Trump Wants It Back—But Should We? Revisiting the Presidential Fitness Test

Trump Wants It Back—But Should We? Revisiting the Presidential Fitness Test

Today’s poll question dives into a surprisingly nostalgic and controversial topic: Should we reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test in U.S. schools? Michael takes a trip down memory lane—from pizza days and posture checks at Doyle Elementary to the shower policies of junior high PE classes—and unpacks how the fitness test became a cultural milestone. With Trump advocating for its return ahead of America’s semi quincentennial, and critics arguing it promotes outdated standards, Michael explores both sides of the debate. Cast your vote today at Smerconish.com 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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Texas Backfires, California Panics: The Redistricting Crisis No One Saw Coming

Texas Backfires, California Panics: The Redistricting Crisis No One Saw Coming

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Redistricting Showdown: Should California Hit Pause If Texas Is Blocked?

Redistricting Showdown: Should California Hit Pause If Texas Is Blocked?

Michael breaks down today’s poll question: If courts halt Texas’s redistricting, should California pause theirs too? He explores the legal, political, and constitutional stakes behind state-by-state r...

21 Nov 202514min

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Inside Amazon’s Robot-Powered Future — And What It Means for YOUR Job.

Michael digs into a groundbreaking New York Times report revealing Amazon’s push to automate up to 600,000 jobs — and what it means for the future of American work. NYT tech correspondent Karen Weise ...

20 Nov 202525min

Mobile Voting: The Future of Democracy or a Disaster Waiting to Happen?

Mobile Voting: The Future of Democracy or a Disaster Waiting to Happen?

Michael tackles today’s big question: Should Americans be able to vote from their phones? In this episode, he explores the security risks, potential benefits for voter turnout, global experiments with...

20 Nov 202519min

Why Trump’s Stance on the Epstein Files is Raising Eyebrows

Why Trump’s Stance on the Epstein Files is Raising Eyebrows

Mark Halperin dives deep into the ongoing debate surrounding the release of Jeffrey Epstein files and why Donald Trump's decision to withhold them is raising more questions than answers. In this thoug...

19 Nov 202528min

Has the Epstein Saga Finally Cracked Trump’s Grip on MAGA?

Has the Epstein Saga Finally Cracked Trump’s Grip on MAGA?

Michael analyzes whether the GOP’s swift vote to release the Epstein files signals a meaningful shift in Trump’s influence over his party. With new data, expert perspectives, and a look at the growing...

19 Nov 202515min

"Tell It Early, Tell It All": What Trump Should Have Done About Epstein

"Tell It Early, Tell It All": What Trump Should Have Done About Epstein

Veteran crisis-manager and former White House Special Counsel Lanny Davis joins Michael to break down how President Trump handled the Epstein files — and what he should have done instead. Davis explai...

18 Nov 202523min

Will The Majority Of House Republicans Vote To Release The Epstein Files?

Will The Majority Of House Republicans Vote To Release The Epstein Files?

Michael Smerconish invites listeners to consider this question: Will The Majority Of House Republicans Vote To Release The Epstein Files? Listen here, and then vote! And, please rate, review, and shar...

18 Nov 202515min

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