconish.com. Original air date 3 March 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

3 Mar 202325min

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