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 With Trump advocating for its return ahead of America’s semi quincentennial, and critics arguing it promotes outdated standards, Michael explores both sides of the debate.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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Preventable Disaster? Michael Smerconish on the Deadly Texas Storm

Preventable Disaster? Michael Smerconish on the Deadly Texas Storm

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Is The American Dream Still Alive? Let's Take A Quiz

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Michael and audience members take a quiz together on the American Dream, looking to see if it is still possible. The quiz was published in the Washington Post - listen in to find out! Original air dat...

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President Trump's Effective Use Of The F-Bomb

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When President Trump dropped the F-Bomb last week while discussing the cease fire between Iran and Israel, Michael noted its effectiveness, and then moved into a conversation on other effective, publi...

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Streaming Sports Is Killing Community

Streaming Sports Is Killing Community

How much does it cost to be a sports fan today? Try $4,785. Michael Smerconish sits down with journalist Joon Lee to unpack how streaming has splintered sports viewing, inflated fan costs, and eroded ...

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It's HOT: How Extreme Heat Is Reshaping Daily Life

It's HOT: How Extreme Heat Is Reshaping Daily Life

Michael dives into the relentless heat wave scorching millions across the U.S. and how climate change is hitting home—literally. From buying carports and generators to battling insurance claims and sk...

30 Jun 202532min

President Trump Is On A Roll

President Trump Is On A Roll

Michael notices that President Trump has just had a really great 10 days in his Presidency. Will it last? And does Michael agree with everything that's happened? From Iran to the Supreme Court and eve...

27 Jun 202532min

Stunning Pew Poll Shows That Democrats Are Right To Panic

Stunning Pew Poll Shows That Democrats Are Right To Panic

On today's TGIF edition, Michael Smerconish dives into the latest Smerconish.com poll: Will voters who shifted away from Democrats in 2024 return to the party anytime soon? With fresh data from Pew Re...

27 Jun 202516min

Democratic Socialism Takes NYC—Can the Left Really Run the City?

Democratic Socialism Takes NYC—Can the Left Really Run the City?

Michael Smerconish sits down with veteran NYC political strategist Jordan Barowitz to unpack one of the most shocking political upsets in recent memory. How did Zohran Mamdani, a little-known democrat...

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